Casa de Macau Inc. Australia

January 2013

Volume 25 Issue 1

Inside this issue:

President’s Report 1,2 Macau - struggle for 1-4 survival - Stuart Braga Around the States 5-6 President’s Report Sydney Ed Rozario

Melbourne & Brisbane 7 Happy New Year! I trust you new year. The Christmas dinner will be held on have all had an enjoyable and Dia de Sao Joao lunches Sunday 17 February 2013. Brisbane - Photos 8 Christmas and holiday season. in all States have been well Please refer to the flyer On behalf of the all the supported thanks to the accompanying this Adelaide & Hobart 9 Committee I would like to hard work of all the State Newsletter for venue and wish you and your families, Reps. We have updated and menu details. There will be a good health and peace in the introduced some important $35 per head charge for Notice regarding Casa 9 New Year. changes to our Constitution members and $55 per head Bursary application 2012 was a busy year and we and our finances have been for non-members. accomplished much. We well controlled. The Sunday Lunches will Birth Announcements 9 obtained the desired outcome 2013 is shaping up to be an start again from 17 March from the Marrickville Council equally interesting and 2013. We thought it would to our application for activities packed year and we be fun if this was a “Pot A Bit of Nostalgia 10 increased hours and numbers hope you will continue to Luck” Sunday with members at the Casa Cultural Centre support the efforts of the bringing a dish to share if Nina Deacon in Sydenham. We have a small Committee and participate they wish. The coordinators modification to the rear in as many of events as you for this event will be Nina Filomac Band playing for 11 access to complete but can. The next major social Deacon (0412 692 252) and the Empress Dowager otherwise we are in full event will be the Chinese Marilia de Souza (0411 048 compliance. We have held New Year dinner in NSW 769) who will manage the several successful Sunday Macanese Patois 12 and in other States that have menu and contributions. lunch events at this venue and sufficient member support Please contact either of Endangered language plan to continue these in the to hold them. In Sydney the (Continued on page 2)

Year of the Snake 12- Chinese New Year 13 Macau – struggle for survival Gerard Ozorio Jnr 13 Stuart Braga Book Sale and 14 This is the fifth in a series of Things did get better, but ports were to be opened to Youth Corner articles written at the request of only very slowly. The im- foreign shipping. This should President Ed Rozario. The provement could have been have been a golden oppor- series began by describing the much greater but for several tunity for Macau to recover great days of Macau in its first poor decisions. In the late much of its former status, Editor 75 years until 1640. It went on seventeenth century, Jesuit but the opportunity to take to recount aspects of the catastro- influence grew at the Emper- it up slipped through the Jorge A. Estorninho fingers of the Macau Senate, phe that befell Macau when its or’s court in Peking, chiefly Co-Ordinator through the outstanding which viewed the imperial trade with Japan then came to edict with resentment and Leonor (Nina) Jesuit astronomer, Fr Verbi- an abrupt end. There followed a suspicion. They saw it as Deacon est, who won the confidence long period of misery and of the Kangxi Emperor to depriving them of the mo- poverty. such an extent that in 1685, nopoly rights of trade with he decreed that Chinese (Continued on page 2) P a g e 2 Casa Down Under Newsletter Volume 25 Issue 1

(Continued from page 1) aside as a Ladies Night and scheduled for between the might provide but not for the Fourth Friday for the last week of November and any subsidy that our Casa President’s Report Guys. The coordinators for the first of December. As in may add to the Macau these events will be Marilia the past, those planning to subsidy. To qualify for our them if you would like to de Souza (0411 048 769) and attend must be registered Casa’s subsidy, members bring a dish. Meanwhile Belinda Rosario (0417 040 and financially paid up must be fully paid up for two bookings should be made 913 between 6-9pm) for the members of one of the Casa consecutive years. through Mary Rigby on 02 former and Marcus de Macau associations. The Looking well ahead, the 4733 3862 or rigbyfamily@ Gutierrez (0410 558 998) . Committee is planning to Committee would like to optusnet.com.au There will Please contact them for these dates and will advise begin planning for our be a $10 per head charge as details if you would like to firm information as it comes association’s 25 th before but this will be come along to these events. to hand. Meanwhile, if any of Anniversary which will fall in waived for those who bring a Many members have been your family members or September 2014. We will be dish. asking for details of the next Macaense friends, plan to contacting members on their The Committee hopes to Encontro in Macau. The only attend, it would be a good views of how best to hold casual social events on information we have is idea to sign up as members celebrate this wonderful the Second and Fourth unofficial. As we go to print, of the Casa as soon as milestone in our history. Fridays of each month I can only inform members possible. All new members commencing in March. The that we believe an Encontro will qualify for any financial Second Friday will be set is planned for 2013 and is subsidy the Macau organisers (Continued on page 4)

‘Macau – struggle for survival’

