At the beginning of the 21st century,with the opening up of gaming rights and Macau's economic boom,many large entertainment facilities were gradually completed,and new buildings were found everywhere.These gorgeous modern buildings were mostly located in the new development areas,such as the NAPE-Zone,Dynasty District,Nam Van Lake and Sai Van Lake reclamation area in the Macau Peninsula,the new Cotai city and so on.Behind the magnificent neon lights of the big buildings,the streets and alleys developed in the mid-19th century or earlier are quietly moving towards dilapidation.However,those parts of the city containing valuable,historical or cultural connotation actually still have a strong vitality.As long as the government implements appropriate measures,coupled with the efforts of the private sectors,these neighborhoods will retain their living space,while simultaneously becoming the stewards who continue to pass along the local history and culture. <<