‘Nature & Me’

Organised by the Macau Professional Speaking Association (MPSA) and co-organised by the Language Exchange & Cultural Promotion Association, Society of Food & Environmental Health (Macao), and Sustainable Development Association, the Macao-wide English Essay Competition (MEEC) wrapped up its 2023-2024 competition with an award ceremony on March 16 at the Macao Science Centre. A lively panel discussion led by the emcees with the student representatives explored what they had written and

July 15, 2024 | BY admin

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‘Nature & Me’ exhibition showcases youngsters’ essays

Excerpts of winning essays written by youngsters who joined the “3rd Macao-wide English Essay Competition” are now on display at the Universal Gallery & Bookstore in Praça do Tap Seac.The free-admission exhibition titled “Nature and Me” Sustainable Development Exhibition kicked off on Saturday and is on until July 19. It is an extension of the recently held English essay competition, for which the award ceremony was held in March.According to a recent statement from the organisers,

July 8, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau under dark clouds, heavy rain and harsh sunlight

Macau’s weather has been as unpredictable as it can be over the past few weeks.There have been days where glimpses of sunlight would finally start to seep through dark clouds after a full day of heavy rain, perhaps signifying that the downpour is over. But within mere minutes of letting your guard down, you might find that the sky was only winding up to bring something much worse.Clear and sunny days are no better as heavy rain just might come out of the blue, leaving all those who thought to

June 24, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Roaming Macau’s streets with Kevin Maher

Interview by Rui Pastorin        If you’ve ever looked up videos about Macau, there’s a chance that you’ve come across a YouTube Channel called “Get Sidetracked in Macau & Hong Kong”.Sitting at over 24,000 subscribers, those tuning in get to see different parts of Macau from its well-known busy streets to its quiet and lesser-known patios, all through the lens of Kevin Maher, who runs the channel.The channel has over 5,000 videos, and apart from the videos

June 17, 2024 | BY admin

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A jar of love

The clock struck 4 in the afternoon and I was still waiting… a wait that was killing me. It was around mid-2004 and much of my day had just been spent waiting impatiently at home, cursing the clock as its hands moved ever so slowly no matter how much time seemed to have passed.As I pondered whether I should go to my parents’ room to bother them with another dose of “how much longer?”, I suddenly heard a knock on the door. My ears perked and in an instant, I was on my feet, sprinting

June 3, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Pahiyas Festival returns to Sintra Square

Interview by Rui Pastorin        Praça da Amizade, commonly known as Sintra Square, was vibrant with music and colour yesterday as the local Filipino community celebrated the annual San Isidro Labrador Pahiyas Festival Macau, which marked its 22nd edition.Pahiyas literally translates to “precious offering”. According to the Philippines Department of Tourism’s website, the festival is traditionally celebrated on May 15, with the largest celebrations taking place in the

May 27, 2024 | BY admin

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What Superman once taught me

“How do I look?”A five-year-old me asked my grandma as I stepped out of my room wearing bright blue tights, a red cape and a pair of red wellington boots. On my chest was an unmistakable red “S” on a yellow shield background, a symbol that many boys my age are familiar with.“Just like superman” my grandma, who had bought me the costume, said with a smile and tender fondness that made me beam with excitement. I was now faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive,

May 13, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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To plan or to go with the flow? Middle school students ponder fate & life

Continuing to explore the subject of whether it is better to tackle life with a plan or to just go with the flow, The Young Post is again presenting the best lines and opinions from the remaining essays submitted by Secondary 6 (S6) students from Pui Ching Middle School in this final edition about the topic.From highlighting the importance of striking a balance between planning and going with the flow, to why either one might be the best route to take in life, readers can read the works of more

May 6, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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To plan or to go with the flow?

 Perhaps from the moment we are born, our lives have already been decided for us. Although we don’t know what we will be or how our lives will turn out, everything has already been set in stone. Or has it? Maybe life is more of a blank canvas and it is instead up to us to decide what will be on it. So, is it better to go through life with a plan or to just go with the flow?   The Young Post recently asked this question, with a number of Secondary 6 students from Pui Ching

April 29, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Be you, whoever you want to be

Many people believe that the moment we are born, we are destined to be someone and we are meant to follow that path from then on. But is it best to believe in destiny and neglect who you want to be?Going with the flow is undeniably the best way to keep yourself adapted to society and not to do anything wrong. Our parents have always told us since childhood that they have drawn the perfect path for us and that if we stay obedient, we are going to have a perfect future, with becoming doctors and

April 22, 2024 | BY Kou Tin U

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Destiny or Empowerment

In recent years, I have found myself contemplating a philosophical question: Who am I? It is a well-known fact that our backgrounds and appearances are predetermined, and we lack the ability to easily change or choose them. We often differentiate ourselves based on our outlooks and behaviours. But how do we define ourselves beyond these aspects?The majority of society argues that our lives are predetermined, and I tend to agree with them to some extent. Optimistic individuals might claim that

April 22, 2024 | BY Cheong Hei Tong

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Steering along the river of life

When pondering the trajectory of our lives, we might compare the journey to the flowing of a river. This river of life sometimes seems to have its own predetermined path, carved through the course of time, suggesting a destiny we are meant to fulfil. It is an alluring thought, but is it better to simply float along on the currents of this river, or is it more prudent to navigate its waters with a calculated plan?Indeed, the philosophy of going with the flow is comforting. It implies trust that

April 15, 2024 | BY Wong Hou Cheng

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Canvas of destiny: the artistry of living between chance and choice

Imagine life as an expansive canvas, where each of us holds a palette brimming with the colours of possibilities. Some artists believe in letting the brush strokes come about spontaneously, revelling in the beauty of serendipity. Others meticulously sketch every line, ensuring their masterpiece unfolds exactly as envisioned. This allegory mirrors the philosophical quandary of navigating life: Is it wiser to drift with the currents of existence or to chart a course with deliberate strokes?In the

April 15, 2024 | BY Lam Kam Him

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Embracing change

When I was young, I was always taught to be a methodical person, to list everything I needed to do in detail and follow through each one, one at a time. However, as I grew older, I came to realise that it’s nearly impossible to strictly adhere to a predetermined plan.One vivid memory that stands out is when I travelled to Japan with my family for a vacation. We had meticulously planned our itinerary, intending to visit each attraction in a sequential manner. Everything seemed to be going

April 8, 2024 | BY Fong Hoi Io, S6B

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