https://www.scmp.com/rss/521705/feed Chloe Loung is a reporter at the Post. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she is dedicated to covering the local scene with a special interest in its evolving culture and identity. She previously worked as a staff writer for TimeOut Hong Kong. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Chloe Loung Chloe Loung When Taiwanese-American journalist and cookbook author Clarissa Wei gave birth to her first child three years ago, she did everything “right” – at least by Taiwanese post-partum care standards. She checked into a dedicated confinement centre, expecting a month of nourishing herbal soups, expert recovery advice and the kind of rest that Chinese tradition has prescribed new mothers for centuries. Instead, she felt lost. “To be honest, the food wasn’t great,” Wei says. “I developed post-partum... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3351808/asian-american-mother-challenges-tough-chinese-traditions-new-mums-modern-recipes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3351808/asian-american-mother-challenges-tough-chinese-traditions-new-mums-modern-recipes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:45:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Chinese painter Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010) remains one of the most important artists of the 20th century – a bridge-builder who combined traditional ink painting with the bold abstraction of Western modernism. Later this month, the Hong Kong Dance Company (HKDance) will explore his visual language in the cross-disciplinary Grand Dance Poem In Between – Wu Guanzhong’s Ink Odyssey. Co-presented with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and co-organised by the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA),... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3351519/incredible-works-wu-guanzhong-reimagined-hong-kong-dance-crossover?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3351519/incredible-works-wu-guanzhong-reimagined-hong-kong-dance-crossover?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Josh Boutwood has a confession to make: the founder of Manila-based Helm – the only restaurant in the Philippines with two Michelin stars – once swore that he would not become a chef. Born in the UK to a Filipino father and an English mother, Boutwood spent his earliest years in Boracay before moving back to England for primary school, then again to the Philippines for middle school and, finally, to Spain at age 11. His parents were both hoteliers and restaurateurs. “No matter which parent I was... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3351262/he-swore-he-wouldnt-be-chef-now-he-owns-2-michelin-starred-restaurant-manila?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3351262/he-swore-he-wouldnt-be-chef-now-he-owns-2-michelin-starred-restaurant-manila?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:15:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Scroll through Instagram and you might think ice baths are the ultimate biohacking ritual. From actor Chris Hemsworth to podcaster Joe Rogan, the message is unanimous: a few minutes in freezing water can supposedly help suppress inflammation, fortify immunity and provide a dopamine-driven mental clarity. The hype has spawned a global industry of cold-plunge tubs, recovery clubs and social media challenges. According to Danish scientist Susanna Soberg, a leading researcher on cold-water... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3351096/are-ice-baths-good-you-what-you-need-know-taking-plunge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3351096/are-ice-baths-good-you-what-you-need-know-taking-plunge?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung For decades, locals and tourists alike in Hong Kong have flocked to Oi Man Sang – a 70-year-old dai pai dong (street food stall) with a loyal following. Since opening in 1956, it has been recognised by food critics and chefs as the “king of wok hei” – wok hei being the Cantonese term that describes the flavour of the perfect stir-fried dish. The restaurant gained international fame after appearing on South Korean celebrity restaurateur Baek Jong-won’s Street Food Fighter TV show, as well as Bon... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350453/hong-kongs-famous-oi-man-sang-dai-pai-dong-opens-dessert-shop-michelin-touch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350453/hong-kongs-famous-oi-man-sang-dai-pai-dong-opens-dessert-shop-michelin-touch?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:15:12 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung It is officially the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens weekend, which means event domination in headlines, happy hours and MTR carriages. But if the frenzy is not your cup of tea, don’t worry. There is always something else in this city. From a late-night dim sum rave in a century-old teahouse to a pickleball social in West Kowloon and sustainable fashion swaps, there is plenty to do that has nothing to do with the Sevens. Here are five things to check out this weekend. 1. Dim Sum Rave On Saturday,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350246/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-17-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3350246/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-17-19?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:45:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Setlog is the latest mobile app that is taking South Korea by storm. Designed to be a real-time vlog app for small groups of friends to document their day together, the video and visual diary format has rapidly gained traction on social media. Users are loving its “forced synchronicity” and no-edit approach when it comes to making videos and sharing content. Much of the app’s appeal stems from the trending “day-in-the-life” videos, particularly those that compare daily routines of friends side... