https://www.scmp.com/rss/506024/feed Amalissa joined Young Post in 2020 as the Junior Reporter Manager. She has an interest in lifestyle, culture and fashion and assists young people in their pursuit of journalism. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Big, bold and sculptural silver jewellery has dominated runways – take Maison Margiela, Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta as prime examples – as well as fashion analysis and influencer recommendations for the better part of three years now. Despite search volumes across platforms such as Google and Pinterest showing an increase in growth for silver-related jewellery terms, according to Instagram trend forecaster Style Analytics, silver isn’t simply a well-performing trend due to current... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3338758/how-silver-jewellery-redefining-luxury-saint-laurent-rising-indie-labels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3338758/how-silver-jewellery-redefining-luxury-saint-laurent-rising-indie-labels?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall India’s Mughal dynasty (1526–1857) was famously one when creativity, design and opulence flourished in art, architecture and adornment – in particular, jewellery. The era produced some of the world’s most beautiful objects of function and finery thanks to the blending of Persian, Islamic and Indian influences, as well as intricate craftsmanship, a deep appreciation of the materials, besides attention to symmetry and balance. Such artefacts are currently on show at the Hong Kong Palace Museum as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3337611/mughal-jewellery-shines-bright-hong-kong-palace-museum-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3337611/mughal-jewellery-shines-bright-hong-kong-palace-museum-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Dec 2025 22:00:11 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Despite news of heavy rain and flooding in nearby Denpasar the day before, it was perfectly sunny when Bali’s first contemporary art fair opened on September 12. The prayers from three priests, hired by the organisers of the event to ensure clear weather, must have worked. Over the course of three days, more than 150 artists – a 70/30 split from Indonesia and abroad – were showcased in an art fair that was more akin to a festival, with around 50 programmes including performances, talks and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3327573/balis-first-contemporary-art-fair-showcases-under-represented-indonesian-artists?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3327573/balis-first-contemporary-art-fair-showcases-under-represented-indonesian-artists?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:15:15 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Nutrition and education are inherently interlinked. In March 2025, Unesco released the Education and Nutrition: Learn to Eat Well report, which underscores the “importance of school meals in the health and learning of children” and advocates for more food education and nutritious foods. The report found that in 2022, 27 per cent of school meals worldwide were not designed in consultation with nutritionists, and only 93 countries out of the 187 evaluated had legislation, standards or guidelines... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3325835/learning-eat-well-hong-kong-schools-stress-eating-meals-nourish-and-educate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3325835/learning-eat-well-hong-kong-schools-stress-eating-meals-nourish-and-educate?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:15:11 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall I’ve been tasting tea for almost 20 years. Most of my tastings are analytical. I’m learning something about the tea, the pairing of wares, the brewing method. I’m in a frame of mind to judge and compare each brew to my past experiences, to place the tea into a context for future recall and understanding. Tea in China is suffused into unexpected places. For most, tea is simply a beverage you order by the cup. But if you step beyond the basics, there’s a world of sensory experiences, aesthetic... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3325658/how-american-student-discovered-passion-tea-travelling-kunming-and-darjeeling?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3325658/how-american-student-discovered-passion-tea-travelling-kunming-and-darjeeling?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:45:07 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Textiles are one of the oldest forms of art and an integral facet of society, serving as clothing, furnishings and items to trade. Despite the intricacies of weaving, embroidery, felting, spinning and braiding, it is a talent historically considered as “women’s work”, and often disregarded within the classical realm of traditional art – that being paintings and sculptures. Today, we’re seeing a shift in the perspective of what textiles represent. In an increasingly digitised world – where the... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3314734/how-contemporary-artists-are-reviving-ancient-art-textiles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3314734/how-contemporary-artists-are-reviving-ancient-art-textiles?