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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

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Opinion | Don’t be so quick to ‘renew’ Hong Kong at the expense of its heritage

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City’s unsung heroes celebrated as 8 winners pick up Spirit of Hong Kong Awards

People’s Choice voting opened for 18 finalists of Spirit of Hong Kong Awards

Judging panel will on top of online poll select winners in each of six categories – community, perseverance, culture, innovation, youth and teamwork.

Readers can vote for one entry among the 18 shortlisted individuals or groups who best represents the “can-do, kind and go-getting” Hong Kong spirit. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong medical trailblazer discovers treatment for intestinal condition

Professor Ng Siew-chien is a Spirit of Innovation finalist at this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, which honours achievements of remarkable individuals.

Star turn: Hong Kong dancer Danie Chan dreams above and beyond

Chan’s dedication to helping young dancers achieve their dreams earned her a spot among finalists of the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2023.

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Hong Kong student designs award-winning interactive app for elderly with dementia

‘Multi-sensory Mixed Reality Therapy for Dementia’ app has earned global acclaim.

Ingrid Chan is also a star student and a strong advocate of social inclusion. Photo: Kong Yat-pang

Hong Kong social entrepreneur, 22, takes the lead in guiding young generation

Evony Tsang is a Spirit of Youth finalist in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, an annual event honouring the achievements of remarkable individuals.

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.

Hong Kong badminton player beats cancer as a child to compete as para athlete

Calista Lam, 28, is a finalist in Spirit of Perseverance category for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, which honours the achievements of remarkable individuals.

Calista Lam underwent 28 rounds of chemotherapy. Photo: Handout

Teenage prodigy in Hong Kong teaches technology, fights for sustainable future

Amaanat Rekhi, 16, has become Spirit of Youth finalist in Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, which honours achievements of remarkable individuals.

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Amaanat Rekhi, 16, is a Spirit of Youth finalist in Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, which honours achievements of remarkable individuals. Photo: Kong Yat-pang

Teacher pushes to make Hong Kong a more welcoming place for those with disabilities

SENsational Foundation director Faride Shroff in the running for Spirit of Perseverance category in this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.

Feeding Hong Kong on nutrition mission with meals programme for people in need

Feeding Hong Kong collects 65,000 surplus mooncakes this year alone and redistributes them to almost 100 charities.

Hong Kong Deaf Rugby Team stands together on and off the pitch to foster inclusion

Hong Kong Deaf Rugby Team listed as finalists in Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, an annual event that honours the achievements of remarkable individuals.

Hong Kong Deaf Rugby Team player Ken Chun takes to the pitch. Photo: Kong Yat-pang

Single mum uses rugby to build community for Hong Kong’s foreign domestic helpers

Agnes Sordan’s life changed in 2018 when she discovered touch rugby team comprised mostly of foreign domestic helpers such as herself.

Sordan’s realisation that her struggles were shared by many other migrant domestic workers sparked her determination to take a leadership role within her team. Photo: Kong Yat-pang

Giving back to Hong Kong: Zambian volunteer champions multiple charitable causes

Sanday Chongo Kabange, a business journalist who dedicates his free time to helping the disadvantaged, is a finalist in the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2023.

‘Hong Kong is my second home’: refugee empowers women in similar hardships

Sophie joined Christian Action Centre for Refugees nearly 12 years ago after fleeing East Africa with her two-year-old daughter.

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Hong Kong artist with multiple illnesses devotes time to charitable causes

Sophia Hotung has gone from a stressful corporate career to successful artist after her deteriorating health pushed her to make a change.

Sophia Hotung taught herself to draw using an app called Procreate. Photo: Ryan Lee

Teachers and a father found organisation to boost schoolchildren’s social skills

JUST FEEL aims to to transform communications culture in schools and families to boost emotional well-being of children.

How a Hong Kong student overcame difficult childhood to launch mental health NGO

After struggling through school, Michael Chan was admitted to Chinese University and launched Companion Hong Kong, which earned him a Spirit of Hong Kong nomination.

AI-based belt by Hong Kong company helps blind people navigate streets

Start-up AI Guided’s belt has two wide-angle cameras that capture and analyse images and identify objects.

The latest iteration of the product, now in its 10th generation, is a device worn on the waist, mounted with two cameras that use AI algorithms and computer vision. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong company turns phones into one-stop medical diagnostic shops

PanopticAI is transforming phones into powerful diagnostic tools that can measure patients’ heart rate, blood pressure and stress levels in about 30 seconds.

PanopticAI CEO Dr Kyle Wong is looking to transform the healthcare industry. Photo: Elson Li

18 unsung heroes among finalists to be honoured in Spirit of Hong Kong Awards

Diverse list of finalists includes NGO founders, artists, entrepreneurs, young people and new immigrants.

Editorial | Spirited winners tell the Hong Kong story best

The hard work of inspiring individuals and groups at the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards reflects the perseverance and vision required to ensure the city is ‘back in business’.

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards celebrates 10th year with honours for city’s heroes

Post editor-in-chief Tammy Tam says awards have reached a ‘special milestone’.

The tenth edition of the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards at the Conrad hotel. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Voting for the Spirit of Hong Kong Lion Rock people’s Choice Award opens

Awards celebrate 18 individuals and groups who have been making positive differences to people’s lives.

Voting for the Spirit of Hong Kong Lion Rock People’s Choice Award has opened. Photo: Getty Images

Putting Hong Kong doctors in the picture with AI-based medical imaging tools

By speeding up diagnosis and improving its accuracy, Chapman Lee says his team hopes to help patients, while also tackling manpower issues and lowering costs.

Hong Kong researcher develops air purification method that can lower stink

Cathy Jim has created patented products that purify the air by turning pollutants into water and carbon dioxide.

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Spirit of Hong Kong is a series that looks behind the scenes of one of Asia's largest and most vibrant cities by focusing on those whose contributions often go unnoticed yet are vital to the everyday success of Hong Kong. 
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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