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Learn all about what makes Hong Kong special: its people, their history, habits and quirks.
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‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival and has topped local and mainland box offices.
With an average rise of 9 per cent, the time has come for Hong Kong’s much criticised cabbies to be subject to an annual adjustment mechanism.
The pandemic hit Hong Kong cinemas hard. But the Cinema Day promotion offers a walk down memory lane.
As the city courts tourists and investment from the Middle East, the tourism board is considering a new certification system to open doors to more restaurants.
- Organisers announce just an hour before the planned 2pm start that the event would be rescheduled to 3pm
- The delay causes queue chaos, with many still outside venue when the music finally started at the later time
Exhibition to honour ex-Post chief photographer Chan Kiu, who covered some of the biggest events in Hong Kong history, including floods, an influx of refugees, typhoons and other disasters, opens.
Hit 2010 film Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame, starring Andy Lau, had many of the hallmarks of Tsui Hark’s earlier wuxia films. Sammo Hung choreographed the action. Two more films followed.
Campaign which also features two-minute video takes ‘positive approach’, says Tourism Board, and will be launched on Monday.
Hong Kong Federation of Fujian Associations, one of many community groups hosting “Hometown Market”, says organisers hope activity from June 1 to 5 will become yearly event.
MCL Cinemas announced cancellation of special showings of Kiwi Chow’s Beyond the Dream, a romance drama that was highest-grossing domestic film in city in 2020.
Jitsuko Katsumata, daughter of late Japanese manga master Fujiko F. Fujio, says father cherished ‘daily life’ inspiration in creating beloved characters.
Fruit Chan Gor’s Made in Hong Kong, The Longest Summer and Little Cheung depict Hong Kong working-class life at the time of the handover from British to Chinese rule, and the start of cultural change.
Jitsuko Katsumata, daughter of late manga master Fujuko F. Fujio, says she is excited to see first-hand how Hongkongers will engage with exhibition of Doraemon figures.
Readers discuss how Hong Kong can avoid another delay by making a few tweaks, why city need not chase after foreign pop stars, and the perks enjoyed by former leader Carrie Lam.
Jan Lamb of Cantopop duo Softhard is nothing if not versatile. The Hong Kong entertainer has been an actor, graphic designer, rapper, stand-up comedian, popular radio host, dramatist, and film director.
Industry leader Tenky Tin says few locations appropriate to preserve and display sets of hit film, with original site of Kowloon Walled City not ideal.
Events designed to boost Hong Kong’s economy and tourism run the gamut from high fashion, art and architecture to sports, technology and business.
Competition will take place on June 15 and 16 in Tsim Sha Tsui East with over 170 teams taking part.
As martial arts movie Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In receives buzz, we revisit some of the Post’s coverage of the film’s infamous setting.
Christopher Sun’s film has the trappings of a social realist drama, but in fact is a well constructed mystery. Not without its flaws, it is a welcome addition to the Hong Kong film canon.
Co-accused Yip Tsz-to, 23, granted bail but unnamed 15-year-old kept in custody as he is on bail for another criminal case.
The two opening exhibitions at Koon Man Space, a former school turned communal arts space that focuses on photography, shine light on the ecology, culture and history of Hong Kong’s Chuen Lung village.
Inspired casting, with Andy Lau facing off against Maggie Q and Sammo Hung narrating, helped Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon succeed. Martial arts scenes light up God of War, some involving Hung.
In New York and missing Hong Kong? Look no further than Land to Sea, a home-style coffee shop inspired by Hong Kong culture – think neon, Chinese newspapers and porcelain tea cups.
Soi Cheang Pou-soi’s Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In and its depiction of historic Kowloon Walled City earn standing ovation at screening in Cannes.
Affordable Art Fair designed to attract buyers on budget says it has seen increase in number of younger buyers on first day of show.
Janet Kung scores 842 points, beating out two female contestants, while Yip Kin-man takes home top honours in male category, pocketing buns worth 776 points.