(Continued from page 1) by the Portuguese. Yet grad- thority of the Viceroy in regulations issued governing ually they changed their Goa. Meanwhile, British trade. As usual, the prohibi- Canton that Macau had un- view, but it was too late. In merchants were taking a tions these contained were der the Ming dynasty before 1732, thirteen years later, growing interest in trade negotiable by the time- it fell in the 1640s. the Yongzheng emperor with China. They dealt honoured means of The emperor under- renewed the proposal. This chiefly in tea, oriental curios ‘squeeze’. However, in one estimated the importance time the Senate was enthu- and porcelain, which be- case there was no room for that foreign trade would siastic. came known in Britain as compromise. No foreign come to have, but it began ‘china’. Opium came later. women were permitted in in a small way. Some control However, the Bishop of Their ships were larger, and Canton, and foreigners was needed, so in 1719 the Macau was not, as it would already it was clear that the were permitted to reside Kangxi emperor, towards bring English traders, shallow water around Ma- there only during the trad- the end of his reign, again Protestant heretics, into the cau was hazardous for navi- ing season, confined to a proposed to centre all the City of the Name of God. gation. Following the Vice- small area outside the foreign trade of China at Although foreigners were roy’s ban, the British went walled city. The reason was Macau. Incredibly, the impe- not permitted to reside in to the nearby island of Lintin obvious. The Chinese knew in the Pearl River estuary to that permanent residency of rial offer was once more Macau, several had slipped rejected, seen as a ‘Trojan in as ‘lodgers’. Most were bargain with Chinese mer- foreigners of both sexes horse’, giving the Chinese a bachelors, and the effect on chants instead of calling at would create another Euro- much larger presence in and Macau’s night life was pre- Macau. pean colony. control of Macau than they dictable; these men were already had. The Senate not monks. Fearful for the In the mid-eighteenth centu- This created an immediate baulked at the cost of having morals of his flock, the bish- ry, the steady growth of problem for nearby Macau, to provide fifty to sixty offi- op persuaded the Viceroy of foreign trade led to a Chi- which had not long before cials to administer the pro- India, Pedro Mascarenhas, to nese reconsideration of the banned foreign, i.e. posal. Perhaps the rejection over-ride the Senate’s wish- basis on which it was con- Protestant, residence. If was not as blinkered as it es. In vain the Senate pro- ducted. Only in Canton was Macau continued to exclude might have seemed. The tested. the administrative machin- foreign residents, they were Senate had seen too many ery sufficiently well devel- likely to force their way in. instances of local mandarins For the third time, Macau’s oped to regulate trade and If so, the Chinese were un- squeezing all the money chance of economic recov- traders on both sides. In likely to stop them, because they could from any profita- ery was pushed aside, this 1760, all ports were there- it was convenient to have (Continued on page 3) ble operations undertaken time by the overriding au- fore again closed except Canton, and a set of eight P a g e 3 Casa Down Under Newsletter Volume 25 Issue 1

‘Macau – struggle for survival’

(Continued from page 2) than yet another opportunity Opium War broke out in it no longer and a riot is far them close at hand, but not for extracting ‘squeeze’ from 1839, and the Chinese were from improbable.’ (William within the camp. For the foreign merchants, and the humiliated. Their ports were Tarrant, Hongkong, 1839 to Senate, a pragmatic solution imperial ban was quietly ig- thrown open for trade and in 1844, p. 144.) It did not was vital lest Macau lose all nored. At that time, no-one 1841 Hong Kong was occu- come to this, but the situa- its trade. So the ban was could have foreseen that the pied by the British, who tion was indeed grim. lifted, despite the objections insatiable Chinese demand ruled it until 1997. of the bishop; foreigners might live in Macau, but they were not permitted to own property.

