Fresh Oysters
Macao was formerly known as "Haojing" (Oyster Mirror), and its inner harbour channel was called "Haojiang" (Oyster River). In the past, Macao was abundant in fresh oysters. Literary scholars considered the character for "oyster" too vulgar, so they changed "Haojing" to "Haojing" (Harbour Mirror) and "Haojiang" to "Haojiang" (Harbour River). Recently, due to seawater pollution, oyster reproduction has sharply declined. Oysters can be eaten fresh or made into products such as oyster sauce, and are a popular food among many.
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