Last-minute shoppers headed to a famous Hong Kong flower market on Sunday to pick up carnations and roses to celebrate Mother’s Day, although some vendors expressed worries about increased competition from florists offering delivery from mainland China. The Mong Kok Flower Market was bustling with activity throughout the day, pleasing some shops that said sales…
Hong Kong movie theatres achieved an 83 per cent occupancy rate for Cinema Day, a three-year high that saw nearly 195,000 people enjoy a day at the pictures, even as the overall turnout was slightly below the tally for 2024. For Cinema Day on Saturday, 53 venues offered tickets at HK$30 (US$3.86) each and hosted…
Hong Kong’s decades-old chain restaurants are implementing innovative strategies ahead of Mother’s Day, including a special menu for the elderly with swallowing difficulties and more flexible booking slots, amid an uncertain business environment. On Sunday, four Chung’s House branches under Tao Heung Holdings will offer special cuisines designed for individuals with dysphagia, or swallowing difficulties….
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hongkongers can expect a cooler Mother’s Day as temperatures are forecast to drop to as low as 19 degrees Celsius from Saturday’s…
The Colonie Senior Center hosted its 27th annual fashion show to celebrate Mother’s Day, featuring local residents as runway models escorted by members of the Colonie Police Department. The Colonie Senior Center hosted its 27th annual fashion show to celebrate Mother’s Day. Runway models were escorted by members of the Colonie Police Department. The beautiful…
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — The ‘Free Mama Movement’ celebrates motherhood, freedom, and confidence. Founder Joquetta Wright believes that mothers should be creative in the way that they are raising the next generation. Wright shares how, at times, she carried guilt when trying to balance her career, family, and time for herself. In creating the…
Hong Kong restaurants are pulling out all the stops for Mother’s Day on May 11, 2025, crafting lavish menus to celebrate the occasion. From elegant spreads at Salisterra, in Admiralty to Chiu Chow tasting menus at Pak Loh Chiu Chow – various locations – this year’s offerings blend tradition with creativity. Expect delectable desserts, premium…