The Senate was right in sup- posing that this step was essential to the survival of Macau. Many years later, an English army officer ob- served, ‘the English mer- chants only rent houses here, but since they have been forced to retire from Canton and to reside in this place, Macao has risen from an almost ruined to a very flourishing condition. The Portuguese as well as the Chinese thrive on British wealth and industry.’ Poverty that had ground down the Macanese for generations Pictured above is the burnt out shell of Santo Antonio Church after the typhoon. began to ease, chiefly through the vigorous enter- Picture from Archivo Historico de Macau prise of the newcomers, especially the East India for opium and the vastly in- In the following decades, Company. This huge mercan- creased supply of it from Indirectly, the consequences many Portuguese youths left tile company was the world’s India would eventually lead were also disastrous for Ma- Macau for better opportuni- first multi-national corpora- to war between Britain and cau and its people. Within a ties in Hong Kong, Shanghai, tion. Its business was effec- China. few years the British and Japan and other locations tively globalised three centu- other foreign merchants left throughout the Far East. ries before the term existed. From the late eighteenth Macau, whose economy all Perhaps the lowest point century, the illegal trade but collapsed. An English was the Great Typhoon in At the beginning of the eight- flourished and after 1833, journalist in Hong Kong September 1874, which dev- eenth century, trade in opi- when the East India Compa- wrote in 1844: ‘We have astated Macau, leaving at um was insignificant, but it ny withdrew from the China before us a most melancholy least 2,000 dead. In the next was growing in value and the trade, it boomed in the account of the deplorable few months several hundred number of addicts in the hands of unscrupulous pri- state of affairs in Macao. The people fled to Hong Kong Canton area was also grow- vate traders such as Jardine Government are literally from Macau. Its historian, ing. Recognising opium to be and Matheson. The conse- bankrupt. Not a stiver to pay Carlos Montalto de Jesus, a dangerous drug, the quences were disastrous for a few miserable half starved sadly commented that ‘the Yongzheng Emperor prohib- China, but in the short term troops … We hear that disastrous typhoon consum- ited its importation in 1729. led to the triumph of British since April the exchequer mated the ruin of the As usual, this prohibition was commercial and strategic has been empty, – the troops Macanese’ (Historic Macao, seen in Canton as no more power in the Far East. The threaten that they will stand (Continued on page 4) P a g e 4 Casa Down Under Newsletter Volume 25 Issue 1

‘Macau – struggle for survival’ (Continued from page 2) WRITE TO US President’s Report MAIL: P. O. Box A908, Sydney South, NSW 1235. (Continued from page 3) Finally, I thought I would E-MAIL: take this opportunity to [email protected] briefly mention our financial Letters should be brief, prefer- outlook for 2013. As ably no more than 200 words. everyone is aware, interest They must be signed and must rates are on a downward trend and since our major include name and address for income is from interest publication if required and earned on our bank term telephone number for verifica- deposits, we can expect a tion. While letters and articles lower annual income than in from readers are sought and previous years. Therefore it encouraged, the Editorial will be a challenging year Committee reserves the right from this aspect. The to edit them as considered Committee is reviewing all necessary. Letters and articles expenses with a view to try are published at the discretion and minimise them. I would of the committee and its deci- The Brig Concordia left literally high and dry on Ilha Verde also like to clarify an issue. It sion is final. after the typhoon. seems that some members believe that our Casa Picture from Archivo Historico de Macau receives a regular subsidy EDITOR’S from Fundacao Oriente DISCLAIMER p. 429). arrived the night before, towards the running of the came from Hong Kong and association. I am afraid that The Editor reserves the right A few nostalgic émigrés Canton to drink and play fan- this is not the case and we to screen, accept or reject material for publication and would sometimes return at tan, a Chinese betting game. have not received any monies from the Fundacao takes no responsibility for weekends. A modern vi- In their conversation, which for some time now, nor any errors or omissions as gnette by Amadeu Gomes de was always animated, they from the current Macau provided by authors and Araújo of their impressions invariably contrasted the Government other than contributors. While items gives some understanding of decline of old Macau, with subsidies to attend the from the Membership are the sleepy backwater that no port or infrastructure, Encontros. I think this is sought and encouraged, the with the charm and wealth of Macau became in a chapter worth mentioning to ensure Editor reserves the right to there is no ‘Caminhos Cruza- the young and vibrant Hong edit articles as considered misunderstanding amongst dos’ (‘Crusaders’ Paths’) of Kong.’ necessary. Publication of members over our funding. his book Diálogos em Bronze: contributions is at the discre- memórias de Macau. I am It would take another half cen- However, the Committee will of course pursue any tion of the Editor, and opin- grateful to Pureza d’Eça and tury before things changed. opportunity for funding from ions expressed may not nec- Emeritus Professor Henrique Then they changed radically. either Macau or Portugal if essarily be those of the Edi- d’Assumpção AO for their The Japanese Occupation dur- there is a chance of success. tor nor of the Governing translation: ing World War II reversed the Have a wonderful year and I Committee of Casa de Ma- flight of refugees as perhaps hope you enjoy reading the cau Inc. Australia. ‘In the lobby of the Hing Kee rest of the newsletter and 200,000 people, mostly Chi- The Newsletter is not to be the outlook for the Year of Hotel, the aroma of jasmine nese, but including more than used for any member’s own tea added pleasantly to the the Snake kindly provided by 90% of the Portuguese popula- Lizette Akouri. discourse. It is not intended murmur of that Sunday tion of Hong Kong, fled to Ma- to promote any propaganda morning. The space was am- cau. This was a period which Ed Rozario nor support any political or ple and comfortable, devoid the English writer, Austin President religious affiliations. The of luxury. Around the small Coates, described as ‘Macau’s contents are produced in rosewood tables where tea- finest hour’. In the next issue, good faith as a service for the pots were steaming, portly benefit of Casa de Macau this will be the subject of the weekend clients reclined on Members and as a method of sixth and last of this series of worn Victorian sofas and communication within the articles. armchairs, speaking in Eng- Macanese community in lish. The majority, who had Australia and abroad. P a g e 5 Casa Down Under Newsletter Volume 25 Issue 1

