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Lindsay Feng
Intern
Lindsay joined SCMP in 2024. Raised in Hong Kong, she is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. She is fascinated by all things pop culture, music, and arts related.

In Hong Kong, the stigma attached to living where someone has died an unnatural death is so strong that a property agent may not find a tenant or buyer even if they lower the rent or selling price.

Jasmine Chan had long shown symptoms of ADHD – the third most common mental health diagnosis for Gen Z – before proper recognition saw her get the treatment she needed.

According to Chinese folklore the gates of hell are open during the seventh lunar month and ghosts wander the earth. The Hungry Ghost Festival exists to appease them during this period.

From harmonica extraordinaire CY Leo performing with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta to a celebration of the city’s neon signs, don’t miss these arts and culture events this weekend.

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Hong Kong-born Elim Chan’s two programmes and new music director Tarmo Peltokoski’s return are among the highlights of Hong Kong Philharmonic’s 2024-25 season. Tickets went on public sale this week.

Sam Wong’s photos of Cantopop and film and pop stars like Anita Mui, Leslie Cheung and Faye Wong helped immortalise them and other stars of the ‘golden age’ of Hong Kong film and music.

With Hong Kong’s alarming rates of depression among young people, experts explain what’s fuelling the problem, and why verbalising emotions in therapy or just to family and friends, is important.

Hong Kong residents looking to make a quick day trip into mainland China should put Zhongshan on their list now a new bridge is open – we break down how to get there, what to eat and places to explore.

Generation Z was hit hard by the pandemic, with one in four children and adolescents in Hong Kong having experienced a mental health issue. We talk to two Gen Zs who are providing solutions.

Thierry Chow, a Hong Kong feng shui designer of workplaces, shares how she uses colours, lighting, layout and plants in harmony to make a productive space, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

From ice cream shops serving Japanese flavours like matcha to gelaterias offering twists such as spicy chocolate and corn and milk, here are 14 great places for a cool escape from the Hong Kong heat.

BTS Merch at Monochrome? Check. Swiss sportswear at On’s new flagship store? Check. This and more in our quick guide to the weekend’s unmissable shopping opportunities.

Grace Tsai of Indulge Experimental Bistro, one of Asia’s best bars, is known for her tea-infused cocktails that explore Taiwan’s heritage. She describes her creative process ahead of a Hong Kong pop-up.

We test three different types of cooling vests and jackets – that use fans, ice packs, or both – to see how effectively the garments, a summer 2024 trend, help counter the oppressive heat.

Joe Lung talks of his pride in forging a musical and artistic community centred on his jazz club Chez Trente in Hong Kong’s Central district, and the upcoming Chez Trente Music Fest.

Lee had put Game of Death on hold before his untimely death, and the version of the film shown in cinemas featured little of his footage. An exhibition features scenes and stills from the footage he shot.