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:15:11 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Social media is pervasive in the lives of adults and adolescents alike: beyond simply being communication and image-sharing platforms, the likes of Instagram, YouTube and Facebook have become sources of news, information and entertainment, and are so integrated into daily life that they can be hard to disengage from. A US-based study from 2016 revealed how the addictive use of social media platforms and video games correlated with mental health disorders, and technology since has only further... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3313328/tackling-social-medias-impact-teens-mental-health?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3313328/tackling-social-medias-impact-teens-mental-health?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Jun 2025 22:00:14 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Pink gemstones can be considered the “divas” of the jewellery world, thanks to their playful and vivid appearance, which is typically associated with themes of romance, femininity and royalty. While gemstones such as emeralds and sapphires have been traditionally considered more “elegant” choices for jewellery design, high jewellery maisons – including the likes of Mellerio, Louis Vuitton and Dior – are increasingly featuring pink and purple-hued stones in their latest collections. Rose quartz,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3310661/when-it-comes-coloured-gemstones-pink-way-go-diamonds-sapphires-luxury-maisons-dior-and-louis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3310661/when-it-comes-coloured-gemstones-pink-way-go-diamonds-sapphires-luxury-maisons-dior-and-louis?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:47 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Flower motifs have existed in most civilisation’s fashion, jewellery, art and home decor for as long as humans have had the tools to create them. A signifier of the end of winter and the promise of more fruitful days to come, florals are inherently tied to the spring season and signify rebirth, as well as beauty, femininity, purity and sophistication. The ancient Greeks designed the Kritonios crown, an ornate golden wreath of intertwined narcissi, roses, myrtle and bindweed flowers; Chinese... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3310316/maximalist-floral-jewellery-back-bad-bunny-cardi-b-and-aimee-lou-wood-sporting-dazzling-brooches-met?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3310316/maximalist-floral-jewellery-back-bad-bunny-cardi-b-and-aimee-lou-wood-sporting-dazzling-brooches-met?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:16 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall “Why would you willingly go to dinner with a bunch of strangers?” was the nearly audible subtext of the look my partner gave me when I told him I’d signed up for TimeLeft. Touted as “an innovative social platform that brings people together over shared dining experiences”, TimeLeft’s offering is simple: attend a dinner with five other strangers, with the guest mix and restaurant location left to the app’s algorithm. In an effort to combat “big-city loneliness”, TimeLeft’s Paris-based CEO Maxime... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3299424/socialising-platform-timeleft-offers-dinner-date-strangers-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3299424/socialising-platform-timeleft-offers-dinner-date-strangers-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:00:12 +0000 The history of jewellery in China is long and well documented, with pieces dating back as much as 3,000 years to the Shang dynasty that enmesh class, wealth, spirituality and superstition. While jewellery was originally designed with opulence in mind – for emperors, queens and governors to denote high status – the concept has evolved as it did elsewhere to provide accessible adornments for the masses too. “People want to wear something meaningful on their body,” said Noelle Chin, marketing lead... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3295751/jewellery-inspired-traditional-chinese-designs-austy-lee-meilan-and-dawn-atelier-combine-ancient?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3295751/jewellery-inspired-traditional-chinese-designs-austy-lee-meilan-and-dawn-atelier-combine-ancient?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:00:10 +0000 Most evenings, Hong Kong’s Central piers are a flurry of activity as commuters spill out of Asia’s commercial centre, though recently there seem to be more groups of runners cutting through the throngs of ferry passengers, dodging posing tourists and darting past hobby fishermen and beer drinkers. They might be chatting among themselves, blasting music from mobile speakers or looking far too serious to be enjoying themselves. Globally, the post-Covid fitness world has been marked by the rise of... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/wellness/article/3294008/run-clubs-have-arrived-hong-kong-combine-exercise-and-community?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/wellness/article/3294008/run-clubs-have-arrived-hong-kong-combine-exercise-and-community?