https://www.scmp.com/rss/524382/feed The latest news and top stories on Hong Kong Ballet, dedicated to being a world-class institution reflecting the city's unique vitality. Established in 1979, its main areas of activity include performing a dynamic repertoire of classical and contemporary works, extensive international touring and comprehensive education and community outreach programmes. The company is recognised as Asia's premier ballet company and a significant cultural ambassador for Hong Kong, committed to making ballet... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Douglas Parkes Douglas Parkes In 2012, when Angelle Siyang-Le told her father she had taken a job with a company called Art Basel, his initial reaction wasn’t one of pride, but one of concern. “My dad was like, ‘OK, never heard of it,’” she recalls. The inquisitive parent researched the company address in Wan Chai and set off to find its office, only to come up empty, not realising the different company he found at that address was a co-working space. Perturbed, he promptly texted his daughter to warn her she’d been conned... https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3348090/art-basel-hong-kongs-director-fairs-role-citys-cultural-scene?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3348090/art-basel-hong-kongs-director-fairs-role-citys-cultural-scene?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:50:30 +0000 Gavin Yeung Gavin Yeung Eat this Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Hong Kong takes centre stage as it hosts the awards ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for the first time on March 25. To mark the occasion, a series of official Signature Sessions will see global culinary heavyweights take over local kitchens for one-night-only collaborations. Highlights include a powerhouse dinner at Ando featuring chefs from Taipei’s Logy and Florilège in Tokyo, a multi-hand feast at Caprice with the teams from Masque (Mumbai) and... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347135/best-things-do-hong-kong-march-22-28?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3347135/best-things-do-hong-kong-march-22-28?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:08 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport LIV Golf returns to Hong Kong this week for a third time, bringing with it the usual action on and off the golf course, with the added bonus of a four-day tournament this time around. From Bryson DeChambeau hitting balls into the next district to a Dom Dolla after party and a taste of the best the city’s chefs have to offer, here are five things to look out for at Hong Kong Golf Club. On the tee The traditional Lion Dance welcome makes way for the Hong Kong Ballet this year, with Asia’s premier... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3345140/liv-golf-hong-kong-ballet-bites-bryson-no-phil-5-things-know-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3345140/liv-golf-hong-kong-ballet-bites-bryson-no-phil-5-things-know-week?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:08 +0000 Theodora Yu Theodora Yu At a rehearsal studio in Hong Kong on an early February morning, a group of 12 dancers gathered around a table, hands on deck and eyes locked in intense glances. They slammed the counter in unison. Then they twisted and turned their bodies with fierce precision, as a wave of energy swept through the room. Half stood, while the others moved in wheelchairs. The dancers dispersed into the four corners of the room. Evina Wong Wai-king, a 65-year-old wheelchair dancer, lifted her hand. Tilting her... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344206/belongs-everyone-wheelchair-dancers-move-beyond-boundaries-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344206/belongs-everyone-wheelchair-dancers-move-beyond-boundaries-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:16 +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 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 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li The festive season is upon Hong Kong, and as in past years, the city offers an array of cultural events for residents and visitors – from ballet to theatre and music. While unmistakably Christmas-themed events are available, some offer an alternative for those who want to spend their holidays in a slightly different way. The Post highlights some of the shows worth catching over the holidays. 1. Family-friendly performances The Hong Kong Ballet’s annual performances of The Nutcracker mark the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337586/craving-art-music-and-theatre-christmas-heres-what-see-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337586/craving-art-music-and-theatre-christmas-heres-what-see-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:00:13 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Hong Kong has embarked on a drive to provide visitors with exciting new experiences, forging plans to develop tourist hotspots that appeal to the tastes of today’s travellers. While drawing visitors to remote corners and hidden gems, the city should not forget the enduring appeal of its cultural icons. The 85th anniversary of the birth of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, which was last Thursday, is being marked with celebrations of his life and legacy. An exhibition at Hong Kong Station will run... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3334735/bruce-lee-celebrations-can-spur-efforts-preserve-his-cultural-legacy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3334735/bruce-lee-celebrations-can-spur-efforts-preserve-his-cultural-legacy?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:15:08 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung To mark the 85th birthday of Bruce Lee, the Hong Kong Dance Company (HKDC) has teamed up with two heavyweights from film and jazz for a new dance drama called Kung Fu Artistry – Bruce Lee’s No Way as Way. Debuting on November 27, this fusion of martial arts, dance and jazz promises to do more than celebrate Lee’s life; it will reflect the complex, hybrid identity of Hong Kong itself, its creators say, and present Lee’s philosophy as a source of inspiration for a new generation. Lee himself was a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3331895/bruce-lees-life-philosophy-and-kung-fu-style-celebrated-hong-kong-dance-drama?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3331895/bruce-lees-life-philosophy-and-kung-fu-style-celebrated-hong-kong-dance-drama?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Nov 2025 23:15:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Eaton HK is inviting Hongkongers to pause and look inward, as the Consciousness Festival makes its return for a much-anticipated second run. After the success of its inaugural three-month event celebrating the mind and body last year, the Jordan hotel is putting the focus on well-being and community, this time packaged into a tighter but fulfilling month-long calendar of workshops, exhibitions and performances, from November 8 to December 7. Transforming into a space for discovery, wellness and... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/wellness/article/3331050/eaton-hks-consciousness-festival-returns-workshops-and-performances?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/wellness/article/3331050/eaton-hks-consciousness-festival-returns-workshops-and-performances?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:45:08 +0000 Natasha Rogai Natasha Rogai “Dancer’s life. Always injury,” Natalia Osipova said philosophically. The superstar Russian ballerina had just arrived in Hong Kong for the Hong Kong Ballet’s annual gala, but, nursing a hurt foot, she could not perform Don Quixote’s demanding, virtuoso pas de deux as planned and had to substitute it with The Dying Swan instead on October 15. On the night, she also performed the Balcony pas de deux from Romeo and Juliet with Patricio Revé from Queensland Ballet. It was a coup for the Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3330145/superstar-ballerina-natalia-osipova-being-ugly-duckling-constant-pain-baby-hopes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3330145/superstar-ballerina-natalia-osipova-being-ugly-duckling-constant-pain-baby-hopes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:15:12 +0000 Morning Studio editors Morning Studio editors Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, as part of the global entertainment conglomerate, has prided itself on bringing magic and joy to its visitors since it opened its doors on the Lantau Island waterfront in 2005. Behind the scenes, there is a team of people who pull out all the stops to ensure the resort always puts on a perfect show. This year’s 20th anniversary celebrations, which kicked off in June, are a clear sign of their shared team ethos of creativity and dedication. “The 20th anniversary... https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/20-years-disney-magic/article/3325048/brand-new-20th-anniversary-events-cement-hong-kong-disneylands-role-tourism-flagship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/20-years-disney-magic/article/3325048/brand-new-20th-anniversary-events-cement-hong-kong-disneylands-role-tourism-flagship?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:00:10 +0000 Annemarie Evans Annemarie Evans I WAS BORN in February 1970. An Aquarian. They’re dreamers, they’re not practical, but they’re charismatic and people like them a lot. I have four siblings, so with my parents there were seven of us living in a 220 sq ft flat in Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate. It was a typical Chiu Chow family. Chiu Chow people love to have small businesses. We had a si do, a corner shop, and that was pre-supermarket days, so it was always busy. I remember the whole family had to work in that shop. My responsibility... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3318730/cabaret-star-rick-lau-his-journey-chiu-chow-corner-shop-stage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3318730/cabaret-star-rick-lau-his-journey-chiu-chow-corner-shop-stage?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Jul 2025 01:30:09 +0000