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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.
- AuthorYang Kaijing
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2022
Macau has always been influenced by maritime culture, and the innocent and inclusive atmosphere of the small city has allowed foreign cultures to blend in and coexist here. The same is true for religious culture. People from all over the world come to Macau with their own beliefs to settle here and proliferate their families. They build temples and statues here to express their spiritual beliefs. At present, there are more than 40 temples of all sizes in Macau, scattered in the residential neighborhoods. The Puji Temple, commonly known as the Kun Iam Temple, is one of the three ancient temples in Macau. It is located in the ancient Wangxia Village amid a quiet environment. The author uses a combination of text and pictures to tell the history of the Kun Iam Temple, which is an important witness and origin of Macau's historical and cultural development, to help readers understand the important position of the temple in Macau's history and culture. Chapters include "Glory", "Redemption", "I Am a Money Tree", "Mud Flood", and the movie script "Poet Yu Dafu".
- AuthorYang Kaijing
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2019
This book is a booklet about Macau currency written by Ding Hao, an associate professor of the School of Business at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. Starting from the currency that can be seen everywhere in life, the booklet provides a glimpse into the context of Macau's economic and historical development. Although there are only tens of thousands of words, it introduces the history of Macau currency, the evolution of the exchange rate system, various representative forms of currency, and issues such as currency issuance, exchange, and regulation in a relatively comprehensive manner, with illustrations and text. The author tried to avoid using obscure professional terms in the manuscript, but included examples of Macau currency to explain the relevant economic common sense, which not only helps readers understand the history of Macau currency, but also increases their knowledge. Features of this book: 1. A specialized history of Macau currency, professional, detailed, and comprehensive; 2. Easy to understand, closely related to life.
- AuthorDing Hao
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2019
This book examines the historical changes and political transformations in China since modern times through the perspective of "medical history". The angle is novel and interesting. The content involves the physical sensations among Chinese people under Western medical treatment, how individuals are placed in new social spaces, and how these arrangements are institutionalized under the coordination of relevant governance systems. Finally, it attempts to analyze how this institutionalized design was transformed into a widespread political movement at a specific moment. In summary, the main themes of the book can be summarized in the following key words: body, space, system, and social mobilization. Based on this, readers can find a new path to observe China's political changes from the perspective of medical history.
- AuthorYang Nienqun
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2020
In 1955, the International Lions Club established its first chapter in Hong Kong, and in 1960 established the 303 District, with the motto "We Serve" to promote various services and care for the needs of different people in society. Over the past 60 years, the International Lions Club China Hong Kong and Macau 303 District has grown in size, with generations of members selflessly contributing to Hong Kong and Macau to achieve Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability. This book presents a comprehensive history of the development of the 303 District, as well as its significant contributions to actively promoting social services in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, through historical documents, oral interviews, and precious historical photos.
- AuthorLau Chi-pang
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2021
The traditional "three trades" refer to the three trades of construction -- stonemasonry, carpentry, and bamboo scaffolding. With the modernization of construction technology, plastering and painting have also become important trades included in the "three trades" in a broader sense. Research on the history of modern Hong Kong generally revolves around macro-level political and economic discussions. To understand life of the grassroots class, one needs to rely on word of mouth, but in-depth analysis is often lacking. This book takes the earliest workers in the "three trades" who came to Hong Kong to make a living in the 19th century as the research object, observes how they struggled to survive and passed down their skills in Hong Kong, how their unions were established in Hong Kong, how they gradually declined, and what their relationship was with Hong Kong's social and economic development. The development of the "three trades" unions and the experiences of the workers are a story that represents Hong Kong's growth. How traditional industries respond and adapt to Western culture is also a reflection of Hong Kong's modernization process.
- AuthorHo Pui-yin
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2018