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Gavin Yeung

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Holt’s Cafe

On February 26 and 27, Rosewood Hong Kong’s all-day cafe-restaurant will slither into the Year of the Snake with a collaboration with Ser Wong Fun. The restaurant, which specialises in snake dishes, is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. Expect warming, time-honoured dishes such as assorted snake soup with fish maw, deep-fried snake with abalone congee and sautéed Qingyuan chicken.
Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Tung Chung Coastal Eco-Tour

In the run-up to the Mandarin stage production of the submarine Jules Verne sci-fi classic on March 20, the Hong Kong Arts Festival has partnered with sustainability education outfit V’air to lead a tour of the Tung Chung coastline for insights into the biodiversity of mangroves and mudflats, along with a primer on the history and culture of the area. Captain Nemo would be proud.
To sign up, go to hk.artsfestival.org
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Re:Connect

Soluna Fine Art is reflecting on its past seven years while simultaneously looking forward with a group exhibition featuring artists who have previously showcased their works with the gallery, as well as new talents. Bringing together artists from Hong Kong, Spain and Italy, “Re:Connect” also unveils new works by South Korean ceramicists Kang Min-soo and Kim Ho-jung in a cross-cultural conversation spanning borders.
G/F, 52 Sai Street, Sheung Wan
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Jonas Kaufmann Opera Gala

Hailed as “the world’s greatest opera tenor” by The Telegraph newspaper, German-Austrian vocalist Jonas Kaufmann will make his Hong Kong debut with the HK Philharmonic Orchestra on February 19 and 22. With 70 operas under his belt, Kaufmann is set to showcase arias from some of his favourites, including Puccini’s Tosca and the Bizet classic Carmen.
Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui


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Ser Wong Fun’s assorted snake soup served with steamed whole crab at Holt’s Cafe. Photo: Handout

Ser Wong Fun’s time-honoured dishes are popping up at Holt’s Cafe at Rosewood Hong Kong for two nights only. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Hong Kong

Tung Chung’s mangroves are the focus of an eco-tour organised by the Hong Kong Arts Festival. Photo: Courtesy of Hong Kong Arts Festival

Soluna Fine Art is showcasing the artworks of frequent collaborators in its latest exhibition. Photo: Courtesy of Soluna Fine Art

 German tenor Jonas Kaufmann performs at the TCBO Gala Concert at PalaDozza Arena in October 2020, in Bologna, Italy. Photo: Iguana Press via Getty Images

This husband-and-wife artist duo are finally doing their first collaborative exhibition – after 19 years together

Sarah Lai and Samuel Swope 
at their Fo Tan studio in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

An installation at the “Sarah & Samuel” exhibition at PHD Group in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Photo: Felix SC Wong/PHD Group 

Her Breath (2025). Photo: Felix SC Wong/PHD Group 

Sarah (2025). Photo: Felix SC Wong/PHD Group

Artists Sarah Lai and Samuel Swope are holding their first exhibition together. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

A CNC machine at Lai and Swope’s studio. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Installation view of Red Eyes at the “Sarah & Samuel” exhibition. Photo: Felix SC Wong/PHD Group 

Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2025 highlights, including 4 star women authors

Hong Kong writer and poet Sonia Leung is among the authors who will feature at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival in March 2025. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Bernardine Evaristo will be in Hong Kong to talk about Manifesto: On Never Giving Up, a candid memoir charting her journey from her childhood in South London to literary acclaim. Photo: HKILF

Michelle Bang, author of Sun & Ssukgat: The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity, dug into her Korean heritage to research her book. Photo: courtesy of Michelle Bang

Indian-American author Alka Joshi will speak at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center on March 2, 2025. Photo: HKILF

Australian writer Madeleine Gray made waves with her debut novel, Green Dot. Photo: HKILF

South Korean writer Insuk Kim will be talking at Hong Kong’s Fringe Club on March 1. Photo: HKILF

The cover of Kim’s The Long Road. Photo: HKILF

Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show brings show jumping back to the city

Saddle up, horse fans, and head to AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong for this inaugural equestrian spectacular. Photo: LHKIHS

HKJC

What is HKT x WestK Popfest? Cantopop’s Anson Lo of Mirror, Jorja Smith and more are set to perform

Jorja Smith, who was awarded Best British Female Artist at the Brit Awards in 2019, will perform at the HKT x WestK Popfest. Photo: courtesy of Popfest

Japanese singer and actress Hikari Mitsushima. Photo: courtesy of Popfest

Hong Kong girl group Collar. Photo: courtesy of Popfest

Cantonese opera to take centre stage at Hong Kong’s first WestK FunFest, at West Kowloon Cultural District – with performances, workshops and more

Veteran Cantonese opera performer and make-up artist Leong Yee-lin will host Cantonese opera make-up workshops as part of a diverse programme of events at Hong Kong’s inaugural WestK FunFest. Photo: courtesy of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority

A Cantonese opera make-up family workshop will be held on March 17 and 23 at West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: courtesy of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority

Polyglot Theatre will present “Pram People” at the Harbourside Lawn West during WestK FunFest. Photo: courtesy of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority

The giant outdoor art installation Ephemeral, created by Australian art group Atelier Sisu, will be on display at the Harbourside Lawn of West Kowloon Cultural District during the WestK FunFest. Photo: Atelier Sisu

Patch Theatre, a renowned Australian theatre group specialising in performances for children, will perform as part of WestK FunFest. Photo: courtesy of Patch Theatre

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Culture

Try time-honoured snake-infused dishes at Holt’s Cafe, enjoy an eco-tour of Tung Chung, explore art at Soluna Fine Art and take in tenor Jonas Kaufmann’s singing


Try time-honoured snake-infused dishes at Holt’s Cafe, enjoy an eco-tour of Tung Chung, explore art at Soluna Fine Art and take in tenor Jonas Kaufmann’s singing.
