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In September 1874, 150 years ago, Macau experienced its most severe natural disaster in history—the Typhoon of 1874 (also known as the 'Jiaxu Typhoon').
This catastrophic event, a combination of violent storms, floods, and fires, plunged the entire city into devastation. Nearly 5,000 people lost their lives, and approximately 1,200 fishing boats and small vessels were destroyed. In the aftermath, Chinese photographer Lai Afong captured a series of heart-wrenching photographs that documented the typhoon's impact on the once-familiar and beautiful city.
This exhibition is jointly organized by the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Library, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and the Office of the Portuguese Representative. It is co-organized by the Macau Scientific and Cultural Centre (CCCM) in Lisbon. It features twelve of the most authentic photographs taken after the disaster, all from the CCCM's collection. This typhoon was the first to be recorded with relatively accurate data, which spurred meteorologists in Macau and across Asia to better understand, predict, and share information about typhoons and dangerous weather.
The exhibition invites visitors to rediscover the global impact of the 1874 typhoon and includes an immersive storm experience.
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Macao Basic Law Memorial Hall
