"Old old eaves, drying clothes
Narrow staircase, windows full of flowers..."
These few lyrics are not depicted
What is the picture of Macau in your mind?
Some time ago, at the Portuguese Residential Museum in Macau Dragon Circle
A Vernacular song upstairs in light green
"That's What Macau is"
With a cheerful and moving melody, we walked in
That colorful and beautiful little town
Emotionally performed for the audience on the small building
It is a Macao people band and Macau singer Wang Xinyu
This band has a long history!
In 1935, the Macau people band was formed
In 1990, Zuo Wenxuan took over the band and reorganized it
Today, the Macao People Band has gone through more than 80 years
There are currently 7 members of the team, 5 of whom are Macanese
Native Portuguese
Refers to residents of Portuguese descent who reside in Macau or are born and raised in Macau.
Band member Zuo Wenxuan
He has been engaged in the profession of Macao police officer for more than 20 years
He also witnessed the historical moment of Macao's return to the motherland
Today, he works with the Macau people band
Sang the song "Macanese", an endangered language in Macau
He once said there was no need to overemphasize it
Whether you are Macanese or something else
Instead, we must work hard together for the development of Macao
Because Macau is good
"Vernacular" songs can be sung loudly
As the song goes, "That's What Macau is."
With a cheerful style and a melody with Macao characteristics
Soothe the ears and hearts of the listeners
What is this song about?
Is there cantonese in the lyrics?
Click to listen! Zuo Wenxuan himself tells you in detail
Zuo Wenxuan said that Macau is native of Macanese
It is a natural medium of communication between the countries of the East and the West
The new generation of Macanese is mostly proficient
Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese, English and many other languages
We should give full play to our own advantages
It has become a bridge to bring China closer to Portuguese-speaking countries
In March last year, at the "Hangzhou Macau Week" event
The Macau people band also appeared on the shores of West Lake
Presented a wonderful performance for the audience
Zuo Wenxuan said that there are more and more opportunities to perform in the mainland
I hope to better show the diverse cultural characteristics of Macao
On the eve of his return, Zuo Wenxuan was faced
The option to go to Portugal or stay in Macau
More than twenty years had passed, and he was glad of his original choice
"The security of the city is getting better and better, and life is very comfortable"
He and his wife, who also like music, often entertained friends at home
There are both Chinese and Portuguese dishes on the table
Zuo Wenxuan, 65 years old, has a passion for "playing" music without losing the younger generation
Source: Voices of the Greater Bay Area