Genevieve Pang

Whether it’s street photography spots or world-class art galleries, Hong Kong is a city that’s bursting with creativity. To narrow things down and help you be well on your way to true culture vulture status (and level up your Insta-feed along the way), here are some of the best ongoing and upcoming art shows to visit around town. RECOMMENDED: Discover Hong Kong’s coolest hidden art spaces or pay a visit to the city’s top museums.

From menu takeovers by renowned chefs to creative baked goodies and exclusive pop-ups, Hong Kong’s food and drink scene is always hard at work to keep us happy, well-fed, and forever curious. If you’re a bona fide foodie who's always on the lookout for the latest eats, turn your attention to these delicious happenings in the city right now. RECOMMENDED:  😋 New restaurants to check out in Hong Kong🍽️ 50 best restaurants in Hong Kong🍜 Unique Hong Kong dishes you need to try

So, you’ve secured a reservation at a dreamy restaurant, mapped out a date at one of Hong Kong’s most romantic spots, and picked up a stunning bouquet from the city’s top florists. But if you’re looking to wow your special someone with a thoughtful gift as well, we’ve put together a list of inspiration for you to find that perfect present. (And even if you don’t have someone special to shower you with gifts, who’s to say you can’t spoil yourself?) RECOMMENDED: 📆 February events in Hong Kong 🏝️ 10 secret islands you need to explore in Hong Kong 🍽️ New restaurants in Hong Kong 2026

Valentine’s Day is coming up soon, and you know what that means: romance is in the air. It’s commonly repeated that the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, but who said you need to be the one cooking it? Let these restaurants take the hard work out of Valentine’s Day with their limited-time menus. (You’ll still need to bring the gift though.) RECOMMENDED: Continue your lovey-dovey celebrations in one of the most romantic hotels in Hong Kong.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – because we get to sip on delicious Christmas-themed drinks! Festive mulled wine and eggnog aside, Hong Kong bars continue to show off their creative flair when it comes to crafting cocktails worthy of the holiday season. Here are some of the best places in town to try festive sips for yourself and get into the holiday mood. RECOMMENDED: Check out our list of festive workshops for something to make with your hands this Christmas season!

New Year’s Eve is the last hurrah of the year, a symbolic sending-off that always has us feeling both bittersweet and excited about what’s to come. Before gathering with friends, family, and loved ones to count down to the new year at midnight, there’s plenty of time for one last unforgettable dinner to bid 2025 a fond farewell. Here are some of our top picks for the best New Year’s Eve menus in Hong Kong – plan ahead for December 31! RECOMMENDED: Fill up your calendar with the best things to do in Hong Kong this December!

All right, sure, it’s already halfway into the month of December, but if you’re just out to get your advent calendar for Christmas 2025 now, that just means you get to play catch-up and enjoy a whole bunch of treats, goodies, and mini-gifts in one go. Whether it’s a sugary morsel, a decadent candle to brighten up the home, skincare to pamper yourself with, or a fragrant tea to pair with delicious festive gingerbread cookies, we’ve got something for everyone.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, judging by the way people are stressing out over their gift shopping! But don’t panic – even though Christmas is only two weeks away, that’s still plenty of time to plan for a meaningful and useful gift for the men in your life. Here’s our Christmas gift guide for him to make the hunt for the perfect prezzie a little easier.

Nothing screams “Christmas” quite like the tinsel, the decorations, the music, and the festive lights, but something that truly transports you to the magical atmosphere of European Christmas markets and frosty wonderlands are the smells and flavours of hot festive drinks, carefully cradled in gloved hands to stave off the cold. As the temperatures in Hong Kong dip and Christmas displays sparkle in full force, find us happily sipping on mulled wine and other hot festive drinks at these bars and restaurants around town.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – well, other than Christmas, of course. The end of the year in Hong Kong usually means brightly lit, overindulgent, and supersized festive displays as far as the eye can see, but it also means the return of Clockenflap. Hong Kong’s largest international music and arts festival has been going strong since 2008, and as with every annual iteration, there is something for everyone. Read on to find out more about what to expect at Clockenflap 2025, and where to get tickets.RECOMMENDED: Need even more events to fill your calendar? Check out our roundup of the best happenings in Hong Kong this December

