5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 30-February 1

Hong Kong will soon transform into a citywide canvas of celebration for the Lunar New Year. But before the scarlet lanterns are lit and the lion dances begin, there is quiet magic in the air. Embrace this brief lull in the city’s tempo as a great time for cultural discovery and quiet renewal. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. Tea Round 2026 From January 30 to February 1, PMQ’s Tea Round 2026 festival embraces “Blended” as its theme, gathering tea artisans and enthusiasts to celebrate Hong Kong’s tea culture. With free admission, visitors can explore traditional Chinese tea blends, globally renowned Japanese matcha, and local staples like stocking-pulled Hong Kong milk tea and modern fruit-infused beverages. From a “Milk Tea Master Experience” to “The Art of Puer Tea Blending in Traditional Tea House” workshop and a “Fujian Gongfu Tea Themed Tea Ceremony”, tea lovers can join various sessions at an additional cost to discover how to balance bitterness and aroma. Workshop details and registration can be found here. Individual workshop admission is priced at HK$240 (US$31), with a bundle price of HK$450 for any two sessions. Collectors can even purchase a limited-edition blended tea kit set featuring four exclusive blends of tea, from Hong Kong teahouse-style to mountain Puer and floral tea. PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central 2. YAK at Silvercord Mall YAK, a newly formed design collective of clothing companies YanYan Knits, AEnrmous and Kinyan Lam, has launched a concept pop-up shop called “Chance Encounters: A Pop-Up Shop” at Silvercord Mall in Tsim Sha Tsui. The “living retail” space has a curated rotation of some of Hong Kong’s most exciting independent designers. It will officially launch on January 31 and runs until February 22. The pop-up showcases a roster of Hong Kong’s most exciting independent fashion brands, including Karmuel Young, Meilan, Midnight Factory, PabePabe, Ponder.er and The World is Your Oyster. Local artists will also contribute their works to the pop-up. During the Kids and Family Weekend on January 31 to February 1, you can explore a kidswear pop-up and product launch by Shek O Beach Club before taking part in finger-knitting workshops hosted by Happy Yarn. LG/F, Silvercord, 30 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui 3. Ode to Central Asia Ode to Central Asia is an immersive experience that offers a deep dive into the poetic world of Central Asian culture, held at Chat (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile) in Tsuen Wan on Friday from 7pm to 9pm. The night will begin with an intimate walk-through of Kazakh contemporary artist Gulnur Mukazhanova’s “Dowry of the Soul” exhibition, providing insight into the vibrant textiles that define Central Asia. Alongside traditional music, dancers Pasha Umer from Xinjiang and Hong Kong’s Celine Laurelle Tang will perform a Kazakh folk dance. The night will conclude with a post-performance talk in English and Mandarin with the curator and artists – informal Cantonese interpretation will also be provided. Tickets are priced at HK$340, which includes two drinks and a felt souvenir. More details for registration can be found here. Chat/Mill6 Foundation, The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan 4. Sensory reset with Ethica Health This intimate wellness event on Saturday may offer the necessary recalibration for the busy urbanite. Hosted by chiropractic studio Ethica Health and spiritual shop The Crystal Van, the afternoon focuses on sensory reconnection. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ethica HK - Chiropractic Care | 中環註册脊醫診所 (@ethica.hk) Participants will explore breath mechanics through a “neuromusculoskeletal lens” to improve daily mobility, followed by a therapeutic sound bath to decompress the mind and body. To ensure personalised guidance and a peaceful atmosphere, the event is strictly limited to 11 guests. No prior experience is necessary; attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable layers to fully enjoy the immersive soundscape. Tickets are priced at HK$350, with more details for registration available here. 128 Wellington Street, Central 5. The World of Love Yoon Ga-eun has been one of Korea’s pre-eminent indie filmmakers ever since her 2016 feature debut The World of Us – and arguably her transcendent 2013 short Sprout before that. But while all her indie features have punched above their weight on the charts, her third full-length film, The World of Love, has seen her receive the most effusive acclaim of her career, starting at the Toronto International Film Festival, and by far her biggest box office performance. The film revolves around a spirited high school girl (played by Seo Su-bin) who opens Pandora’s box when she refuses to sign a petition at school calling for the suspension of a local sex offender’s release from jail. Want more? Read our feature on the 10 most successful Korean art-house films of all time. The World of Love is now showing in Hong Kong cinemas.

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 30-February 1

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1. Tea Round 2026

Indulge in an excess of tea, browse Hong Kong’s independent fashion brands, immerse yourself in Central Asian culture and more this weekend