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350142/what-setlog-app-trending-hong-kong-and-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3350142/what-setlog-app-trending-hong-kong-and-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:45:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung To understand why German-Chinese athlete Sofie Fella felt compelled to design a T-shirt featuring the Chinese character da – Mandarin for “big” – one must understand the rigid expectations of Asian femininity. In cities like Shanghai, Fella’s hometown, the “ideal” body is more than an aesthetic – it is a signifier of virtue. This mindset is encouraged from a young age. Even as a Harvard University rugby player and now international competitor – she plays for the German national team – Fella has... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3350000/rugby-player-fighting-asian-beauty-standards-showing-women-its-ok-be-strong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3350000/rugby-player-fighting-asian-beauty-standards-showing-women-its-ok-be-strong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:24 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung In January, the American-born artist Nissa Kauppila was accepted into the Hong Kong Artists Association, a professional organisation founded in 2014 to promote traditional Chinese culture, becoming the first non-ethnic-Chinese practitioner admitted into its midst. The association chairman, Lam Tianxing, an ink painter, has high praise for the 43-year-old Lantau Island resident. “When I first saw her work, I was particularly impressed,” he says. “She possesses exquisite painting skills while... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3349828/hong-kong-artists-associations-first-non-chinese-inductee-leaving-legacy-beauty?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3349828/hong-kong-artists-associations-first-non-chinese-inductee-leaving-legacy-beauty?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:15:06 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Having one doctor in the family is impressive enough. But what about seven? Meet the Chens. Heading the household are Dr Leon Chen, a dental implant pioneer, and Dr Jennifer Cha, a co-founder of an international clinic chain. Their five children – Nina, Audree, Niq, Aleq and Nasdaq – all practise dentistry. They came to attention online three years ago when Niq started posting his personal vlogs, a form of visual diary, on YouTube and TikTok. The vlogs occasionally offered a glimpse into his... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3349527/all-7-are-dentists-and-hot-meet-asian-american-family-blowing-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3349527/all-7-are-dentists-and-hot-meet-asian-american-family-blowing-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Chances are, the Hainanese chicken rice served at your local restaurant is not the real deal. In the same way that champagne must come from Champagne, Hainanese chicken rice must technically be made with Wenchang chicken from Hainan, an island province of China in the South China Sea. These birds are small, free-range and famous for being fed a diet of fallen banyan seeds, coconut pulp and peanut bran. The breed was shaped by the region’s natural environment, which gives the meat natural... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3349320/origins-hainanese-chicken-rice-and-its-versions-singapore-malaysia-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3349320/origins-hainanese-chicken-rice-and-its-versions-singapore-malaysia-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung It has only been a few days since the end of Hong Kong’s art week, but the city is already steaming ahead for another action-packed weekend. This Easter holiday, the relentless rhythm shifts from gallery walls to the sprung floors of a dance studio, a Thai holiday festival and yet another convention with anime classics and musical performances in the spotlight. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. Easter in Artful Bloom at The Repulse Bay This weekend marks the beginning of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3348872/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-3-5?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3348872/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-april-3-5?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:00:41 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung The story of Rocky’s Matcha begins not with a business plan, but with a shaman. It was the summer of 2020, and the Covid-19 pandemic had brought the world to a halt. At the time, Rocky Xu was working as the global head of brand partnerships for Beats by Dre. He had worked in the corporate world for a long time and, seeking clarity, he enrolled in a 21-day chakra cleanse with a shaman. It was easy enough, but, as Xu was leaving, he was given one final, gutting task. “He hit me with the Steve Jobs... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348660/how-rockys-matcha-founder-built-blossoming-tea-brand-after-being-told-quit-coffee?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3348660/how-rockys-matcha-founder-built-blossoming-tea-brand-after-being-told-quit-coffee?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Seoul was swept up in a frenzy in the third week of March as BTS performed their comeback concert. But a smaller, yet also significant cultural moment was happening just a few streets away from the stage at Gwanghwamun Square. “Spectrosynthesis Seoul”, an exhibition of 74 artists and artist groups, opened on March 20 at Art Sonje Centre. Dedicated to exploring LGBTQ themes and celebrating queer artists, it is the first large-scale exhibition of its kind in South Korea. Patrick Sun, the Hong... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3348084/south-koreas-first-major-lgbtq-art-exhibition-lets-queer-artists-have-their-voices-heard?