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Rachid Ouramdane’s Corps extrêmes combines acrobatics, dance and extreme sports. Photo: Le French May
Hong Kong

Allez to the French May arts festival as it returns to Hong Kong

The annual celebration serves up a slice of Gallic goodness with its bounty of gourmet food and performing arts feasts.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | ‎The Dumpling Queen: founding of a Hong Kong food brand

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s ethnic diversity needs to be better reflected in film and TV

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Hong Kong society

Fans flock to ‘Keung To Bay’ to celebrate Mirror star’s birthday in Hong Kong

Overseas fans join thousands of locals as birthday-themed parade trams and free rides for residents help mark the occasion.

Fans turn Causeway Bay into “Keung To Bay” in celebration of the Cantopop star’s 26th birthday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Vital Signs: Louis Koo, Neo Yau play ambulance paramedics in wistful drama

Polar opposites come together and have changes of heart in Cheuk Wan-chi’s film. Seeing Koo without a gun in his hand is refreshing.

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Food and Drinks

Recap | Unveiling the best of Cantonese cuisine

Explore the global influence of Cantonese cooking, from the kung fu secrets of wok hei to Michelin-starred fine dining around the world, to the worldwide embracing of XO sauce and shrimp paste.

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Art Basel

Why brands and businesses are embracing street art culture in Hong Kong

While some brands seek commercial messaging, others offer artists creative freedom, fostering a vibrant scene that’s both visually captivating and culturally relevant.

Street art is becoming increasing popular in Hong Kong. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong sculpture with yellow raincoats won’t return outside Cultural Centre

Art commentator says decision will not look good to overseas audience amid city’s push to be hub for cultural exchange.

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Food and Drinks

Let’s drink to that: the real cost of putting sustainability on the menu

What Hong Kong bars really face when it comes to going green.

Art

‘Hong Kong the coolest teacher’ for filmmaker shooting series on artists

Rattanamol Singh was struck by the humour of Hong Kong artists, Art Basel’s show of wealth and how city’s creative community comes together.

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American filmmaker Rattanamol Singh. Photo: Rattanamol Singh
Hong Kong

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, April 27-May 3

Cheung Chau Bun Festival returns! Plus, Michelin-starred Cantonese cuisine, New Model Army’s debut gig, and Med-infused cocktails.

Decadent cocktails served at The Wise King that will take you back to the Mediterranean. Photo: The Wise King
Good Schools Guide

Are Hong Kong’s tiger parents harming their children’s futures?

To lessen the long-term impacts of strict parenting, experts advocate healthier relationships between parents and children.

Hong Kong economy

Cantopop star Nicholas Tse ends run of shows at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

City leader John Lee invited to final concert on Sunday night, source says.

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Hong Kong entertainment

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In takes top prize at Hong Kong Film Awards

Best actor and actress awards go to Sean Lau and Michelle Wai.

Cast and crew members of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In celebrate the best film win. Photo: Eugene Lee
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

From a ‘Chinese RoboCop’ to Shu Qi sex scenes, Hong Kong exploitation films

Hong Kong cinema was late to the exploitation genre, but made up for lost time. We recall three 90s classics full of sex, violence and gore.

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Actress Shu Qi in a sceneSex and Zen II. Photo: Wong Jing’s Workshop Ltd
Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong schools must combat the roots of toxic masculinity

Readers discuss teaching children how to regulate their own emotions, evaluating the feasibility of smaller classes, and a beloved Hong Kong flower.

Hong Kong

Opinion | Why seeing Hong Kong through Wong Kar-wai’s lens matters

Hong Kong doesn’t need to chase the sameness of Coldplay concerts and viral trends. It needs to be assured in its own taste.

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Hong Kong society

Meet the young women leaping to prominence in Hong Kong’s lion dance scene

The Kwok’s Girls of Kwok’s Kung Fu and Dragon Lion Dance Team are breaking gender barriers and bringing new energy to a traditional art form.

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(From left) The Kwok’s Girls, lion dancers Yeung Nga-man, Lai Yun-ting, Li Tsz-yan and Lam Hoi-hei at the Mong Kok Kaifong Welfare Association. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Hong Kong actor Nick Cheung rolled with the punches to emerge on top

A punch bag in Danny Lee films, roles in comedies and TV dramas before being taken seriously as a dramatic actor, Cheung is directing now.

Hong Kong

Wan Chai Harbourfront hosts Boiler Room dance party return in May

After a six-year hiatus, the wild dance music party is back with a bang.

Hong Kong entertainment

Hong Kong’s Cinema Day tickets to go on sale for HK$30 each from May 7

About 200,000 film fans expected to flock to 53 participating cinemas on May 10.

Transactions are limited to four tickets per person, with online sales subject to other restrictions by each cinema chain. Photo: May Tse
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Montages of a Modern Motherhood: Hedwig Tam shines in bleak drama

Hong Kong writer-director Oliver Chan, a mother herself, paints a grim picture of maternity in a patriarchal Chinese society.

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Hedwig Tam in a still from Montages of a Modern Motherhood.
Art Basel

Transforming Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour into a floating art gallery

The city’s premier art space draws millions with its large-scale installations by artists like Kaws in a space bigger than the M+ museum.

History

Truth behind a martial arts legend played by Jet Li and Jackie Chan

It has been 100 years since the death of kung fu master Wong Fei-hung who was little known during his lifetime.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Easter holiday box office revenue drops by 65%

Sales across four-day period stood at HK$13.5 million, with local thriller Peg O’ My Heart ranking fourth.

Pedestrians walk past movie posters at a shopping centre in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Elson Li
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Hong Kong Film Awards 2025: who will win and who should win

Twilight of the Warriors and The Last Dance are expected to scoop up most of the prizes, but are any films more deserving of the awards?

(From left) Terrance Lau Chun-him, Louis Koo Tin-lok and Philip Ng Wan-lung in a still from Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, a top contender at the Hong Kong Film Awards 2025.
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Lust, Caution made waves for its sex scenes but overdid the caution

Although beautifully staged, this Hong Kong-US-China production starring Tony Leung and Tang Wei had a muddled story and misguided messages.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong orchestra sets UN record for attendance at eco-friendly huqin series

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra’s record-breaking musical series centred around use of more eco-friendly design for ancient string instrument.

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