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:15:10 +0000 Professional colour analysis is the process of understanding your personal colour season – whether it be spring, summer, autumn or winter – to enhance your features through personal styling. It’s a concept that has been trending in Korea since 2022, and continues to be popular on social media today. When considering this method of styling, clothing and make-up colours first come to mind, but jewellery can have an impact too. From the types of metal and materials used, to the stones and gems... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3293727/colour-analysis-jewellery-blackpinks-rose-zendaya-anne-hathaway-priyanka-chopra-jonas-and-song-hye?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3293727/colour-analysis-jewellery-blackpinks-rose-zendaya-anne-hathaway-priyanka-chopra-jonas-and-song-hye?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:13 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall In secondary school, John Joseph Ledesma Caguinguin was focused mostly on playing video games. Working full-time at an architecture studio in five years would have seemed like a faraway dream. But his dream came true after one small decision he made on a whim – to sacrifice four weekends and attend a career workshop. It is no exaggeration to say that a four-week course set his life on a different path, from being a passive student, to having a full-time job in an architecture studio, and a... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3146677/30-years-youth-empowering-kely-support-group?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3146677/30-years-youth-empowering-kely-support-group?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Aug 2021 01:00:23 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall An eight-year-old Hong Kong girl has made the most of her two-week quarantine in Hong Kong, publishing a mini book and raising HK$13,500 for charity in the process. Corliss Chan flew back to Hong Kong from Britain in March at the height of the coronavirus outbreak. At the time, the city’s government did not require people flying from Britain to quarantine, but Corliss’ family decided it was the right thing to do because they lived with an elderly person. Nicole Kidman’s quarantine exemption from... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3145818/meet-eight-year-old-who-has-raised-hk13500-charity-while?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3145818/meet-eight-year-old-who-has-raised-hk13500-charity-while?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:51:09 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall From a 12-year-old Syrian table tennis player to a 66-year-old Australian equestrian, Olympians of all ages are battling it out in Tokyo for the prized medals. This year, 11,300 athletes from 207 countries are competing in 33 different sports. Some look noticeably young – because they are. The youngest Olympian competing in Tokyo is Hend Zaza, 12, a table tennis player from Syria. The oldest is Mary Hanna, a 66-year-old Australian equestrian who is competing in the Games for the sixth time. Here... https://www.scmp.com/yp/article/3142381/tokyo-olympics-syrias-hend-zaza-youngest-olympian-aged-12-here-are-some-other?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/article/3142381/tokyo-olympics-syrias-hend-zaza-youngest-olympian-aged-12-here-are-some-other?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:00:31 +0000 Most of the seven high-fliers who scored perfect grades in Hong Kong’s university entrance exams have revealed plans to pursue medical studies in local universities, with some saying they were inspired by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. These seven students shared their dreams on Wednesday, after they and other Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) candidates learned about their results, following a year of challenges in their studies, including months of in-person classes being suspended... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3141888/6-hong-kong-schools-account-citys-7-perfect-diploma?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3141888/6-hong-kong-schools-account-citys-7-perfect-diploma?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:55:29 +0000 Phila Siu,Kelly Fung,Amalissa Hall Phila Siu,Kelly Fung,Amalissa Hall Hong Kong’s Diocesan Girls’ School (DGS) has much to celebrate after this year’s university entrance exam as two students achieved perfect scores, making it the only school to present top scorers for six straight years. In total, seven Hong Kong students have achieved perfect scores - a level 5** in all four core subjects and three electives - in the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) examination, the same number as last year but down from 12 in 2019. How to prep yourself for DSE results... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3141887/dse-2021-hong-kongs-diocesan-girls-school-sees-2-years-7?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3141887/dse-2021-hong-kongs-diocesan-girls-school-sees-2-years-7?