Macau Christian Cemetery

More than 180 tombstones erected in Christian cemeteries interpret the historical chapter of the encounter between China and the West more than 150 years ago. Many important figures of the time rest here. The life and death stories of these British, European and American settlers and visitors during the turbulent events that led to the Opium War and the founding of Hong Kong cannot be told by epitaphs alone, especially after more than 150 years of weathering. Many of the inscriptions are almost impossible to read. James Lai and Merry Ryder spent a long time identifying the missing information and investigating the background of the deceased. The result is not only an important guide to the cemetery, but also enriches the description of this fascinating period of history.