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5 must-shop events in Hong Kong this weekend August 2-4, from Cat Expo to fashion pop-up

  • Cat Expo 2024, Uniqlo x Hong Kong Tramways T-shirts, a pop-up by Korean fashion brand Emis, fave of Blackpink’s Jisoo, among the highlights

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The Hong Kong Cat Expo 2024 returns from August 2-4, with the latest cat food and products, shows and feline health tips. It is just one of the exciting shopping events in the city this weekend, which also include fashion and beauty brand pop-ups and an event celebrating 120 years of Hong Kong’s trams. Photo: May Tse
Kylie Knott

Shopping for ourselves can be therapeutic, but it also feels nice to spoil our pets, and this weekend’s Cat Expo is the purr-fect place for those wanting to indulge their fur babies.

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Central Market is also worth a visit; it will host a variety of activities to mark Hong Kong Tramways’ 120th anniversary. And South Korean label Emis’ pop-up is a good bet for fashion lovers.

1. Cat Expo 2024

Cat lovers are in for a treat this weekend as the city’s annual Cat Expo returns to Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from August 2-4, offering art, music, performances and lectures as well as shopping.

A selection of Japanese-style lucky cats will be displayed at the Hong Kong Cat Expo 2024.
A selection of Japanese-style lucky cats will be displayed at the Hong Kong Cat Expo 2024.

A diverse range of cat products including the latest toys and cat food will be showcased. Highlights of the expo include the Cat Fanciers Association International Cat Show, in which cats will be judged based on various attributes, and workshops on cat grooming, feline health and more.

Hall 3BCD, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, August 2-3, midday-9pm; August 4 midday-8pm

 

2. Emis pop-up

K-pop star Jisoo of Blackpink loves funky South Korean brand Emis, and now it has arrived in Hong Kong, with a pop-up store at Langham Place in Mong Kok until August 31. The pop-up features a video/photo booth and hot seasonal items such as trendy mesh caps and cool retro bags.
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