Why are ethnic groups living in Macau not recognized as descendants of other countries?

China is a multi-ethnic country. With the development of China's economy, this diversified country has also attracted many foreign friends to China, and many of these ethnic minorities also have traditional The appearance of Europe is just that the living habits and regions may be very different.

But when you come to Macau, you will find that although there is a kind of people with European faces, they are not ethnic minorities in China. Why is this? We all know that Macau is an international city in our country. Like Hong Kong, it is of great significance to China. At the same time, because it is known as the "Gambling City", it also attracts many foreign tourists. Walking on the streets of Macau, you will find that there are many foreign ladies who speak Chinese very well and fluently. After asking, I found out that he was born and raised in Macau, but why do his facial features look so European? It is understood that this type of people are called Macanese in Macau, and as the name suggests, they are the local Portuguese in Macau.

The Macanese people survived due to the previous colonial expansion and are now one of the largest living groups in Macau. However, because they are a mixed group of multiple ethnic groups, the Macanese people are Macau is usually the descendants of the Portuguese or other ethnic groups who married the local Han people. Although Macau defines Macanese as an ethnic minority, China defines them as an unidentified ethnic group and not an ethnic minority in China.

Except for their different facial features, the Macanese ladies are mostly the same. They receive the same education and learn the same knowledge as us. However, because they are descendants of the Portuguese, they also You need to learn Portuguese. Another point is that the Macanese in Macau speak the local Portuguese, which is different from European Portuguese and the Portuguese cannot understand it.

Some Macanese people once returned to Portugal, but after a period of adaptation, they did not adapt to the Portuguese living habits, and then they realized the convenience of Macao. At the same time, the development of China also prompted these people to Determination to return to Macau. At the same time, it is also amazing that the Macanese people speak fluent Chinese and Cantonese, and their speaking of the local language is also first-rate. However, what is very embarrassing is that they do not consider themselves Chinese, nor are they considered Chinese by the Chinese. But when they return to Portugal Being treated as a foreigner and not being recognized even though you are a descendant of another country is embarrassing. What do you think?

The Macanese people are also a part of Macau’s history and are indispensable. In the long-term development history, the Macanese people have formed their own unique language, culture and eating habits. . The cultural food of the Macanese people often has various Southeast Asian-style delicacies and the epitome of Chinese food, and this kind of food is also one of the characteristic cultures of the Macanese people. Many people will try it when traveling to Macau and eat it. Not bad, foodies are in luck.

Of course, we have come to Macau, how can we only look at the young ladies who are born in Macau? There are still many famous attractions in Macau. In addition to the Macau casinos mentioned before, Macau has a relatively good architectural style. The representative ones include Chinese-style corridors and Western-style churches, but they are not inconsistent with each other. This is probably why Macau is said to be highly tolerant.