Hekfan: Hong Kong’s Culinary Embassy in Milan

Ilaria Maria SalaNovember 9, 2022

Two Hongkongers have joined forces to bring a high-end Hong Kong cuisine to Italy...

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Hong Kong Wheels: What is a Hong Kong Taxi Doing in Toronto?

Christopher DewolfNovember 9, 2022

Al Wu’s mock Hong Kong taxi is a taste of home for Canada’s large Hong Kong diaspora...

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Even Covid Can’t Kill Hong Kong Film: What to Watch This Autumn

Elizabeth KerrOctober 12, 2022

At the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and beyond, it's a good season for local film...

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Why Hong Kong’s Most Controversial LGBTQ+ Filmmaker is Retiring

Elizabeth KerrSeptember 21, 2022

After diving into filmmaking 16 years ago, self-taught director Scud has produced a unique body of work. So why is he leaving it behind?...

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Canals, Stilt Houses and Shrimp: Your Guide to Tai O

Ilaria Maria SalaSeptember 9, 2022

Rich history, unusual snacks and a maritime atmosphere await on the western edge of Hong Kong...

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Mama’s Affair: Kearen Pang’s New Film is More Than Just Buzzy

Elizabeth KerrAugust 10, 2022

Playwright and filmmaker Kearen Pang wades straight into the mainstream with a little help from Cantopop phenomenon MIRROR for her second feature film...

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Far, Far Away: A New Kind of Hong Kong Rom-Com

Elizabeth KerrAugust 3, 2022

Amos Why's latest film is a small production filmed early in the pandemic – but its portrayal of the city rings true...

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Septet: A Messy, Ambitious Reflection of Hong Kong

Elizabeth KerrJuly 27, 2022

After years of delays, Johnnie To’s anthology brings together some of Hong Kong’s greatest filmmakers to offer seven slices of city life...

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Grassroots Green, a Colour to Define Hong Kong

Christopher DewolfJune 23, 2022

Why green is the quintessential Hong Kong colour – and how its role in the city is changing...

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More Than Just Sports: Hong Kong’s New Generation of Athletic Facilities

Christopher DewolfJune 8, 2022

From the enormous Kai Tak Sports Park to neighbourhood sports centres, it’s all about plugging into the community...

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Hong Kong is Haunted by Ghost Signs

Billy PottsMay 20, 2022

There’s a lot to learn from the old hand-painted signs that linger throughout the city...

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Scottish Hong Kong: The Uncertain Future of Hong Kong’s Bagpipes

Billy PottsMay 4, 2022

Bagpipes have become a part of Hong Kong culture – but now their associations with British rule means their legacy is at risk...

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Why Costume Design is a Snapshot of Hong Kong Life

Elizabeth KerrApril 27, 2022

As Hong Kong films evolve, so too does costume design and what it has to say about the city...

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Escape the Pandemic Crowds on the Chi Ma Wan Trail

Daisann McLaneApril 21, 2022

Fellow hikers are rare on this long Lantau trail. What isn’t: spectacular scenery and historical points of interest...

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Pop Cantonese: Hea, Chok and Chur

Erica FongApril 6, 2022

Three Cantonese words are so new, they don't even have equivalent Chinese characters...

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Hong Kong’s Industrial Products: Watermelon Balls

Christopher DewolfMarch 30, 2022

A 1950s plastic ball inspired by two famous rivers still holds significance for Hongkongers...

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Pop Cantonese: 收皮 – Collect Skin

Erica FongMarch 2, 2022

What on earth does skin have to do with being annoying?...

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Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: The Luthier of Sui Fai Factory Estate

Billy PottsMarch 2, 2022

As a factory block in Fotan is slated to be redeveloped into public housing, a master Chinese luthier considers his fate...

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Hong Kong Recipes: 腐乳A菜 – Chinese Lettuce With Fu Ru, Fermented Tofu

Ilaria Maria SalaFebruary 14, 2022

As pungent as a strong cheese, fu ru is a versatile condiment that adds punchy complexity to many dishes – especially vegetables...

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Pop Cantonese: 呷醋 – Eat Vinegar

Erica FongFebruary 9, 2022

How far would you go to show your love?...

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Scottish Hong Kong: A Legacy Hidden in Plain Sight

Billy PottsJanuary 28, 2022

Scots culture has had a profound influence in Hong Kong. In this new series, we explore its impact and influence...

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What Does the Future Hold? Hong Kong’s Fortune Tellers Have the Answers

Ilaria Maria SalaJanuary 27, 2022

We visit Wong Tai Sin to understand fortune telling traditions that have descended from a web of complex influences stretching back thousands of years...

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Pop Cantonese: 戴綠帽 – Wearing A Green Hat

Erica FongJanuary 13, 2022

Sporting a green hat? Don't be surprised if you're greeted with a smirk...

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The Man Who Fought for Public Education in Hong Kong: Hilton Cheong-Leen

Christopher DewolfJanuary 10, 2022

Hilton Cheong-Leen was one of the postwar civic activists who helped shape modern Hong Kong. Now 94 years old, he still takes an active interest in the city's well-being....

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The Castle Peak Dragon Kiln: A Hidden Reminder of Hong Kong’s Ceramics History

Ilaria Maria SalaDecember 8, 2021

Tuen Mun’s soil once provided the raw material for a thriving pottery industry. Now, a single disused kiln is all that is left...

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Author Auteur: New Wave Film Icon Ann Hui Returns to Eileen Chang

Elizabeth KerrNovember 25, 2021

One of Hong Kong's great filmmaking pairings is back with a new film. ...

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