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We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. Leslie Cheung would have been 70 this year. An exhibition celebrates the star
For those too young to have attended a live concert by Hong Kong Cantopop icon Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing, who died on April 1, 2003, appreciation often relies on recordings of his performances and exhibitions dedicated to his career and legacy.
2. The Hong Kong Gen Z coffee boss filling market gap with her can-do attitude

Few would guess that Hong Kong’s first plant-based canned coffee brand, Busy Brew, is run by a 23-year-old. One might be tempted to see it as a Gen Z entrepreneur fairy tale: a student spots a gap in the market, builds a cult following for her canned oat milk lattes, lands incubation funding and watches the product fly off shelves in some of the city’s largest retail chains.
3. Is the Year of the Horse’s eighth month lucky for you? Forecasts for all signs

The elements play a powerful role in the eighth month of the Year of the Fire Horse, with a surge of metal energy bringing clarity to some zodiac signs and obstacles to others.
4. Why are Chun-Li’s thighs so big? All about the Street Fighter character
In the 1990s, Chun-Li was not only the first female playable character introduced in the Street Fighter video game franchise – she was also the first female playable character to gain mainstream recognition in the arcade and fighting game industry.
5. Hong Kong as Asia’s next fashion hub? Fashion Fest could help make it happen

Can Hong Kong realise its ambition as a premier fashion hub in Asia? The answer may have lain in this year’s Hong Kong Fashion Fest.
6. Famous Chinese women in folklore, from Mulan to a dynasty-toppling consort

Women are vastly under-represented in ancient Chinese literature. The few who appear, often in myth or semi-fiction, serve primarily to reflect that era’s moral expectations for women.
7. Why sleeping less than apes helped humans become Earth’s dominant species
For most people, bedtime is a routine matter of turning off the lights and hoping for eight hours of rest. For David R Samson, an associate professor of evolutionary anthropology, it often means venturing deep into the wild or far back in evolutionary time.


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Exhibits are displayed at “Miss You Much. Leslie 70th Birthday. Exhibition” at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, which marks the 70th anniversary of Leslie Cheung’s birth. The exhibition features more than 300 rare items, stage costumes and recreations of interiors from Cheung’s former residences. Photo: Karma Lo

Nikita Kuwadekar, founder of Busy Brew, Hong Kong’s first plant-based canned coffee brand. Photo: Jonathan Wong

The eighth lunar month of the Year of the Horse 2026 will bring clarity and fortune to some zodiac signs and obstacles to others, according to feng shui master Andrew Kwan. Photo: Shutterstock

Models wear outfits by Hong Kong fashion designer and artist Kit Wan at Centrestage, a highlight of the 2026 Hong Kong Fashion Fest. Photo: Karma Lo

Fan Bingbing (left) as Daji, one of the most famous women in Chinese folklore, and Tony Leung Ka-fai as King Zhou of Shang in League of Gods, a 2016 film adaptation of the 16th century Chinese novel Investiture of the Gods. Photo: China Star Entertainment Group

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Amy Yip in a still from Sex and Zen (1991). Photo: Golden Harvest


Simon Yam in a still from Dr Lamb (1992), a Category III slasher film. Photo: Newport Entertainment

A mother’s sugar intake can trigger elevated blood sugar, insulin resistance and inflammation in her unborn child, experts say. Photo: Shutterstock

Kim Mu-yeol (forefront) as Na Hwa-jin in a still from Teach You a Lesson. Kim is set to co-star in lead action series The Shooter. Photo: Kim Ji-yeon/Netflix

A vintage Chanel bag at Ragtag, in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hongkongers Joyce Ding and Raphael Chow are the co-founders of London-based Brut Tea, a fine loose leaf tea company whose sales of Chinese matcha have eclipsed those of its original loose leaf teas. Photo: Brut Tea

Sul Kyung-gu (left) as Ho-seok and Jeon Do-yeon (right) as Mi-ok in a still from Possible Love. Directed by Lee Chang-dong and co-starring Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong. Photo: Netflix

Taiwanese chef Jason Liu is no stranger to Michelin stars. He talks about cooking Chinese food with French flair at his Shanghai restaurant Ling Long, and continuing his philosophy at his new Beijing restaurant Ling Yun. Photo: Ling Long

Hong Kong weightlifter’s journey; history of five-kernel mooncakes: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Professional weightlifter Tammy Wong rests mid-workout at Powerhouse Barbell Club in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama waves during a press preview of her exhibition titled “My Eternal Soul” at the National Art Centre in Tokyo on February 21, 2017. Photo: AFP

Hepatitis B is endemic in Hong Kong, affecting 5 per cent of the population. However, 40 per cent of those who have it are unaware they are infected. Illustration: Mario Cameira

Josie Ho attends the New York Asian Film Festival 2022, at Walter Reade Theatre, in New York, on July 16, 2022. Rather than following in the footsteps of her casino magnate father Stanley Ho, she has forged her own path in music and film, winning awards along the way. Photo: Getty Images for Josie Ho

Five-kernel mooncakes from the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui. We dive into the rich history of these “wuren” mooncakes, from ancient origins to modern interpretations. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Scotland’s jewellery allure, Hong Kong food’s gourmet moment: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Rings from Scottish fine jewellery gallery Aetla, which opened in Edinburgh in 2020 and promotes contemporary jewellery made by independent jewellers. Photo: Aetla


A model wears a look by Gong Pan Pan. Photo: Gong Pan Pan

Paul Goodson, a geography teacher and runner, poses for a photo at the Central harbourfront. Photo: Karma Lo

The large living area of this Repulse Bay flat was sectioned into two zones: one anchored by the sofa for convivial relaxation, the other for dining, connected by a custom-made shelving unit running the length of the side wall. Photo: Eugene Chan

2,800 sq ft Mid-Levels haven; Alex To’s 40-year Cantopop legacy: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Interior design studio hoo designed this three-bedroom flat, balancing privacy and modern sophistication, in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels. Photo: hoo

Alex To performs during the “2021 New Year Concert – Sailing in the Greater Bay Area” in Shenzhen in January 2021. Photo: Weibo

The seventh lunar month of the Year of the Horse 2026 will bring a powerful wave of cosmic shifts, reshaping fortunes across all 12 Chinese zodiac signs, according to feng shui master Andrew Kwan.  Photo: Shutterstock

Dongba script, the world’s only hieroglyphic script still in use today, was created by Naxi shamans for sacred rituals. Photo: Amandayan

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From famous Chinese women in folklore to Year of the Horse eighth month predictions, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting


From famous Chinese women in folklore to Year of the Horse eighth month predictions, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.


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Tribute exhibit for Leslie Cheung; Hong Kong’s Gen Z coffee boss: 7 Lifestyle highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From famous Chinese women in folklore to Year of the Horse eighth month predictions, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting

1. Leslie Cheung would have been 70 this year. An exhibition celebrates the star

2. The Hong Kong Gen Z coffee boss filling market gap with her can-do attitude

From famous Chinese women in folklore to Year of the Horse eighth month predictions, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting