Welcome to the Bamboo Metropolis
Hong Kong wouldn’t be the same without this natural material that has served both form and function for thousands of years...
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Undercurrents: A New Artistic Residency Takes Root in Hong Kong
Eleven different artists, including five Czech artists taking part in WestK’s first residency, converge on Ma Wan for a special show...
Hong Kong Collectors: Chris Hall’s Amazing Chinese Textiles
After spending decades collecting historic Chinese textiles, Chris Hall is gradually donating everything to the Hong Kong Palace Museum...
In Hong Kong, Neon is a Family Business
Three generations of neon master Wong Kin-wah’s family have come together to keep neon art and craft alive...
Meet the Mahjong Master Who Has Never Played
Biu Kee Mahjong's Cheung Shun-king has been hand-carving mahjong tiles in Jordan for nearly 60 years...
Hong Kong Soy Sauce: Mee Chun, or Kowloon Soy Company
Mee Chun, one of Hong Kong's original soy sauce manufacturers is known for more than just its sauce. It's pickles...
Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: The Luthier of Sui Fai Factory Estate
As a factory block in Fotan is slated to be redeveloped into public housing, a master Chinese luthier considers his fate...
Meet the Young Master Keeping Hong Kong’s Neon Heritage Alive
Hong Kong's neon heritage is fading away – but Karen Chan is doing her best to keep the tradition alive. ...
Video: Watch A Hong Kong Dragon Take Australia By Storm
A unique dragon has connected Hong Kong and Australia for more than a century. See how it comes to life. ...
Architect Nelson Chow’s Favourite Hong Kong Object: A Wooden Cake Mould
Why handcrafted objects provide a sense of place and authenticity....
Lucky Embroidery: The Story Behind Hong Kong’s Intricate Kua Wedding Dresses
Traditional brides in Hong Kong don't wear white – they wear a kua. We visit one of the last local workshops that makes these intricate gowns. ...
A Master Puppeteer Gives an Ancient Chinese Art a 21st-Century Update
Wong Fai helped Chinese puppeteering thrive in 1970s Hong Kong – and now he is ushering in its 21st-century rebirth...
The Immigrant Dragons, Part IV: Generations United in Bendigo
Back home in Australia, the world's largest imperial dragon joins his predecessors – and so do the citizens of Bendigo, united by Chinese tradition....
The Immigrant Dragons – Part III: Creating a Dragon That Will Last 100 Years
Bendigo finally finds a master to create the latest generation of its historic Chinese dragon....
The Immigrant Dragons – Part II: On the Hunt for the Right Master
The Australian city of Bendigo continues its search for a master who can make the latest incarnation of its time-honoured Chinese dragon....
A Centuries-Old Craft From Guizhou Finds a Fresh Silhouette in Hong Kong
Textile designer Elaine Yan-ling Ng teams up with Kapok's Arnault Castel and a group of village weavers in rural China to create a new fashion collection....
Explore the Art of Cambodian and Burmese Silverware
A Hong Kong gallery showcases the rich silver tradition of Myanmar and Cambodia...
Laura Cheung is Giving Japanese Obis New Life in Hong Kong
Interior designer Laura Cheung incorporates a traditional Japanese craft into everyday Hong Kong life...
Art and Textiles on the Cutting Edge: Elaine Yan-ling Ng’s Fabrick Lab
Hong Kong designer Elaine Yan-ling Ng's work shows what happens when you blend textiles, weaving and new technology. ...
Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: The Neon Master
Not long ago, Hong Kong was filled with neon. Now only a few masters keep the craft of neon sign making alive. ...
Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: Mahjong from Another Era
The evolution of mahjong, Hong Kong's favourite way to kill time....
The Revolution Will Be Printed: Hong Kong’s Pop Up Press
The Hong Kong Open Printshop is keeping the city's printing traditions alive. ...