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The impossible art of being a good guest at a Hong Kong Christmas gathering

In Hong Kong, dinner party etiquette is less about following rules and more about guessing which version of the rules your host subscribes to.


Jean-Pierre’s host-in-chief on Christmas in the Alps and his favourite spots to celebrate in Hong Kong

Jean-Pierre host-in-chief Marc Hofmann discusses fake birthdays, foie gras and why a little chaos makes a good night.


In search of Jane Austen’s England, from tranquil villages to grand estates

An exploration of southern England in the footsteps of Jane Austen, born 250 years ago this month.


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A Zhejiang pavilion takes top honours at the RIBA Asia Pacific Awards, alongside a Hong Kong finalist celebrating the beauty of impermanence.


How Hong Kong’s famous Christmas decorations came to life, as told by one of their creators

One of the city’s most prolific festive light designers recalls his career spent illuminating the Hong Kong skyline.


A chef’s guide to making a traditional Christmas meal in Hong Kong

Cary Docherty of Island Shangri-La’s Lobster Bar and Grill on the festive dishes he loves – and how to pull them off in a small kitchen.


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