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#852stories
#852stories is a video-led series focusing on unusual and quirky trends or just interesting takes on life in our hometown Hong Kong. The number 852, by the way, is the dialling code for the city. Do drop us an email at [email protected] if you have stories for us to explore.
Updated: 21 Jun, 2024
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Pistachio cream cheese? Hong Kong mooncake makers hit, miss in redefining treat
Second-generation of family bakeries taking different approaches to seasonal offering, with some trying experimental flavours while others are sticking to traditional varieties.
14 Sep, 2024
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[2]
Hong Kong’s ‘toy street’ loses some of its shine as 30-year-old shop closes
Wan Chai neighbourhood fixture Yat Sing Toys closes its doors as shopping preferences shift, triggering wave of nostalgia.
07 Sep, 2024
[3]
What do Hong Kong teens think about official advice on controlling sexual desire?
Teens criticise Education Bureau’s portrayal of boys’ inability to control their urges and what message girls’ choices of clothing send.
31 Aug, 2024
[4]
Can mainland Chinese restaurants break into Hong Kong amid changing tastes?
The stark change in city’s attitudes towards the food may be down to growing number of mainlanders calling it home.
24 Aug, 2024
[5]
Purrfect! How Hongkongers prefer cats to kids and pamper their furry babies
Hong Kong’s cat owners are happy to spend big on their furry companions and businesses are cashing in.
17 Aug, 2024
[6]
‘In our DNA’: Hongkongers take milk tea upmarket to keep tradition alive
Sifu Good Tea reinvents drink by offering versions such as red date black sugar milk tea with gin, and rock sugar tangerine peel puer with vodka.
10 Aug, 2024
[7]
Work-life clash as new Hong Kong graduates prioritise happiness over career goals
Graduates of two city universities say they have reservations about full-time work because of fears they must give up free time.
03 Aug, 2024
[8]
Dressed to thrill: why Hong Kong’s anime fans get kick out of cosplaying
Thousands of cosplayers are attending Hong Kong’s annual Ani-Com and Games fair at the convention centre in Wan Chai.
27 Jul, 2024
[9]
Hong Kong’s neon signs move indoors, as rules a hassle for outdoor displays
Neon signs have been disappearing in past decades, but some artists are keeping traditional trade alive through indoor installations.
20 Jul, 2024
[10]
The art of strolling in Hong Kong: slow down and discover a ‘city in the sky’
Chinese University urban researcher Sampson Wong wants more Hongkongers to explore old housing estates.
13 Jul, 2024
[11]
What gets 30kg of plants, biscuits and other greens a day?
Hong Kong is receiving two giant pandas, a gift from Beijing, but they will need time to adapt before Ocean Park visitors can see them.
06 Jul, 2024
[12]
Hong Kong weatherman, 74, turns to rap music to warn about wasteful fast fashion
Former Observatory director Lam Chiu-ying teams up with singer-songwriter Luna Lee for rap song with environmental message.
29 Jun, 2024
[13]
How easy is recycling in Hong Kong? The Post puts green lifestyle to the test
Reporter collects up all his recyclable waste for one week to figure out what it takes to stop plastics going straight into the bin.
22 Jun, 2024
[14]
Hong Kong’s Murray House exemplifies city’s empty stores, fitful retail recovery
Vacancies across Central, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok down from peak in third quarter of 2022, but worse than in 2019.
15 Jun, 2024
[15]
Xiaohongshu’s impact on travel: how the app is reshaping Hong Kong tourism
Chinese social media platform is blazing a trail for mandarin-speaking visitors to find hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path ideas.
08 Jun, 2024
[16]
How ‘2-dish-rice’ meals went from Hong Kong workers’ staple to culinary classic
Food culture academic says dining restrictions amid Covid-19 pandemic helped to normalise shops offering affordable choice of Cantonese favourites as an option for everyone.
01 Jun, 2024
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Have Hong Kong taxi drivers slammed the brakes on bad behaviour amid Uber feud?
Post camps out at taxi ‘black spot’ and goes on undercover cab rides, finds no sign of drivers overcharging, refusing to take passengers or not using their meters.
25 May, 2024
[18]
Calls to end long queues to register for free dental treatment in Hong Kong
Elderly patients must return multiple times because dentists will extract only one tooth on each visit.
18 May, 2024
