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…
March is a highlight of Hong Kong’s cultural calendar. Last month, as I welcomed delegates to the International Cultural Summit during Art Week, many told me they had come to network with local and international collaborators and explore Hong Kong’s museums, galleries and performance venues. Tens of thousands attended Art Basel, Art Central, gallery openings,…
Hong Kong has swapped the Easter bunny for a festive feline, with giant cat installations and murals delighting visitors and residents citywide. A gigantic ginger cat has been greeting travellers at Hong Kong International Airport while three inflatable marmalade felines lie sprawled across a lawn at the West Kowloon Cultural District, delighting visitors to the…
Mud and rainy weather caused chaos and frustration at a high-profile open-air coffee festival in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District over the Easter weekend, as it was hit by squally thunderstorms and showers that flooded parts of the venue. The weather put a dampener on the four-day 2026 Coffee Hong Kong @WestK, which took…
Hong Kong has long served as East Asia’s arts hub, facilitating cultural exchanges between Mainland China and the rest of the world for centuries. This week, the Art Basel Hong Kong fair returns to the city’s Convention Center, March 27—29, anchoring a week’s worth of events and programs that will draw art aficionados and enthusiasts…
Hong Kong developer Sun Hung Kai Properties is betting big on arts and commercial projects at the West Kowloon Cultural District, banking on the city’s designated role as a cross-border asset and wealth management hub – even as the office rental market remains subdued. Sun Hung Kai Properties is positioning its projects to stand out…
Hong Kong will sign a five-year deal with Art Basel by the end of the month in the first such collaboration between the city’s cultural authorities and the premier fair, highlighting the link between financial investment and the development of the sector. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Monday the…
The power of arts and culture should not be underestimated. They educate, inform, inspire and bring joy. They open doors to discovery, unite communities and break down barriers between cultures and people. In a broader context, the arts help to define our cities, offering a point of focus for the community and an opportunity to…
Cathay Pacific has introduced a special aircraft livery called “Spirit of Hong Kong – 80th Anniversary Edition,” designed to showcase the city’s arts and cultural identity to a global audience. The design was revealed on 9 March 2026 at Hong Kong International Airport and has already entered commercial service on a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The…
Hong Kong will welcome the Year of the Horse with a 23-minute Lunar New Year fireworks display on Wednesday, showcasing vibrant elements inspired by the energy and spirit of horses. Themed “Prosperity Gallops Across Hong Kong”, the fireworks show is solely sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, at a cost of HK$19 million (US$2.4…