TOPIC

Hong Kong culture

Related Topics:
Hong Kong culture
Learn all about what makes Hong Kong special: its people, their history, habits and quirks.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
On of the most read Post arts stories of 2024 was a deep dive into song The Bund by composer Joseph Koo (left) and lyricist James Wong Jim (right), the most popular version of which was sung by Frances Yip (centre). Photo: courtesy of Frances Yip
Art

Arts stories you read most in 2024, including one about a Cantopop classic

We look back at some of the top arts stories in 2024, from a deep dive into Cantopop song The Bund to the criticised Chubby Hearts project.

Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | To connect Hong Kong with the world, we must go beyond the superficial

videocam
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

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

From our archives

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

Plans for the ‘Big Buddha’ on Lantau Island were first announced in 1969, but the statue was not completed until 1990 – and opened only 3 years later.

The inaugural ceremony of the Tian Tan Buddha statue rising before the Po Lin Temple on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, in 1993. Photo: SCMP Archives
Hong Kong

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

Versailles and Forbidden City joint exhibition a sign of past exchanges and possible future strengthening of ties, experts say.

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.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
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.

videocam
Cherie Chung, Leslie Cheung and Chow Yun-fat in a still from Once a Thief, one of John Woo’s more obscure action films. Photo: Fortune Star Media Limited
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.

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.

Hong Kong

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!

A new crop of farmers are taking a more holistic approach to farming in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
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.

An artist’s impression of an inflatable fountain that resembles a school of koi in Tsuen Wan Park in Hong Kong. Image: Design District Hong Kong
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.

4
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.

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.

A poster for The Last Dance. The film has raked in more than HK$122 million to become the highest-grossing local production. Photo: Antony Dickson
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.

The mall is composed of three sections and is connected by a 700-metre-long Sports Avenue. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

videocam
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.

Advertisement
Advertisement
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

White Rabbit Gallery’s Judith Neilson. Photo: Courtesy of White Rabbit Gallery
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.

videocam
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.

7
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.

The Hongkong Post’s set of four stamps for the Year of the Snake features snakes wrapped around auspicious plants and flowers that carry significance in Chinese culture. Photo: Hongkong Post
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.

videocam
Ian Chan (front) and Natalie Hsu in a still from Last Song for You.
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.

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.

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.

The West Kowloon Cultural District, photographed from The Peak. Photo: May Tse
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.

Liz & Tori is named for chef Vicky Cheng’s daughters. Photo: Liz & Tori
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.

7
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.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement