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Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: The Last Minibus Sign Maker

Billy PottsMarch 19, 2019

Hand-painted signs were once standard in the windows of Hong Kong's minibuses, but as with so many traditional trades, they are at risk of dying out....

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Salt is Life: The History of Hong Kong’s Dried Seafood Trade, Part II

Zabrina LoMarch 6, 2019

One of Hong Kong’s last remaining handmade salted fish producers is fighting to preserve an iconic local industry....

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Hong Kong’s Modern Heritage, Part II: Truth Lutheran Church

Christopher DewolfFebruary 27, 2019

A Space Age emblem of postwar expansion, the Truth Lutheran Church stands out as one of the few remaining works by an influential Hong Kong architect. ...

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Neighbourhood Guide: The Underrated Charm of North Point

Christie LeeFebruary 27, 2019

Overshadowed by flashier Hong Kong neighbourhoods, North Point is filled with hidden treasures....

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Pop Cantonese: Word of the Month – 熱氣/寒涼 Heaty and Cool

Andrea LoFebruary 21, 2019

Ever wonder where some of the words we use everyday in Hong Kong lingo come from? ...

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Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: A Tonic Wine For What Ails You

Cardin ChanFebruary 19, 2019

Despite a surge of interest in local products, traditional handmade Chinese tonic wine is a fading art....

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A Sea Change in Flavours: The History of Hong Kong’s Dried Seafood Trade, Part I

Zabrina LoJanuary 30, 2019

A father-son duo has witnessed the changing tastes and traditions of Hong Kong's famous Dried Seafood Street. ...

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Green Tea and Politics: The Surprising History of Hong Kong’s Abandoned Tea Plantation

Christopher DewolfJanuary 15, 2019

Progressive politician Brook Bernacchi was the first Westerner to plant roots on Lantau, where he opened a school, gave jobs to ex-convicts and grew tea....

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Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: Making Shoes by Hand, Shanghai-Style

Cardin ChanJanuary 14, 2019

The Shanghai Gentleman Shoes Company is one of the last of its kind. Master Lee Tak-kam shares what makes it special. ...

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Driving Right: How Much Longer Will Hong Kong Traffic Keep to the Left?

Christopher DewolfJanuary 9, 2019

How far will Hong Kong go to integrate with the mainland?...

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Hong Kong Bites: Three of a Kind – 煎釀三寶

Andrea LoJanuary 9, 2019

These crispy, fishy fried snacks are a Hong Kong street food favourite....

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On the Hunt for Hong Kong’s Missing Bankers’ Lions

Justina Chong and Billy PottsDecember 11, 2018

Two Art Deco lions stood outside the main entrance to the Bank of China Building until they were banished without ceremony. What happened to them?...

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Hong Kong Bites: Stinky Tofu – 臭豆腐

Andrea LoNovember 14, 2018

It’s pungent – that’s impossible to deny. But does it taste good? The story behind the notoriously stinky tofu...

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Neighbourhood Guide: Sham Shui Po is Hong Kong’s Most Quintessential Neighbourhood

Janice ChenNovember 7, 2018

Sham Shui Po captures Hong Kong's industrious spirit, both past and present. ...

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The Cryptozoology of Hong Kong, Part IV: The Endangered Fearsome Pei Yau

Billy PottsNovember 6, 2018

Neglected for years because of their nasty reputation, the strange, gold-chomping pei yau is making a comeback....

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Lantau Peak: A Hike Through the Poetic Landscape of Hong Kong’s Green Heart

Viola GaskellOctober 17, 2018

Hong Kong's largest island offers spectacular scenery and evocative toponymy....

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The Cryptozoology of Hong Kong, Part III: Dragons and Their Evil Counterpart

Billy PottsSeptember 26, 2018

Dragons are the apex of Chinese mythical creatures. Here's how they manifest themselves in Hong Kong....

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Contemporary Ink Art is Breaking Tradition, One Virtual Brushstroke at a Time

Sarah KaracsSeptember 26, 2018

This year's edition of Ink Asia showcases new media ink art, which captures the ink spirit without using any actual ink....

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Two Australian Photographers are Capturing Old Hong Kong Before it Disappears

Christopher DewolfSeptember 26, 2018

A new series of photographs captures the lively scene of Hong Kong's old shops and hawker stalls – before they disappear....

