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"The mountain rain is about to come, let's pause our steps, and listen from afar to the fishermen's songs of Qingzhou and the bell of A-Ma Temple." This line from a poem on the Pine Hill Pavilion depicts the scenery once visible from the hill. A century ago, the shadow of Lotus Peak and the mirror-like calm waters made Macau a leisurely and comfortable retreat. However, with development across different eras and numerous land reclamation projects, these scenes of "encircling mountains and refreshing greenery" are no more, only verifiable in old photographs.
In the early 20th century, the Portuguese administration in Macau successively carried out port construction and reclamation works on the Macau Peninsula, Taipa, and Coloane, even proposing future plans. Although the actual outcomes differed from the plans, the overall direction has influenced the city to this day.
This exhibition features photographs from a 1923 blue book on Macau's port planning, which reported on the engineering scenes of Qingzhou, Fai Chi Kei North Bay, Patane, Inner Harbour, Taipa, and Coloane at that time. In addition, objects related to these five districts are displayed. Through old photos, objects, and nautical charts, visitors can understand the former appearance and stories of the city's ports, building a bridge between people and the city to deepen emotional connections and memory.
Culture & Heritage Exhibitions
Macao Communications Museum
