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Á-Má Statue

Situated on the highest peak in Macau (Alto de Coloane, on Coloane island), this is a twenty meter statue of Á-Má, a peasant girl from ancient local folklore (and supposedly Macau’s namesake).

  • The Á-Má statue, Macau

  • The Á-Má statue, Macau
  • Filipe Fortes in front of the Á-Má statue, Macau

    In order to give a sense of scale, this photo shows a four-inch replica of myself next to the statue

  • Entry gate for the Á-Má statue, Macau

    Entry gate for the temple area