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Mabel Lui
Reporter, Culture
Mabel is a reporter on the culture desk. She graduated from Scripps College in Claremont, California with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Art. A bright-eyed kid at heart, she loves the feeling of discovering something new and finding underrated restaurants in her beloved home city of Hong Kong.
Mabel is a reporter on the culture desk. She graduated from Scripps College in Claremont, California with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Art. A bright-eyed kid at heart, she loves the feeling of discovering something new and finding underrated restaurants in her beloved home city of Hong Kong.
Areas of Expertise:
Feature writing, artsLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
From decor to dishes, the founders of Potluck Club and Phoenix Palace have looked to their childhood growing up in Manhattan’s Chinatown.
Chinese-Canadian chef Wallace Wong went from obese kid to award-winning bodybuilder while working with some of the best chefs along the way.
Kam Tung Kitchen is a beacon of authentic Tanka food and its owning family is striving to keep their knowledge and traditions alive.
The star of wuxia period dramas and TV shows such as The Greed of Man, actor-singer Adam Cheng has been a popular performer for over 50 years.
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From Hong Kong dim sum classics to Malaysian twists, here’s everything you need to know about cheung fun, including expert cooking tips.
In 2021, Hong Kong-born athlete Daniella Means was assaulted and robbed. Now she’s a top bodybuilder who helps others reach their goals.
A new exhibition at M+ features over 200 works by Cantonese artists as the Hong Kong-based museum addresses the region’s lineage and history.
Some common presents in the West are considered bad luck in Chinese culture. Avoid giving these items to friends and loved ones.
Nominated for a global nursing prize for his research on ageing well, Hong Kong-based gerontologist Jed Montayre shares his expert advice.
In his new cookbook Salt Sugar MSG, chef Calvin Eng uses the once-vilified flavour enhancer to extend the reach of Cantonese-American food.
We look at how Raymond Lam defied the expectations of his wealthy family to succeed as an award-winning actor and Cantopop singer.
Highlights from the three collections of ancient Chinese painting and calligraphy make up new Hong Kong Museum of Art exhibition.
Actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang on making it in Hollywood, his Hong Kong childhood and amazement at how fast his shows in the city sold out.
Hong Kong-born actor and comedian will stage his first shows in Asia to sold-out crowds at Hong Kong Coliseum
For Sophia Lai, who entered her first aquathlon as a bet after losing drinking games, event prep is about allocating and managing resources.
Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza, back in Hong Kong, is the most ‘circus’ of all its circuses, its chief show operations officer says. Find out why.
Mahjong became a big part of Nicole Wong’s life after learning it in her 20s. Now she’s written a book on its rules across the Asian diaspora.
With over 50 films, more than 20 albums, charity work and a business under her belt, Gigi Leung has packed a lot into her 30-year career.
Eddie, Elaya and Lei had all auditioned and trained in Korea to be idols before leaving the industry, only to return to it and join Re:wind.
A temple to Cantopop and Mandopop, 929 serves cocktails inspired by Leslie Cheung and Dou Wei. For the owner, it’s about embracing identity.
From Manhattan’s Cantonese enclave to Flushing, where Mandarin rules, the food and language in city’s Chinatowns tell stories of immigration.
From Andrea Bocelli and Placido Domingo to Lang Lang, classical music stars have been eschewing Hong Kong in favour of nearby cities.
From the Chinese Exclusion Act and 1906 earthquake to sex-trafficking rings and ‘paper son’ system, this Chinatown’s story is a bumpy one.
Roman Tam was a prolific recording and performing artist whose songs and extravagant stage shows made him a Hong Kong hero and LGBTQ icon.
‘Surfing saved my life,’ a surfer told Hong Kong researcher Judith Blaine. She asks why the city bans a sport that benefits health.
Hong Kong firm Silk aims to take the city’s milk tea global like chai and English breakfast. The first step? Reclaiming it for young people.
A Japanese preschool exchange programme is attracting Hong Kong families who hope to expose their children to new cultural experiences.
Harry Harrison’s set of eight original watercolour and ink works takes cheeky digs at Hong Kong culture and politics; bidding ends March 18.
Alison Drake’s yoga for children includes not only poses but mindfulness, relaxation techniques and self-regulation. It can help with exams.
