Ophelia Tang is a Catholic born in Macau. She moved overseas with her family and came back to Macau when she was in primary four. During university, she majored in Library Science and took Chinese Literature as a minor. Ms Tang joined the government after receiving her degree and has been focusing on the public libraries. She also went to the United States and Canada for study tours and joined an nternship for several months. Ms Ophelia loves reading, water painting , travelling, fitness training and cooking. She is now the chief of the Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau Department of Public Library Management.
– What’s your idea of a perfect day?
In the morning, I would take a walk on the hill, then prepare breakfast at home, share a meal with my friends and family and have a fitness training session with my trainer. At night, I would have a simple but delicious meal, listen to music, read or see a movie.
– If you could go back in time to any event in history, what would it be?
It would be the 1960s. That was a fun, rebellious and restless era. My parents were like punks. They were fashionable, and loved to do a-gogo dancing. I would love to be back in that era and dance a-gogo with them, as well as meeting intellectuals at university.
– What’s your favorite book?
The one that I can think of now is The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton -a really talented, intelligent and interesting author. I love all his works.
– And your favorite singer/ band?
Carla Bruni, Yann Tiersen, Gregory Porta, Aimee Mann, Adele, as well as Song Dongye.
– Who is your hero?
My hero is anyone who is keen to help, and always prepared to give others a hand without asking for anything in return.
– What can always cheer you up when you are having a bad day?
Have a boxing session with my trainer, seeing a movie, spending several hours painting, or complaining to a friend who is rational and optimistic.
– What’s your worst habit?
Lounging in bed.
– If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Fruit and oatmeal yoghurt.
– If you could retire tomorrow what would you do?
I would go travelling and take short-term courses overseas. Painting is also part of my plan, as well as visiting my friends and families all over the world and writing about their stories.
– What’s your favourite season or festival?
Autumn.
– What’s your favourite place in Macau?
Ho Tung Library.