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3348084/south-koreas-first-major-lgbtq-art-exhibition-lets-queer-artists-have-their-voices-heard?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:06:18 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung This weekend, Hong Kong will transform into a sprawling playground for all kinds of enthusiasts. Whether your idea of a perfect day involves pop culture expos, street art exploration, sonic healing or attempting to eat your own weight in pani puri, there is something for everyone. Read on to find out more. 1. ComplexCon ComplexCon returns to AsiaWorld-Expo this weekend, once again transforming the venue into a giant hotbed of streetwear, music and art. Led by Ka-sing Lung, the Hong Kong-born... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3347238/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-20-22?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3347238/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-20-22?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:22:35 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung For one weekend, cocktail elites from six major cities traded their home bases for the glittering avenues of Macau. On March 13 and 14, top bartenders from New York, London, Bangkok, Singapore, New Delhi and Jakarta converged for the second edition of Wing Lei Bar & Friends at the Wynn Palace hotel in Macau. The programme featured guest shifts over two nights hosted by Wing Lei Bar’s own head bartender, Mark Lloyd. A panel discussion took place on the second day titled “The Death or Rebirth of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347034/how-ruin-classic-cocktail-and-which-one-people-need-stop-drinking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3347034/how-ruin-classic-cocktail-and-which-one-people-need-stop-drinking?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Ahead of the 2026 Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau awards ceremony on March 19, the full list of Bib Gourmand selections has been unveiled. This year’s selection of wallet-friendly establishments welcomes eight up-and-coming names to its ranks, recognising eateries where diners can enjoy a high-quality, multicourse meal for less than HK$400 (US$50). The additions bring the total number of Bib Gourmand-rated restaurants in the two cities to 83, with 70 in Hong Kong and 13 in Macau. The... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346315/michelin-guide-hong-kong-and-macau-2026-bib-gourmand-selections?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346315/michelin-guide-hong-kong-and-macau-2026-bib-gourmand-selections?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:43:18 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Just because the Chinese New Year festivities have wrapped up does not mean Hong Kong’s social calendar is taking a breather. From free entry for one of the city’s most popular museums to an International Women’s Day wellness social and a coffee and music festival, the first full weekend of March is packed with a diverse mix of events. Here are five things to do this weekend. 1. Asia Coffee Music Fest This weekend, Hong Kong will host its first Asia Coffee Music Fest at Kai Tak Sports Park,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3345582/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-6-8-festival-fitness?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3345582/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-march-6-8-festival-fitness?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:49:51 +0000 Chloe Loung,Enid Tsui Chloe Loung,Enid Tsui If the last two years were about saying “we are back”, this year’s Hong Kong “art week” has a more exploratory vibe, as a wave of new initiatives brings fresh ways to appreciate art and design. Here is a list of the bold first-timers creating a buzz on the fringes of Art Basel Hong Kong, the city’s flagship art fair that starts on March 25. 1. Central Yards Edible Art Fair This is where art is a full-sensory experience. Hong Kong’s first Central Yards Edible Art Fair will occupy a 20,000 sq ft... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3344867/6-new-fairs-galleries-and-pop-ups-making-hong-kong-art-week-bigger-and-bolder?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3344867/6-new-fairs-galleries-and-pop-ups-making-hong-kong-art-week-bigger-and-bolder?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:15:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung What happens when two artists fall in love? Here is an unlikely answer: a nugget is born, and a tubby one at that. The Adventures of Tubby Nugget: Escape from Nuggetville, a newly released graphic novel, is the result of a collaboration between illustrator Joshua Jackson and author Jenine Pastores. The pair met in 2015 when the then filmmakers were assigned to work on a short film called Heartsick. Today, they are still creating things together – only now, their canvas has shifted from screen to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3345117/how-tubby-nugget-went-silly-doodle-viral-sensation-10-million-fans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3345117/how-tubby-nugget-went-silly-doodle-viral-sensation-10-million-fans?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month in the lunisolar calendar, which is on March 3 this year, and marks the last day of the Chinese New Year celebrations. It is the first night of the new year to see a full moon, thus symbolising the return of spring and family unity. The festival’s roots stretch back more than 2,000 years to the Han dynasty (206BC-AD220),... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3344671/what-lantern-festival-plus-6-ways-celebrate-it-hong-kong-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3344671/what-lantern-festival-plus-6-ways-celebrate-it-hong-kong-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:15:12 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung This series is based on our reporting on TCM: its history, treatments and growing acceptance around the world. This is the seventh instalment. In the world of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), few remedies carry the legendary status – or the hefty price tag – of Angong Niuhuang Wan, often referred to as the “miracle pill”. The old formula, consisting of 11 herbs and minerals, has long been revered as a top-grade emergency medicine, historically used to treat those who have had a stroke or may... