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The origins of “Piri Piri” and the spice trade
By Ana Ramos The red capsicum is a celebration of the cultural legacy and culinary fusions spread by the Portuguese via their trade...


The Fighting Lorchas of Macau and the Macanese Dish they Inspired
The Lorcha which was so much a part of Macau’s maritime scene and it’s rich history, is still commemorated today in Macau’s cuisine by...


Francesinha, Porto’s Famed Sandwich
The name “Francesinha” might not mean much to those who have not lived in Portugal. So what is it? Francesinha is a typical dish of...


Tempura and the Great Portuguese Legacy in Japan
By Ana Ramos Portuguese merchants introduced tempura to Japan. They were in the habit of eating fried fish during the religious seasons...


The Braga Collection
The Braga Collection was purchased from José Maria Braga (“Jack” Braga) by the National Library of Australia, Canberra. He immigrated in...


Vindaloo – Portugal’s Gift to Indian Cuisine
The fiery hot Goan Vindaloo curry referred to by many curry aficionados as the King of Curries is today a signature dish of Indian...


Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas, Portuguese National Day
By Anthony Correa Why is Portuguese National Day so important to the Macanese? Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas,...


Portuguese Christmas Baking and Its Origins
At Christmas every year we celebrate the festive season with our own Macanese sweets, that have their own special religious meaning to...


Patois
By Fredric A. “Jim” Silva, Extract from “All our Yesterday’s / Todo O Nosso Passado”, 1996. Patois If there is one thing that sets the...


Portuguese “the sweet language” and Patios
By Anthony Correa Portuguese is the 6th most spoken language in the world, the 3rd most spoken European language, and after Spanish the...


A Slice of Macau
By Anthony Correa Macanese cuisine is unique to Macau and Hong Kong. It consists of a blend of southern Chinese and Portuguese cuisines,...


AN INTRODUCTION TO WHISKY
Presented by Cask Master Tuesday, 9 August 2022


LUNCH CARVERY BUFFET
Every Wednesday 12 Noon - 2:30 PM on 24/F Lounge


SPEAKER EVENT
"Zheng He - Fact or Fable?" by Mr Clifford Pereira 6:15PM Thursday, 15 September 2022, 27/F Ballroom


FESTA DE SÃO JOÃO
Feast of St John with a Cha Gordo Dinner 27/F Ballroom, Thursday, 23 June 2022


FATHER’S DAY BUFFET BRUNCH
27/F Ballroom, Sunday, 19 June 2022


SPEAKER EVENT
"Maritime Asia at the time of the Portuguese arrival - A Synoptic Overview" by Mr Jason Wordie 27/F Club Lusitano, Wednesday, 1 June 2022


100th Anniversary of the Opening of the Club Lusitano Building on Ice House Street, 13 May 1922-2022
Club Lusitano is proud to celebrate its 100 years at its Ice House Street location. Extracts from the Club’s 150th Anniversary History....


CELEBRATING 100 YEARS AT 16, ICE HOUSE STREET
26/F Restaurant Special Menu


The Noronha Sisters
By Anthony Correa At the outbreak of war in 1941, the local Indian civilian community like the Portuguese community were thrown into...


‘The bread is poisoned … there’s not a moment to lose’
From Stuart Braga’s new book ‘Nos sa Téra, Nos sa Génti’ Visitors to Hong Kong now find a community that works well, despite continuing...


90th Anniversary of the First Crew to Row from Hong Kong to Macau
Successful Rowing Venture by Five Portuguese Youths 18 July 1930 South China Morning Post


Sir Rogério Hyndman Lobo, KSG, CBE, JP, 1923 – 2015
By Anthony Correa “He had a profound love of Hong Kong and a deep commitment to public service.” – former Hong Kong Governor David Wilson...


José Pedro Braga, 1871 – 1944
By Mr. Ken Chad Early Years and Education José Pedro Braga, or JP Braga as he was known, was born in Hong Kong on the 3rd of August 1871....
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