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On the eve of Lunar New Year, it is traditional to hold a family reunion dinner. Photo: Getty Images

Chinese culture

3 days of Lunar New Year traditions, from red envelopes to the Kitchen God

Lunar New Year dates back 2,000 years and has many customs and traditions. Find out what to do on each day and why.

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10 great Lunar New Year food and drink gifts available in Hong Kong

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Feng shui advice for Pigs for good luck in the Year of the Horse 2026

14 Feb 2026 - 7:15AMvideocam

Entertainment

Kids’ day out: meet Wallace & Gromit and friends at new London exhibition

An interactive exhibition in London is giving a behind-the-scenes look at some of Aardman Animations’ most popular creations.

13 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM

A visitor looks at the Fun-Land Farms model used in filming of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget at the “Inside Aardman: Wallace and Gromit and Friends” exhibition at the Young V&A in London, Britain. Photo: EPA

Entertainment

Profile | How Hong Kong actress Athena Chu escaped the sex symbol trap after early fame

Athena Chu navigated beyond her initial ‘sexy goddess’ image to become an acclaimed, gritty actress and devoted family woman.

13 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM

K-drama

Review | The Art of Sarah: Shin Hye-sun leads fashion-world mystery K-drama

Shin Hye-sun stars as a luxury boss faking it in the elite fashion world whose sudden murder is investigated by Lee Joon-hyuk’s detective.

13 Feb 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

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Food & Drink

How to use rosemary, and 3 recipes that make the most of its flavour

Rosemary is often used with olive oil and garlic in Mediterranean cuisines. It is easy to store and the herb can be used fresh or dried.

13 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM

Rosemary is a pungent herb used extensively in Mediterranean cuisines. It goes especially well with olive oil, garlic and meat. Photo: Shutterstock

Food & Drink

The origins of Hong Kong-style borscht, and where to find the real thing

Borscht found in Hong Kong is quite different from its Eastern European ancestors. A new restaurant has an authentic take on the dish.

13 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM

Lifestyle

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 13-15

From the new Wuthering Heights film to a horse-themed Chinese art show and a couples-focused sound bath, here are our picks for the weekend.

13 Feb 2026 - 10:47AMvideocam

Chinese Zodiac

Feng shui advice for Dogs for a romantic, healthy Year of the Horse 2026

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Dogs can put lucky coloured items at home and work for good fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.

13 Feb 2026 - 7:15AMvideocam

How can those born in the Year of the Dog use feng shui to improve their luck in love, money and health this coming year? Feng shui practitioner Andrew Kwan shares advice. Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Wellness

Can drinking tea and coffee reduce dementia risk? Yes, according to a study

A study conducted over 43 years suggests drinking two to three daily coffees, or one to two cups of tea, for a reduced risk of dementia.

13 Feb 2026 - 6:14AM

Coffee and food from Mason Pocket, Hong Kong. A new study shows that moderate tea and coffee intake may lower dementia risk. Photo: Instagram/kwanheiting

Travel & Leisure

Land ahoy! Cruise ships now come with their own ‘private’ islands

Norwegian to MSC are investing millions in grand resorts on Caribbean islands. Here are some where you can find relaxation, if not solitude.

12 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM

Entertainment

Ascents of drama: why Taipei 101 climber Alex Honnold loves free soloing

Honnold, whose recent scaling of Taipei 101 features in Netflix’s Skyscraper Live, reflects on live audiences, young climbers and his limits.

13 Feb 2026 - 1:34PMvideocam

Banking & Finance

Exclusive | Box office bust? The show may be over for another Hong Kong cinema

IFC Mall is reportedly looking at the big picture as it explores potential tenants to replace upscale movie theatre Palace IFC.

13 Feb 2026 - 8:30AM

Palace IFC and other Hong Kong cinemas face a shrinking audience. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Entertainment

Review | The Snowball on a Sunny Day: Mark Six miss turns into mayhem in family comedy

This witty Lunar New Year film follows a woman pretending to have won the Mark Six lottery after failing to buy the winning ticket.

12 Feb 2026 - 5:15PMvideocam

Chung Suet-ying (left) and Edan Lui in a still from The Snowball on a Sunny Day.

Why your brain needs fat, advice for Year of the Horse: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From navigating romantic hurdles in Hong Kong to feng shui advice for the Lunar New Year, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

12 Feb 2026 - 4:29PM

Gadgets

Don’t rely on Apple Watch to point out you may have high blood pressure: study

Researchers say the watch’s failure to alert nearly 60 per cent of individuals with undiagnosed hypertension creates ‘false reassurance’.

12 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM

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Health & Wellness

He is 83 and has ‘a bad heart’. Why he spends 5 hours a day exercising

Former oldest American Ninja Warrior competitor Charles Mammay reveals how he stays so fit and strong at 83 and his advice for others.

11 Feb 2026 - 12:13PMvideocam

Charles Mammay prepares to exercise in the obstacle course he built in the front garden of his home in Oak Island, in the US state of North Carolina, in 2025. Photo: Instagram/charlesmammay

Chinese Zodiac

Feng shui advice for Monkeys for good luck in the Year of the Horse 2026

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Monkeys can put lucky coloured items at home and work for luck in the Year of the Fire Horse.

12 Feb 2026 - 4:23PMvideocam

Family & Relationships

Why dating in Hong Kong is so hard and how people spend thousands on agencies

Hong Kong matchmakers share how they’re helping people find love in a city where everyone is both extremely busy and wants a younger partner.

9 Feb 2026 - 5:17PM

Chinese Zodiac

Feng shui advice for Sheep for luck in money and love in the Year of the Horse

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Sheep can put auspicious coloured items at home and work for luck in the Year of the Fire Horse.

10 Feb 2026 - 12:11PMvideocam

How can those born in the Year of the Sheep use feng shui to improve their luck in love, money and health this coming year? Feng shui practitioner Andrew Kwan shares advice. Photo: Shutterstock

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