Oh yes, it’s that time of year again! As the holiday season rolls in, Hong Kong lights up with some of the most spectacular Christmas displays you can imagine. Every shopping mall, skyscraper, and outdoor venue goes all out, decking their halls with the brightest, cutest, and quirkiest decorations.  RECOMMENDED:  🍾 Festive Christmas hampers🎄 Places to buy Christmas trees⛸️ Hong Kong’s best ice skating rinks

When autumn comes to mind, most might think of the slight breeze that comes with the seasons changing, or leaves turning shades of yellow and orange. But there’s another thing that’s synonymous with Hong Kong’s autumns: hairy crabs. While some may choose to order and prepare them in the comfort of home, others prefer settling down at one of city’s finest restaurants and fully indulge. Here’s a list of the best places across Hong Kong for you to feast away on these hirsute crustaceans this autumn. RECOMMENDED: Get ready for Halloween by checking out the best Halloween parties and dinners taking place around Hong Kong!

Hong Kong is putting on a dazzling spectacle to illuminate the night sky over Victoria Harbour during the holidays. Spectators can expect the 2026 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display to run for approximately 23 minutes, during which a total of 31,888 firework shells will be launched into the air. Following this year’s theme, ‘Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong’, the visuals will be inspired by equine dynamism and energy, presenting eight scenes.  From the powerful ‘Galloping into the New Year’ to the grand ‘Celebrating the New Spring Together’, the show will highlight auspicious Lunar New Year symbols like the number eight, gold ingots, and the Chinese character for ‘good fortune’ for the Year of the Horse, in addition to high-density bursts of fireworks to wow the crowd. Lighting effects will be used to enhance the viewing experience of the fireworks show, so that’s something to look forward to. RTHK Radio 4 – on FM 97.6 to 98.9 – will be putting on music that is synchronised to the visual extravaganza for a multi-sensory experience.

Art lovers are in for a treat this month as Christie’s Asia Pacific gears up for its Hong Kong 20th/21st Century Autumn Auctions, where an exceptional collection featuring the biggest names in modern and contemporary art has been lined up. Answering to the growing demand for artworks by masters and visionaries, the sales are headlined by Pablo Picasso’s Buste de femme, Zao Wou-ki’s 17.3.63, Yoshitomo Nara’s Mumps, David Hockey’s Table with Conversation, Yayoi Kusama’s PUMPKIN [TWAQN], Claude Monet’s Printemps à Giverny, effet d’aprés-midi, J.M.W. Turner’s The Grand Bridge at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, and many more, showcasing diverse artistic movements.

Christie’s Asia Pacific is commemorating the first anniversary of its new Henderson headquarters with a slew of autumn auctions, among them a sale highlighting Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian Art as part of the launch of this new department. Leading the event is a rare, newly reattributed figure of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion – an exquisite gilded copper alloy sculpture that is emblematic of a new art style that rose to prominence during the 13th-century Yuan court under the purview of Aniko, the renowned Nepalese artist. Other notable pieces include the figure of Manjushri and a rare thangka attributed to the 10th Karmapa, Choying Dorje, depicting parinirvana. Now’s your chance to see these masterpieces before they head into private collections.

Head to Sotheby’s Maison in Landmark Chater for a limited-time exhibition examining the complex and enduring interplay between desire and death – fundamental forces shaping the human experience. Inspired by the works of French philosopher Georges Bataille, Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud, and Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, ‘Eros/Thanatos’ combines mythology, art history, and psychoanalysis to uncover how artists have navigated the tension between ecstasy and dissolution across centuries. Curated with a memento mori message in mind, ‘Eros/Thanatos’ encourages viewers to reflect on the feelings of desire and death, and the contradictions that define existence.

As part of the celebration surrounding its new gallery space in the Southside, De Sarthe is launching two exhibitions concurrently. ‘20th Century Narratives – In Conversation’, the gallery’s second show, presents a curated collection of post-war and modern paintings and sculptures, featuring the likes of Yayoi Kusuma, Marc Chagall, Giorgio de Chirico, Chu Teh-chun, Joan Miró, Henry Moore, Jack Tworkov, Bernar Venet, and Zao Wou-ki as they are brought together to represent a transcontinental artistic exchange.