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3344680/how-tcms-miracle-pill-used-treat-strokes-experts-urge-caution?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3344680/how-tcms-miracle-pill-used-treat-strokes-experts-urge-caution?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:15:08 +0000 Lisa Cam,Chloe Loung Lisa Cam,Chloe Loung As Hong Kong shakes off the last whispers of winter, March arrives with a burst of new energy, bringing a fresh wave of openings that span cuisines, concepts and neighbourhoods. This month, the spotlight falls on cross-cultural collaborations – from Daniel Boulud’s long-awaited French brasserie to a Japanese-French bistro wielding a custom lava rock kiln – as well as imports making their local debut, including a cult-favourite Bangkok brand serving luxury boat noodles. Whether you are looking... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3344542/12-new-hong-kong-restaurants-try-march-2026-bistros-boat-noodles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3344542/12-new-hong-kong-restaurants-try-march-2026-bistros-boat-noodles?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung This is the 71st instalment in a biweekly series profiling major Hong Kong pop culture figures of recent decades. Back in the first decade of his entertainment career, which began in the mid-1980s, Michael Tse Tin-wah was a face you recognised but a name you might have struggled to place. He was a backup dancer hitting his marks behind Cantopop icons; a fiercely loyal triad henchman swinging a machete in the Young and Dangerous films; a dependable character actor equipped with a sinister,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3344408/why-michael-tse-hong-kong-actor-behind-laughing-gor-lesson-resilience?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3344408/why-michael-tse-hong-kong-actor-behind-laughing-gor-lesson-resilience?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Mui Thomas is, by any measure, a remarkable woman. Now 33, she is believed to be the world’s fourth-oldest survivor of Harlequin ichthyosis. This extremely rare genetic disorder causes the body to be covered with thick plates of skin – a condition so severe that when Mui was born in Hong Kong in 1992, it was considered universally fatal. She has survived medical emergencies that would have killed lesser fighters. Despite her ongoing health struggles, she has become a rugby coach, a certified... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3344406/parents-hong-kongs-girl-behind-face-share-their-story-first-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3344406/parents-hong-kongs-girl-behind-face-share-their-story-first-time?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:00:10 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung A Hong Kong fixture since 1945 and with more than 320 outlets across the city today, supermarket chain Wellcome is synonymous with practicality. It is therefore one of the last places one might expect to become a tourist attraction. Recently, one branch in the Kowloon neighbourhood of Yau Ma Tei has transformed into a photo hotspot, largely thanks to its vibrant in-store tribute to the city’s “golden era” from the 1950s to the 1970s. Upon entering, customers pass through a “time tunnel” in the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3344329/whats-behind-hong-kongs-retro-display-craze-sweeping-supermarkets-shops-and-stations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3344329/whats-behind-hong-kongs-retro-display-craze-sweeping-supermarkets-shops-and-stations?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:15:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung After a busy week of festivities, this weekend in Hong Kong offers plenty of ways to connect, recharge and unwind. Whether that be a night market with live music, a high-energy strength and mobility session, jazz mixed with dance performances or a laid-back evening of wine and wagging tails, there is something for every mood. Read on to find out more. 1. WestK Nightscapes The vibrant WestK Nightscapes continues its month-long run at the Art Park’s Harbourside East Lawn in West Kowloon, complete... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3343981/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-february-20-22?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3343981/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-february-20-22?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:46:22 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung From auspicious horse-themed phrases and couplets to whether your luck is in, check out our Year of the Horse 2026 series to discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year. Searching for luck in the new year? We know exactly how to get it, and it is through your stomach. For generations, Chinese families have believed that the most direct and foolproof way to ensure fortune and prosperity is to eat it. Each dish served during the Lunar New Year is the result of a conscious... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343723/8-lucky-lunar-new-year-foods-attract-abundance-wealth-and-health-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343723/8-lucky-lunar-new-year-foods-attract-abundance-wealth-and-health-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:45:07 +0000 Chloe Loung,Lisa Cam Chloe Loung,Lisa Cam Those looking for an auspicious meal to ring in the Year of the Fire Horse 2026 will be spoiled for choice in Hong Kong, where restaurants are pulling out all the stops for parties of two to 10 and even more. Don’t forget to double-check when booking to make sure the menu you are after is available on the date of your visit. 