Lunch, without your support Sydney member's annual it would have ceased to ex- season of goodwill! For me, Sylvia, thank you, I hadn’t like many other Macaenses (I eaten “Genete” for over ist, so “muitissimo obriga- do”. can pronounce that one) the “Sunday Lunch” twenty years, so every bite traditions of our CASA in was carefully chewed and Sunday Lunches will return Australia is the strongest tie, every ounce of flavour sa- to Casa in the New Year re- beyond immediate families. adly, on Sunday October voured to the end. suming on the 17th March to our Macanese culture. A th S 28 we had our last Thank you to Lizette our Chef 2013, so book in early to culture we can see as very lunch for the 2012 year at for the day, again, another secure your seat. Your hosts much alive amongst our 'people' gathered together as Casa de Macau in Sydney. fabulous menu that had eve- for the next Sunday Lunch they chat amongst family, Our menu for the day, pro- ryone salivating, most diners will be Nina Deacon and eat, chat with friends, eat vided by our own Chef Ex- taking seconds and thirds for Marilia de Souza. traordinaire “Lizette Akouri” some more... all the while lunch and hoped to be able Pequenina Deacon reminiscing, laughing, relax- included: to “da bau” for that night or ing (maybe with a little de- Porco Baffassa later. sert) and enjoying the com- Minchi Special thanks to Brendan pany of our community, usu- Rice and Marilia for all their help ally spread so broadly across Tossed Salad and support on the day, the the sprawl of Sydney and Serradura many tasks you took on help Sydney Christmas beyond. make the day a huge success This year's Christmas lunch If that doesn’t have your for all. Lunch hristmas is a time of was held again at the Ryde mouth watering, wait there Suddenly, after eating and tradition for everyone Eastwood Leagues Club is more, Sylvia Gutteriez chatting, the 23 guests that C which has proved to be a kindly donated three mouth and the Sydney CASA's 2nd came for lunch realised that December Christmas Lunch popular location. Even with many familiar members not being able to make it this year we had 100 members booked in early and ended with around 140 on the day. Every table was full, Al and I were to organise the buffet line (always a tricky proposi- tion as Macaenses and appe- tites are synonymous) and opted for an age before beauty (or give in to the ma- jority for the sake of person- al survival) option which seemed to go down pretty well through desert was a little anarchic but with no known casualties. The buffet was a fine Christmas spread - turkey & ham, roast pork and beef, summery prawn & Cesar salads, alongside a selection of heart-warmers was not just ''Christmas including Porco Bafasa and a watering desserts: lunch” but; like our work great Lo Baak Gou (yes, I got it was 4:00pm and time to Christmas parties, School's the spelling for the latter Bebinga pack up and head to our re- year-end ceremonies, social from Wikipedia and bluffed Trifle spective homes. get-togethers, cherished the former Tumeric Pork and the most delicious A big Thank You to all who religious and seasonal pat- (Continued on page 6) “Genete” have supported the Sunday terns; it is a big part of our P a g e 6 Casa Down Under Newsletter V o l u m e 2 5

(Continued from page 5) great job creating, refilling coming all at the lunch's pass the parcel, lolly bags for and serving appropriate fare commencement and thanking all the kids and more. I piped number, likely due to a lack for 'our' Christmas lunch. attendees at its end, along- Christmas music through the of Macaenses contributing to side a few special mentions P.A. but was chastised for Wikipedia) while dessert The new committee's first of various stand-out contrib- failing to to play 'Here included an array of sweets, event, we had Belinda and utors that keep our CASA Comes Santa Claus' when amongst them freshly Marilia hands-on co- working - such as Maria's ours arrived with gifts for cooked, single-serve pud- ordinating logistics with Mary work with our Website and the kids (I was distracted by dings (with custard) that did and Nina. It was also great to Jorge's with our Newsletter the fore-mentioned pud- not fit in well after a heavy have Marcus back on our - what sort of grapevine ding)! All up I think we had lunch on a summer's day but Committee, now our Treas- would we have without another great time together was none-the-less impossible urer and handy as always, them? We had a great raffle, and, for me; walking across to resist - the kitchen team there on the day. There Josefa organised a colouring- the road to await a at the club doing another were few formalities, Ed wel- in table, a riveting round of (Continued on page 7) P a g e 7 Casa Down Under Newsletter V o l u m e 2 5

(Continued from page 6) married. Each of the four Ozorio city-bound train, children also mar- groggily well-fed and cheerful; the season felt well and truly ried at Rosary Church: Michael Ozorio, Adrienne Ozorio underway." (Carassellos), Jeremy Ozorio and Colleen Ozorio (Thomson). Francis & Estelle have ten grandchildren. Cheers. Brendan Adrienne Carassellos Victorian Rep.

his year the Victorian members celebrated their Christ- T mas function at the China Bar. We had a very enjoyable meal and congratulated one of our members, Estelle Ozorio, on her 80th birthday. ueensland Christmas buffet luncheon Q Congratulations were also offered to Francis & Estelle Ozorio On Sunday 2 December almost sixty Queensland members of Casa de Macau enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of seafood, on their Diamond wedding anniversary on 29 December. salads, meats, desserts and Brisbane river views at the Mer- cure Hotel’s Quays Restaurant. Thank you to all members who attended.