De Sarthe is inaugurating its new gallery space in the Southside with a new solo exhibition featuring contemporary Hong Kong artist Lazarus Chan. ‘Poetics Policy’ is an immersive journey that investigates the influence of policy-making on art, reality, and machine intelligence through multimedia and interactive artworks. Adding a dystopian touch, the exhibition features an AI-built living system as an imagined simulation of the future, which is governed by the artist, but used to emphasise that the essence of art is found in the policies guiding its creation, rather than in the generated texts or imagery.

A new exhibition at M+ showcases 12 immersive installations by pioneering women artists from Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including three new works by Asian artists. Dream Rooms: Environments by Women Artists 1950s–Now emphasises the multisensory experience of art and highlights women’s contributions to installation art, a field often overshadowed by male artists. Visitors can actively engage with the environments, which include nine historic pieces that have been painstakingly reconstructed, such as Aleksandra Kasuba’s Spectral Passage (1975), which invites individuals to journey through interconnected nylon structures as a metaphor of the life cycle; Judy Chicago’s Feather Room (1966), an all-white space filled with 300 pounds of feathers; and more. M+ will also host talks with co-curators Andrea Lissoni and Marina Pugliese to discuss the concept behind the exhibition, and a panel discussion with the three Asian artists whose new, commissioned work is part of Dream Rooms. Additionally, M+ Cinema will screen three documentaries about some of the exhibited artists to supplement the show.

Tai Kwun Contemporary is presenting a two-part exhibition under the theme ‘Stay Connected: Art and China Since 2008’. Centred around an expansive exploration of the transformations and social shifts within 21st-century China brought about by the prolific spread of the internet and digital technologies, the first chapter will take over all three floors of the JC Contemporary art spaces, running for a little over three months. ‘Stay Connected: Navigating the Cloud’ will present more than 50 pieces mapping the creative pursuits of over 35 artists and groups whose practices are influenced by social media, the internet, and digital technologies. Divided into themed segments such as artificial intelligence, information bubbles, online communities, and more, the showcase explores how to ‘stay connected’ in today’s world. Li Shuang, Li Yi-fan, Miao Ying, Wong Ping, Lu Yang, Shao Chun, Zhang Yibei, and the Xijing Men collective are among the many artists exhibiting. Collaborative duo Sun Yuan & Peng Yu – whose claim to fame is the Can’t Help Myself kinetic sculpture with a robotic arm – is also participating.

Urban sketch artist Rob Sketcherman is bringing his unique perspective of Hong Kong’s everyday scenes to the W Hong Kong! From nostalgic pictures of stilt houses in Tai O to depicting the energetic Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance and evening views of the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui, Sketcherman’s lively art captures the dynamic spirit of the city through detail-oriented, colourful illustrations. What’s special about this exhibition is that there will be five screens in the hotel lobby showcasing Sketcherman’s artistic process through time-lapse recordings of his drawings, so visitors will not only see his finished pieces, but also all the thinking behind the sketches and the work that went into them.

White Cube Hong Kong is staging an exhibition showcasing the works of the seminal Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi. ‘A Feeling’ revolves around the pieces Noguchi created after meeting and studying under Chinese master ink painter Qi Baishi, exploring how the teachings influenced his later sculptural approach.  A selection of Noguchi’s abstract ‘Peking Brush Drawings’ and complex bronze sculptures are displayed alongside Qi’s scrolls in this exhibition, creating a narrative between the two artists. Noguchi’s work pushes the boundaries of sculptural positive and negative space, testing the boundaries of three dimensions, but his use of bronze as a medium reflects his desire to blend ancient and modern.

Witness Hong Kong through a quirky lens at Cordis, Hong Kong’s new ‘Art in Residence’ exhibition, featuring a series of surreal digital art pieces created by Tommy Fung where our city’s iconic landmarks and cultural touchpoints are juxtaposed against humorously impossible scenarios. Fung is known for his whimsical, Photoshop-manipulated images – from transforming the Hong Kong Space Museum into a giant Chiikawa head and inserting a snacking panda into a wet market stall narrative, to creating a Tesla Cybertruck version of the iconic Hong Kong red taxi, nothing’s off limits for the Hong Kong artist. ‘SurrealHK: The City Reimagined’ is part of Cordis, Hong Kong’s 10th anniversary celebrations, so mark the occasion with the hotel while taking in some fun art.

