Pong Nan Yik-Pong, a Hong Kong singer who previously supported the 2019 protests, has said the West Kowloon Cultural District cancelled his shows in January. He revealed the news in a joint social media announcement with Sunchase Productions on Friday, but did not specify whether the city’s premier arts hub had offered an explanation for…
Pets are increasingly part of family life in the city. It is common to see Hongkongers accompanied by their furry friends, often being pampered or even pushed along in prams. Care for hundreds of thousands of dogs, cats and other animals contributes to a healthy industry along with their related foods and supplies stores. So,…
The big arts event in Hong Kong this weekend is Hong Kong-born conductor Elim Chan’s guest appearance with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra this Friday and Saturday. There are also many art exhibitions taking place, including previews of upcoming auctions that do not charge for entry, that are worth checking out this weekend. 1. Hong…
Hong Kong’s arts hub is aiming to expand exchanges with Middle Eastern countries, while its annual deficit has narrowed by 20 per cent year on year to HK$578 million (US$74.3 million). Betty Fung Ching Suk-yee, the CEO of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, said on Thursday the construction of a music centre would be…
There is plenty to do in the open air this weekend, but with typhoon Trami lurking in the region, there is a chance the fine weather we have been having might take a turn for the worse. Well, we can always stream entertainment at home. Here are our five Hong Kong weekend highlights. 1. Made…
From a major jazz festival and an adaptation of an off-Broadway musical to niche art exhibitions and a Chinese painting masterclass, here are five of the best shows to catch this weekend in Hong Kong. 1. WestK – Freespace Jazz Fest 2024 This weekend sees the largest and most international edition so far of the…
Hong Kong’s tourism policies for the coming year will prioritise attracting high-spending visitors and promoting themed travel in the city, with authorities pressing on with efforts to diversify the sector as well as integrate sports and culture. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Wednesday that the “Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0”…
MILAN — Despite economic woes, Italy is the main exporter of furnishings to China, the world’s second largest economy. As a result, Salone del Mobile.Milano said it’s making China a priority and will host two key promotional events there in November. The first stop is at art fair West Bund Art & Design in Shanghai…
Hong Kong’s biggest cycling event will affect more than 150 bus routes, with some major roads and tunnels also closed, when 6,000 riders hit the streets on Sunday. Participants in the annual Hong Kong Cyclothon will include Olympic bronze medallist Sarah Lee Wai-sze, three-time Asian Games gold medal winner Wong Kam-po and four-time Tour de…
A highly anticipated drone show at Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District planned for the eve of National Day was postponed for more than an hour and then cancelled, with authorities attributing the decision to a “meteorological factor”. A consultant working with organisers said the event was cancelled due to significant ionospheric interference that had…