📖 About Taipa

Taipa is one of Macau's original islands, now connected to Coloane through reclaimed land forming the Cotai Strip. With approximately 105,000 residents, this former fishing island combines colonial Portuguese village heritage with modern mega-casino development. Taipa Village preserves charming colonial architecture and local character.

The island hosts the Macau International Airport and University of Macau. Old Taipa Village offers a stark contrast to the glittering Cotai casinos visible from its streets. Taipa represents Macau's duality—Portuguese heritage, village culture, and the gaming industry that transformed the territory.

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💼 Economy & Culture

Gaming and tourism dominate—Cotai Strip casinos employ thousands. The airport and ferry services drive transportation jobs. Retail and hospitality serve visitors. Education employs university staff. Traditional businesses survive in Taipa Village, though tourism-oriented.

Macanese culture blends Portuguese and Cantonese—both languages are spoken. Catholicism and Chinese folk religion coexist. Macanese cuisine (fusion of Portuguese and Asian) thrives in Taipa's restaurants. Festivals reflect dual heritage. The culture values the unique identity born from centuries of cultural mixing.

📜 History

Taipa was originally two islands, joined by reclamation. Portuguese colonization developed the fishing community. The village grew with colonial administration. Firecracker factories operated until recent decades.

The 1999 handover returned Macau to China. Gaming liberalization (2002) transformed Cotai. Land reclamation connected Taipa and Coloane. Today Taipa preserves heritage—colonial village charm, Macanese traditions, and contrast with the casino strip visible from its historic streets.