1. The Chinese Library From February 13 to March 3, The Chinese Library welcomes the Lunar New Year with an eight-course tasting menu priced at HK$2,588 for two guests,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343030/13-hong-kong-restaurants-luxurious-lunar-new-year-menus-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3343030/13-hong-kong-restaurants-luxurious-lunar-new-year-menus-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung A new collaboration between Hong Kong Ballet (HKB) and Pure Fitness promises to combine “grace and strength” in a series of community workshops to demystify the classical dance form while promoting wellness culture and the science of modern fitness in Hong Kong. Designed to dispel the perception of ballet as an inaccessible and elite art form, the programme, titled “You Are More Than You Know”, kicked off with introductory workshops on February 7 and 8 at Pure Fitness in IFC Mall in Central, led... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3343004/hong-kong-ballet-and-pure-fitness-join-forces-offer-new-exercise-programme?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3343004/hong-kong-ballet-and-pure-fitness-join-forces-offer-new-exercise-programme?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:15:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Shop for high-end designer books to get a glimpse of Hong Kong’s creative flair, uncover neglected histories at a one-day-only event at the M+ museum, find faces and stories in the folds of a siu mai, restore balance with a cocktail inspired by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and more this weekend in Hong Kong. Read on for all the details. 1. Taschen Sale This weekend sees the final days of bespoke art-book publisher Taschen’s biannual sale, which features an eye-catching catalogue of coffee... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3342502/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-february-6-8?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3342502/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-february-6-8?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:45:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Lauded bartender Shelley Tai opened her bar, Mius, on Gough Street in Hong Kong’s Central neighbourhood in August 2025. Half a year on, her sommelier husband, Mason Ng, has launched his own venture, Maison Natsukashii, a few doors down. But while Tai’s bar is designed to be “comfortable” and “easily understood by everyone”, Ng takes the opposite approach. “Some people actually complain that we’re not friendly enough,” he says of the initial feedback. “But you do not have to like us.” Other than... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3342322/new-hong-kong-wine-bar-maison-natsukashii-focuses-true-connoisseurs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3342322/new-hong-kong-wine-bar-maison-natsukashii-focuses-true-connoisseurs?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:15:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Single on Valentine’s Day? You are not alone. From algorithm-powered matchmaking and fitness sessions to food tours or raves, Hong Kong’s social scene is buzzing with creative ways to celebrate – or completely ignore – the day of love. Here are 10 anti-Valentine’s Day activities around the city for those not (yet) coupled up. 1. Anti-Valentine’s Singles Party at The Stage The Stage is back with its Anti-Valentine’s Singles Party on February 14, starting at 9pm. The party uses a bold system of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3342170/10-anti-valentines-day-events-hong-kong-singles-looking-mingle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3342170/10-anti-valentines-day-events-hong-kong-singles-looking-mingle?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:43:30 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung As Hong Kong’s equestrian events scene grows – the city’s team scored a record seven medals at the 2025 FEI Asian Championships – a new generation of local riders is cantering onto the international stage. Among them is Fu Ka-ching, who, at 17, has already notched up much overseas competition experience while navigating her academic studies. Daughter of actor Alex Fong Chung-sun and former actress Hoyan Mok, Ka-ching has made a name for herself on the show jumping circuit. In the last year... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3341789/17-year-old-hong-kong-show-jumper-making-name-home-and-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3341789/17-year-old-hong-kong-show-jumper-making-name-home-and-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:15:09 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Valentine’s Day lands on a Saturday this year. That means, for many, no post-work rush, no watching the clock – just the entire night ahead to settle into a booth, share a tasting menu and linger over the last bites of dessert. From Michelin-starred artistry over the harbour to shareable feasts in neighbourhood bistros, there is no shortage of places to do that in Hong Kong. Here is a list of 10 restaurants to bring your special someone. 1. Akira Back This Valentine’s Day, chef Akira Back... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341685/10-hong-kong-restaurants-romantic-valentines-day-2026-dinner?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341685/10-hong-kong-restaurants-romantic-valentines-day-2026-dinner?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. When it comes to horses, Hong Kong does not play around. But beyond the roar of the racecourses, one organisation harbours a dedicated community that focuses on connection over competition and on nurturing hands-on relationships with the animals. The Hong Kong Pony Club (HKPC) is less about spectacle and more about stewardship, rooted in a shared, sincere appreciation for horses and a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3341487/how-hong-kong-pony-club-fosters-young-riders-respect-and-nurtures-relationships?