Hong Kong has a packed programme to celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, from the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance (September 16-18) to a new drone show set to light up the skies above Wan Chai on September 17. If you’re looking for something a little more low key, the city is also hosting a number … Read more
General manager Luc Bollen says the “50 Wonder Trails” guide was compiled in response to an increasing interest from overseas visitors who seek local experiences. Among the many cultural and historical sites in the area and included in the guide is Lin Fa Kung, a temple in Tai Hang that was built in 1863. Worshippers … Read more
By day, the coffee shop serves Asian-inspired drinks such as mandarin latte and ginger latte, on top of other coffee and tea selections; in the evenings, it moonlights as an intimate creative venue, hosting events such as mahjong nights, wine tastings and art workshops. “The allure of Land to Sea is that we’re welcoming you … Read more
It is also easier to work with in Hong Kong’s brutal heat and humidity. Cheung Chau-based artist Louis To, better known as Sugarman, makes intricate candy figurines. Photo: Kylie Knott He can’t recall how many he has made over the years, but the most he has crafted in a day is 100. Today, a warm … Read more
“There are so many guidebooks to Hong Kong but there are not many for those into design, art and culture,” says HKDC chairman Eric Yim. HKDC Chairman Eric Yim says Hong Kong “has a lot of exciting contemporary culture to explore”. Photo: courtesy of HKDC “Hong Kong is more than just a financial city. It’s … Read more
Over the past few months, the Hong Kong government has been busy promoting the city to the world. Although the last mega event – a match between Inter Miami and the Hong Kong XI that brought football superstar Lionel Messi to Hong Kong – disappointed many, the city will continue to host large-scale events from … Read more
For those staying in Hong Kong, the city has organised a variety of events to ring in the Year of the Dragon. Here are some of them. 1. Audience with a dragon What better way to start the Year of the Dragon year than seeing one up close? Well, sort of. Water monitor lizards are … Read more
In response to the post-Covid era and the sluggish global economy, the government launched various campaigns to promote the city’s diverse attractions, cultural heritage, nature, arts scene and culinary landscape. Hong Kong’s Temple Street night market bustles with people on December 18, 2023. Photo: Elson LI Additionally, shopping and entertainment were emphasised to capitalise on … Read more
Kwok’s wife, Violet, is there as well. She works in the hospitality industry but occasionally helps out at the studio which, on a recent afternoon in November, is bathed in warm sunlight. The workspace at Nardos Vintage, a shop selling handmade leather items inspired by Hong Kong icons. Photo: Sun Yeung Stealing the show in … Read more
