The intermingling of the Portuguese and the Chinese culture makes Macau one of the intermingling pots of culture, conventions and customs. Macau that has seen 330 years of Portuguese occupation over the Chinese state is one of the finest examples of state displaying a perfect mix of the east and the west. Culture of Macau owes it to both these lands.

Population
Though most of the Macau population consists mainly of Chinese people with a minority of Portuguese that makes only 2% of the entire population you can find a fine assembling of cultural traits of both the land that are very integral part of the Culture of Macau.

Languages
Cantonese and Portuguese are both the official languages of the region though you can find a number of people speaking Mandarin that is the official language of China. Even signs used have their reference to both the traditional Chinese and Portuguese.

Cuisine
Culture of Macau has its influences on the cuisines of the land. Though there are pre-dominate influences from the China and Portugal you can feel minor influences from South East Asia. While the Galinha a Poutuguesa is the most famous food the Portuguese style egg tart is the most popular snacks.

Religion
Buddhism is the main religion of the land that has become inseparably linked with the culture of Macau in China. However you can come across a number of people who believe in Chinese Folk religion. The intermingling of the both the Chinese and the Portuguese influences is exemplified the harmonious co-existence of both churches and temples.

Festivals and Events
Festivals and events form an integral part of Macau Culture. Some of the famous ones are Lunar Chinese New Year, Winter Solstice, Macau Formula Three Grand Prix and others.

Film and Mass Media
Strong influences of both China and Portugal that has left its traces on the History of Macau can be felt in the types of movies that have dominated the film world over all these years.