Joe Lam and Joanne Leung Have Made Hong Kong’s Only LGBT Film Festival More Relevant Than Ever
After nearly three decades the Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival seems more vital than ever....
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In Trendy SoHo, the Ghosts of 30 Houses Rise for a Remarkable Festival
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?...
Hong Kong Bites: Dragon Boat Dumplings – Zung Zi 粽子
The story behind Hong Kong's stickiest summer treat....
Forgotten Icon: The Disappearing Art of Dragon Boat Building
Hong Kong's dragon boat festival is going strong – but the industry that once supplied it is fading into obscurity. ...
Hong Kong’s Skyline Gets Dressed Up for Christmas
Thousands of people once flocked to Tsim Sha Tsui East to see the Christmas lights. While the crowds have thinned, the displays still shine....
Lumieres Hong Kong: Shedding New Light on Hong Kong’s History
The first ever edition of Lumieres Hong Kong brings luminous art to some of Hong Kong's most important historic sites....
Wong Tai Sin’s Birthday: How Did the Mysterious God of Health End Up in Hong Kong?
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....
Songs the Drowned Men Sing: Hong Kong’s Chiu Chow Hungry Ghost Festivals Come Back to Life
A Chiu Chow twist on the Hungry Ghost Festival is making a comeback in Hong Kong....
The Seven Sisters Festival: Heavenly Love and a Rock Near Wan Chai
Astronomy and Chinese mythology are intertwined in the Chinese Valentine's Day ...
For the Love of Beauty: Le French May Celebrates Its 25th Edition
Beauty, heritage and the universality of art are topics close to the heart of Le French May's CEO, Julien-Loïc Garin....
Tam Kung: Hong Kong’s Seafaring Child God
Every year, Shau Kei Wan celebrates Tam Kung, a mysterious god worshipped by Hakka people around the world. ...
Sonar Lands in Hong Kong, Bringing Music and Technology Along With It
A legendary Barcelona festival arrives in Hong Kong for a day that will feature household and pioneering electronic acts alongside an expo that promotes an experimental, creative and playful relationship with technology. ...
Pak Tai, Mysterious Black God of the North
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....
Why Clockenflap is About More Than Just Music
Clockenflap has built up its credentials as a world-class music festival, but co-founder Jay Forster hopes to make its arts component just as relevant....
Why Close-Knit Shek O Erupts in Celebration Once Every Ten Years
How a small village community at the southeastern tip of Hong Kong Island has stayed true to itself for centuries. ...
A Close Look at Hong Kong’s Rare, Extravagant Spiritual Purification Festivals
The Chinese calendar is packed with holidays, but there is one type of festival that every village decides when and how to celebrate, Tai Ping Ching Chiu. This year, it's Shek O's turn....
Bookish Pursuits at This Year’s Hong Kong International Literary Festival
This year’s festival is the most eclectic so far, with big names like Lionel Shriver lining up against Australian slam poet and hip hop artist Omar Musa....
Walking the Talk: Gallery Hopping and Building Culture During Hong Kong’s Art Week
In a city with many commercial art fairs and not enough museums, the Hong Kong Gallery Association’s Art Week is trying to connect people with art...
How to Avoid Hong Kong’s Hungry Ghosts This August
Why you should forget about taking a selfie this month – and other tricks to survive Hong Kong's Hungry Ghost Festival. ...
Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: Burning iPhones for the Afterlife
Where paper effigies bring a happier future...
Clockenflap’s Magic Moments
Indie maven by night, dad by day, Justin Sweeting is shaking up the city’s music scene....
Facing Death: The World’s Most Popular Festivals for the Dead
How do Chung Yeung, Halloween and All Saints' Day stack up?...