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Mabel Lui
Reporter, Culture
Mabel is a reporter on the culture desk. She graduated from Scripps College in Claremont, California with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Art. A bright-eyed kid at heart, she loves the feeling of discovering something new and finding underrated restaurants in her beloved home city of Hong Kong.
From the Chinese Exclusion Act and 1906 earthquake to sex-trafficking rings and ‘paper son’ system, this Chinatown’s story is a bumpy one.
Roman Tam was a prolific recording and performing artist whose songs and extravagant stage shows made him a Hong Kong hero and LGBTQ icon.
‘Surfing saved my life,’ a surfer told Hong Kong researcher Judith Blaine. She asks why the city bans a sport that benefits health.
Hong Kong firm Silk aims to take the city’s milk tea global like chai and English breakfast. The first step? Reclaiming it for young people.
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A Japanese preschool exchange programme is attracting Hong Kong families who hope to expose their children to new cultural experiences.
Harry Harrison’s set of eight original watercolour and ink works takes cheeky digs at Hong Kong culture and politics; bidding ends March 18.
Alison Drake’s yoga for children includes not only poses but mindfulness, relaxation techniques and self-regulation. It can help with exams.
International Women’s Day is on March 8. We speak to three Hong Kong working mums on the challenges of juggling a career and family.
He popularised Cantopop and helped revive Hong Kong cinema after Bruce Lee died. We look at the enduring legacy of the ‘Elvis of The Orient’.
British conductor says Chinese musicians especially learn from Youth Music Culture The Greater Bay Area as many struggle to play in a group.
Film broke Chinese box office records and marks a shift in the industry. Why do people love Yang Yu’s folk tale? Will there be a Ne Zha 3?
Dans Le Noir’s pitch-black dinners guided by visually impaired staff take guests on a ‘gastronomic journey’ with lessons about diversity.
You can visit the A&G Boulangerie at JPS Gallery, but do not expect to buy a snack – even though the exhibition uses real bread and butter.
Hong Kong lawyer and marathon runner Catherine Lau has gone from chasing personal bests to helping others achieve theirs.
We explore the rich history and symbolism of Chinese knots, which signify good luck and are displayed during Lunar New Year festivities.
Danny McFadden hit rock bottom in his 20s before discovering Alcoholics Anonymous. Now he works with bodies like the World Bank and IMF.
The history of nian gao according to Chinese legend, and how the rice cakes are eaten to mark new year in Hong Kong, mainland China, Korea and Japan.
According to legend, the Jade Emperor held a race to determine how to name each year, which brought out the best, and worst, in the animals.
Besides the tai sui and Jade Emperor, the gods of wealth, doors and kitchens are also appeased by those wanting the best shot at fortune.
Early in her career, Gloria Tang enjoyed success and an awards nomination for her music. Then mainland Chinese TV shot her to superstardom.
The Lunar New Year in 2025 heralds the Year of the Snake. It’s bad news if the Snake is your zodiac – you’ll be hit by the ‘12-year curse’.
MSG has been demonised for decades. Now some in the food industry are repairing the flavouring’s reputation as part of a wider battle.
From an early Jackie Chan film to Kung Fu Panda and The Karate Kid, here are five movies where snake kung fu appears.
Inspired by Nelson Mandela, the 1990 song written by frontman Wong Ka-kui was a karaoke favourite that spoke to young people in the city.
Running from December 20, 2024 to February 16, 2025, the much-loved event featuring rides, games, even a circus attracts dedicated visitors.
From shoes to dresses and watches, some of the best fashion and jewellery items to wear for the coming Year of the Snake.
A new Hong Kong exhibition shows how Ting’s artistic tendencies evolved and how he married both Chinese and Western influences in his works.
Four stamps for upcoming Chinese zodiac year each feature a snake wrapped around auspicious plant or flower; collectors’ items readied too.
We speak to the boy band about their work in expanding Asian-American representation, how they met and why ‘the stars aligned’ for them all.
