Macau is a completely new kind of cultural concoction. Take one part each China, Portugal, and Las Vegas, mix well, and shape in the form of an island beach resort; welcome to Macau. Streets lifted straight out of a European design manual and filled with Chinese people. Wind past Buddhist temples, Catholic cathedrals, and Protestant cemeteries. Toss in a strong dose of casino glitz just to add to the sense of wondrous confusion.
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