Review of Culture - International Edition No. 77 Macao in Global Historical Narratives

MACAU, June 10 - The latest issue of the Review of Culture intertwines the themes of maritime conflict, diasporic heritage, and cultural hybridity, trying to explore Macao’s position in global historical narratives. Beginning with an examination of Canton’s maritime tensions in the 18th–19th centuries when foreign sailors’ disruptive conduct inflamed Sino-Western relations, the first column continues with a study spotlighting a rediscovered 18th-century export painting that captures the scenes of Macao’s urban vibrancy and maritime trade, revealing its socio-artistic significance during the mid-Qing era. The Anthropology column traces migration from Macao to the Mascarenes archipelago by blending archival and ethnographic researches to uncover Chinese influences within Creole identity, while the Macao Studies column delves into religious syncretism through hybrid deity worship and features an unpublished mid-19th-century diary by an American merchant’s wife. In the last column are two book reviews, one dissecting a Macao-linked fictional scandal, and the other analysing class dynamics in the Macanese society.

The Review of Culture is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and edited by the Centre for Macau Studies of the University of Macau. Among other themes, the journal is now launching a call for papers related to “Culture City of East Asia 2025 — Macao, China”, including, but not limited to, the historical and cultural ties between Macao and the several East Asian countries, Macao’s role and contributions to cultural exchanges within the region, and the distinct East Asian characteristics embedded in Macao’s multicultural heritage.

Articles can be written in Chinese, Portuguese, or English. For details of submission, please visit the website (www.icm.gov.mo/rc) or contact the editorial team by email to cms.rc@um.edu.mo.

The RC is available for purchase from the Centro do Serviços da RAEM, Archives of Macao, Macao Museum of Art, and Plaza Cultural Macau, among other sellers which are listed at www.icm.gov.mo/academics/en/sellingBook/, for the price of MOP 150. The journal is also available from the Cultural Affairs Bureau Online Book Shop (www.icm.gov.mo/bookshop).