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Macau Artist João Ó is Blending Cultures Through Bamboo

Christopher DewolfSeptember 19, 2018

Born in Portugal and raised in Macau, architect and artist João Ó uses bamboo as his medium and space as his canvas. ...

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In Trendy SoHo, the Ghosts of 30 Houses Rise for a Remarkable Festival

Cardin ChanAugust 30, 2018

Every year, the historic neighbourhood of 30 Houses stages a unique celebration for Yu Lan, the Hungry Ghost Festival – but as gentrification presses on, how much longer will it survive?...

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Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: Handmade Traditional Chinese Scales

Cardin ChanAugust 22, 2018

Traditional Chinese measuring devices live on thanks to the efforts of a second-generation scale-maker in Yau Ma Tei....

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The Cryptozoology of Hong Kong, Part II: How Dancing Lions Came to Be

Billy PottsAugust 14, 2018

How Hong Kong's famous lions — and lion dances — came to be....

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The Cryptozoology of Hong Kong, Part I: Qilins

Billy PottsJuly 17, 2018

How much do you know about qilins, one of the most common of Hong Kong's mythical creatures?...

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The Immigrant Dragons – Part III: Creating a Dragon That Will Last 100 Years

Billy PottsJune 27, 2018

Bendigo finally finds a master to create the latest generation of its historic Chinese dragon....

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Hong Kong Bites: Dragon Boat Dumplings – Zung Zi 粽子

Andrea LoJune 14, 2018

The story behind Hong Kong's stickiest summer treat....

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Forgotten Icon: The Disappearing Art of Dragon Boat Building

Gabriella ZanzanainiJune 13, 2018

Hong Kong's dragon boat festival is going strong – but the industry that once supplied it is fading into obscurity. ...

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The Immigrant Dragons – Part II: On the Hunt for the Right Master

Billy PottsMay 30, 2018

The Australian city of Bendigo continues its search for a master who can make the latest incarnation of its time-honoured Chinese dragon....

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The Immigrant Dragons – Part I: How Australia is Saving a Hong Kong Tradition

Billy PottsMay 23, 2018

The small Australian city of Bendigo is looking for a new dragon – so they've rallied the few remaining masters in Hong Kong....

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Lost Boy: The Untold Story of Derek Bailey, Hong Kong’s Master Buddhist Sculptor

Liam FitzpatrickMay 23, 2018

Derek Bailey was a Eurasian artist, addict and a masterful Buddhist sculptor – yet few people know his story...

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A Centuries-Old Hong Kong Tradition is Disappearing Bit by Bit: The Liu Clan’s Spring Rite

Leanne Mirandilla and Cardin ChanMarch 21, 2018

Sheung Shui Wai has been celebrating the Spring Rite for centuries – but as old generations disappear, so does the knowledge that keeps this tradition alive. ...

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Hong Kong Bites: Cantonese New Year Treat – Tong Jyun 湯圓

Gabriella ZanzanainiFebruary 13, 2018

It's time to indulge in one of Hong Kong's favourite Chinese New Year treats....

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Hong Kong’s Skyline Gets Dressed Up for Christmas

Christopher DewolfDecember 20, 2017

Thousands of people once flocked to Tsim Sha Tsui East to see the Christmas lights. While the crowds have thinned, the displays still shine....

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A Taste of the Sea: How to Make Tai O’s Famous Shrimp Paste

Sin Ting YungNovember 28, 2017

Shrimp paste is a classic ingredient in Cantonese cuisine and Tai O's family shrimp paste factory makes some of the best....

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A Historic Alleyway Barbershop Prepares to Say Goodbye – But Why?

Christopher DewolfNovember 22, 2017

As Wan Chai gentrifies, a quintessential Hong Kong barbershop may be forced to close....

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Wong Tai Sin’s Birthday: How Did the Mysterious God of Health End Up in Hong Kong?

Tom BillingeOctober 4, 2017

The biggest temple in Hong Kong is preparing for the birthday of its resident deity ,Wong Tai Sin, whose cult is the fastest growing in southern China....

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This Mid-Autumn, Walk Over Hot Coals for the Monkey King

Tom BillingeSeptember 27, 2017

Long overshadowed by the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Monkey King Festival is a unique slice of Chiu Chow culture that includes shamans, trances and incredible feats of endurance....

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