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:54:32 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall This year’s HKDSE candidates have faced many challenges - school closures, online learning and many uncertain circumstances - but the end is finally near. On Wednesday July 21, students will receive their final results after years of studying, so its natural that emotions will be running high. Young Post spoke to a student adviser and a former DSE candidate for advice on what students should prepare in the lead up to results day, and how they can mentally brace themselves for the choices... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3141782/how-prepare-yourself-hkdse-results-day?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3141782/how-prepare-yourself-hkdse-results-day?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:51:38 +0000 Chan Ho-him,Kelly Fung,Amalissa Hall Chan Ho-him,Kelly Fung,Amalissa Hall This year, 130 Hong Kong students attained perfect scores in the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams – more than three times the number last year. You may be wondering: how did they do it? Young Post spoke to the top scorers on Tuesday for practical tips on securing the precious 45-point score. This year’s IB top scorers share about their future plans Create a support network Top scorer Erin Wong Yi-wing from St Paul’s Co-educational College said one of her strategies to keep up her studies... https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/learning-resources/exam-tips/article/3140063/best-study-tips-2021s-top-scoring-ib-students?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/learning-resources/exam-tips/article/3140063/best-study-tips-2021s-top-scoring-ib-students?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:44:23 +0000 Chan Ho-him,Kelly Fung,Amalissa Hall Chan Ho-him,Kelly Fung,Amalissa Hall A total of 130 Hong Kong students attained a perfect score on the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams this year, more than three times the number last year, with many deciding to stay in the city to pursue further studies.  “I consider Hong Kong to be my home and my family is here,” said Albrina Chan Oon-ting, who scored a perfect 45 points on the exam. The 17-year-old student from Victoria Shanghai Academy studied at a boarding school in Britain for a year before moving back to Hong Kong,... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3139949/130-hong-kong-students-get-perfect-scores-2021-ib-exams?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3139949/130-hong-kong-students-get-perfect-scores-2021-ib-exams?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jul 2021 01:33:53 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall In a monastery in the middle of nowhere in Hong Kong, silence is interrupted by the chime of a bell every 15 minutes. When it chimes, everyone pauses what they are doing – be it preparing food, sweeping leaves or even speaking – for 20 seconds to breathe and be aware of their body and surroundings. Everyone resumes their tasks when the bell stops. “When you are aware [of yourself and your situation], then you can recognise your ability to be happy,” said Trang Nghiem, a nun from the monastery in... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3139644/meditation-and-mindfulness-hong-kong-monastery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3139644/meditation-and-mindfulness-hong-kong-monastery?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:00:20 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Hi Friend of a Friend, Since being back at school for the whole day, and having a job lined up for the summer, I have no time to exercise. I used to exercise five times per week but now I only exercise two or three times a week. I am so afraid that I will gain weight. Do you have any suggestions on what I can do? Should I go on a diet since I’m exercising less? Thanks, Gym Bunny Help! My classmates make mean jokes about my medical condition Hi Gym Bunny, Regular exercise is important because it... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3138578/asking-friend-help-i-dont-have-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3138578/asking-friend-help-i-dont-have-time?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:00:12 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Broadway shows in New York City. NBA games at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. The Grand Canyon in Arizona. For those planning to move to the US to pursue tertiary education - and have a bit of fun - now is the time to start planning. Why many recent graduates are taking a gap year You’ll most likely apply for your dream school through the Common Application (also called the Common App), an application platform for undergraduate US college admission. It allows you to apply for more than 900... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3138307/planning-study-us-heres-what-you-should-know-about-common?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3138307/planning-study-us-heres-what-you-should-know-about-common?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:49:35 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Hi Friend, My friend and I make videos that we upload on YouTube, but his clips are way better than mine. He’ll usually share his videos with me before he uploads them and ask for feedback, but I don’t want to watch them because they make me jealous. Mine are so bad in comparison, and it makes me want to stop. I don’t feel like I’ll ever be as good as him. I want to ask him not to share because I feel insecure about my own videos, but that makes me feel like a terrible friend. What can I... