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9 September, 2024
Tarlan Amigh holds items from her vast collection of Hong Kong memorabilia at her home in the city. Many items have been handcrafted using techniques passed down through generations. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Art

Her 1,000-piece collection of Hong Kong memorabilia tells the city’s story

From dolls, ceramics and vintage textiles to posters, books and souvenirs, Tarlan Amigh is on a mission to tell the real story of Hong Kong.

Chinese culture

Want better luck in the Year of the Snake? Pray to these 3 Chinese gods

Chinese culture

What are ‘enemy signs’ in the Chinese zodiac and which are the Snake’s?

Food and Drinks

The enduring appeal of this 46-year-old Hong Kong restaurant’s signature congee

Cantonese eatery Sang Kee’s simple yet elegant dish offers a taste of the past and a comforting escape from modern anxieties.

At Sang Kee restaurant at Burd Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, the star dish is congee. Photo: Alexander Mak
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

10 best Golden Princess films, including John Woo and Tsui Hark classics

A library of Hong Kong films, including the likes of A Chinese Ghost Story and Hard Boiled, has been bought – good news for fans overseas.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to launch all-in-one app to improve tourist experience

Industry leaders call for more engaging experiences as tourism minister Rosanna Law writes to Post to promote road map.

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Chinese culture

Why red packets are given at Lunar New Year and the rise of e-versions

Called lai see in Cantonese and hong bao in Mandarin, red packets wish good luck and prosperity, but are electronic versions taking over?

The red colour of lai see symbolises good luck and prosperity, and the amount of money inside usually ends in an even number, which is considered more auspicious. Photo: Shutterstock
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Swordsman, Tsui Hark’s wuxia film, started a new fantasy era

Tsui Hark’s 1990 Hong Kong film Swordsman was a long and rambling affair that was difficult to follow, yet it was a resounding success.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Stadium rocking as 18,000 fans watch trial concert

The 1½-hour ‘Four in Love’ charity concert was the first non-sports trial event at the new venue.

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Hong Kong economy

4,000 visitors expected for festival at once-abandoned Hong Kong Hakka village

The Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po ‘Sound-Sight-Taste Fusion’ Tour will run for two consecutive weekends.

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Visitors enjoy themselves at the Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po “Sound-Sight-Taste Fusion” Tour on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Why a juggler decided to let the ball drop

The artists of the New Boom in Circus programme at Tai Kwun in Hong Kong are rethinking the contemporary art form.

Jason Lee (left) and Tito Hung perform On the Side of the Road at Tai Kwun, Hong Kong. Photo: Irene Chui
Hong Kong society

Showcase of 52 French masterpieces in Hong Kong sign of ‘strong friendship’

Hong Kong Museum of Art launches exhibition featuring works by painters Renoir and Cézanne.

Chinese culture

Being Chinese | The beauty of being a filial Chinese daughter

Despite the caregiving challenges, there’s a beauty in accepting filial piety is not a choice but a necessity: roles and responsibilities are clear.

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Hong Kong society

Party’s over? Why spotlight on Gen Z hotspot in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong is harmful

Public concerns over Kwun Tong Promenade may drive teenagers to hang out in private spaces instead, an expert says.

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People gather at the waterfront area of Kwun Tong Promenade. Photo: Edmond So
Food and Drinks

5 food mistakes you should avoid over the Lunar New Year holiday

The Lunar New Year holiday is a time to eat foods with auspicious meanings, but there are also some that the superstitious should avoid.

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People in Chengdu, southwest China, enjoy a Lunar New Year feast. There are auspicious foods to eat during the festival, and others you should avoid if you want good fortune in the new lunar year. Photo: Getty Images
Photography

Recap | How famous photographers capture the essence of Hong Kong over the years

Explore the rich history and cultural evolution of Hong Kong through the lenses of renowned photographers.

Old Hong Kong

An abandoned village is brought to life in this debut Hong Kong festival

The Countryside Harvest Festival takes place at the 400-year-old village of Kuk Po in Hong Kong’s far north.

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Hong Kong’s pandas

Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s twin cubs to make public debut after Lunar New Year

‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ are now playing, crawling on grass, climbing up rocks and clawing trees.

“Elder Sister” (left) and “Younger Brother” have recently started playing and climbing around their enclosure, crawling on grass, climbing up rocks and clawing at trees. Photo: Ocean Park
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Hong Kong singer G.E.M. became ‘China’s Taylor Swift’

Early in her career, Gloria Tang enjoyed success and an awards nomination for her music. Then mainland Chinese TV shot her to superstardom.

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From our archives

Recap | Quirky tales from old Hong Kong, from exorcised ghosts to nudists

Explore quirky stories from PostMag’s archives, featuring a woman waking up at her own funeral and a bank’s very costly blunder, to supernatural goings-on and naturists letting it all hang out.

Old Hong Kong

Then & Now | How Chinese medicinal wines became just the tonic in Hong Kong

Chinese medicinal wines made with herbs or animal parts have long been the go-to remedy for all sorts of maladies, from bad breath to marital inharmony.

Executive council member Henry Tang is handed a bottle of Chinese medicinal wine by workers at a local production plant in 1998. Photo: SCMP Archives
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Nicholas Tse to put on 2 Kai Tak concerts soon after Coldplay

Concerts will be held at 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium on April 25 and 26, with ticket prices starting at HK$680.

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Nicholas Tse will put on two concerts in late April at the new Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Weibo/锋味
Old Hong Kong

Recap | Hong Kong is a foodie mecca, but what is the history of its culinary evolution?

PostMag writer Jason Wordie explores how Hong Kong’s culinary landscape evolved from British army camp food to street food hawkers and even the influence of Chinese railroad builders.

Hong Kong

This ‘grandma’s game’ is taking Hong Kong – and all ages – by storm

Once a niche sport, pickleball has captivated the city and players of every age – even Taylor Swift and Michael Phelps are fans.

Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | Tap Hong Kong cinema and horse racing to drive cultural wave

Hong Kong should promote its cultural heritage with the same passion as South Korea or risk being left behind in a competitive tourism market.

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Romantic Warrior, ridden by James McDonald, wins the Hong Kong Cup during the Longines International Races at Sha Tin on December 8, 2024. Photo: Kenneth Chan.
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Twilight of the Warriors named the best Hong Kong film of 2024 by critics

Director Soi Cheang Pou-soi scores third win in four years for martial arts drama set in Kowloon Walled City; Papa wins two major awards.

Louis Koo Tin-lok in a still from Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, winner of best Hong Kong film in the 2024 Hong Kong Film Critics Awards. Photo: Media Asia Distribution
Hong Kong society

Palace Museum to bring Islamic, Tutankhamun relics to Hong Kong in 2025

Museum’s number of visitors fell by 17 per cent last year to 1 million, compared with 1.2 million in 2023.

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Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: Hong Kong’s wellness trends for 2025

This week’s PostMag explores Hong Kong’s wellness trends for 2025, from pickleball to mushroom coffee and Transcendental Meditation.

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