There is so much to get up to this weekend in Hong Kong, from a toddler’s play and yoga session to a women’s self-defence class. Maybe you are a parent of a teen who would like to understand how better to support their mental health by attending a workshop put on by mental health charity … Read more
Take a bite out of history with our exclusive series on the delicious ingredients, dishes and techniques behind the unique taste of Hong Kong. Poon choi is a delectable savoury meal typically eaten during festive communal gatherings in southern China. The Cantonese name poon choi – also known as pen cai in Mandarin – means … Read more
What did visitors to Hong Kong experience in the mid-1930s? International leisure travel, then, was only for the affluent; almost anyone else who ventured beyond their home countries did so for work opportunities; tourist activities encountered en route were just a welcome bonus. After the free-spending, worldwide economic boom that characterised the Roaring Twenties abruptly … Read more
Originally from Australia, Kate Oliver is the Hong Kong executive producer of the theatrical version of The Sound Of Music, the first musical to be staged at Xiqi Centre’s Grand Theatre, running until June 9. She spoke to Andrew Sun. Growing up, dinners were often a simple affair, focused around family. Our usual staple was … Read more
Hong Kong’s previous tourism advantages, and the combined factors that once brought visitors to a destination in its own right – rather than as a quick stopover on the way to somewhere else – have also changed. 11 million people visit Hong Kong in first quarter, more than double 2023 number Closer examination of what … Read more
It is fitting that the duo have returned to their roots with Cuít, a cafe specialising in sourdough bread and pastries, near the Tin Hau temple at the entrance to Sai Kung’s Old Town. Made in small batches and slow fermented, Cuít’s sourdough is cultivating a loyal following. “Cuít is borrowed from the French phrase … Read more
