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Pak Tai, Mysterious Black God of the North

Tom BillingeMarch 29, 2017

On the third day of the third lunar month, enigmatic temples around Hong Kong will be alive with worshippers making offerings to the so-called Black Deity....

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Art Month Installations: The Return of Tiger Balm Garden

Sarah KaracsMarch 9, 2017

Hong Kong-based American artist Adrian Wong has reconstituted the famous Tiger Balm Garden in an multi-sensory installation. ...

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Haw Par Mansion and Hong Kong’s Lost Chinese Fantasyland

Christopher DewolfMarch 8, 2017

Tiger Balm Garden is gone forever, but its spirit remains. Work is underway on restoring Haw Par Mansion, the only surviving portion of a vast estate that included the renowned theme park, which was demolished in 2004. At the same time, artist Adrian Wong is finishing work on an installation based on one of the […]...

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Jade Culture, Part III: Woman of Jade

Edith TerryMarch 3, 2017

How Angelina Kwan, a tough Chinese-American businesswoman, discovered her soft side through jade. ...

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When Hong Kong Was a City of Villages: Squatter Settlements and Their Legacy

Christopher DewolfMarch 3, 2017

In the 1960s, a quarter of people in Hong Kong lived in squatter villages. What happened to our own version of the favela?...

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What’s Left of Hong Kong’s Once-Powerful Chiu Chow Neighbourhood?

Gabriella ZanzanainiFebruary 15, 2017

Chiu Chow people from eastern Guangdong are one of Hong Kong's most formidable ethnic groups, transforming a section of Western District into an international trading powerhouse. There are still remnants of the old Chiu Chow neighbourhood left today....

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

Christopher DewolfFebruary 15, 2017

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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Building a Future for Hong Kong’s Last Surviving Movie Palace: The State Theatre

Christopher DewolfFebruary 8, 2017

Despite receiving the city's highest heritage grade, the 1950s-era State Theatre is still at risk of being demolished....

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Jade Culture, Part II: A Place for Modern Mandarins in the City of Jade

Edith TerryFebruary 7, 2017

"They told me I was crazy to be interested in jade": How three friends forged an unexpected friendship through ancient Chinese stones....

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Comix Homebase: Old Architecture Given New Life as Hong Kong’s Comics Hub

Christopher DewolfFebruary 1, 2017

Ten historic shophouses in Wan Chai are now home to a haven for Hong Kong's vibrant comics culture, with a library, exhibition hall and space for a packed roster of events....

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Jade Culture, Part I: Why Hong Kong’s Freedom is Cherished By Jade Collectors

Edith TerryDecember 13, 2016

Critical of China's government but fascinated by its history and culture, Renee Chiang and Bao Pu have taken advantage of Hong Kong's freedom to explore their passion for jade. ...

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A Window Into Hong Kong’s Past: the Historic Former French Mission Building

Christopher DewolfNovember 24, 2016

The many chapters of Hong Kong's history witnesses by the Former French Mission Building, first built in 1842 and reconstructed in 1915....

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Why Close-Knit Shek O Erupts in Celebration Once Every Ten Years

Gabriella ZanzanainiNovember 8, 2016

How a small village community at the southeastern tip of Hong Kong Island has stayed true to itself for centuries. ...

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New Life for a Modern Landmark: The Murray Building

Christopher DewolfOctober 27, 2016

British architect Ron Phillips left behind an impressive legacy during his 14 years in Hong Kong – and now one of his star projects is being revamped into a luxury hotel....