COLLECTION · Series · 1999

澳门的故事

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**Introduction** "Dream of the Red Chamber" is a drama that uses the Lixia family, native to Macau, as its narrative vehicle to depict the transformations and developments of the city in the 20th century. **Body** The male protagonist, Lixia Dreamfly, experiences a tumultuous life, with the complex relationships of the second and third generations being a rollercoaster of intrigue and suspense. The characters' emotional hues are woven into their fates and intertwined with major historical events: from the 1920s when they raised funds for Sun Yat-sen to buy airplanes; the development of Macau's national industry in the 1930s and 1940s; the collection of donations from various sectors during the War of Resistance against Japan to provide medical equipment and drugs for the mainland; the commercial wars of the 1950s and 1960s to the cooperation with the mainland after the reform and opening up; the land reclamation project of Macau International Airport in the 1990s, and so on. The heavy historical atmosphere cannot help but evoke the vicissitudes that Macau has experienced over the past 400 years. **Conclusion** "Dream of the Red Chamber" is a compelling saga that masterfully interweaves the personal and the political, offering a panoramic view of Macau's 20th-century history. It is a must-watch for those interested in understanding the city's rich tapestry of events and personalities.