https://www.scmp.com/rss/504795/feed I am Maggie and I love different forms of art, especially dancing, doodling and calligraphy. I am currently a journalism student in university, and reading news everyday becomes one of my daily routine as I like to keep myself updated of what's happening around my hometown. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Maggie Suen Maggie Suen When you think of street dance, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t a group of primary school kids, aged six to 12, popping and locking around Hong Kong – but that’s exactly what Funky Heroes do. Funky Heroes is a group of 10 children who, instead of choosing more well-known dance classes like ballet, “lock” their way through competitions around the city. Locking is a style of street dancing. They’ve won prizes for their funky moves, too – coming out on top at Dance Power 2016... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3066319/lock-your-attention-these-pint-size-funky-heroes-who?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3066319/lock-your-attention-these-pint-size-funky-heroes-who?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 Sep 2017 08:34:14 +0000 Maggie Suen Maggie Suen It is believed by some that every year the gates of Hell are opened on the first day of the seventh lunar month (this year it fell on August 22) which allows ghosts to roam the Earth for an entire month every year. After two weeks of wandering around, the ghosts start to get a little peckish. Hence on the 15th day of the month, we have the Hungry Ghost Festival. During this festival, also known as the Ghost Festival or Yu Lan, you may see people burning offerings such as incense, paper money and... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3066273/behind-scenes-hungry-ghost-festival-how-living-dedicate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3066273/behind-scenes-hungry-ghost-festival-how-living-dedicate?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Sep 2017 03:44:53 +0000 Maggie Suen Maggie Suen In the western part of the new territories, Tsuen Wan is known as Hong Kong’s “City of Bridges”. Thanks to its array of cheap eateries and shopping malls, the area is a fun hangout. But the district was once the centre of a successful textile industry. Hidden between the shiny new malls are much older buildings and more traditional shops.  Dedicated to preserving this old culture is MILL6, a non profit art and cultural organisation which provides tours of the area. Young Post joined of one their... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3066135/youre-missing-out-if-you-havent-discovered-hidden?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3066135/youre-missing-out-if-you-havent-discovered-hidden?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Sep 2017 02:34:15 +0000 Maggie Suen Maggie Suen Do you think about death, have anxious thoughts about it, or wonder about what happens after you die? If you have, you aren’t alone – although it isn’t talked about very much, lots of young Hongkongers out there think about the topic of death too. A recent poll conducted by Young Post found almost half of the 45 respondents feel anxious when they think about death. The most common fear is of suffering pain when dying, followed by a fear of losing what they have gained in life. The third most... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3065869/here-why-you-shouldnt-stress-about-death?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3065869/here-why-you-shouldnt-stress-about-death?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Aug 2017 07:36:21 +0000 Maggie Suen Maggie Suen After decades of providing people with a platform to draw funny doodles, Microsoft made the decision to turn its iconic Paint into an application instead of a built-in function. Its original discontinuation triggered a mass revolt from nostalgic netizens; so much so the tech company ultimately “saved” the function. Your Microsoft Paint skills may have deteriorated after years of not using it (or forgetting its existence in the face of so many new apps that have the same function), but its most... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3065579/why-microsoft-paint-worth-saving?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3065579/why-microsoft-paint-worth-saving?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Aug 2017 02:52:15 +0000 Maggie Suen Maggie Suen The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has chosen an internationally-renowned scientist as its new vice-chancellor, despite opposition from students, staff and alumni who fear he will not be able to protect the university’s institutional autonomy. Dr Norman Leung Nai-pang, chairman of the university’s governing council, announced on Tuesday night that it had unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Rocky Tuan Sung-chi, a Hong Kong native. Tuan will begin his term on January 1 next... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3065501/professor-rocky-tuan-appointed-cuhks-next-vice?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3065501/professor-rocky-tuan-appointed-cuhks-next-vice?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Jul 2017 03:57:25 +0000 Maggie Suen Maggie Suen Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey improved her personal best once again – but it wasn’t good enough for a podium finish in the women’s 200m freestyle at the world swimming championships finals in Hungary on Wednesday. Italy’s Federica Pellegrini took victory over the favourite, the US’s Katie Ledecky, with a time of 1:54:73. Ledecky clocked 1:55:18. Emma McKeon of Australia and Veronika Popova of Russia placed ahead of 19-year-old Haughey, who clocked an impressive 1:55:96. Siobhan Haughey isn’t... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/sports/article/3065513/siobhan-haughey-misses-out-podium-finish-world-swimming?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/sports/article/3065513/siobhan-haughey-misses-out-podium-finish-world-swimming?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Jul 2017 01:15:00 +0000