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Hana Davis
One of the most popular names in the pantheons of Buddhism, Taoism and Chinese folk religion has origin stories as varied as she is celebrated.
‘Asia’s world city’ has long proven popular with Western filmmakers, beguiled by its narrow alleys, wet markets and towering high-rises.
The two vernacular building styles are now in danger of falling victim to redevelopment but each has influenced the urban fabric.
Once known as the Hollywood of the East, the city’s cinema has taken a hit in recent decades, with imported Hollywood films besting local fare at the box office.
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A confluence of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, southern Chinese folk religions still thrive in the city. Festivals, temples and even the names of neighbourhoods venerate the likes of Tin Hau, Wong Tai Sin and more.
Fatal case on bustling street in January calls to mind hair-raising phenomenon where besides looking left and right before crossing roads, one may want to consider looking up.
Some of the most beloved snacks in the city have amusingly incongruous names, but this has not stopped them from winning the hearts of millions across the world.
Protected area holds a checkpoint with mainland China that is the least frequented in city, and some 3,000 residents remain in what used to be a thriving town.
From Canto-pop’s birth to the ‘Heavenly Kings’ and a shift to mainland productions and K-pop, the city’s showbiz scene has ups and downs to rival its colourful history.
From strange barks to a peculiar little frog, land mass holds trove of biological gems that city stands to lose if balance between man and nature is fractured.
Services on the 130-year-old funicular will be suspended from April 23 for the first of two periods of upgrades.
With infants undergoing admissions interviews at just three years old, the rigorous approach to education begins long before children reach the schools usually blamed for it.
The MTR Corporation is in trying times after an accident, construction scandals and service disruptions. How did it get here?
City Weekend explores the history of the Fire Services Department and the cases its tireless heroes have tackled over the decades. Recent HKU survey shows firefighters are city’s most beloved disciplinary force.
Structures have changed hands and played many roles over decades, with one now a heritage hotel, while another represents the spectre of Beijing.
From sub-zero conditions on Tai Mo Shan to unique rock formations at the Geopark and a monkey kingdom in Kam Shan, some 40 per cent of city’s land area is set aside for Mother Nature. But how long will these stay safe from development?
The pairing of low income tax and high property values has been successful for the city, but experts warn it might not last.
Born as a way to provide affordable Western food, cha chaan teng in Hong Kong have become a vital part of the city’s culture.
Hong Kong still retains practices steeped in tradition and beliefs, from the sound and pronunciation of numbers to the flow of energy through spaces.
From a polar vortex in the United States, to searing heat in Australia, and the hottest Lunar New Year on record in Hong Kong, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent around the world.
Hong Kong and Chinese communities around the world are gearing up for the Year of the Pig. Here are our tips for the festive period and the year ahead.
As Super Typhoon Mangkhut bears down, here’s a look at some storms which have rocked the city from decades past.
Centuries-old Chinese dishes come with their mix of mystery, myth and medicinal properties to whet your appetite ... or wean you off them for good.
Notorious and fabled Qing dynasty pirate was said to have hidden his loot in a famous spot on Cheung Chau Island, just an hour’s ferry ride from the city.
With more than 7,800 high-rises, the city soars above all others.
Two bodies of water and two housing developments evoke death and curiosity.
Famous mode of transport across Victoria Harbour sails on in the face of changing times, buoyed by its rich history and place among city’s collective memory.
As temperatures heat up, out of the woodwork comes all manner of horrors that lurk underground, in nooks and crannies, and yes, even in your bed.
Six gems in the South China Sea offer nature, a trip back in time and sunset views amid the ocean breeze.
What’s in a name and what do some endearing terms in the city mean? City Weekend breaks down five examples.