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3137617/asking-friend-help-my-friend-and-i-both?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3137617/asking-friend-help-my-friend-and-i-both?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Hi Friend, I’m a guy and a bunch of my friends have good friends who are girls. But I just don’t get how they do it. I am pretty extroverted and can chat with girls in person, but I don’t know how to keep up the friendship over messaging. I also want to make sure they know we’re just friends, and nothing more. How can I maintain my friendliness in person and carry that over online? Online Girl Friends My friend has a crush on a girl, so do I need to stop being friends with her? Hi Online Girl... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3136820/asking-friend-help-what-do-i-do-when-people?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3136820/asking-friend-help-what-do-i-do-when-people?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Updates: With 139 votes, Drumstick Vanilla beat out Mochi Ice, which received 116 votes. Between Oreo and Melona, Oreo won with 178 votes to Melona's 75. Tune in one more time this Friday to our Instagram Live at 4pm to catch the final two contenders for the Game of Cones. Again, you'll be able to vote in our story or on our website starting Friday. We have reached the semifinal of the Game of Cones, the competition to decide which is the best ice cream in Hong Kong under HK$30 (bracket style),... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3136999/game-cones-semi-final-round-help-decide-ultimate-ice-cream?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3136999/game-cones-semi-final-round-help-decide-ultimate-ice-cream?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:57:11 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall When 17-year-olds Jack Ryan, Gabriel Löwy, Jaden Cheng, and Martin Lau Yan-chak initially planned to raise HK$100,000 for charity by walking the 100km MacLehose Trail, they never anticipated that they would meet their goal - let alone surpass it fourfold. The idea originated from Jack, who wanted to donate money to the Child Development Centre (CDC) in Hong Kong - a charity which supports children with disabilities - in honour of his sister Ffion, who has Down’s syndrome and had previously... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3136589/hong-kong-teens-who-raised-hk400k-over-100km?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3136589/hong-kong-teens-who-raised-hk400k-over-100km?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:06:50 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Everyone in Hong Kong is melting under the sun. It’s only the beginning of June, and we’ve already had some of the hottest days on record. While it makes sense to crave an icy treat, sometimes the best way to beat the heat is to join it. Hot can mean two things: spice and temperature. The two can work separately or together to cool us down, but how? The common reason is sweat. Eat your way to a cool Hong Kong summer When you drink something hot, your body responds by causing you to sweat to cool... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3136305/6-hot-and-spicy-food-and-drinks-sweltering-hong-kong-summer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3136305/6-hot-and-spicy-food-and-drinks-sweltering-hong-kong-summer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:22:19 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Hi Friend, My cat passed away recently. She was really old, but I basically grew up with her. The house feels so empty, and I really miss feeding her in the morning before school. I feel like a part of me has gone with my cat, too. I’ve never experienced death before, and I know she’s just a cat, but how can I get over this sadness? Feline Sad A guide to healing from grief and loss Hi Feline, First and foremost, your cat was not just a cat, she was important to you and that’s what matters.... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3135918/asking-friend-will-i-ever-stop-feeling-sad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3135918/asking-friend-will-i-ever-stop-feeling-sad?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Jun 2021 06:00:19 +0000 Amalissa Hall,Esther Cheung Amalissa Hall,Esther Cheung Updates: With 134 votes, Oreo's ice cream sandwich beat out Kit Kat's ice cream bar, which received 72 votes. Though it was close between Melona and Tiger Sugar's boba milk tea bar, Melona won with 103 votes to Tiger Sugar's 93. Tune in this Friday to our Instagram Live at 4pm to catch the semi-finalists going head to head and a mystery guest host. Again, you'll be able to vote in our story or on our website starting Friday. This frozen Friday, we begin the second round of ice creams in our Game... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3136114/game-cones-round-2-help-decide-ultimate-ice-cream-2021?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3136114/game-cones-round-2-help-decide-ultimate-ice-cream-2021?