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Learn all about what makes Hong Kong special: its people, their history, habits and quirks.
A still from Mabel Cheung’s documentary To My Nineteen-year-old Self. Photo: Golden Scene
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong documentary pulled from cinemas 3 years ago to be screened in Italy

To My Nineteen-year-old Self will be shown at Far East Film Festival after withdrawal in 2023 over lack of consent from interviewees.

Hong Kong economy

Looking for Easter holiday inspiration? Here’s what’s happening in Hong Kong

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | We’re Nothing at All: Herman Yau’s grim social critique lacks all subtlety

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Hong Kong

Revamped ‘Hong Kong Story’ exhibition spotlights city’s roots in Chinese culture

Permanent exhibition at Hong Kong Museum of History has been reduced from two storeys to a single floor but expanded from eight to 10 galleries.

“Hong Kong Story” features more than 2,800 exhibits. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

This Hongkonger just became the first solo finisher of a taxing sea race

Mok has been sailing since he was 7, and repped Hong Kong at the 1994 Asian Games before his history-making finish at the Rolex China Sea Race.

Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | Hong Kong can draw on Art March’s success by keeping it authentic

Tourism officials are finally seeing that supporting organic cultural growth, rather than ticking boxes, is what makes the city attractive.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

3 Anthony Wong films from the early 90s that show his wide acting range

Before becoming stereotyped for extreme roles, Wong gave nuanced turns as a whiny gangster opposite Chow Yun-fat and as Veronica Yip’s tormentor.

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Anthony Wong in a still from Full Contact. The Hong Kong actor’s restrained turn as a cowardly gangster brought realism to the otherwise comic book-style 1992 action film.
My Obsession

Step into a whimsical world of plush toys and military pomp

A passion with its roots in ring toss games has morphed into a vast cabinet of curiosities that include plush toys and military memorabilia.

My Life

Philip Tinari on his global journey through art and culture

After 20 years in Beijing, Tai Kwun’s new deputy director and head of art talks about why Hong Kong is now the place to be.

Art Basel

Art Basel Hong Kong’s director on the fair’s role in the city’s cultural scene

Angelle Siyang-Le talks to us about her commitment to the show – and why her dad initially thought the company didn’t exist.

Angelle Siyang-Le, director of Art Basel Hong Kong. Photo: Vivien Liu, courtesy of Art Basel
Art

Fried bananas and family lore: a Swedish-Chinese art story

Lam turns Swedish-Chinese restaurant culture and digital defects into haunting works about migration, memory and generational loss.

Multimedia artist Lap-see Lam draws inspiration from her multicultural background. Photo: Mattias Lindbäck
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Leslie Cheung broke all the rules to become a Hong Kong superstar

The music and cinema legend’s artistry, vulnerability and defiance in a conservative Asian society forever reshaped Hong Kong pop culture.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s celebration of art and culture sends a powerful message

At a time of geopolitical complexity, Art Basel opens in a city nurturing local artists, collaborating with international institutions and fostering understanding.

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … Pearl Lam, the Hong Kong-born founder of Pearl Lam Projects

The gallerist and curator shares some of her favourite things, from the paintings of Kerry James Marshall to the energy of Shanghai’s Xiangyang Park.

Pear Lam, founder of Pearl Lam Galleries. Photo: Handout
Law

Legal Tales | Innuendo and implication: just a joke or risk of defamation in Hong Kong?

Where is the line between humour and harm? A wink or knowing pause alone may be enough to land you in legal trouble.

David Mitchell (left) and Robert Webb in a scene from British sitcom Peep Show. Photo: Objective Productions
Artist's Studio

Hong Kong sculptor Gamzar turns iron and bamboo into art

The artist transforms contrasting materials into delicate sculptural installations, channelling design, craft and memories of the city’s industrial past.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong holds onto Art Basel crown for 5 more years thanks to new deal

Galleries at preview also say global uncertainties have prompted collectors to take greater interest in works able to retain value.

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Video | End of an era for a Hong Kong hand-carved mahjong shop

Kung Yau Cheung Mahjong in Mong Kok will close on March 28.

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Food and Drinks

‘Classic’ Cantonese, Japanese: art curator’s Hong Kong restaurant picks

Art Central 2026 curator Zoie Yung shares her favourite spots for Hong Kong comfort food, brunches, Chiu Chow bites and late-night skewers.

My Obsession

‘We didn’t play with toys, we played with jewels’: meet the man born for the rostrum

The newly appointed president of Christie’s Asia Pacific talks about his favourite part of life as a showman.

New Openings

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Terrace Boulud to Ramenya Shima

Daniel Boulud finally makes his Hong Kong debut, Tokyo’s Ramenya Shima arrives, and LucAle moves to a new location.

Terrace Boulud on the rooftop of Landmark Prince’s. Photo: courtesy Terrace Boulud
Art

Why Hong Kong’s N+ Museum is calling out city’s ‘cringe’ nostalgia trend

At ‘Hong Kong Nostalgia-Bait’, indie art collective N+ uses images from the past to criticise the commodification of traditional culture.

Renee Lui and Louie Jaubere of N+ Museum pose for a photo ahead of their “Hong Kong Nostalgia-Bait” exhibition in Causeway Bay, which criticises how the city cashes in on traditional Hong Kong culture while showing a “lack of effort” to preserve it. Photo: Sun Yeung
Chinese culture

Is Year of the Horse’s second month lucky for you? Forecasts for all 12 zodiac signs

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan breaks down this lunar month’s prospects for all 12 Chinese zodiac signs in health, love, work and finances.

Mainland China

No funding cuts to Hong Kong arts groups for next 3 years, agency chief pledges

Hong Kong Arts Development Council chairman says agency will review grant system and save costs internally amid government’s bid to reduce spending.

From our archives

In pictures: Hong Kong’s public art sculptures, from the 1970s to today

A look back at the public art that has adorned the city’s streets over the years, from Bruce Lee to giant water buffaloes.

The Bamboo Man sculpture by multimedia artist André Heller is lit up in readiness for its journey across Victoria Harbour in May 1992. Photo: SCMP Archives
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong developer banks on arts and finance synergy in West Kowloon cultural hub

Sun Hung Kai Properties pushes its ‘Central 2.0’ vision in West Kowloon, linking arts, culture and wealth management despite market headwinds.

Sun Hung Kai Properties’ new grade A towers in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon, part of its push to merge arts and finance. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

1,200 musicians set Guinness World Record at sheng concert in Hong Kong

‘Endless Sheng, Thousand Reeds in Harmony’ marathon features players of all ages performing with the sheng, bagpipes and harmonica.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How director Benny Chan bridged old-school stunts and modern action

2003’s Heroic Duo and 2007’s Invisible Target were full of the director’s flair for action, reckless stunts and literal explosive scenes.

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