5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 29-December 1

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 29-December 1

Clockenflap returns to the Central Harbourfront this afternoon with an eclectic line-up of pop and rock acts from around the globe. But if live music is not your cup of tea, there is plenty more to do around town. Here are our event highlights for this weekend. 1. Clockenflap Suede’s 90-minute set on Saturday night … Read more

How British-born Chinese singer Mui Zyu is taking back her heritage, one song at a time

How British-born Chinese singer Mui Zyu is taking back her heritage, one song at a time

Singer-songwriter Eva Liu Wei-kuen, who was born in Belfast, in Northern Ireland, and raised in the suburbs of the UK, grew up much like other Britain-born Chinese children. What she has done with her Hong Kong heritage, however, is a little different. In September, under her artist name Mui Zyu, she released an EP, titled … Read more

Hong Kong Clockenflap festival 2024 full line-up unveiled, including headliner Central Cee

Hong Kong Clockenflap festival 2024 full line-up unveiled, including headliner Central Cee

Hong Kong’s Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival organisers have announced its full 2024 line-up, including the much-awaited news of its Saturday night headline act. It is Central Cee, who will join Friday night’s headliner Air and Sunday night’s Jack White for the biggest music event in Hong Kong, which runs from November 29 until December … Read more

Opinion | Hong Kong is a happening place but can we convince tourists?

Opinion | Hong Kong is a happening place but can we convince tourists?

The great and the good of the Hong Kong tourism sector need to sit down with the government at senior level and hammer out a new tourism strategy because the old one is not working any more. I say this based on my experience of having been the city’s first commissioner for tourism. This must … Read more

Hong Kong Philly cheesesteak sandwich specialist Chubby Papa’s Deli to close – owner makes ‘difficult decision’ after 2 years

Hong Kong Philly cheesesteak sandwich specialist Chubby Papa’s Deli to close – owner makes ‘difficult decision’ after 2 years

“I’m making a difficult decision to close Chubby’s after 2 years,” the post read. “This started out as a dream to build something of my own and share with you hearty food and tastes from back home. Unfortunately the current business environment is not conducive for me to continue.” The deli’s last day of operation … Read more

Opinion | 5 food and drink experiences in Hong Kong to look forward to in December 2023, from Clockenflap festival to a giant gingerbread house

Opinion | 5 food and drink experiences in Hong Kong to look forward to in December 2023, from Clockenflap festival to a giant gingerbread house

The most common question you’ll hear being thrown around at this time of the year is likely to be “so are you going anywhere this Christmas?”, and my answer, like most years, is “nowhere”. The Yin group of cocktails includes the Moon, River, Darkside and Earth. Photo: Darkside I love staying in the city over … Read more