Sadly, this is not a full-fledged exhibition featuring the legendary Zao Wou-ki, but it is a special occasion nonetheless. One of the artist’s ‘Hurricane Period’ masterpieces, created   during the early 1960s as he rose to global fame, is heading to auction at Christie’s, and visitors can see it during the public previews for a limited time only.  17.3.63 is notable for its vibrant, incandescent colour, and is one of only 19 bright red large-scale paintings to be completed by the artist in the 1960s. Expressive, powerful brushstrokes are the leading feature of this vertical composition, masterfully balancing light and shadow to exude passion and confidence. It’s the first time the piece has appeared at auction, so once it sells and goes into a private collection, it may not be seen again in public for a long time. Here’s your chance to lay eyes on it.

Wellness is more than just a fad – it’s an impactful lifestyle choice that’s here to stay and transform the way we think about our physical and mental state. With well-being becoming an ever-greater priority, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is fully listening to the needs of its travellers when it comes to the one thing in life money cannot fully buy: health. From introducing cutting-edge innovation to developing holistic frameworks to bolster the guest experience, the premier five-star hotel in Central has developed a comprehensive wellness ecosystem to support wholesome restoration beyond rest and recovery. Naturally, restorative spa treatments are part of the programme, but Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong dives beneath the surface in search of true wellness. Senior spa director Dr Tania Bardhan integrates ancient healing principles with modern wellness science to present programmes under their Empower From Within initiative, including the signature Enhanced Vitality programme for a holistic recalibration of the mind and body. Designed to improve mobility, muscle growth, longevity, and relaxation, the three-day programme is ideal for guests looking to dedicate their time to intentional healing. It features a hybrid movement session, craniosacral therapy, yoga, facial and body treatments, and more. Photograph: Courtesy Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Four Seasons Spa has also enhanced its existing wellness programme with robust technological additions, such as the OvationULT therap

Print is not dead – and there’s at least one operation in Hong Kong actively working to keep the treasured medium alive. Hot Source, a new shop in town that specialises in selling and celebrating print magazines, is hosting an event this March that aims to foster connection and encourage discovery in a world away from screens. From March 25 to 29, Hot Source will present its first-ever pop-up, Fresh Spread, at Noii Arthouse in Sham Shui Po. In a digital-first world, this is a rare opportunity to dive into global magazine culture and the contemporary titles that celebrate the art of the printed word. Included in the Fresh Spread lineup will be publications that are hard to come across in Hong Kong – including London’s Fatboy Zine for stories about Asian food and identity, the gardening-focused Pleasant Place, MacGuffin for design and crafts, the fashion-driven Viscose Journal, and more. Equally as important to this limited-time event is the collaborative contribution of artist and photographer Kary Kwok, who will open up his personal collection of vintage 1970s and 1980s Hong Kong fashion magazines for public appreciation, bringing out titles such as Hong Kong Fashions, Ladies and Home Pictorial Fortnightly, Image, Style, The Companion Pictorial, and Sister’s Pictorial from the archives. With a comfortable reading corner set up at the venue, you can spend a slow day exploring the printed past to the dulcet tones of vinyl records and the passionate chatter of other magazine ent

Hongkongers sure love shopping for blooms and blossoms to brighten their homes, whether it’s at the busting perennial Flower Market in Prince Edward or the annual seasonal Lunar New Year Flower Market that takes over the length of Victoria Park. Coming soon to Central Harbourfront this month for Hong Kong Art Month, however, is a whole different kind of flower market – one that gives flora the forever treatment. Henderson Land is teaming up with Pen & Paper and viral Australian artist Cj Hendry to present the ‘Henderson Land x Cj Hendry Flower Market’ from March 19 to 22 at the Central Harbourfront. Hendry – who is famous for her large-scale, hyperrealistic works of everyday objects and luxury items, and recently had a viral pop-up with cute bunny-like collectibles at West Kowloon – has brought her acclaimed immersive exhibition to town as a greenhouse pavilion pop-up at Victoria Harbour, showcasing her collection of 26 plush flower designs with more than 150,000 plush flower pieces on-site! Photograph: Courtesy Pen & Paper Making its Asia debut, the ‘Flower Market’ installation is a signature art concept that first appeared in New York in 2024. From chrysanthemums and narcissi to sunflowers, thistles, and violets, the ‘Flower Market’ will allow visitors to browse through Hendry’s textural creations, including two special commissions: the ‘Henderson Flower’ to celebrate the golden jubilee of Henderson Land, and the ‘Bauhinia’ to commemorate the Hong Kong event. All plush fl

