Hongkonger Dominique Li and his wife spent a two-day break earlier this month in Shenzhen to soak up the cultural vibe, a short getaway they said would not be their last. The 45-year-old engineer, who lives in Tin Shui Wai in the northwestern New Territories, was particularly drawn to a new landmark, Shenzhen Bay Culture…
Events such as Art Basel Hong Kong and ComplexCon helped drive a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in visitor arrivals in March, but the US-Israel war with Iran could bring volatility to the travel market, the Tourism Board has said. The increase contributed to a 17 per cent year-on-year rise in visitor numbers in the…
HONG KONG — Local politician Regina Ip emerged as a dark horse of this year’s ComplexCon Hong Kong as her meet-and-greet on Saturday afternoon sent hundreds of fans screaming and cheering, rivaling headliners, including the fair’s artistic director Kasing Lung, the creator of Labubu and The Monsters series, and Blackpink member Jennie Kim, who capped…
Hong Kong – adidas Originals and Dentsu Hong Kong recreated the city’s football streets at ComplexCon this week, turning a convention hall into a live showcase of sport and style. The brand’s Provision Store (愛迪達辦館) drew directly from Fa Yuen Street, the city’s iconic football jersey district, blending kits, street fashion, and local flair. At…
Popular doll Labubu and Blackpink’s Jennie were among the headline names and brands from the city and abroad that drew thousands of fans to Hong Kong’s third edition of pop culture festival ComplexCon on Saturday. Organisers said this year’s edition had broken attendance records and would draw tens of thousands across the two-day event at…
FULL CIRCLE: Fashion designer Virgil Abloh’s legacy is set to take center stage at ComplexCon Hong Kong later on Saturday and Sunday, where the former Louis Vuitton men’s artistic director’s archive, V.A.A., will stage a special installation. The showcase will offer an edit of “Virgil Abloh: The Codes,” the first major European exhibition dedicated to…
With two weeks of Hong Kong arts month remaining, the city will continue to host a rich array of events, from a pop culture convention to a slew of art exhibitions. The South China Morning Post highlights some of the best shows taking place in the rest of March. From ComplexCon to classical concerts Pop…
Former Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee will hold a fan meet-and-greet at this year’s ComplexCon in the city, underscoring the senior government adviser’s enduring online popularity since ending her 17-year tenure in the Legislative Council. Seventy-five-year-old Ip, convenor of the government’s key decision-making Executive Council, will join guests including Jennie from K-pop group…
Even as geopolitical tensions rise, cities across Asia are competing for global travellers and Hong Kong must lean into what makes it truly irreplaceable. Beyond relying on the city’s signature skyline and retail scene to draw visitors, we need a unique blending of grass-roots traditions and youthful creative energy to further bolster the tourism sector….
Even as geopolitical tensions rise, cities across Asia are competing for global travellers and Hong Kong must lean into what makes it truly irreplaceable. Beyond relying on the city’s signature skyline and retail scene to draw visitors, we need a unique blending of grass-roots traditions and youthful creative energy to further bolster the tourism sector….