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:43:41 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets usually come in four shapes, the bell, ball, bone and boot. But now there’s an accidental fifth – the imposter? there's a $34,443.43 among us chicken nugget on sale and i don't know how to feel about it??? but also?? i want ithttps://t.co/9I02dtWdmf pic.twitter.com/uf3bRe6dDE — Among Us (@AmongUsGame) June 1, 2021 This chicken nugget, that appears to resemble a character from the hugely popular video game Among Us , was found in a McDonald’s BTS meal in the US. The... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3136053/bts-and-among-us-crossover-you-didnt-need-yet-here-we-are?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/global/article/3136053/bts-and-among-us-crossover-you-didnt-need-yet-here-we-are?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:42:25 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall The BTS McDonald’s meal has been a highly anticipated drop from the fast food chain since it was announced, and it didn’t disappoint. We arrived at the McDonald’s on Castle Road just before 11am, thankfully missing out on any kind of queue. The meal cost HK$43.50, and consisted of a 9 piece Chicken McNugget box, medium french fries and a medium coke. BTS stans will enjoy the exclusive purple packaging the food is served in, and we can imagine that some will even want to hold onto it as a... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3135923/bts-mcdonalds-meal-review-we-stan-cajun-sauce?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3135923/bts-mcdonalds-meal-review-we-stan-cajun-sauce?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:53:33 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Last month, singer Demi Lovato announced they’re changing their pronouns to they/them . Singer Sam Smith did the same back in 2019. Last month, Instagram released a feature specifically to display pronouns - it’s only available in a few places, but will be more widely launched soon. The most common English pronouns are he/him, she/her, and they/them, but pronouns like ze/zir and ey/em are gaining popularity. More people are starting to state their pronouns in emails or when they meet someone to... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3135884/four-hong-kong-students-talk-about-gender-identity-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3135884/four-hong-kong-students-talk-about-gender-identity-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:10:13 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Form Six students have finished the HKDSE and are bracing themselves for results day - but that’s not until July 21. In the meantime, the Education Bureau (EDB) launched three useful tools on Thursday to support these students with career guidance and help planning their next move. These tools, called e-Navigator, Further Studies and Career Map, and Compass@HKDSE, are all available on the EBD website. The e-Navigator allows students to search for information about different programmes at... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3135471/hong-kongs-edb-launches-tools-support-students-waiting?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3135471/hong-kongs-edb-launches-tools-support-students-waiting?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 May 2021 06:48:25 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Despite the pressure of the last couple of years, most Hong Kong students still believe they have a bright future ahead of them, according to the results of a recent survey. The “Young Voice” study conducted by Save the Children, an international charity organisation, found that the city’s youth feel weighed down by the pressure of trying to cope with their studies. More than half want to have more say in how their schools are run, freedom to talk about issues that affect them at school, and... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3135441/survey-finds-hong-kong-students-are-hopeful-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3135441/survey-finds-hong-kong-students-are-hopeful-future?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 31 May 2021 04:00:30 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Hi Friend, I bite and pick at my nails and the surrounding skin, to the point where they are bloody and painful, but I can’t stop. I’ve tried keeping my nails short with clippers, but if they’re jagged, I’ll still bite them. I’ve tried nail polish that tastes gross when I bite it, but I got used to it. I hate having ugly and painful hands compared to my friends - what can I do? Hung Up on Hangnails My classmates make mean jokes about my medical condition Hi Hung Up, It might take a while to... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3135081/asking-friend-help-how-do-i-stop-biting-my?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3135081/asking-friend-help-how-do-i-stop-biting-my?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 May 2021 06:00:10 +0000 Amalissa Hall,Esther Cheung Amalissa Hall,Esther Cheung Updates: With 228 votes, Drumstick Vanilla beat out Magnum Classic, which received 124 votes. Between Samanco and Mochi Ice, Mochi Ice won with 273 votes to Samanco's 75. Tune in this Friday to our Instagram Live at 4pm to catch the four new contenders for Round 2 of the Game of Cones. Again, you'll be able to vote in our story or on our website starting Friday. This Frozen Friday, we kick off with the first round of ice creams in our Game of Cones to decide which is the best ice cream in Hong... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/food/article/3135255/game-cones-round-1-help-decide-ultimate-ice-cream-2021?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/food/article/3135255/game-cones-round-1-help-decide-ultimate-ice-cream-2021?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 May 2021 12:52:28 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall When you walk into a breezy 7-Eleven or Circle K shop, a brightly-lit freezer beckons you towards its sweet treats, but it can be difficult to choose just one. Luckily for you, we’re launching an ice cream showdown to find the ultimate convenience store frozen delight in Hong Kong. We’ve done all the hard work – researching, pre-tasting, and debating contenders to come up with our Great Eight! How we chose the contenders There had to be eight, because “great” doesn’t rhyme with nine. Each ice... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3134595/game-cones-ultimate-hong-kong-ice-cream-showdown?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3134595/game-cones-ultimate-hong-kong-ice-cream-showdown?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 May 2021 04:35:50 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Hi Friend, One of my friends – let’s call him A – introduced me to a girl, B, his friend from another school. B and I have also become friends. She’s really nice and quite cute, and we’ve been talking online for a while. But now, A is annoyed at me, and I think it’s because he fancies her. He keeps saying that he wishes he hadn’t introduced me to her. His intentions became blatant when he told me to stay away from her because he found her first, so he has dibs. But I don’t think that’s fair.... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3134189/asking-friend-help-do-i-have-stop-talking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3134189/asking-friend-help-do-i-have-stop-talking?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 May 2021 06:00:18 +0000 Kelly Fung,Amalissa Hall Kelly Fung,Amalissa Hall In a ceremony on May 15, this year’s Youth Arch Student Improvement Award recognised 10 Hong Kong students who have worked hard to improve at school and outside. One of the winners, Kong Yuen-ying, a 15-year-old from St Rose of Lima’s College, had a neck injury that hurt whenever she sat down. During online classes, she had to lie down every few hours. As she was a DSE candidate this year, she even had lie down while studying, and wore a neck brace for the exams. Her resilience impressed her... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3134400/hong-kongs-youth-arch-improvement-awards-celebrate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3134400/hong-kongs-youth-arch-improvement-awards-celebrate?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 May 2021 10:39:27 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Do you put off important work, even if you know it needs to be done? Do you steer clear of family and friends when you can’t handle them asking about your unfinished work? Do you play games or watch YouTube videos excessively just to distract yourself from your long to-do list? According to Dr Andrew Adler, a psychologist at the Adler Family Centre in Hong Kong, this kind of behaviour is characteristic of “avoidant coping”, which is when we cope with stress by avoiding the thing that stresses... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3133872/find-yourself-avoiding-things-stress-you-out-heres-when-its?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3133872/find-yourself-avoiding-things-stress-you-out-heres-when-its?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 May 2021 05:45:09 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Hello Friend, Recently, I watched a talent show on TVB, where the contestants (who were teenagers my age) were so passionate about dancing and performing, and put so much effort into pursuing their dreams. Although I am a money-minded person, I also have creative dreams, and seeing these teens inspires me to pursue my passions as well. But my parents don’t think this is realistic. Do you have any advice about which career path I should take? Star-Studded Dreams Help! It’s so stressful thinking... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3133460/asking-friend-help-practicality-or-passion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3133460/asking-friend-help-practicality-or-passion?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 May 2021 06:00:15 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Hannah Tam feels most confident and most like herself when she’s on stage, playing the violin for a crowd. “I love performing,” the 15-year-old told Young Post last week, even though she hasn’t been able to do it for a while due to Covid. “Every time I finish performing and get audience feedback, I feel accomplished, and know my hard work has paid off.” Even when recording a virtual performance for the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition, Hannah still tries envisioning a crowd that... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3133433/hong-kong-teen-violin-prodigy-hannah-tam-talks-about?