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3341487/how-hong-kong-pony-club-fosters-young-riders-respect-and-nurtures-relationships?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:15:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung In a quiet corner of a public library in Chengdu, in China’s Sichuan province, a 47-year-old man meticulously writes in his notebook. To the students around him, he may look just like another middle-aged man filling his day. Few would guess that the man is Hu Anyan, the award-winning author of I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, a grass-roots memoir that has sold more than 2 million copies and become a cultural touchstone for China’s working class. Hu will make a rare public appearance at this year’s... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3341337/how-i-deliver-parcels-beijing-author-hu-anyan-became-working-class-hero-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3341337/how-i-deliver-parcels-beijing-author-hu-anyan-became-working-class-hero-china?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung It all started with a couple of happy-hour beers back in 2017. Nicholas Law, then a corporate lawyer who hated his job, sat across from his childhood friend, Jeremy Li, who had just got off work that day. “We were just catching up, talking about what’s next and everything. That’s when the idea sort of came up: should we open a bar?” Law recalls. The idea quickly evolved into a more audacious goal. “And then I thought, you know, wouldn’t it be really cool to have your own brand?” Hong Kong did... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341347/hong-kongs-nip-distilling-founders-their-leap-faith-make-distinctly-local-gin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341347/hong-kongs-nip-distilling-founders-their-leap-faith-make-distinctly-local-gin?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung January often feels like an in-between month: while the festive lights of Christmas and New Year have dimmed, the vibrant celebrations of the Lunar New Year are still weeks away. This weekend’s itinerary is sure to help pass the time. Whether it be a luxury collaboration between the world’s best bar and a designer giant, an Eastern twist on a generations-old ballet or Asia’s largest wellness expo, there is plenty to get up to over the next few days. Read on to find out more. 1. The Bar Leone x... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3340924/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-january-23-25?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3340924/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-january-23-25?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:07:52 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. For centuries, the most important luxury good exchanged on the Silk Road was not silk, spices or ceramics, but made of flesh, bone and thunder: horses. History’s most famous trade network should really have been called the “Horse Road”, argues David Chaffetz, an independent researcher and member of the London-based Royal Society for Asian Affairs. Contrary to common belief, he says, the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340530/why-asias-historic-silk-road-should-have-been-called-horse-road?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340530/why-asias-historic-silk-road-should-have-been-called-horse-road?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:15:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Huanghuali, or Chinese rosewood, is one of the most valuable natural materials. Literally meaning “yellow flowering pear”, huanghuali has been prized since the Ming and Qing dynasties for its beautiful honey-gold and reddish-brown colour, distinctive grain patterns and gentle sweet fragrance. The wood, which is used in high-end furniture and traditional Chinese medicine, has long been the gold standard for luxury in East Asia, historically featuring in the homes of emperors, scholars and wealthy... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3340485/worlds-first-chinese-rosewood-cello-stars-hong-kong-exhibition-how-does-it-sound?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3340485/worlds-first-chinese-rosewood-cello-stars-hong-kong-exhibition-how-does-it-sound?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung A new Cantonese musical written by Lora Chow Hiu-ching, a Yale University-trained soprano and composer, is one of the highlights of the coming Fringe Festival in Hong Kong. Called Dr Clown, it is the tale of a doctor who is so convinced that patients need emotional and psychological support alongside clinical care that he decides that his new calling is to become a hospital clown. Meanwhile, his nephew, a first-year medical student, secretly dreams of being a filmmaker. Like the titular... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3340165/hong-kong-composer-lora-chows-unusual-journey-finance-writing-cantonese-musicals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3340165/hong-kong-composer-lora-chows-unusual-journey-finance-writing-cantonese-musicals?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung This is the 68th instalment in a biweekly series profiling major Hong Kong pop culture figures of recent decades. With her signature forehead mole, infectious laughter and seemingly ageless, indomitable spirit, Nancy Sit Ka-yin has earned her title as the “elder sister” of Hong Kong’s entertainment industry. To the generations who grew up watching her, she is simply Ka-yin Je (Big Sister Ka-yin), or Ka-yin Mama, a symbol of warmth, resilience and unshakeable joy. Yet, to view her journey solely... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3339831/how-nancy-sit-went-princess-cantonese-cinema-hong-kongs-beloved-tv-matriarch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3339831/how-nancy-sit-went-princess-cantonese-cinema-hong-kongs-beloved-tv-matriarch?