Another week and another typhoon skirts past Hong Kong – though Yinxing is not likely to pose much of a threat. Much is happening in the city this weekend and here are our top five recommendations. 1. India by the Bay 2024 The annual celebration of Indian arts, culture and heritage returns to the Asia … Read more
Feeling fed up with October? Not to worry, November is here soon and with it the start of a brief period of perfect weather in Hong Kong. If you do not yet have dining plans this weekend, we have the best events and restaurants to keep you busy. 1. Secret Theatre – The Art of … Read more
Every year in Hong Kong, partygoers get into the Halloween spirit with festive costumes and make-up. This year is no exception. Pumpkin-shaped ice-cream trucks are doing the rounds of several districts, and even the city’s trams and MTR stations are decorated for the season. The West Kowloon Cultural District, rebranded WestK, has a full programme … Read more
I am not really one for crunching through popcorn while watching a film – but if you insist, a mix of salted and caramel please! – nor the whole 4D cinema trend, but tell me you will be serving dishes from the plot and I am in. Recently, I attended the final session of Savour … Read more
First-time director Kim Sung-han, who cut his teeth assisting on big-budget hits such as 1987: When the Day Comes and Ashfall, packs this taught, lean thriller with life-threatening incidents and period-specific peccadillos to amuse and appal his audience between the breathless thrills and political grandstanding. Read our full review Click here for more movie and … Read more
Shopping at markets and pop-ups that sell fun, unique items is a great way to while away a weekend in Hong Kong. For retro clothes and jewellery, head to Western Market in Sheung Wan on Hong Kong Island. If you are looking for handmade arts and crafts or a preloved book, then Sai Kung is … Read more
After a four-year suspension thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the AIA Carnival is making its big return to the Central Harbourfront on Hong Kong Island on December 21 – and not just with rides and game booths this time, but also a 1,052-seat marquee. The AIA Carnival has been an open-air entertainment fixture in the … Read more
