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The West Kowloon Cultural District refers to a development project that seeks to create a hub of arts and cultural venues in a 40-hectare area in Hong Kong. Its location and proximity to Victoria Harbour have sparked hopes it will attract visitors and boost interest in the arts and culture. Some critics, however, argue that its multi-billion-dollar cost is a drain on the community.
People visit the “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum in West Kowloon Cultural District on November 23. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Visitors deserve to enjoy Egyptian heritage on display free of chaos

Museum organisers have taken steps to control overcrowding, but bottlenecks must be addressed to ensure a smooth run of the rare exhibition.

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New Openings

Hong Kong new openings, from new music venue Tides to a pet club in West Kowloon

Italian pasticceria Cova reopens in Pacific Place, a new pickleball venue offers four indoor courts, and pets come first at WestK Pet Club.

WestK Pet Club offers pet-friendly bicycle rentals, among other things. Photo: courtesy West Kowloon Cultural District
Art

Think you know Robert Rauschenberg? M+’s new exhibition says otherwise

Decades before the art world went global, Rauschenberg forged deep ties across Asia – a journey now traced in a landmark new show.

Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Hong Kong’s small cultural venues can pack a big punch

Intimate spaces like the East Kowloon Cultural Centre that are closely connected to their communities can do much to strengthen the city’s soft power.

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Hong Kong economy

SpongeBob, Garfield among 20 characters joining Hong Kong’s IP carnival

Merry Balloon Hong Kong set to become Asia’s largest IP-themed carnival, with month-long event to launch on November 24.

The event’s organiser has said Hong Kong is in “a leading position” in the IP business. Photo: Karma Lo
Performing arts in Hong Kong

No Time To Die – Hong Kong performances blend architecture and movement

No Time To Die: An Inert Liquid Assembly is a series of dance performances and an exhibition in Hong Kong debuting on November 20.

Hong Kong society

New M+ head vows to boost China-world cultural ties, make Hong Kong arts hub

One of the museum’s important missions is the promotion of cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world, Paulo Pong says.

Hong Kong society

‘Highest security standards’ at Hong Kong Palace Museum for ancient Egypt show

Museum is putting on show three Egyptian statues, including one weighing 1.8 tonnes, ahead of main exhibition.

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A 2.4-metre (7.9-foot) tall statue of the pharaoh Merenptah is uncrated at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Photo: Sam Tsang
Performing arts in Hong Kong

Controversial Hong Kong writer on her cancelled play starring Anthony Wong

Hong Kong playwright Candace Chong reflects on the off-on-off decision to cancel her play We Are Gay starring Antony Wong.

(From left) We Are Gay director Birdy Wong, playwright Candice Chong and actor Anthony Wong speak about the production of the play, a rerun of which was scheduled for November but was cancelled on October 18. Photo: Edmond So
Your Perfect Week

The best things to do in Hong Kong, October 19-25

Check out rare Cantopop album cover photography, sample Club Rangoon’s Burmese fare during a two-day pop-up, or marvel at ancient Chinese silks.

Hong Kong society

Can Hong Kong cash in on culture so arts hub, museums pay for themselves?

What options do the West Kowloon Cultural District and the city’s public museums have to raise money when funds are in short supply?

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Art

M+ champions women artists with 300lbs of feathers, womblike art and more

The works of pioneering women artists that focused on immersive installations are highlighted at an exhibition at Hong Kong’s M+ museum.

Judy Chicago’s Feather Room (1966) has been reconstructed for the exhibition “Dream Rooms: Environments by Women Artists 1950s-Now”, running now at the M+ museum in Hong Kong. Photo: Lok Cheng/M+
Art

Hong Kong’s latest art auctions see turnover lingering at 8-year low

Overall auction sales by Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips reflected art market downturn since 2016, despite the sale of Asia’s most expensive Picasso.

Rahul Kadakia, Christie’s incoming Asia-Pacific president, stands at the rostrum during the sale of Pablo Picasso’s Buste de femme (1944) on September 26, 2025. The painting, which sold for HK$197 million, set an auction record for a Picasso piece in Asia. Photo: Christie’s
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Palace Museum to feature 100 textiles celebrating Chinese silk culture

Selected artefacts, which will be displayed from October 1, are part of 3,000-piece collection by Hong Kong-based collector Chris Hall.

Hong Kong tourism

Editorial | Hong Kong’s tourism goals show city’s commitment to innovation

Proposals to promote luxury tours and better utilise museums and public beaches could improve experiences for both visitors and residents.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Pink Dot to hold online concert after bid to hire Art Park rejected

Concert will be held between 3pm and 6pm on November 2, featuring a slew of local celebrities and artists.

Pink Dot HK 2024 was held in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

National Day in Hong Kong: authorities brace for 8.8 million trips, up by 20%

Road closures also planned for fireworks display featuring themes from Ne Zha hit animation and National Games.

Hong Kong economy

Bernard Chan to succeed Henry Tang as chairman of Hong Kong arts hub

Outgoing chairman Henry Tang confident arts hub will be self-sufficient with government’s approval of new financing structure in 2024.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Time for Hong Kong’s US$6.4 billion cultural gamble to pay off

The West Kowloon Cultural District must embrace commercial creativity with the same boldness it once poured into concrete.

A man walks down an illuminated staircase at M+ in West Kowloon as the Hong Kong skyline is reflected in glass. For all its marquee exhibitions, the West Kowloon Cultural District has yet to cement itself as a must-visit for both locals and tourists. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Overseas university students to be among 6,000 riders in Hong Kong’s Cyclothon

The event, which returns on November 30, aims to promote fitness, tourism and cultural exchange as well as support local charities.

A total of 6,000 riders will be taking part in Hong Kong’s annual Cyclothon, which is returning on November 30. Photo: Elson Li
Art

Installations by women artists that transport you into other worlds

These multisensory installations engage the body as well as the mind, while challenging male-dominated art history narratives.

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong aiming to become top art trading hub to rival New York: source

Measures to be announced in Wednesday’s policy address include boosting financing and insurance, and designating storage space at Airport City.

Hong Kong culture

Arts hub in Hong Kong’s east Kowloon positioned to be city’s Broadway

East Kowloon Cultural Centre will fully debut in November as venue for long-term productions, leisure and cultural services director says.

The East Kowloon Cultural Centre at the junction of Kwun Tong Road and Ngau Tau Kok Road in Kowloon Bay. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Theatre complex launch could boost performing arts income, says Hong Kong hub

Paper submitted to Legco shows cost recovery rate for West Kowloon Cultural District’s performing arts stood at 30 per cent in last financial year.

FreeSpace is one of the West Kowloon Cultural District’s performing arts venues. Photo: Jelly Tse
Interiors

Rooms in this flat flex and contract to suit different needs

A West Kowloon home adapts to the lives of its occupants – not the other way around.

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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend September 5-7

From a coffee rave to art to a Korean fashion brand’s new Hong Kong store, there’s a lot to keep you busy this weekend.

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