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Mother's Day

Mother's Day
A look at the best dining, beauty and fashion options for spoiling your mum
last updated:
9 September, 2024
‘Are mums free maids?’ China laundry brand causes backlash for a sexist advert that a new product improves cleaning efficiency. Photo: SCMP composite/Xiaohongshu
Trending in China

China laundry firm in hot water over ad which panders to stereotypes

A top laundry detergent producer in China has been forced to pull a recent advertisement in which it suggested strongly that washing clothes was the job of women after a public backlash.

Hong Kong society

Hongkongers hit Shenzhen’s spas for Mother’s Day, while others opt for dim sum

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong mothers shouldn’t have to apologise for demands of parenting

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Food and Drinks

Want to treat mum? 13 places to celebrate Mother’s Day 2024 in Hong Kong

Whether it is a decadent afternoon tea or a vegan cheesemaking workshop, mums are well catered for this Mother’s Day in Hong Kong – here are 13 places you might want to consider booking.

The Verandah at The Repulse Bay will serve a Mother’s Tribute Afternoon Tea from May 8 to 12. Photo: The Verandah
India

Do India’s ‘funny’ Mother’s Day gifts subvert ‘supermum’ tropes or uphold them?

Acknowledging and portraying exasperation, anger of mothers are initial steps to change stereotypes of ‘selfless’ mums who are ‘devoted to families’.

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Food and Drinks

‘I miss her food’: 3 Asian chefs honour their inspiring mums and grandmas

Ahead of Mother’s Day, three top Asian chefs pay tribute to the mothers and grandmothers who influenced their culinary journey by sharing some of their fondest memories of them.

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Asian Games 2023

Asian Games postponement sparks Mother’s Day rethink over second child for Yiu

Marathon runner had been putting off having a second child until after the multi-sport event in Hangzhou in September, but the postponement has prompted a change of heart.

Christy Yiu (left) with daughter Chan Yiu and husband Chan Ka-ho. Photo: Handout
Coronavirus Hong Kong

Hongkongers flock to flower market on Mother’s Day amid eased curbs

‘The crowd is almost back to pre-pandemic levels and business is almost 70 per cent better than last year,’ says a flower shop owner.

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

How 6 Hong Kong celebrity mums balance family life and showbiz careers

Mother’s Day is coming soon, so we’re celebrating 6 Hong Kong icons who are mums too – from Marvel star Fala Chen and Gigi Leung, to Anita’s Louise Wong

Food and Drinks

Where to celebrate Mother’s Day in Hong Kong, with gourmet and spa delights

Show mum you love her this year at the Grand Hyatt, Landmark Mandarin Oriental or Ritz-Carlton, with delectable brunches, pampering spa packages or staycations

French patisseries from Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, just some of the treats on offer as Hong Kong’s top hotels pull out all the stops to celebrate Mother’s Day on May 8. Photo: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
History

Language Matters | What do carnations have do to with gouged-out eyes and the colour of flesh?

The genus name of the traditional Mother’s Day flower, Dianthus, has some macabre origins, while several theories surround the origin of the name ‘carnation’.

Carnations are prepared for shipment in the northeastern Japanese city of Natori ahead of Mother’s Day in 2017. Photo: Getty Images
Food and Drinks

No reservation? Tips for a last-minute Mother’s Day package in Hong Kong

Mother’s Day is nearly here, and for those who haven’t made plans yet, here are some ideas for mum-friendly packages and activities in Hong Kong.

Explore Hong Kong

The best Hong Kong Mother’s Day treats for 2022, from spa days to gift sets

This May 8, Hong Kong’s top restaurants, hotels and bakeries offer plenty of ways to spoil mum, whether she’d prefer sipping Veuve Clicquot or enjoying an all-you-can-eat feast

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The working mothers of the world are owed a debt of gratitude

The pandemic has exacerbated pressure on working mums to balance the demands of work and childcare. The foreign workers who leave their own children behind to support local families should be especially honoured.

A domestic helper walks with a child in her care in February 2018. Given the limited care options for children in Hong Kong, many families rely on migrant workers to help look after their children at home. Photo: David Wong
Coronavirus pandemic

Few restaurants switch to ‘vaccine bubble’ scheme for Mother’s Day

Only 300 restaurants meet the government’s rules for accepting tables of six and offering dine-in service till midnight.

A staff member sets a table at the London Chinese Restaurant in Mong Kok, one of many unable to take advantage of newly relaxed rules. Photo: May Tse
North Korea

In North Korea, beauty rules on Mother’s Day

Fashion

5 best summer handbags for mother’s day – more stylish than Selena Gomez

These luxury brand designers are offering chic bags for jet-setting mums who love island-hopping, the beach and just looking fab any time

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Families in China

Blowing Water | A family is what one makes of it, and it’s not always traditionally nuclear

While there may be all kinds of combinations today such as families with same-sex parents or a single parent, what matters at the end of the day is the ability to raise kids into good people.

Families today can have different combinations of parents, but the concept of putting one’s child first remains universal. Photo: Shutterstock
Fashion

5 different Mother's Day gift ideas

What do you buy if you have a ‘chic home’, ‘health-tech savvy’ or ‘sexy’ mum? Fear not, for help is at hand with our selection of ideas ahead of this Sunday’s special day

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How 6 Hong Kong stars celebrated Mother’s Day

Rosemary Vandenbroucke revealed she’s going to be a mother, Hannah Quinlivan baked a cake, while Gigi Leung went shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui

Susan Jung's recipes

Make Mother’s Day with a delicious, fruity dessert to remember

Treat your mother to some well deserved me time by making her this delectable dish

Fresh berry verrines with honey-vanilla mascarpone and vanilla meringues make a delicious Mother’s Day treat. Photography: Jonathan Wong. Styling: Nellie Ming Lee

5 Netflix movies to watch with mum on Mother's Day

Our top-five Netflix picks for a perfect night’s celebration at home – with Mum!

A family film night-in, watching films with your mother, is the perfect way to help her celebrate Mother’s Day.

5 cool things to do in Hong Kong for Mother's Day

Take mum on a junk trip at night or to a heritage hotel on Lantau Island

The ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide for 2018

It’s the time of year when we celebrate one of the most important women in our lives. Here are gifts you can get your mum

Fashion shopping in Hong Kong

Five summer-ready gift ideas for Mother’s Day

From a new yoga clothing line to signature swimwear, we have this special day sorted with plenty of present ideas to suit all mums. But be quick, Mother’s Day is less than two weeks away 

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we have found some of the best gift ideas to spoil her. Just like these shoes from Aquazzura. (Sadly, the puppy is not included.)

How Hong Kong’s celebrities celebrated Mother’s Day

Myolie Wu celebrates Mother's Day in 2017
Good Eating

Five best Mother’s Day menus in Hong Kong

Your cheat sheet to Mother’s Day spa treatments in Hong Kong

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