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung In 2009, Christophe Younes left Paris for Hong Kong at the age of 17 to finish high school. Fresh-faced and eager, and having never lived abroad, he was going to join his father in the city. He had not even moved on to university when his father first suggested opening a patisserie. That planted a seed that would see the family opening the first Paul Lafayet in 2010, transforming patisserie in Hong Kong from a rarefied luxury mostly confined to hotel lobbies into an accessible street-level... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3339828/paul-lafayet-co-founders-new-hong-kong-bakery-social-goods-combines-his-biggest-passions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3339828/paul-lafayet-co-founders-new-hong-kong-bakery-social-goods-combines-his-biggest-passions?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Artist and disability justice advocate Sophie Cheung Hing-yee was diagnosed with schizophrenia when she was 13. By 20, she had stopped taking medication, but her doctor would not declare her “recovered”, only that her symptoms were in “remission”. “That label … it felt like a wardrobe I could never step out of, a long, dark youth,” says Cheung, who is now 42. It is more than a label. Under the Hong Kong Mental Health Ordinance, individuals like Cheung could still be considered “mentally... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3339805/hong-kong-artist-challenges-disability-labels-new-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3339805/hong-kong-artist-challenges-disability-labels-new-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:15:10 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Out with the old, in with the new: as January unfolds, Hong Kong’s weekend line-up mirrors this seasonal shift, with some experiences entering their final days while fresh options await. The debut of the city’s first major street dance festival leads the charge alongside a soon-to-close museum, a new anime pop-up and empowering run sessions, offering something for every pace and interest. Read on to find out more. 1. Cupnoodles Museum The Hong Kong branch of Japan’s Cupnoodles Museum, which... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3339139/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-january-9-11?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3339139/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-january-9-11?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:15:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Hong Kong’s culinary scene is a relentless parade of the new, a dizzying cycle of pop-ups and passing fads. Yet few trends have been as noticeable as the rise of the Korean-style cafe. More than just places for a caffeine fix, these establishments have become the preferred social sanctuaries for many, a phenomenon that crescendoed in 2025 with a fresh wave of openings. The last few months alone have seen the soft launch of Haus Coffee Club in October, with its minimalist, homelike interiors; the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3338993/why-korean-style-cafes-are-proving-so-popular-hong-kongs-coffee-shop-scene?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3338993/why-korean-style-cafes-are-proving-so-popular-hong-kongs-coffee-shop-scene?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung From auspicious horse-themed phrases and couplets to whether your luck is in, check out our Year of the Horse 2026 series to discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year. During Shanghai Fashion Week in October 2025, sports brand Adidas unveiled a limited-edition “Tang-style” jacket that combined streetwear cool with Chinese aesthetics. It has since become a huge hit on social media and is expected to be a sought-after item for the coming Lunar New Year. The tracksuit-like... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3338928/history-chinese-style-frog-buttons-seen-viral-tang-style-adidas-jacket?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3338928/history-chinese-style-frog-buttons-seen-viral-tang-style-adidas-jacket?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:17:10 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung Lau Wai has a knack for making serious points with comedic flair. For the 2017 series “Profile Picture”, the Hong Kong artist, who uses they/them pronouns, superimposed features from Japanese sci-fi anime characters on their own blurred headshots as a humorous reference to the genre’s outsized influence on gender roles for Lau’s generation. In 2018’s “The Memories of Tomorrow”, Lau reconstructed 20th-century Hollywood depictions of Hong Kong with jarring, futuristic elements to highlight the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3338529/hong-kong-artist-lau-wais-digital-clones-spark-identity-crisis-new-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3338529/hong-kong-artist-lau-wais-digital-clones-spark-identity-crisis-new-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:18:09 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung The founders of a new Hong Kong festival dedicated to street dance culture have pledged to transform local perception of a dance category that has made it into the Olympic Games but is still associated with “troubled youths”. Flo Fest was founded by the Hong Kong Street Dance Development Association (HKSDDA), which celebrated its 10th anniversary in November 2025, and is the culmination of a year-long programme that saw eight emerging local choreographers undergo intensive training in Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3338760/new-hong-kong-street-dance-festival-flo-fest-aims-change-troubled-kid-stereotype?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3338760/new-hong-kong-street-dance-festival-flo-fest-aims-change-troubled-kid-stereotype?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:37:05 +0000