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9 September, 2024
Dayo Wong Tze-wah in a still from The Last Dance. Photo: Emperor Motion Pictures
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

The Hong Kong films released in 2024, ranked from worst to best

From We 12 to Papa, Fly Me to the Moon and The Last Dance, our ranking of the Hong Kong films that hit cinemas in the course of the year.

From our archives

The rocky path to enlightenment: the building of Hong Kong’s Big Buddha

Hong Kong

Beijing-Paris ties on display in Hong Kong show of silk, porcelain and diplomacy

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new culture push will fail without fixing old problems

Expectations are high. Addressing the lack of appropriately sized venues is essential to realising city’s hopes of becoming an arts and culture hub.

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Exterior of the East Kowloon Cultural Centre in Kowloon Bay on October 12. Photo: Edmond So
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

3 of John Woo’s lesser known action films, one so violent it was shelved

A triad movie with a young Stephen Chow, a crude war film and a crime caper starring Leslie Cheung. These 3 Woo projects fly under the radar.

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Hong Kong society

Guangdong fossil find just one of several discoveries by Hong Kong rocks fan

Erik Yip, who found six fossilised dinosaur eggs in Guangdong last month, says he has made similar discoveries in Europe.

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Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong public may get to see panda cubs in February, Ocean Park boss says

Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong says he hopes the twins can be introduced to everyone after Lunar New Year.

“Younger Brother” (left) and “Elder Sister” could be introduced to the public early next year. Photo: Ocean Park
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This week in PostMag: from Hong Kong farms to Vienna’s Strauss

This week’s PostMag explores regenerative agriculture in the region and the ongoing debate on cultural restitution. Happy festive read!

Art

Artistic attractions with designs on tourism make districts worth a look

Often overlooked by tourists, Tsuen Wan and Sha Tau Kok might just rise up the bucket-list rankings thanks to outdoor artworks by En Iwamura and Vivian Ho.

Hong Kong society

Authorities to investigate concert overrun at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park

Authorities to look into why show featuring Mirror and other bands ran over the scheduled time, forcing axing of performances by final two acts.

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The test concert at the Kai Tak Sports Park began at 6.50pm and only ended at 10.40pm, well past the 10pm originally scheduled. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How ‘big sister’ Liza Wang has delighted Hong Kong for over 50 years

Liza Wang, 77, actress, singer and Cantonese opera star, is still performing and releasing new music over half a century since her TV debut.

Interview with Liza Wang Ming-chun, entertainment veteran/singer and former NPC deputy for her views on local issues and upcoming concert with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra on Valentine’s Day. 29JAN15
Hong Kong

Editorial | Cut red tape to ease the pain of Hong Kong’s bereaved

Popular Hong Kong film and report by ombudsman are timely reminders for better ways to deal with formalities arising from deaths.

Hong Kong economy

Shoppers look to score as mall at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park opens

The 700,000 sq ft shopping centre at soon-to-open Kai Tak Sports Park opened with hundreds of people queuing for cash coupons.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | The Prosecutor: Donnie Yen literally fights for justice in court drama

The Prosecutor offers great action from Donnie Yen but with its simplistic representation of justice, don’t expect a hard-hitting drama.

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Donnie Yen in a still from The Prosecutor.
Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong’s Mirror among stars to perform at Kai Tak Sports Park test event

‘Chill Keng Music Festival’ will take place at indoor Kai Tak Arena on Friday and will also include performance by Cantopop girl group Collar.

Hong Kong boy band Mirror will perform at Friday’s event. Photo: Handout
Art

The rabbit hole down under: inside Sydney’s White Rabbit Gallery

With over 800 artists and 4,000 pieces, the gallery owned by Judith Neilson has amassed an astonishing collection of Chinese contemporary art

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

From movie villains to TV nice guys, Hong Kong’s original crossover stars

Hollywood actors like Harrison Ford have been hailed for making the move to small-screen roles, but in Hong Kong this is nothing new.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong urged to take advantage of great outdoors to boost tourism

Most Hongkongers think city should use its ecology to further develop ‘green’ and ‘blue’ tourism, survey finds.

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Visitors enjoy the views of Po Pin Chau – an islet known for its spectacular sea stacks and which is part of the Global Geopark. Photo: Sam Tsang
Chinese culture

Year of the Snake stamps unveiled by Hongkong Post

Four stamps for upcoming Chinese zodiac year each feature a snake wrapped around auspicious plant or flower; collectors’ items readied too.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Last Song for You: Natalie Hsu melts hearts in poignant fantasy romance

Natalie Hsu, helped by Ekin Cheng and Mirror’s Ian Chan, shines in this Hong Kong healing drama about memories, regret and lost love.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong tourists find 6 dinosaur egg fossils on Guangdong trip

Pair make discovery at park in Heyuan, a city known for large number of dinosaur egg fossils previously unearthed there.

Erik Yip (right) points to the discovery in Heyuan city. Photo: Guangzhou Daily
Hong Kong society

New look at old Chinese, French ties in ‘grand finale’ Hong Kong exhibition

Exhibition offers new ways to discover the two cultures, says Laurent Salome, director of the National Museum of the Palaces of Versailles and Trianon.

Laurent Salome, director of the National Museum of the Palaces of Versailles and Trianon, at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub authority sets up subsidiary in revenue drive

Authority announces incorporation of WestK Enterprise Limited to ‘drive commercialisation’ in wake of earlier crisis.

Food and Drinks

Hong Kong’s obsession with ice cream is anything but chill

A wave of new gelato and ice cream shop openings – in winter, no less – brings flavours from around the world.

Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | A blueprint for revitalising Hong Kong tourism: lessons from Tokyo and Seoul

The city should prioritise authenticity over quick fixes, enhancing walkability, improving green spaces – and learning from regional rivals.

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A woman takes a selfie at Victoria Harbour with the Hong Kong skyline as a backdrop. Photo: AFP
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Stephen Chow’s ‘heroic’ makeover for Fight Back to School movies

Known for lowbrow comedies and playing the underdog, Chow was successfully recast as a suave hero, playing a cop undercover as a schoolboy.

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Stephen Chow Sing-chi in a still from Fight Back to School (1991). The comedy star had a “heroic” image makeover for this film and its sequel, and all three films were a showcase for his comedic genius. Photo: Win’s Movie Production & I/E Co. Ltd
Hong Kong economy

‘Bold’ idea floated to use Hong Kong’s Kai Tak cruise terminal for arts events

Newly appointed tourism chief Rosanna Law also expresses optimism city will hit 46 million arrivals in 2024.

Hong Kong tourism

Letters | Ocean Park’s financial woes need a better solution than more grants

Readers discuss the hope for reinvention of a Hong Kong icon, the long wait for the South Island line extension, and Lithuania’s diplomatic spat with China.

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