Food lovers, there’s something new to obsess over this week! Huinyeou Waffle, the beloved snack shop in Taipei that’s made a name for itself through its irresistible Korean-style waffles, has soft-opened its first overseas branch in Hong Kong on March 3. Founded in 2022 by Roro Yen and Blue Lan, Huinyeou Waffle was born from an emotion that Yen experienced during a time of hardship in her life, and the awareness that her homemade waffles had the ability to bring warmth and elicit happiness even in deeply sombre moments. Huinyeou Waffle’s new Hong Kong counterpart makes its local debut on Gough Street, Central, and although it’s named OOOO Waffle rather than Huinyeou Waffle, the flavours, quality, and offerings will remain the same as in Taipei.  Back in Taipei, Huinyeou Waffle’s signature Korean-style waffles are famous for their thick, crispy exterior and soft, chewy interior, available in sweet or savoury variations. In the three years since the brand launched, it has introduced more than 100 different waffle flavours, and could sell up to 1,500 waffles in a single day, speaking to its popularity.  Photograph: Courtesy Oooo Waffle In Hong Kong’s OOOO Waffle, Huinyeou Waffle’s unique recipe will be carried forward. Coconut milk powder is used in the batter to lend each waffle a crunchy shell and French whipped cream is used as the canvas for the sweet, richly flavoured fillings. Taipei bestsellers such as the velvety Chocolate Overload and the nutty Pistachio Courtier will

Catching a cab at some of Hong Kong’s most popular tourist attractions and busy transit hubs can be challenging at the best of times, but the introduction of new designated stops for Hong Kong’s five taxi fleets could help significantly in the near future. Hong Kong government officials shared last week that more designated stopping places to accommodate passengers using one of the city’s new fleet taxis are in the process of being set up at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, M+, Hong Kong International Airport, and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, adding to already existing stops such as Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port, Ocean Park Hong Kong, and more. Fleet taxis are different from Hong Kong’s regular red, green, and blue cabs in that these more premium, more modern vehicles belong to one of five officially licensed taxi fleets approved by the Hong Kong government. You may have already seen them around town without knowing what they are: Joie, SynCab, Big Bee, Amigo, and Big Boss. What sets the fleet taxis apart is they must offer online hailing services, electronic payments, electronic communication channels, and driver monitoring systems for passenger safety. Photograph: Courtesy GovHK Adding more designated stops for Hong Kong’s fleet taxis is one more step the Hong Kong government is taking towards modernising cab service for customers. Starting on April 1, all taxi drivers

The Peninsula Hong Kong’s long-standing fondue institution, Chesa, is taking “new year, new me” quite seriously with a reimagined à la carte menu that brings Swiss comfort food and nostalgic chalet dining experiences into the limelight, alongside tableside service, a bistro-like atmosphere, and an immersive environment that highlights mountain culture. Chesa first opened at Hong Kong’s ‘Grande Dame’ in 1965 and has since been a firm wintertime favourite among Hongkongers seeking the familiar flavours of alpine dining. With more than six decades of heritage under its belt, the restaurant channels the spirit of mountaintop dining halls through timbered walls, rich textiles and woodwork, and mid-century chalet interiors, preserving the hallmarks of Swiss hospitality. Photograph: Courtesy Chesa With their refreshed menu, the après-ski celebration that Chesa is known and loved for undergoes a revamp, but the new dishes continue to exude warmth and sensorial delight. Must-orders include the reinvented traditional barley cream soup with air-dried beef in puff pastry crust ($220) and the moreish escargot baked in garlic and herb butter with grilled sourdough bread ($260 for six pieces; $480 for 12 pieces). Mains like the tender roasted lamb cutlets with honey, fresh thyme, braised carrot, and lamb jus ($490) and the indulgent venison Rossini with pan-seared foie gras, mushroom duxelles, confit shallots, and smoked mash potato ($580) set the tone for the heart of the meal, while the

