https://www.scmp.com/rss/330749/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor is set to usher in the new year on Friday in a ceremony on Lantau Island, where she and the abbot of a monastery will ring the bell next to the Big Buddha, the Post has learned. About 300 people, including political figures and top officials of Beijing’s liaison office in the city, will attend the closed-door ceremony at Po Lin Monastery on New Year’s Eve, which will also feature a performance by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. The low-key event at... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3161580/hong-kong-leader-carrie-lam-ring-bell-next-big?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3161580/hong-kong-leader-carrie-lam-ring-bell-next-big?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:23:53 +0000 Hong Kong’s New Year’s Eve countdown concert will feature the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra performing with Canto-pop singers and boy band sensation Mirror. Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and held at the arts hub in West Kowloon, it is the city’s first in-person New Year’s Eve celebration since 2018. The event was scrapped amid the social unrest in 2019 and again last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. On December 31, about 3,000 people selected in a lucky draw will be allowed... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3160856/new-years-eve-countdown-hong-kong-boy-band-mirror-usher-2022?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3160856/new-years-eve-countdown-hong-kong-boy-band-mirror-usher-2022?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Dec 2021 23:00:31 +0000 Two events in Hong Kong featuring a live concert, aerial drone show and massive raffle will mark the return of large-scale New Year’s Eve celebrations in the city following past cancellations amid the 2019 social unrest and the Covid-19 pandemic. A NEW TV-hosted event will span two consecutive evenings on December 31 and January 1, 2022 at Central Harbourfront, with live performances by iconic Hong Kong artists Aaron Kwok Fu-shing, Vivian Chow Wai-man and Grasshopper for crowds of 16,000 people... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3160595/live-music-drones-and-tesla-giveaway-new-years-eve?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3160595/live-music-drones-and-tesla-giveaway-new-years-eve?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:43:13 +0000 We’re counting down to 2019 with a look back at some of our favorite stories of the year. As we traveled across China, we were constantly inspired by creative people who pursued their passion against all odds, whether it was breakdancing in Beijing or making reggae music in Shanghai. Dolly Li takes a look back at some of the people we featured on Goldthread, with some behind-the-scenes anecdotes left on the cutting room floor. https://www.scmp.com/videos/goldthreads-best-2018-coolest-creatives/article/3000363?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/videos/goldthreads-best-2018-coolest-creatives/article/3000363?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Dec 2018 10:35:58 +0000 We’re counting down to 2019 with a look back at some of our best stories of the year, starting with favorite meals. Dolly Li takes us through the chefs featured on Goldthread, with some behind-the-scenes anecdotes left on the cutting room floor. https://www.scmp.com/videos/goldthreads-best-2018-food/article/3000354?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/videos/goldthreads-best-2018-food/article/3000354?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Dec 2018 10:26:19 +0000