In 1994, Deepmala Kharel Dhakal’s mother competed in the first Miss Nepal beauty pageant. Thirty-two years later, the Nepali-Hongkonger is preparing to follow in her footsteps. The 23-year-old was crowned Miss Nepal Hong Kong International on Thursday. Victory at the event guarantees entrance into the national competition later this year. Born and raised in Hong…
Artist and disability justice advocate Sophie Cheung Hing-yee was diagnosed with schizophrenia when she was 13. By 25, she had stopped taking medication, but her doctor would not declare her “recovered”, only that her symptoms were in “remission”. “That label … it felt like a wardrobe I could never step out of, a long, dark…
Though many events in December have been cancelled or postponed following the Tai Po fire tragedy, some are still going forward as planned as the city slowly heals. Whether it is a fundraising vintage thrifting event, the return of everyone’s favourite Christmas ballet or a poolside Pilates session, these events offer fun and connection. Here…
There is a lot to love about a staycation. It is a break from routine without the typical travel hassles – and holidaying at home helps support your local economy. Air travel also has a significant environmental impact, with the greenhouse gas emissions it produces contributing to climate change. For this reason, staycations are a…
June is Pride Month and that means a variety of events in Hong Kong that celebrate love, diversity and inclusivity. For many in the city’s LGBTQ community, the road to love is paved with obstacles – the biggest one being that same-sex marriage is still not legally recognised. While the laws are letting the community…