Melissa & Michella

(Turn to Page 8 for a selection of photos. Editor.)

to Aishia Xavier Daughter of Miguel Granddaughter of Manuel (deceased)

Thank you to the Committee for their continued support in Aishia danced at subsidising this event and Happy New Year to all Casa’s the World Championships membership. in Belfast 2012. She came first in ongratulations to Francis & Estelle the 14 year old C Ozorio (nee D’Almada) who cele- Queensland brated their Championships Diamond wed- 2012 and is eli- ding anniver- gible to com- sary (60 years) pete at the 2013 on December World Champi- 29 2012 in onships in Bos- Melbourne, ton. with all four of their children Melissa present.

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Fringe and Womadelaide. We refer to this season as Mad March!

ur Casa members in Ade- We wish all our Casa O laide enjoyed the Christ- members a very Happy mas lunch at the Intercontinen- Christmas and all the best tal Hotel in the city on Sunday, for 2013." 25 November. Carmen O'Brien This took the form of a buffet SA Rep and the spread catered for all tastes. The seafood section was outstanding, likewise the fabulous desserts. The children are always happy to come to this hotel as it gives them a rare Hobart members held their opportunity to pick whatever Christmas Lunch at the they fancied - and not what Mezethes Greek Taverna, their parents decided! Salamanca Square, where we enjoyed truly memora- It was a busy weekend in Ade- ble Greek food. laide that Sunday with the Test There was a great selection match ooccuring at the Ade- of Kreatika (Meats), laide Oval. There was also the Thalasina (Seafood) as well 3-day Equestrian Event and other famous Greek fare many came from overseas and such as Moussaka, and the interstate for this annual event. dessert menu; it was full of So there was quite a buzz traditional offerings includ- around town. ing Baklava. Mmm.

Jorge Estorninho Other events occuring in Ade- laide early next year are the Tasmanian Representative. annual Festival of Arts, the

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Application lives of Gabriel Ri- In the next newsletter we will be close cardo Noronha and profiling the 2012 bursary his wife Kymberly, recipients 1st April 2013 in the last newslet- Are you going to University ter, Gabriel was or TAFE this year? conferred his de- The Casa offers bursaries to grees, this time, they are proud to eligible students. For information and an (Continued on page 13) P a g e 10 Casa Down Under Newsletter Volume 25 Issue 1

including genetes”, and I was allowed to eat any- lowed to finish off the lefto- put the finishing thing I wanted and in any vers from the previous touches on the order, normally we would nights “Ceia”. Christmas tree, set have: Coscoroes, Sonhos, the table with our finest Empada de Peixe, Peru As- lace tablecloth and then get sado, Fiambre, Alua, Bolo Now it’s time for a bath, get “Meu Natal” ready for midnight Mass. Menino, Kai Choi congee and dressed in my new outfit and visit my God Parents, have a many more. However, we cant start just yet as Avo light lunch ensuring that December in Macau, you can First we have a light dinner would say a short prayer, there is plenty of room left feel the wind blowing through because after Mass we are soon enough, we would finish for the grand dinner that your hair, the cold grey skies, having our “ceia”, this was our meal and I’d be wrapped but I can smell Christmas com- night with family and friends. grand event in my eyes. So at up warm and tight in bed ing. In our home the real ac- 11:00pm with a bitter chill in around 2:30 am, at 3:00 I tion of Christmas starts for me I always felt st usually on the 21 December A typically decorated Macanese Christmas table great joy on when we look for our big pine Christmas nd Christmas tree. On the 22 day, I always my grandmother and her had a won- friends will start baking derful day “cuscoroes” putting the fin- with friends ished product into large tins and family. for later consumption. Howev- er, for me it is time to go shopping for the new outfit to Around wear on the 25th and buy pre- midnight its sents for friends and family. time to re- luctantly end the day and rd Best of all is the 23 which is go to bed, the last day of school, we wake happy and up excited at the thought, and full. head off to the “thanksgiving” service in the morning. Off to class, sharing cakes, soft drinks Then in my bed- the and presents with my class- room I’d open the night mates. Naturally, we make window let in the cold air, we’re all sure the teachers receive the air, look up into the sky and rugged up and on “best” present. Then at 12:00 our way to midnight mass say: school is dismissed, my friends would sneak at the chapel of the Colegio and I take the bus to town downstairs to check if “Pai Dom Bosco, along the way “San Ma Lou” where we all Natal” had arrived and put “Boas Festas do Natal e meeting up with neighbours, meet at Café Ruby for a club presents under the tree, ah um Feliz e Próspero Ano sandwich and a lemon tea. We friends and family. well, not yet. I’d go outside Novo para todos. and look into the night sky, chat and eat until 2:00pm when but still no sign of Pai Natal, its time for the movies at The Mass was always a high “Cinema Vitoria”, following but I can’t stay awake any Merry Christmas and a light for me and I always en- happy and prosperous the movie we head off to joyed the hymns performed longer. New Year to all.” “Restaurante Belo” for French by the choir which included toast and more lemon tea. the famous “Pequenos Can- On the 25th ,Christmas Day, After a hectic day its time to tores”. As soon as Mass Pai Natal had indeed come go home and help decorate Pequenina DEACON finished we rush outside, find through the night and left a the Christmas tree. “Avo” and as head of the small present at the foot of family wish her a “Boas Fes- my bed, I’d rush downstairs tas” then we would greet the Christmas Eve on the 24th the to find my cousins busily un- rest of the family similarly. house is busy with work, cook- wrapping presents addressed On the way home I’d be ing and cleaning, I help “Avo” to them and I’d scurry over walking as fast as my little make “empadas” and then run to find my presents. Some- legs would carry me as I off to “Fat Siu Lau” to pick up times I think the unwrapping would already be thinking the turkey they have roasted was the most exciting part, about our “Ceia” and I would for us. Then its back home to but I looked forward to be hungry. This was a buffet breakfast when we were al- make some yummy treats P a g e 11 Casa Down Under Newsletter Volume 25 Issue 1

