The Stories of Macau 05. O Porto Interior - 1600s
For the Portuguese Empire, Macau iwasone major trading port in her marine trading network. Starting from late 16th century to mid 17th century, Portugal was experiencing her golden age in trading and exploration. Since Macau is located in the middle area between Portugal's major trading spots like Nagasaki of Japan, Manila of Philippines, Canton of China and the Malacca, goods to and from around the globe once had concentrated in Macau -- these had brought considerable impact and growth to the local economy, wealth and urban formation.
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The coastal region that facing Ilha Lapa is called O Porto Interior, or 'Inner Harbour' (內港). This is the first port and shelter for ships to enter Zhujiang (Pearl River) of Guangdong/Canton. In Porto Interior, commerce flourished. This is the first major commercial area of Macau.
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Asian and tropical products, such as sugar, coconut, spices, fine china and soy beans, had to pass through Macau in order to enter the European market. One of these goods included tea. Tea and the drinking of tea originated in China, and it was first sent to Europe in the 16th century. For European at that time tea was as expensive as silver. The word 'Chá' (茶) was also first heard outside Asia, particularly regions that had connections with Portugal. (While the word/sound 'tea' came from 'te', Fujian language of 茶, and was spread by the Dutch.)
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During this time, a more European city was emerging. Important buildings like churches occupied the higher lands and the city was built around them. Western style of hospital and schools were also founded, and western mansions were changing the cityscape of Macau.
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tankmank: Thanks! Yes they are my own making, can't find suitable models for most of the building I wanted so I make them by myself
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I hope today's update can compensate the long wait.
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