Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: Burning iPhones for the Afterlife

Gabriella ZanzanainiMarch 24, 2016

Where paper effigies bring a happier future...

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Hong Kong’s Disappearing Signscape

Christopher DewolfMarch 7, 2016

Hong Kong’s distinctive signs are quickly disappearing. A visit to Sham Shui Po reveals what’s left....

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The Story of Kwun Yum, Hong Kong’s Mother Goddess

Tom BillingeMarch 2, 2016

One goddess is worshipped above the rest: Kwun Yum, the Goddess of Mercy. But how did she achieve her exalted position?...

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Why So Red? The Visual Culture of Hong Kong Taxis

Christopher DewolfFebruary 11, 2016

Hong Kong's taxis aren't just a way to get around – they define the city's visual landscape....

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Pop Cantonese: Word of the Month – 大掃除 The Big Cleanup

Gabriella ZanzanainiFebruary 5, 2016

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

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Slow Hong Kong: The Red City

Alice MiquelFebruary 4, 2016

Why is red so common in Hong Kong?...

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Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: The Reinvention of the Bamboo Steamer

Gabriella ZanzanainiFebruary 3, 2016

There is just one workshop left in Hong Kong that makes bamboo steamers by hand – but don't expect these iconic cooking vessels to disappear anytime soon....

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What You’ll Be Eating This Chinese New Year in Hong Kong

Janice Leung HayesFebruary 3, 2016

Wherever Chinese people are, you can count on Chinese New Year being celebrated. Every region has its traditions and in Hong Kong, they’re quickly changing too. ...

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Time for Tea: A Guide to Hong Kong’s Favourite Beverage

Janice Leung HayesJanuary 28, 2016

Whether it's the everyday brew with which you wash down your dumplings or the refined, scholarly affair of sipping in a library of teas, there’s no escaping the mighty leaf in this town....

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Neighbourhood Guide: Tai Ping Shan, Hong Kong’s Enclave of Peaceful Bohemia

Zolima CityMagJanuary 28, 2016

A day for strolling, discovering, learning and shopping...

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Hong Kong’s Hidden Christmas Collection

Christopher DewolfDecember 22, 2015

A visit to a Catholic retreat in Stanley used to reveal a surprising collection of nativity scenes from around the world. ...

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Ink Asia Brings Ink to the Forefront

Vickie ChanDecember 18, 2015

Born in Hong Kong, first art ink fair in the world. Who thinks ink is old fashioned?...

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The Faces of The Mills: History and Street Art Merge in Tsuen Wan

Vickie ChanDecember 9, 2015

A mill renovation breathes new life into Tsuen Wan’s industrial heart and provides a place for community regeneration...

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The Revolution Will Be Printed: Hong Kong’s Pop Up Press

Christopher DewolfDecember 9, 2015

The Hong Kong Open Printshop is keeping the city's printing traditions alive. ...

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Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: In the Mood for Cheongsam – Kan Hon-wing’s Mission

Gabriella ZanzanainiNovember 11, 2015

Where do fashion, Chinese tradition and passion meet in Old Hong Kong? ...

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Facing Death: The World’s Most Popular Festivals for the Dead

Zoe LiOctober 23, 2015

How do Chung Yeung, Halloween and All Saints' Day stack up?...

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Love of Paint: One of the Last Ceramic Artists in Hong Kong

Julia WongOctober 12, 2015

  No one thought the humble Chiu Kee Ceramic Factory would become as well known as it is today. Ten years ago, the owners hit retirement age and were considering closing up shop for good. Besides, the hand-painted cups and bowls weren’t selling enough to cover the rent of the shop. Today, the little workshop […]...

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