Love coffee? Love music? Here’s something we never thought we’d say: there’s an event coming up in Hong Kong that would tick all the boxes. Asia Coffee Music Fest (ACMF) will be making its Hong Kong debut on March 6 to 8 at Kai Tak Sports Park (East Village) and – you guessed it, it’s in the name – the spotlight will be on all things brews and tunes. More than 30 leading coffee brands from around Asia will be present at ACMF to show off their wares. Among them are award winners and speciality roasters from Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, mainland China, and more, including Doan, Coffee Friends, Brewman Tokyo, Bloom Coffee, Blend Kyoto, Maubere Mountain Coffee, Ignis, Fifth Wave Coffee, Cafe Break, Naru Speciality Coffee, and so many more. Hong Kong brands will also be thoroughly represented by Hushush Coffee, Taste Trigger, Flow Float, Blossom, I’m Thirsty, Ah Jeng’s Coffee Club, LoCoFarms, C108, Personal Best Coffee Roasters, Ideaology, Urban Coffee Roaster, and Colour Brown. ACMF will also host a number of major competitions during its run, including the Latte Art Championship, the Coffee Roasting Championship, the Signature Coffee Championship, and the Cup Tasters Championship, so expect thrilling showcases of award-winning brewing techniques on display! World-class baristas and experts will be judging the results, including Emma Markland Webster, the first official barista champion of New Zealand; Jacky Lai, the winner of the World Coffee

Calling all Laufey fans in Hong Kong – this is not a drill. We repeat, this is not a drill – the Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter who has captured hearts with her soulful jazz-pop melodies and emotionally resonant songwriting is coming back to Hong Kong for another concert this year! Mark your calendars for May 12 at AsiaWorld-Arena for Laufey’s upcoming Hong Kong show, which will also mark the official start of the Asia leg of her ‘A Matter of Time’ tour. Laufey’s latest album and third full-length studio LP, A Matter of Time, was released in August 2025, and the ethereal songstress has since been touring extensively across North America and Europe to promote her dreamy new songs to sold-out stadiums and packed arenas. Laufey was last in Hong Kong in August 2024 for a concert as part of her ‘Bewitched: The Goddess Tour’, so this next show in May will be your chance to either see the talented musician perform again, or be wowed by her artistry for the first time. Bewitched and A Matter of Time both won the Grammy Award for ‘Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album’ in 2024 and 2026, respectively – a testament to Laufey’s unique ability to captivate audiences with her nostalgic blend of jazz, classical, and modern pop sounds, marking her as one of the most exciting artists of our time. Fans can look forward to Laufey showcasing her multi-instrumentalist skills as she switches seamlessly between piano and guitar and cello; thematic set design and theatrical projections to whisk audi

It’s the moment that Joji fans have been waiting for – the Japanese-Australian singer-songwriter behind viral hits such as ‘Glimpse of Us’ and ‘Slow Dancing in the Dark’ has announced his latest world tour, and there's a date included for Hong Kong fans!  Mark your calendars for November 27 as Joji brings his ‘Solaris’ global arena tour to our city, promising a brand-new production, a brand-new musical experience, and a brand-new setlist to delight fans. It will also mark his debut performance in Hong Kong.  ‘Solaris’, which will kick off on June 16 with a show in Newark for an extended North America tour before moving on to Europe and then Asia-Pacific in the latter part of the year, will support the artist’s latest full-length album, the 21-track Piss in the Wind released in early February. Although we’re still speculating about the setlist, it’s likely Joji will perform his biggest hits and singles during this tour, such as ‘Glimpse of Us’, ’Slow Dancing in the Dark’, ‘Pixelated Kisses’, ‘Sanctuary’, ‘Gimme Love’, and ‘Daylight’, in addition to the first-ever live iterations of his new songs from ‘Piss in the Wind’.  Photograph: Courtesy Scott Dudelson / Getty Images Joji had previously been scheduled to perform in Hong Kong as a headliner at Clockenflap 2023, and it came as a great disappointment to many fans when the Japanese-Australian singer and producer was forced to abruptly cancel his appearance at the music festival due to health reasons. For those in the city wh

