Hongkonger Janet Kung Tsz-shan is one of the rare few with mastery over the disciplines of rock climbing, scaling ice and bun scrambling. “All involve upwards motion and engage similar large muscle groups,” the 31-year-old said. “Rock climbing focuses on finger [strength], ice climbing on forearms and bun scrambling on the back. They complement each…
A Hong Kong art installation featuring yellow raincoats and an umbrella will not be put back on display at a popular piazza where it was removed for restoration works last year, authorities have said, without explaining whether political considerations were behind the decision. One prominent art commentator said on Monday that the piece was unrelated…
A Hong Kong art installation featuring yellow raincoats and an umbrella will not be put back on display at a popular piazza where it was removed for restoration works last year, authorities have said, without explaining whether political considerations were behind the decision. One prominent art commentator said on Monday that the piece was unrelated…
The number of registered street sleepers in Hong Kong fell to a 10-year low of 795 in the 2023-24 financial year, but frontline workers have said the actual figure is likely to be higher due to increased evictions from public areas by the government. Although an increase in the supply of housing in recent years…
Hong Kong skateboarders will be able to show off their skills at a new skatepark in Fanling on Saturday, with part of the site becoming the first of its kind in the city to receive a competition class certification from an international governing body. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department said on Thursday that the…
Hong Kong should implement a real-name system for buying tickets to ward off scalpers, the head of the city’s consumer watchdog has said, as ones for concerts by Cantopop star Nicholas Tse Ting-fung are going for as much as HK$200,000 (US$25,700) on the secondary market. Consumer Council chief executive Gilly Wong Fung-han said on Saturday…
Hong Kong should implement a real-name system for buying tickets to ward off scalpers, the head of the city’s consumer watchdog has said, as ones for concerts by Cantopop star Nicholas Tse Ting-fung are going for as much as HK$200,000 (US$25,700) on the secondary market. Consumer Council chief executive Gilly Wong Fung-han said on Saturday…
Ticket touts may well be cheering their improved prospects for cashing in on the “concert economy” that Hong Kong hopes can help boost its post-pandemic recovery. Authorities, meanwhile, have drawn jeers from lawmakers after it emerged there have been no convictions for scalping in years, despite a decades-old law against it. Lawmakers accused the government…
New culture minister Rosanna Law Shuk-pui has promised to “remove barriers” to help landlords convert their commercial or industrial premises into performing venues to enhance Hong Kong’s art scene. Law made her first appearance as the secretary for culture, sports and tourism in the Legislative Council on Monday, briefing lawmakers on a blueprint for the…
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park got off to a smooth start by completing its first trial run on Sunday, with 1,500 spectators for a football match largely dispersed within 10 minutes of the final whistle. Some spectators told the Post they were satisfied with the transport arrangements, while players praised the quality of the…