“The following article was age of sixteen he and a few Palace and asked Sir Robert if guests could not believe this provided by Carmen O’Brien, school friends decided to start she could have Emilio’s band until Sir Robert took a new our South Australian Repre- a band, part string and part to entertain them. The Prin- music sheet which had just sentative.” brass. The band was asked to cesses were thrilled that this arrived that day and asked play at Club functions and also Chinese band could play for- Emilio and his band to play. Emilio was born in Macau in at the Governor’s Palace in eign music and she told Sir After studying it for ten 14.2.1874 and died in Brazil on Macau. He composed several Robert that the Empress minutes they played the music 6.6.1963. pieces of music - marches, Dowager would be pleased to to the delight of the guests waltzes, polkas and a funeral hear the band herself. who congratulated Emilio on He married Maria Augusta Sev- march which was played at his achievement. Sir Robert erino Barreto Gutierrez in Ma- every funeral. Two weeks later the Empress was very proud, embraced cau on 8.4.1902 and they had asked him to send the band Emilio and said he was a won- seven children - Millie, Helen, At the age of twenty his band with the Portuguese conduc- derful musician. Jack, Anita, Lollie, Terry and was asked to play at a party tor to the Summer Palace Elvie. for Sir Robert Hart, Inspector where she was residing at the The Duke then informed the General of the Chinese Post time. A few days later anoth- Empress that the band was Elvie England, who now resides Office and Customs in Peking, er letter arrived from an offi- ready, They wore the red and at Myrtleford, Victoria, docu- who happened to be in Macau cial to say that arrangements gold uniforms which she had mented the following article after on business. Sir Robert was were made for an Imperial ordered. When she first many conversations with her late enchanted with Emilio as he cart, drawn by mules to fetch heard the band she was so mother, Maria Augusta Encar- too was interested in music. the band boys, and a special delighted and kept laughing - nação. cart with a Duke and two her face turned red and tears Emilio was asked if he would soldiers to escort Emilio to streamed from her face. The Carmen O'Brien and Yolanda like to go to Peking and work the Palace where he was to band continued on until the Guterres. who live in Adelaide, for him at the Chinese Post stay for a few days. Empress died and the young are Emilio's grandchildren. Office as an officer and at the Emperor disappeared. same time to organise a band The day after their arrival at for him. Emilio arrived in Pe- the Palace the Empress and Emilio and his wife Maria Au- king in 1895 and orders were the Princesses, with their at- gusta left Peking for Shanghai. EMILIO made for books and instru- tendants and soldiers, arrived There was a show put on by EPIGMENIO ments from Tientsin and Eng- to hear the band. The Em- the Portuguese community land to be purchased. Re- press was delighted and Emilio and also a Philharmonica Por- ENCARNAÇÃO hearsals were organised and and the Duke were presented tuguesa conducted by Mr M after some time the band to her by the Prince who was Danenberg. As soon as he played for the first time at only twelve years old. The met Emilio he asked if he one of Sir Robert’s garden Empress asked if it was possi- would take over the orchestra parties where every one ble to form a large band for as he was not well and getting congratulated Emilio for do- herself and Emilio replied that too old to cope. Emilio ing such a wonderful job. he would be very happy and agreed as some of the mem- honoured to oblige her. In bers were old friends. There From then on the band leaving her presence he had to were a number of plays like played at garden parties in bow three times and walk out “Madam Jotte” and the summer and indoors backwards. Emilio lived in a “What Happened to Jones” during the winter. Sir Rob- large house inside the Palace performed by the “Quaker ert asked Emilio to compose together with the Duke and Girls” of which his daughters, a number to be played at many servants. He was given Millie and Helen, were includ- midnight which would signify European food for lunch and ed. He arranged the music the end of the dance and the Chinese food for dinner with for these shows. composition was called vegetables and fruits grown “Goodnight”. The different inside the Palace grounds. On Emilio’s 50th birthday the Legations in Peking bor- Lusitano Club gave him a sur- rowed Sir Robert’s band for The band comprised of 76 prise cocktail party and made their parties with Emilio’s men and they were taught to him an honorary member of consent. read music and play the differ- the Club. He was presented ent instruments. On one oc- with a set of crystal decanters Emilio started playing the pi- In 1906 Lady Susan Townley casion Sir Robert told his on a stand with his name en- ano at the age of five. When gave a luncheon party to all guests that his band could graved. he left school in Macau at the the Princesses of the Imperial read music at first sight - the (Continued on page 12) P a g e 12 Casa Down Under Newsletter Volume 25 Issue 1

