Francisco "Chico" Manna (R), Eledir Busanello (L), and édson Henriques Wai, Busanello's friend, admire the Historic Center of Macao from the Ruins of St. Paul's on Friday. Photos by Wang Haolan
Francisco "Chico" Manna (L) and Eledir Busanello view the models of traditional Macanese food on display at the Macao Museum on Friday.
Francisco "Chico" Manna takes a photo of a signpost introducing the Historic Center of Macao at the Mount Fortress on Friday.
The Ruins of St. Paul's with a sign commenorating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.
Francisco "Chico" Manna (L) and Eledir Busanello look at a road sign written in Chinese and Portuguese at the Mount Fortress on Friday.
Eledir Busanello takes a video in a Macanese snack shop Friday.
Francisco "Chico" Manna captures a video of the festive decorations adorning Senado Square on Friday.
(From L) édson Henriques Wai, Eledir Busanello, and Francisco "Chico" Manna, all from Brazil, and Zach Mills, from the U.S., pose for a photo in front of the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macao on Friday.
Eledir Busanello shoots a vlog at the Ruins of St. Paul's on Friday.
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To celebrate the silver jubilee of Macao's homecoming, Francisco Martinez and Eledir Busanello, two expats from Brazil now residing in Shenzhen, set off on a cultural adventure to the heart of this vibrant city on Friday.
Their visit, part of the Shenzhen Global Communication Ambassadors program, took them through the Historic Center of Macao, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Immersed in the fusion of Portuguese and Chinese cultures, they marveled at the stunning architecture, explored historic landmarks like the Ruins of St. Paul's, and savored Macao's unique cuisine.
For them, the trip was a profound experience — one that not only deepened their appreciation for Macao's rich cultural fusion but also highlighted the city's role as a bridge between East and West.