A cappella group Lasagna lead singing boom in Hong Kong
Lasagna performers show there's fun to be had as art form takes off in Hong Kong
"Ba ba ba, ba banana, Ba ba ba, ba banana, bananaaaa," they sing to the tune of The Beach Boys' Barbara Ann.
The silly refrain from the minions of the movie Despicable Me sums up the kind of playful fun that keeps the Hong Kong a cappella group Lasagna going.
Whether bankers, marketers or engineers, they put aside the day's work and let loose - and it's a hobby that's becoming more popular in the city.
A cappella performers sing without accompaniment. "It's not a very common type of music here in Hong Kong," said Kim Lo Yee-tak, 29, one of the founders of the six-person group.
But she said the art form is blossoming, fuelled by the success of YouTube a cappella stars such as Pentatonix. Since 2012, the Hong Kong Jockey Club has been sponsoring the International A Cappella Festival, featuring groups from the United States and Britain, as well as local talent.
It has also launched an a cappella education programme, while the Leisure and Cultural Services Department has also brought in more a cappella acts.