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Ashlyn Chak
Reporter, Culture
Ashlyn joined the Post’s culture desk in 2022. She holds two degrees from the University of the Arts London and launched her career in New York. Besides writing, she enjoys films that pass the Bechdel test, walkable cities, and spicy cocktails.
Ashlyn joined the Post’s culture desk in 2022. She holds two degrees from the University of the Arts London and launched her career in New York. Besides writing, she enjoys films that pass the Bechdel test, walkable cities, and spicy cocktails.
Areas of Expertise:
Art, music, alternative cultureLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English
For its 20th anniversary, the Aqua Bar at the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel in Bangkok has crafted cocktails that are a throwback to its past.
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Borscht found in Hong Kong is quite different from its Eastern European ancestors. A new restaurant has an authentic take on the dish.
In the Hakka villages of Lai Chi Wo and Chuen Lung, art, cooking classes and tours shed light on the culture of early Hong Kong settlers.
Neither audience members nor performers will be confined to their seats at the concert from the inclusive music ensemble Paraorchestra.
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Chance Encounters is a pop-up run by the brands YanYan, Aenrmous and Kinyan Lam that aims to elevate Hong Kong’s indie fashion scene.
Berlin-based Sabrina Ma discusses her move from orchestra percussionist to solo performances, where she becomes ‘kind of dead at the end’.
For those who begin their week on a Sunday, February 2026 is a ‘perfect’ or ‘rectangular’ month. Discover what that means.
Sustainability pioneer Peggy Chan talks about her mission and what winning the Champions of Change award means for her and the industry.
‘No Man’s Land’ reflects how Marian Ang feels about motherhood, as viewed through paintings about her grandmother, family items and more.
A Hong Kong-based chocolate company is facing criticism for its Lunar New Year set, which features a winning hand known as ‘13 Orphans’.
In her solo exhibition, ‘Taihang Rhapsody’, at Asia Society Hong Kong, the Yale University-educated artist challenges Western conventions.
Sophia Chang moved to New York at 21 and worked with some of the 1990s’ biggest rappers. Now 60, the Korean-Canadian’s aim is to stay strong.
Horses symbolise strength, speed and health in Chinese culture. Here are seven sayings based on the animal, with Cantonese pronunciations.
Back to the Past is the talk of Hong Kong after smashing local box office records. Here’s what to know about the movie starring Louis Koo.
These artists channel elements of Chinese painting, calligraphy and Buddhism through their needles in a new form of ‘poetic expression’.
Magic is more a performing art than entertainment, says Zenneth Kok, whose Hong Kong show, The Memory Wall, is coming to the Fringe Club.
Jordan Chan came from poverty in Guangdong, moved to Hong Kong as a child and worked odd jobs before joining TVB as a dance apprentice.
In ‘Bedroom Paintings’ at Blindspot Gallery, Un Cheng’s 21 hazy works draw on self-discoveries the artist made on a recent trip to Europe.
Known as the father of modern Chinese art and famed for his horse paintings, Xu Beihong blended Western techniques with Chinese tradition.
Known as dung zi in Cantonese and dongzhi in Mandarin, the winter solstice is one of the most important celebrations for Chinese families.
At Wynn Palace’s Wing Lei Bar, Scottish cocktail maestro Mark Lloyd pours his spirit into tipples inspired by places from Seoul to Singapore.
Horses play a fascinating role in Chinese folklore, ranging from the downright disturbing – one kidnaps a girl – to the gently auspicious.
Moving to another country is stressful, but returning home can be just as tough. Kristie Ko’s own experience inspired her short film.
Franz Ferdinand are appearing at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap festival in December and vocalist Alex Kapranos is glad to be coming back.
Gold will open in Hong Kong’s Wong Chuk Hang during Art Basel in 2026. Its founders talk about the changing face of art in the city.
See opera legend Placido Domingo in Guangzhou, catch Sandy Lam’s New Year’s Eve show in Shenzhen, watch a Russian classical quartet and more.
China’s final dynasty saw the arts and economy thrive under Manchu rule. But internal and external struggles corroded centuries of stability.
Stephane Wong drummed for Cantopop stars Eason Chan and Joey Yung in the 2000s. Now, his DJ discos are helping Hongkongers reminisce.
From humble beginnings, Anthony Wong overcame adversity to become one of Hong Kong’s top actors and a man unafraid to speak out.