penses would be paid by him. In two months Emilio had arranged everything. Some of the men in the Philhar- monica could also play brass instruments and they were included in the band. On Portu- gal’s National Day the band played for the first time and they were dressed in the uniform of the Portuguese Vol- unteers. They marched to the Hongkew Church with Emilio leading the band playing his silver cornet.

Portuguese Consul arrived in to Emilio and asked him if he When the Portuguese Consul (Continued from page 11) Shanghai. He happened to be would be willing to organise a was transferred the band was a music lover and after one of brass band for the Portuguese discontinued. A couple of years later a new the shows he was presented Volunteers and that all ex-

throughout the world is to 1999 Macau was handed back keep the traditions of the to the Chinese Government homeland alive for the young- by the Portuguese Govern- er generations; this includes ment after nearly 500 years of traditional dances, foods and rule and occupation by the developing an understanding Portuguese. This means that

of the rich history that whilst Macau still exists as a brought the world the territory in its own right the Macionis and Plummer (2012, Macanese people. Many of the official languages are now p.147) refer to the key symbol Macanese descendants that I Mandarin and Portuguese, so Hopefully 2012 favoured well of any culture as being its lan- have spoken with, however, therefore future generations with most of you. 2013 is the guage. There are currently do not speak Macanese, in- of Macanese people will grow Year of the Water Snake. over 450 endangered lan- stead they speak either Man- up in a culture different to the This is in itself is a clash year, guages throughout the world darin or Portuguese as their one which I have learnt about. but a less turbulent and less and as many as 90% of the first language. This warranted Only time will tell if we, as the violent year as the Water is world’s current languages will further investigation on my descendants of the traditional the misty rain water and the become extinct within the part. I referred to the Atlas of Macanese people, are able to Snake is represented by a gen- next two centuries (Macionis the World’s Languages in keep the community culture tle candle. Therefore this & Plummer 2012, p.148). Dis- Danger by Moseley (2010) on alive against what may been combination is a gentle clash covering over twelve years the UNESCO website and very long odds. but still powerful as a candle ago that I was part Macanese Macanese is listed as critically can create huge fires. It will be raised my interest in the endangered with 50 in 2000 a less tumultuous year in gen- country and its traditions. In speaking the language. So if it eral though. Those who are order to enable me to explore is true that language is the Extra from a Reflective Essay born in the year of the Pig will this interest I joined the Casa core ingredient to keeping a submitted as part of my stud- not have a smooth year, and de Macau – Australia. With culture alive will the member- ies with Open Universities to a lesser extent those born similar groups in America, ship of the various worldwide Australia. in Snake, Monkey or Tiger. Casa de Macau groups be able Canada, Brazil, England, Portu- By Michelle Rigby 2013 promises to be an inter- gal and Hong Kong member- to maintain it without a tradi- esting year in terms of Flying ship to these groups is open tional language (Macionis & Stars as each the energies or to those of Macanese descent Plummer 2012, p.148). Addi- Qi (life force) will be returning and their family members. The tionally there is a further (Continued on page 13) aim of the Casa de Macau problem being in fact that in P a g e 13 Casa Down Under Newsletter Volume 25 Issue 1

