What to do in Hong Kong this Christmas: Michelin-star feasts, circus acts and charity events
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What to do in Hong Kong this Christmas: Michelin-star feasts, circus acts and charity events
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As the year draws to a close, Hong Kong is awash with set menus, cultural happenings, themed brunches and extravagant countdown parties. The offerings run the gamut from high tradition (yes, more turkey) to the decidedly unconventional (fried chicken, anyone?).
Tai Kwun has launched its “Simple Gifts of Joy” celebration, running until January 4. The main event is “Circus Plays”, a programme bringing in high-calibre international circus acts, including the Asia premiere of The Genesis from Denmark and the Hong Kong premiere of Spiral Slide from the United States.
Danish acrobatic group The Genesis is set to perform at Tai Kwun. Photo: David Poznic
Focusing on the philanthropic, Upper House has an art-led tree in collaboration with artist Cj Hendry and auction house Phillips. It’s composed of 200 oversized plush green “juju” toys, each “adoptable” for HK$688, with all proceeds benefiting the charity Mother’s Choice.
If you’re suffering from turkey fatigue, May Chow’s Little Bao is throwing the rule book out the kitchen window with its Sichuan-style fried chicken served with a crème fraîche and ikura dip. It headlines an eight-course festive set that also includes a 24-hour sous-vide short rib bao and a rich bowl of chicken innard noodles.
Maesangyi porridge from Mosu Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy Mosu Hong Kong
For those who demand classic luxury, the city’s fine-dining stalwarts are obliging. At The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, the three-Michelin-starred Amber has eight-course festive dinners on the cards, while the Michelin-starred Beefbar is offering six-course menus for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Those with more contemporary tastes might venture out to Mosu Hong Kong for a festive lunch or dinner featuring a minimalist Korean degustation, or to Kanesaka, which has a Christmas omakase dinner bringing in the best catch from Japanese waters.
