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Living heritage of Hong Kong

Dinosaur fossils have been discovered in Hong Kong for the first time. Photo: ISD

Why weren’t dinosaur fossils found earlier in Hong Kong? Experts weigh in

‘High chance’ more dinosaur fossils will be found on Port Island or nearby areas, professor says.

25 Oct 2024 - 5:44PMvideocam

Language Matters | Why Hong Kong’s fire dragon dances are so important

15 Sep 2024 - 8:15AM

Opinion | Searching for Hong Kong’s soul? Look to its street life

31 Jul 2024 - 11:14AMvideocam

Hong Kong orders archaeological review of former Japanese war memorial site

Post report from 1947 states that concrete foundation is widely believed to house a sword, with its blade pointing towards Tokyo.

27 Apr 2024 - 10:34PM

Construction is under way at the decades-old residential blocks Cameron Mansions, which is build on a former Japanese war memorial site. Photo: Dickson Lee

Mong Kok flower market set for partial makeover in Hong Kong renewal project

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.

16 Mar 2024 - 12:10PM

Exhibition marking 20th anniversary of Hong Kong diva Anita Mui’s death opens

Hong Kong Heritage Museum opens the nine-month exhibition, titled ‘Timeless Diva: Anita Mui’, with 70 items on show.

23 Dec 2023 - 7:12PMvideocam

Letters | Hong Kong retail must look beyond high rent – and innovate

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.

11 Dec 2023 - 11:30AM

People walk by a shop in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay district in January this year. In 2018, Causeway Bay’s retail space was more expensive than New York City’s Fifth Avenue. Photo: Sam Tsang

Opinion | Instagram-famous Choi Hung Estate’s fate demands new approach

Hong Kong’s approach to development has for too long prioritised demolishing and rebuilding instead of finding ways to preserve the city’s heritage. Choi Hung Estate has a special place in Hong Kong’s history and cries out for new ideas in urban planning.

21 Nov 2023 - 9:30AMvideocam

Famous Hong Kong night market reopening ‘could be delayed until late November’

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.

24 Oct 2023 - 10:00AM

Not just about secret recipes: Hong Kong restaurant wins fans with a personal touch

Ngan Lung Cafe in Lei Yue Mun Fishing Village boasts signature local fare, and owner knows most by name, tailoring dishes to suit customers.

13 Oct 2023 - 5:39PM

Lee Hoi-wu took over her family’s decades-old restaurant business in Hong Kong in 2014. Photo: Kong Yat-pang

Dragon Boat Festival returns to Hong Kong, but turnout still under pre-Covid mark

Attendance of 100,000 expected throughout day for Sun Life Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships 2023.

23 Jun 2023 - 2:34PMvideocam

Rowers brave the heat to pit their skills against rivals in waters off Aberdeen. Photo: Sam Tsang

Colourful past: AI software turns old Hong Kong photo into Central Market display

Original black and white photo of two fishmongers behind market counter restored, colourised using software trained by processing millions of images.

15 May 2023 - 10:00AM

No switching off Hong Kong’s bright city lights as shops replace old neon signs

Businesses ordered to remove ageing neon signs choose to keep a slice of city’s heritage alive.

16 Apr 2023 - 6:00PM

Editorial | Hong Kong harbour law should not be watered down

Proposals to fast track ‘minor’ reclamation works put city’s most outstanding natural feature at further risk.

24 Mar 2023 - 6:30AM

A man with luggage sits on his own portable stool inside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, as clouds roll in over Victoria Harbour. Photo: Elson Li

Cheers for move to amend Hong Kong Victoria Harbour law, but some worry about abuse

Minor waterfront projects have been held up by onerous requirements of Protection of the Harbour Ordinance.

18 Mar 2023 - 11:28AM

The government plans to amend a law governing reclamation works in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour. Photo: Sam Tsang

Cathay to dish out 80,000 return flights to residents of Southeast Asian countries

Carrier says it will first offer round-trip tickets to residents across Southeast Asia starting with Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.

24 Feb 2023 - 8:45PMvideocam

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s own Fisherman’s Wharf? Star Ferry boss envisions buoyant future

Boss of struggling icon envisions potential amid efforts to stay afloat, promises lower fare adjustment from 100 per cent raise earlier proposed.

25 Jan 2023 - 8:00PMvideocam

Chinese University team to study Lantau’s century-old stone cabins in Hong Kong

Team gets HK$12.5 million grant to research mountain camp’s history, educate the public and restore cabins.

3 Jan 2023 - 6:00PM

Nineteen spartan stone cabins form the Lantau Mountain Camp, which dots the ridge between Sunset Peak and Yi Tung Shan. Photo: Daniel Suen

Battle of Hong Kong survivor Yeung Ming-hon dies at age 99

Field Ambulance Corps volunteer was captured by Japanese invaders and made to do manual labour.

29 Dec 2022 - 7:00PM

Opinion | What Hong Kong needs to be a truly world-class cultural hub

The city needs a soul, a guiding vision to radically improve cultural education, reorient cultural policymaking and research, and genuinely broaden cultural exchanges.

10 Dec 2022 - 8:15AMvideocam

Former Hong Kong courthouse to become centre for universal legal education

Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention expresses confidence centre will be financially independent three years after opening in 2026.

9 Dec 2022 - 9:58PMvideocam

The former North Kowloon Magistracy in Shum Shui Po will undergo a four-year renovation and become a centre offering universal legal education. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Hong Kong authorities to review heritage status of World War II spy hub

Antiquities Advisory Board to decide on Thursday whether veranda-style shophouse at No 190 Nathan Road should be reclassified as Grade 1 building.

7 Dec 2022 - 8:23PM

Conservationists have called for authorities to upgrade the heritage status of the building at 190 Nathan Road. Photo: Sam Tsang

Can Hong Kong preserve its historic buildings before it’s too late?

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?

29 Nov 2022 - 8:00AM

One Hong Kong neon artist keeps his craft alive by teaching new generation

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.

30 Oct 2022 - 2:15PM

One of Hong Kong’s last mahjong craftsmen facing eviction from stairwell store

Third-generation owner of Biu Kee Mahjong in Jordan says landlord is forcing him to move out over non-compliance with building standards.

8 Oct 2022 - 5:27PMvideocam

Cheung Shun-king at his stairwell stall in Jordan. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong sawmill hopes for more ‘final days’

26 Sep 2022 - 3:57PM

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Editorial | Tong lau are part of the fabric of the city

11 Sep 2022 - 10:15AM

Explainer | Stronger than steel? Why Hong Kong still uses bamboo scaffolding in construction

Everything you need to know about bamboo scaffolding, a construction material that is flexible, strong and cheaper than steel and aluminium.

11 Sep 2022 - 9:00AM

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Living heritage of Hong Kong

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.

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9 September, 2024