https://www.scmp.com/rss/322772/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Of the approximately 10 employees in the To Kwa Wan office of Boom Magazine, more than half of them are students – unpaid interns who receive only a daily lunch allowance. For two months this summer, journalism major Susan (not her real name) was one of them. She describes her time at the bilingual monthly lifestyle and fashion magazine as “frustrating”. “There was a gap between my expectations and the actual experience. I had little coaching from my superiors,” she says. “I rarely got a chance... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/families/article/2026678/hong-kongs-student-interns-invaluable-work-experience-or-slave?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/families/article/2026678/hong-kongs-student-interns-invaluable-work-experience-or-slave?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Oct 2016 04:45:15 +0000 Hong Kong-based beauty queen Mukta Chopra breezes confidently into the coffee shop in an exotic off-the-shoulder dress, attracting plenty of attention. If she notices the appreciative glances, it doesn’t show. Besides, the pageant winner gets all the satisfaction she needs from her career, husband and two children. She’s no inexperienced twenty-something. In the past, there were no contests for married women. They devoted most of their time to taking care of their children and their... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2011590/hong-kong-mrs-universe-contestant-multi-tasking-comes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/2011590/hong-kong-mrs-universe-contestant-multi-tasking-comes?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Aug 2016 03:30:45 +0000 Blanche Yuan has no qualms about posting photos of her luxury purchases and nightlife antics on social media. The budding mainland Chinese entrepreneur, who is based in Washington DC, doesn’t understand why it attracts so much hostility. “People assume I’m flaunting my wealth, but that’s just how my life is. I try to be low-key now, but sometimes I can’t help telling the world what I have bought because of my vanity.” The 23-year-old left Beijing at the age of 17 to attend high school in the US,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/families/article/2008384/rich-mainland-girl-us-flaunts-her-wealth-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/families/article/2008384/rich-mainland-girl-us-flaunts-her-wealth-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Aug 2016 22:00:15 +0000 Wandering between the shelves in Yuet Tung China Works in Kowloon Bay Industrial Centre, it’s easy to get dazzled by the porcelain wares stacked from floor to ceiling in four showrooms. Three craftsmen sitting between piles of ceramics are pigmenting outlined vases with their wrinkled hands. Hong Kong’s first hand-painted porcelain factory, it was established in 1928. A hidden treasure trove, the factory produces ginger jars, vases, dishes, cups and plant pots. Tso Chi-chung, the manager of the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/2005097/hong-kongs-best-kept-secrets-hand-painted-porcelain-goods?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/2005097/hong-kongs-best-kept-secrets-hand-painted-porcelain-goods?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Aug 2016 06:30:45 +0000 Hamlet The Tiger Lillies Perform Hamlet by Theatre Republique (Denmark) British cult band The Tiger Lillies team up with Theatre Republique for a darkly humorous take on Shakespeare’s classic play, one with operatic undertones. The play’s story is narrated through 21 songs composed and performed by the trio of musicians. In English with Chinese and English surtitles. Why China’s love affair with Shakespeare endures September 9-10, 8pm, September 11, 3pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai... https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/1998627/tickets-out-now-tiger-lillies-hamlet-hong-kong-band-dear-jane-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/1998627/tickets-out-now-tiger-lillies-hamlet-hong-kong-band-dear-jane-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Aug 2016 21:16:37 +0000 With slow, soothing music playing in the background, a 40-something woman poses naked on a stage in a room in an apartment building in North Point, changing positions every 20 seconds behind a small timer placed on the stage. Wielding charcoal pencils or colour brushes, seven painters flesh out the faint outline of the slim female body in their sketch books. This is the weekly drawing session organised by the Hong Kong Body Art Association. Besides drawing sessions with nude models, the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/1997631/bare-us-hong-kongs-nudists-struggle-acceptance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/1997631/bare-us-hong-kongs-nudists-struggle-acceptance?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Aug 2016 04:00:45 +0000 It’s 2011 and 65-year-old Ao Benli doesn’t have much to do – but he knows what he wants to be doing. “I wanted to tell the truth about the Cultural Revolution while the people who experienced it were still alive,” he says. Fast forward to today, and it’s the 50th anniversary of the Cultural Revolution and Ao’s Cultural Revolution History Publishing Ltd, a company he founded in Hong Kong, is marking its fifth anniversary in business. Click here to visit our multimedia special on the Cultural... https://www.scmp.com/culture/books/article/1996502/hes-65-lives-china-and-5-years-hes-published-16-books-cultural?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/books/article/1996502/hes-65-lives-china-and-5-years-hes-published-16-books-cultural?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:01:51 +0000 Take a wander around Chinese pharmacies in Mong Kok and it’s hard not to notice caterpillar fungus, the tiny worm-like creatures crammed in huge jars that stand out among the vast and at times bizarre array of medicinal ingredients lining the shelves. Talk with shop owners in the district and most say the fungus is either from Tibet, Sichuan or Qinghai. Some signs in front of the pharmacies declare “Governmental registered, quality guaranteed” while others state “Caterpillar fungus, originally... