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A scene from Ballet Nacional de España’s La Bella Otero, performed at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on February 27 as part of Hong Kong Arts Festival. Photo: Tony Luk

Arts

Review | She seduced some of the most powerful men. A ballet tries to tell her story

Despite some excellent dancing, Ballet Nacional de España’s La Bella Otero fails to do justice to the notorious Belle Époque star’s story.

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She hated working at her parents’ Chinese restaurant. Now she’s made it viral

Anna Peng shares the daily joys and challenges of running Canada’s Great Fountain Fast Food to its nearly 40,000 followers on Instagram.

2 Mar 2026 - 1:19PM

Anna Peng with her parents at their eatery Great Fountain Fast Food, a Hong Kong-style Chinese restaurant in Scarborough, in Canada’s Ontario province. Photo: Great Fountain Fast Food

Arts

Saudi Arabia’s cultural ambitions on show at 2026 Diriyah biennale

The event brings together the work of 70 international artists as part of Saudi Arabia’s push to develop a self-sustaining art infrastructure.

2 Mar 2026 - 3:26PM

Chinese Zodiac

What is the Lantern Festival? Plus 6 ways to celebrate it in Hong Kong in 2026

Marking the last day of Chinese New Year celebrations, the Lantern Festival has roots that stretch back more than 2,000 years.

2 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM

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Entertainment

Love ‘A Better Tomorrow’? The Hong Kong director and film that inspired it

Patrick Lung Kong was known for films that imparted moral lessons. We look at ‘The Story of a Discharged Prisoner’ and ‘Teddy Girls’.

1 Mar 2026 - 7:15PMvideocam

The Hong Kong Film Archive of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will commence another mini-showcase of “100 Must-See Hong Kong Movies” at North District Town Hall in November. Picture shows a film still of “A Better Tomorrow” (1986).

Tech

China’s Xiaomi steps up global push with flagship smartphone 17 series launch

The launch ahead of MWC Barcelona showcases Xiaomi’s push into premium market with new phones, tablet, smartwatch and concept hypercar.

1 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

Entertainment

This award-winning playwright rejected Hollywood… for a Korean zombie musical

Jethro Compton shares why his choice to adapt musical The Last Man for UK viewers is about ‘experiences’ rather than advancing his career.

1 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM

Arts

Hong Kong group brings ancient Silk Road murals’ musical depictions to life

The Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble’s musical compositions are inspired by ancient artworks from China’s Mogao Caves.

1 Mar 2026 - 3:15PMvideocam

Musicians from the Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble perform in front of the Nine-Storey Pagoda at the Mogao Caves at Dunhuang, in northwest China’s Gansu province. Photo: Simon Song

Food & Drink

5 new cafes and coffee shops to try in Hong Kong in March 2026

Whether you’re a fan of rich brewed coffee, delicate tea cocktails or matcha drinks, these five new outlets have something for you.

1 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM

A drink is poured at Chas by the Time, new multi-level cafe, restaurant and retail space in Sheung Wan dedicated to tea. Photo: Instagram/@chas_bythetime

Chinese culture

How AI is helping bring Hong Kong history to life on Instagram and beyond

Cultural preservationists use generative AI to breathe life into photos from the past, but does this practice promote or distort history?

1 Mar 2026 - 11:15AM

Health & Wellness

Explainer | All about TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ Angong Niuhuang Wan, and when not to take it

The prized Angong Niuhuang Wan is thought to help stroke victims if taken at the right time. But when is that, and can it harm you?

1 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM

Entertainment

What’s changed in Scrubs after 16 years and what’s the same as season 10 lands?

The Scrubs revival, which sees J.D., Turk, Elliot, Carla, Dr Cox and more return, explores ageing, mentorship and male friendship.

28 Feb 2026 - 7:15PMvideocam

Zach Braff (right) and Donald Faison attend a red carpet event for the new season of Scrubs in California on February 23, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Health & Wellness

Why wild health raves will be one of 2026’s biggest wellness trends

The Global Wellness Summit’s new trends report predicts wellness to pivot from hi-tech and performative to cathartic and connective.

28 Feb 2026 - 5:15PMvideocam

Luuk Melisse, a former dancer and founder of mindful movement community Sanctum, leads the Sanctum Frequency festival in Amsterdam in 2024. A new chapter is opening for the wellness industry, one that owes a lot to the euphoric rave culture of the 80s and 90s.
Photo: Sanctum — Luuk Melisse, a former dancer and founder of mindful movement community Sanctum, leads the Sanctum Frequency festival in Amsterdam in 2024. A new chapter is opening for the wellness industry, one that owes a lot to the euphoric rave culture of the 80s and 90s. Photo: Sanctum

Fashion & Beauty

Why expensive shampoos aren’t always the best for your hair

Dermatologists explain why cheaper shampoos and simpler formulas can often be better for your hair and give tips for different hair types.

28 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM

K-drama

Why Blackpink’s Jisoo is jealous of her Boyfriend on Demand character

Jisoo stars in the Netflix K-drama as a young woman who finds her dream boyfriends via a virtual dating app.

28 Feb 2026 - 12:15PMvideocam

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Entertainment

Profile | Why Michael Tse, Hong Kong actor behind Laughing Gor, is a lesson in resilience

Michael Tse’s journey from backup dancer to Young and Dangerous henchman to leading film and TV actor showcases his endurance and tenacity.

27 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM

Michael Tse at an interview with the SCMP in 2009. Tse’s remarkable entertainment journey has led him from backup dancer to the iconic Laughing Gor, viral memes and mainland China stardom. Photo: SCMP

K-drama

In Korea, luxury goods are ‘like an ID card’. The Art of Sarah proves it

Netflix’s The Art of Sarah, following a woman running a counterfeit empire, is a harsh reflection of South Korea’s luxe goods fixation.

27 Feb 2026 - 5:15PMvideocam

Health & Wellness

Explainer | All about TCM’s ‘miracle pill’ Angong Niuhuang Wan, and when not to take it

The prized Angong Niuhuang Wan is thought to help stroke victims if taken at the right time. But when is that, and can it harm you?

1 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM

Food & Drink

Why Hangzhou’s 2-Michelin-star Ru Yuan is ‘a restaurant unlike any other’

Ru Yuan’s chef Fu Yueliang shares why everything from local dishes to design at his restaurant is about transcending Song-dynasty tradition.

26 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM

Ru Yuan’s signature braised pork belly and seasonal vegetables with soy sauce. At the restaurant in Hangzhou, China, chef Ru Yuan takes classic Zhejiang dishes and elevates them for modern diners. Photo: Ru Yuan

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Chinese writer Hu Anyan pictured in People’s Park, Chengdu, China. Photo: Eric Mast

He thought his life was a failure. Then he wrote it down.

The author of I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, a viral account of China’s gig economy, will appear at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival in March.

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Living area of the flat in Tsim Sha Tsui designed by GAAN. Photo: Eugene Chan

This Hong Kong home sleeps six – and still feels serene

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The Tower of Heavenly Success with the Tan River in the background, in Majianglong, Taishan. Photo: Graeme Kennedy

The Chinese city where waffles, watchtowers and world history meet

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Baking Social’s Christmas Cookie Social event featured treats in all shapes and sizes. Photo: Leo Thom

How did cookies kickstart a community social movement for one lost Hongkonger?

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US$600 endangered coral reef fish on menu at Hong Kong hotels

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Cattle at Mayura Station, located on the Limestone Coast of South Australia. Photo: courtesy Mayura Station

Can Cadbury chocolate-fed Wagyu outshine Japan’s finest beef?

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