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Living heritage of Hong Kong

Domestic workers spend the National Day holiday in Central, Hong Kong, on October 2, 2023. Photo: Sam Tsang

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

Like a flower growing from the pavement, Hong Kong’s unique charm comes from those who take up space in the cracks of modernity.

Like a flower growing from the pavement, Hong Kong’s unique charm comes from those who take up space in the cracks of modernity

31 Jul 2024 - 11:14AMvideocam

Hong Kong orders archaeological review of former Japanese war memorial site

27 Apr 2024 - 10:34PM

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

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

The Anita Mui exhibition at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum includes record covers, stage costumes, movie posters and film stills. Photo: Dickson Lee

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

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

The night market on Temple Street is undergoing a revival effort. Photo: Jonathan Wong

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

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

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

A team of artists working for the Urban Renewal Authority has restored a 1950s photo using AI-based software and turned it into a display at the Central Market. Photo: Jelly Tse

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

The Nam Cheong Pawnshop was ordered to remove its signboard in December after it was said to have violated the Buildings Ordinance. Photo: Sam Tsang

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

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

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

Star Ferry vessels at the pier in Tsim Sha Tsui as a cruise liner and Hong Kong’s iconic skyline serves as a picturesque backdrop. Photo: Elson Li

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

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

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

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

The 68-year-old State Theatre is a former cinema in North Point, Hong Kong, and the latest historic building undergoing a face-lift. Photo: SCMP Archive

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

Jive Lau Ho-fai teaches neon-bending workshops at Kowloneon, a neon workspace in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. Photo: Connor Mycroft

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

Hong Kong sawmill hopes for more ‘final days’

26 Sep 2022 - 3:57PM

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

11 Sep 2022 - 10:15AM

The Blue House Cluster in Wan Chai won an Award of Excellence for cultural heritage from Unesco in 2017. Photo: Nora Tam

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

Lights out for Hong Kong’s neon signs? Why tradition is losing its shine

Brightly-lit signs are a powerful symbol of the city, say enthusiasts keen to save, repurpose them.

10 Sep 2022 - 11:24PMvideocam

Dismay at sudden closure of one of Hong Kong’s oldest traditional cafes

Mido Cafe, a 72-year-old cha chaan teng in Yau Ma Tei, announced the news in an ambiguous note posted outside its premises. Many shared their grief on social media at the loss of a ‘Hong Kong icon’.

21 Jun 2023 - 11:36AM

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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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31 July, 2024