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/1993353/your-himalayan-viagra-real-deal-chinese-medicine-experts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-beauty/article/1993353/your-himalayan-viagra-real-deal-chinese-medicine-experts?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Jul 2016 23:03:05 +0000 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Dionysus Contemporary Theatre is staging a Cantonese adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with a star-studded cast including veteran screen stars Candice Yu On-on and Anthony Wong Chau-sang. Set in a magically enchanted forest, this comedy has been a favourite among fans of the Bard. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. September 30, October 1, October 6-8, October 13-15, October 20-22, 8pm; October 2, October 9, October 16, 3pm,... https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/1992323/tickets-out-now-concert-dark-curtis-institute-classical-music-stars?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/1992323/tickets-out-now-concert-dark-curtis-institute-classical-music-stars?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:45:15 +0000 School holidays have begun or are about to start in Hong Kong, so we’ve put our heads together to come up with some family-friendly events in the city and over the water in Macau to help you and your children get the most out of the summer break. One Piece Carnival To the delight of anime fans, a One Piece-themed carnival is being held in Hong Kong for the first time. Test your balance on an obstacle challenge while being attacked by water guns, or race your friend down the water slides. There... https://www.scmp.com/culture/arts-entertainment/article/1986695/10-events-keep-hong-kong-schoolchildren-entertained-over?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/arts-entertainment/article/1986695/10-events-keep-hong-kong-schoolchildren-entertained-over?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Jul 2016 23:32:37 +0000 Earth, Wind & Fire The legendary American band, members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will show Hong Kong what disco fever is all about. Having sold more than 100 million albums since forming in 1969, the band will perform some of their biggest hits, such as September, Devotion and Boogie Wonderland, when they make their city debut. September 24, 8.15pm, AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau, HK$680-HK$1,680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2304 6188 Pentatonix Widely known for their vocal remixes, the group has... https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/1986222/hong-kongs-47-year-wait-earth-wind-fire-over-dont-miss-out-ticket?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/music/article/1986222/hong-kongs-47-year-wait-earth-wind-fire-over-dont-miss-out-ticket?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 Jul 2016 21:47:31 +0000 Fan Lau – a nearly forgotten indigenous village tucked away at the southwestern end of Lantau Island – is brought to light in a new exhibition by Hong Kong visual artist Lily Leung. The exhibition, “Fan Lau, Hong Kong’s Western-most Village”, is intended to draw attention to the village (which has only one inhabitant) and its history, and will be held in a disused building at the former Fan Lau School from Friday, July 1. Windows into the past: see inside the abandoned villages of Hong Kong “I... https://www.scmp.com/culture/arts-entertainment/article/1983633/hong-kong-artist-shines-light-tiny-lantau-village-fan-lau?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/arts-entertainment/article/1983633/hong-kong-artist-shines-light-tiny-lantau-village-fan-lau?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:20:47 +0000 Adapting technology to dance is how Hiroaki Umeda adds layers to his choreography and performances. “As a [creator], technology can take you in another direction easily,” the Japanese multimedia artist says. Umeda is in Hong Kong to lead a five-day exchange workshop organised by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA). At the workshop, a performer has a body sensor attached to his back that detects the speed of his body movement. The data is transmitted to a laptop, which generates... https://www.scmp.com/culture/arts-entertainment/article/1980741/how-technology-takes-japanese-artist-hiroaki-umeda-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/arts-entertainment/article/1980741/how-technology-takes-japanese-artist-hiroaki-umeda-new?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Jun 2016 09:15:00 +0000 Queen + Adam Lambert Take one legendary British band, add an American powerhouse vocalist, and you get a musical partnership that’s been hailed by critics worldwide. Queen and Adam Lambert will make their Hong Kong debut later this year. Since first sharing the stage together in 2009 on American Idol, the duo have had more than 70 sold-out shows. Join them as they come together for a magical evening of glam rock. September 28, 8pm, AsiaWorld-Expo, Lantau, HK$580-HK$2,380 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:... https://www.scmp.com/culture/arts-entertainment/article/1979332/dont-miss-out-queens-hong-kong-debut-midsummer-nights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/arts-entertainment/article/1979332/dont-miss-out-queens-hong-kong-debut-midsummer-nights?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Jun 2016 21:45:15 +0000 Jimmy Carr: Funny Business Britain’s most distinctive stand-up comedian is bringing his new show to Hong Kong, packed with his signature dark humour. Carr’s mastery of live comedy has lifted him to the top of the industry. While he can be offensive, his one-liners are sharp and always edgy. In English. August 24, 7pm, 9.15pm; August 25, 8pm, King George V School, 2 Tin Kwong Rd, Ho Man Tin, HK$488-HK$888 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: lauretta@lamcproductions.com Arnold Classic Asia 2016 Arnold... https://www.scmp.com/culture/arts-entertainment/article/1975548/tickets-sale-jimmy-carr-and-arnold-schwarzenegger-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/arts-entertainment/article/1975548/tickets-sale-jimmy-carr-and-arnold-schwarzenegger-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Jun 2016 21:45:00 +0000