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Charmaine Yu
Reporter, Culture
Charmaine Yu is a reporter at the Post. She studied English and Political Science at the University of Toronto, earning nominations for national journalism awards in Canada. She is interested in telling stories about Hong Kong culture and the Asian diaspora.
Charmaine Yu is a reporter at the Post. She studied English and Political Science at the University of Toronto, earning nominations for national journalism awards in Canada. She is interested in telling stories about Hong Kong culture and the Asian diaspora.
Areas of Expertise:
Culture, society, opinion writing
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English
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Hong Kong barefoot runners and hikers share the health benefits and risks of going shoeless and give advice on how to start training.
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While part-white, part-Asian identity is being celebrated online, some argue these spaces in fact stereotype the communities they represent.
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Take part in a yoga session doubling as a dog adoption day, explore Chinese fashion at an exhibition and indulge in desserts.
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Natalia Jagielska, dinosaur researcher, illustrator and scientific consultant, explains how women are under-represented in her field.
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Travel back to the Han dynasty, visit an eco-conscious market, mix cocktails and make-up, or enjoy poolside yoga this weekend in Hong Kong.
Music has helped Hugo and Jayden Pang improve their communication skills and regulate emotional outbursts. Their mother shares their story.
Celebrate Easter in Hong Kong with delicious menus, festive treats and other family entertainment.
Mr Swing travels across Hong Kong to explore the city’s many swing sets, from government parks to ‘home-made’ creations off the beaten path.
Also known as Chinese steamed cake and Malay sponge cake, ma lai go represents Hong Kong culture with its Western and Eastern influences.
Today, Lim Shyang Guey starts a 90-day campaign to fulfil a dream he shared with his wife, Goh Joo Lee, running up to 35km a day.
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