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After seven years of research, the Hong Kong government in 2014 released a list of 480 items of "intangible cultural heritage" that best represent the city's rich culture and historical legacy. The list comprises a variety of techniques, cultural practices, local dialects and music that make Hong Kong unique.
Proposals to fast track ‘minor’ reclamation works put city’s most outstanding natural feature at further risk.
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A revitalisation project involving four buildings not only has the future of the city’s invaluable heritage at stake, but also a staggering HK$600 million bill for renovation and operation subsidies. It is hoped the buildings have found the right operators.
In the end, the three-storey floating attraction in Aberdeen Harbour may have drawn tourists, but had limited appeal locally.
Every citizen would have a tale or two to tell how this place became part of their childhood, courtships, family and cultural lives; while it is safe from the wrecker’s ball now, we must rescue other such structures.
- Urban Renewal Authority announces plan to redevelop flats and shops at flower market and nearby streets, with HK$2.5 billion to be spent on acquiring properties
- Redevelopment to include canal connecting public leisure spaces in bid to breathe new life into one of city’s oldest districts
Hong Kong Heritage Museum opens the nine-month exhibition, titled ‘Timeless Diva: Anita Mui’, with 70 items on show.
Readers discuss the urgent need to find a new business model to entice customers, the role of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, and the government’s response to taxi drivers’ complaint.
Organisers say original hopes of mid-November launch for revitalised night market on Temple Street under threat due to power supply and cart storage concerns.
Ngan Lung Cafe in Lei Yue Mun Fishing Village boasts signature local fare, and owner knows most by name, tailoring dishes to suit customers.
Attendance of 100,000 expected throughout day for Sun Life Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships 2023.
Original black and white photo of two fishmongers behind market counter restored, colourised using software trained by processing millions of images.
Businesses ordered to remove ageing neon signs choose to keep a slice of city’s heritage alive.
Minor waterfront projects have been held up by onerous requirements of Protection of the Harbour Ordinance.
Carrier says it will first offer round-trip tickets to residents across Southeast Asia starting with Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.
Boss of struggling icon envisions potential amid efforts to stay afloat, promises lower fare adjustment from 100 per cent raise earlier proposed.
Team gets HK$12.5 million grant to research mountain camp’s history, educate the public and restore cabins.
Field Ambulance Corps volunteer was captured by Japanese invaders and made to do manual labour.
Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention expresses confidence centre will be financially independent three years after opening in 2026.
Antiquities Advisory Board to decide on Thursday whether veranda-style shophouse at No 190 Nathan Road should be reclassified as Grade 1 building.
Hong Kong’s old buildings – especially privately owned ones that can be destroyed at any time – need help from government, private developers and the public to be revived, so what’s being done?
Neon signs once dominated Hong Kong’s nightscape, but have dwindled with the advent of LEDs. We take a class from one neon artist who’s teaching his craft to preserve it for future generations.
Third-generation owner of Biu Kee Mahjong in Jordan says landlord is forcing him to move out over non-compliance with building standards.
Everything you need to know about bamboo scaffolding, a construction material that is flexible, strong and cheaper than steel and aluminium.
Brightly-lit signs are a powerful symbol of the city, say enthusiasts keen to save, repurpose them.
Mido Cafe, a 72-year-old cha chaan teng in Yau Ma Tei, announced the news in an ambiguous note posted outside its premises. Many shared their grief on social media at the loss of a ‘Hong Kong icon’.
In 1970, Hilton Cheong-Leen led the first walkout in the history of the Urban Council since it was established in 1883.
Siblings don’t want remaining 10,000 tonnes of timber on site to go to waste or end up in landfill.
