Libraries in the old days of Macau

Although Macau was just a small fishing village in the corner of the South China Sea in history, its library was founded as early as in 1594 thanks to the missionaries from the West. In the following hundreds of years, the Macau Library has earned support from knowledgeable intellects, has built a scripture pavilion in a temple, and has played an important role in the cultural exchange between Chinese and the West... Now it has branches all over the city – on the streets, in the parks, markets and schools. It has become an important part of citizens' lives. Through the author's narration, readers have a chance to revisit the ups and downs of the Library in its history spanning more than 400 years. The stories are presented one by one, truly worth exploring and reflecting upon.