For those among us who rely on ferry services for our daily commute or for recreation, there’s good news – the Hong Kong government has successfully completed upgrading and modernising 10 different public piers to improve accessibility and safety for all. Hong Kong’s Development Bureau (DEVB) introduced the Pier Improvement Programme (PIP) in 2017 in hopes of rebuilding existing piers, upgrading current facilities, and adding new piers for public usage, especially in remote areas within the New Territories and Outlying Islands where maritime transport is often the most convenient way to get around. Not only will these improvements aid residents and fishermen who live and are active in the area, but it will also provide travel options for travellers interested in exploring rural neighbourhoods as part of the Hong Kong government’s push for ‘blue-green’ tourism – eco-tourism of the land and waters. Photograph: Courtesy Development Bureau Under the PIP, 10 public piers have already been reconstructed or expanded and are now operational, including Pak Kok on Lamma Island; Kau Sai Tsuen and High Island in Sai Kung; Lai Chi Chong, Sam Mun Tsai, and Sham Chung in Tai Po; Ma Liu Shui in Sha Tin; Yi O and Tung Chung Ma Wan Chung on Lantau Island; and Shek Tsai Wan in Ma Wan. Public safety, transport accessibility, local community needs, and environmental impact were among the factors considered by the relevant government departments during the design and engineering process of the s

All good things must come to an end – even a Hong Kong tourism staple. In Hong Kong’s most recent budget report, it was revealed that the city’s long-running ‘Symphony of Lights’ show – which has been held nightly at Victoria Harbour since 2004 – will be taking its final bow this year to make way for a new experience. After 22 years, the ‘Symphony of Lights’ show, which has done so much to build brand recognition for Hong Kong as a signature tourism experience, will light up for the last time. With dozens of buildings on Victoria Harbour taking part in the event at 8pm, ‘Symphony of Lights’ has gone through different iterations over its lifetime, and featured a score by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2005, it was even awarded a Guinness World Record as the largest permanent light and sound show in the world.  Hong Kong’s secretary for culture, sports, and tourism, Rosanna Law Shuk-pui, shared last week that the new immersive light performance the Hong Kong Tourism Board is developing to replace ‘Symphony of Lights’ is expected to be introduced in the second half of the year. It also might not be limited to just Victoria Harbour and the light performances could be introduced at other major tourist attractions such as the Peak. However, Law also said the new experience is not expected to occur on a daily basis like the ‘Symphony of Lights’ – instead, performances would be aligned with festive occasions, holidays, and special events. For Hongkongers who have not gone t

Is it a free giveaway? Is it people rushing last-minute to get crisp banknotes to stuff lai see packets before the Lunar New Year ends? Well, there are not many reasons why you might see a long queue snaking out of a bank branch, but it turns out, OCBC in Central is hiding a secret: it’s where you can find the Old Seng Choong pop-up in Hong Kong. For those unfamiliar with the name, Old Seng Choong is a beloved Singaporean brand that traces its origins all the way back to Seng Choong Confectionary, a heritage bakery established in 1965. Daniel Tay, whose father founded Seng Choong Confectionary, set about reimagining the old-school shop, and though his first attempt to modernise it was ahead of its time and faced many challenges, his eventual revival of the Seng Choong brand transformed it for a contemporary audience. Old Seng Choong continues to specialise in premium baked goods such as cookies, cakes, and confections while retaining a focus on preserving and reflecting its Singaporean heritage. Best-sellers include their iconic pandan chiffon cake, pandan coconut cookies, gula melaka cookies, and laksa cookies, beautifully presented in nostalgic, souvenir-worthy tins. Photograph: Ann Chiu In Singapore, Old Seng Choong’s chiffon cake flavours include not only pandan, but also Jeju yuzu, coconut blue pea, and dark chocolate. Its pandan chiffon cake is notable for using naturally extracted pandan leaf juice, Japanese flour, Japanese sugar, coconut milk, and Melaka coconut sug