Ashlyn Chak
Reporter, Culture
A two-time graduate of the University of the Arts London, Ashlyn Chak began her editorial career in New York. She then returned to Hong Kong and wrote across the creative sector internationally before landing on the Post’s culture desk in late 2022. When not typing, she enjoys walkable cities, Bechdel-passing films, spicy food, and savoury cocktails.
A two-time graduate of the University of the Arts London, Ashlyn Chak began her editorial career in New York. She then returned to Hong Kong and wrote across the creative sector internationally before landing on the Post’s culture desk in late 2022. When not typing, she enjoys walkable cities, Bechdel-passing films, spicy food, and savoury cocktails.
Areas of Expertise:
Art, film, music, cocktails, counterculturesLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English
Chinese-born fashion historian and designer Gong Pan Pan is reimagining the hanfu for the contemporary world.
From the US to Europe, these innovators are taking humble Chinese ingredient dau si leng yu – fried dace with black beans – beyond the tin.
From ‘coffee rave’ to ‘running rave’, the term has been hijacked from its counterculture roots and misappropriated for capitalist gains.
The Polska Traveller founder Yeung Sau-lun talks about turning cherished items and culturally valuable objects into unique jewellery pieces.
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Ah Toy rose from new immigrant to madam running a chain of successful brothels, fighting racism, sexism and the authorities on the way.
Celebrity couple Candy Lo and Sammy So talk about hitting rock bottom, taking up running, and how they now do marathons across the globe.
The victory marks the first time a mainland Chinese bar has placed at No 1, ending the two-year reign of Hong Kong’s Bar Leone.
Eva Che draws on her Chinese heritage and luxury experience for her catering brand whose clients have included Saint Laurent and Adidas.
‘Treasured Recipes’ at PMQ Taste Library features food-themed books and magazines spanning decades to show how the city’s food scene evolved.
From the 100-year-old Garden Bakery to TikTok-fave Twemco, these brands tell the story of the city’s evolution into a major metropolis.
Emily Lin’s dating advice – such as saying ‘tell me more’, shutting up and listening – on social media has gone viral with men.
Since finding fame with Twins’ Gillian Chung 25 years ago, “Ah Sa” has navigated scandals and reinvented herself to become a force in showbiz.
A London restaurateur, driven by maternal instinct, created a gluten-free dim sum menu, ensuring coeliac diners can enjoy Chinese cuisine.
A new exhibition at M+ based on the popular Japanese TV series Design Ah! dissects items including umbrellas, flip-flops and cup noodles.
An exhibition at Gold in Wong Chuk Hang dives deep into the dreamcore subgenre given rise to by mainland China’s rapid urbanisation.
Eva Sam, nicknamed A$AP Eva, owns Popular Jewelry in New York’s Chinatown, a goldsmith that has become a hip-hop landmark.
Inspired by her cross-cultural upbringing, Natasha Pickowicz breaks traditional hotpot rules to blend regional Chinese styles with new ingredients.
Hong Kong animators making waves at global festivals talk about growing the city’s niche but resilient industry and the challenges they face.
A Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club member has partnered the club with an NGO in Hong Kong to upcycle discarded sailcloth.
One of ancient China’s ‘Four Beauties’, Yang besotted an emperor, was the target of a rebellion, and in death became a tragic romantic icon.
Creative director Daniella Lopez explains how the June 20 event – the first TEDxHongKong since 2017 – will address globally relevant issues.
Tourists with replicas of the ancient Sword of Goujian, from the Hubei Provincial Museum, were told not to hand-carry them onto planes.
Founder Peter Pang talks about how he is not following any traditional formulas as he pushes his brand beyond its expected target customers.
Ash Ayonote’s outdoor fitness classes in Hong Kong public spaces unite generations of families, boost longevity and build community.
‘Passion is Volcanic’ at National Gallery Singapore focuses on the artistic expressions of sexual pleasures.
Cantopop singer Kay Tse’s two-decade career has been built on authenticity, a commitment to social issues and her love of Hong Kong.
A legitimate ruler for 15 years – but de facto leader for years more than that – Wu Zetian is remembered as a complex character.
A new production aims to make classical music accessible and engaging by fusing opera, contemporary dance, theatre and media art.
From its roots in mainland China to expansion in Hong Kong and beyond, we look at the history of one of the most notorious triad societies.
