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Hong Kong foodie’s surprise fame, Cantopop’s golden age: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From overtourism reshaping life for local Japanese to a Hong Kong Cantopop DJ trio, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting

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Kent Wong, aka Uncle K, at Lok Yuen, a traditional Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng cafe in Kowloon City. The content creator has risen to Instagram fame in recent months with his videos about Hong Kong restaurants. Photo: Sam Tsang
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We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. ‘I’m just a normal person’: Hong Kong Instagram star Uncle K on surprise fame

Kent Wong, aka Uncle K, has set social media ablaze with his down-to-earth videos exploring Hong Kong’s food scene.

2. Her mum had dementia. She wrote a book about it. Here’s what she’s learned

On World Alzheimer’s Day, Anthea Rowan shares dementia truths gleaned from caring for her mum and years of research and speaking to experts.

3. Why Hong Kong is a butterfly lovers’ paradise and where to see them

A Paris peacock butterfly is seen at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. Photo: KFBG
A Paris peacock butterfly is seen at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. Photo: KFBG

Hong Kong is home to more than 240 butterfly and 2,000 moth species, and many can be seen at Kadoorie Farm’s butterfly garden.

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