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/article/3133433/hong-kong-teen-violin-prodigy-hannah-tam-talks-about?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 May 2021 03:55:10 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall My best friend, Nicole, is kind and smart. Her favourite subjects are Chinese and history. I dislike both those subjects because I’m not good at them, but she always does well. She helps me with my homework when I have problems, which I appreciate. Sometimes, she tells jokes, which I find hilarious. Nicole is a nice friend, with some rare qualities. I will treasure our friendship forever. Anice Chong Cheuk-yan, 13, St Mary’s Canossian College I met my best friend, Bernice, because she is the... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3132867/best-friends-forever-unexpected-treasures-school-and-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/your-voice/article/3132867/best-friends-forever-unexpected-treasures-school-and-beyond?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 May 2021 04:18:12 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall When we’re walking through Hong Kong, sometimes we are so focused on our phones, that we forget how much beauty there is around us. The city’s gardens and country parks are full of flowering plants and trees. But some of them flower only for a short time. If you don’t know when that happens, you might miss out. Here are eight beautiful blooms you can admire in Hong Kong, and when and where to find them. 6 flowers that bloom in Hong Kong’s winter Bauhinia x blakeana Dunn 洋紫荊 The iconic bauhinia... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3132107/8-flowers-find-hong-kong-and-when-they-bloom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/lifestyle/features/article/3132107/8-flowers-find-hong-kong-and-when-they-bloom?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 May 2021 06:00:07 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Dear Friend of a Friend, Thanks for the advice last time I wrote to you! I suffer from chronic hives - often I am covered with itchy, red rashes. I’ve got used to them over the years, but something happened recently that caused me to hate my allergies much more than before. I had a flare-up during an online lesson. My whole body was itching like crazy and I reached for my cream, only to find the container empty. I rummaged around my room to find another, and was off camera for a while. When I... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3132500/asking-friend-help-my-classmates-make-mean?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3132500/asking-friend-help-my-classmates-make-mean?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 May 2021 01:00:18 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Attention BTS ARMY – an exclusive photobook is now available for fans in Hong Kong. Fans of the K-pop band who are based in the 852 will finally be able to get their hands on The Fact BTS Photobook Special Edition: We Remember. This limited-edition publication, officially authorised by Hybe (formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment), contains exclusive photos of the group on stage and behind the scenes, as well as special images from the MTV Unplugged Presents: BTS and 2020 The Fact Music Awards... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3132041/hong-kongs-bts-army-treat-release-limited-edition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3132041/hong-kongs-bts-army-treat-release-limited-edition?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 May 2021 06:20:09 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall Hi Friend There’s this girl I like, and she asked me to go to her place and watch a movie, so I said yes. I think she likes me too, but I don’t know if this is a date or we’re just hanging out. We’re both 15. I’m excited but also kind of nervous. Do you have any advice on what I should do so things go well? Thanks, Maybe Dating My best friend spilled all my secrets – how do I let her go? Hi Maybe Your crush invited you over to her home because she wants to spend time with you. You could have... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3131475/help-my-crush-asked-me-hang-out-how-do-i?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/advice/personal-development/article/3131475/help-my-crush-asked-me-hang-out-how-do-i?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 May 2021 06:00:09 +0000 Amalissa Hall Amalissa Hall ESF students will head into their first exams tomorrow under a cloud of confusion and anger at being forced to take the exams and having to do so much extra work. Due to the upheaval wrought by Covid-19 on the international examinations system, not all participating countries are on the same page. Hong Kong students initially raised the issue in February, when the dual route system was announced. The IBO said schools would be able to choose between taking the exams or being assessed on their... https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3131462/hong-kong-esf-students-head-ib-exams-amid-complaints?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/news/hong-kong/article/3131462/hong-kong-esf-students-head-ib-exams-amid-complaints?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:56:46 +0000