5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend July 18-20
Fans of Wes Anderson's cinematic aesthetics can check out a touring exhibition at The Mills in Tsuen Wan, which features real-life photos shot in Anderson's distinctive filming style.
Elsewhere, Ser Wong Fun, a local eatery in Central known for its snake soup, is marking its 130th anniversary with a series of music and cocktail sessions.
Meanwhile, fitness fanatics should head to a sports and leisure expo at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.
Here are our five recommendations for the weekend.
1. Shambhala
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The Nepalese film Shambhala is a meditative and undeniably beautiful experience. Transfixing shots of the Himalayas form the backdrop for this spiritual tale of marriage, motherhood and the pressures of monastic life.
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