(Continued from page 12) EAST: More arguments are SOUTH EAST: More op- tre of all households has very to be expected – place red portunities for romance or challenging issues this year, to their own sectors there- items here. educational success – clear starting on Feb 4th . Issues can fore their strength will be WEST: Chances of burglary clutter and enhance with a contribute to major changes doubly strong. or violence - Place a cylindri- bright flowers. or transformation of routines Properties with Entrances and cal vase with 3 Fortune bam- NORTH: Good opportuni- sometimes caused by acci- Main bedrooms in these sec- boos or a black clock. ties for career enhancements dents or misfortunes. tors could have more chances NORTH WEST: Legal is- – add a water feature if it’s Renovations or any ground of the following: sues like infringements or the Entrance but not in a bed- digging should not be done on SOUTH WEST: Issues with issues with the boss – just room. For bedrooms use a the South East Sectors as well health – place a salt water keep it clear of clutter. painting with water scenery or as the North West Sectors, as cure (Place 2 tablespoons of NORTH EAST: More op- use black or dark blue decora- they might create big issues sea salt in a drinking glass, portunities to make money – tions. with your health and your place six coins on top of the place a Himalayan Salt Lamp The Centre of the house wealth. Also the East sector salt and cover it with water, or a water feature. should remain as free of clut- should not be disturbed. do not disturb it for the SOUTH: More opportuni- ter and least movement as whole year, but add water as ties for success & promotions possible. A Salt Water cure or it dries). Avoid using the col- – place a Himalayan Salt Lamp a large Metal ornament should our red. be placed here, as at the Cen-

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announce the birth of their second daughter As an incentive to all the Amelia Grace, who was young achievers of our Casa, born on Boxing day the the news has just come to 26th December 2012, at hand that Gerard Ozorio Jnr on 1 November 2012 success- 3.71 kgs. and 51 cms at fully qualified as a cardiologist Maitland Hospital . after nearly 4 years of intense Something must happen study and also training when around March as their not working full-time as a first daughter Sophia Ai- Medical Registrar at Sydney’s da was born 29th Dec Royal Prince Alfred Hospital 2010. (RPA). He is the eldest son of Gerard Ozorio and the late Maris Ozorio as well as the nephew of the late Dr. Horacio Ozorio, known affectionately as Ozzo by older members of BRAGA - our Casa and UMA, who was both a gynaecologist practising Alice Patricia born on 24 in Hong Kong and subse- December to Christopher quently in the United King- and Beth Braga. A tenth the University of Sydney, dom where he sadly passed grandchild for Stuart and graduating in early 2000. It away prematurely from a sud- Parabens, Gerard, and all the Patricia Braga den heart attack years before was pure coincidence that at a best for the future in your his nephew was born. very young age he informed chosen career. his parents he would like to Gerard Jnr was born in Syd- be a doctor. ney and studied medicine at P a g e 14 Casa Down Under Newsletter Volume 25 Issue 1 Casa de Macau Inc. Committee Members Australia President: Edward Rozario

Contact us Vice President: Leonor (Nina) Deacon

Casa de Macau Inc. Secretary: Mary Basto Rigby

P. O. Box A908 Deputy Secretary: Brendan Basto Sydney South, NSW 1235, Australia Treasurer: Marcus Gutierrez E-mail: [email protected] Committee Members: Josefa Coelho Belinda Rosario We are on the Web Alvaro Xavier Marilia de Souza www.casademacau.org.au Interstate Representatives: Carmen O’Brien (SA) Macau Cultural Center Melissa Fox (QLD) Adrienne Ozorio Carasellos (VIC) 244 Unwins Bridge Road Margarida Grills (ACT) Sydenham Daniel Badaraco (WA) Jorge Estorninho (TAS)

remaining copies will be open to all members. Other Available Books: The Portuguese Community in Hong Kong Book Sales Vol 2 by Antonio Jorge da The Macanese – A Legacy Silva Casa Down of Portugal in China by Cost $50.00 per copy plus Frederic “Jim” Silva $15.00 for postage Don’t forget to Under renew your We received 20 copies of the Cities and Places by Newsletter above titled booklet from the Gustavao da Roza membership fees. Macau International Institute (IIM). This is an edited version Cost $20.00 per copy plus Penalties apply for $15.00 for postage NEXT of Jim’s presentation at the late renewal! Encontro in Macau. We took ISSUE 10 copies to the NSW Christmas lunch and these were sold out in minutes. The remaining 10 copies are still is due out mid available for purchase at April, 2013 $10.00 per copy plus $5.00 to Anyone wishing to cover postage charges. contribute articles are Interstate members wishing to purchase these will have requested to submit priority, on a first come, first them no later than served basis, and to be fair, sales will be restricted to one Monday, per family. Interstate 15th April, 2012 to members should order via jestor1938@bigpond. Mary Rigby at tel: 02 4733 3862 or email: com Youth Corner: Ricky is from the USA and came to Australia on [email protected] holiday. Kristy and i met him on the youth encontro. Thanks to no later than 25 January 2013, the youth encontro we have made friends all over the world and after which date any are always willing to help out one another. Cheers Stef