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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Top 10: How would you change a spot in Hong Kong for teens, and why?
This week's question: What skill should every teen master before 18, and how can it be fun to learn? To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, June 4 Jasmine Chau Tsz-ching, 15, Stewards Pooi Kei College: In Cheung Chau, we have a wire fence filled with love locks for couples. I would like to change this practice to a way for teens to express their anger. Teens could write down their dissatisfaction on the locks which allows them to release their troubles. Chan Hau-yin, 12, Immaculate Heart of Mary College: I would transform Kwun Tong Promenade into a combination of a food court and a library. Given its fantastic view, it is a perfect spot for teens to hang out, especially if there are free snacks like fish balls and spring rolls available. In the library area, people could enjoy reading novels or manga. Wong Pui-ho, 15, Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College: I will design a museum dedicated to the history of game consoles. This museum will not only showcase the evolution of game consoles but will also allow teenagers to try them out for free, helping them deepen their understanding of these gaming devices. Teens would enjoy learning about different video game consoles, one reader says. Photo: Shutterstock Lloyd Tse Chi-loi, 13, Stewards Pooi Kei College: All convenience stores could benefit from adding study corners. Since they sell food, I'm sure teens would enjoy studying while munching on snacks. Who knows? Maybe hard work can be paired with tasty treats and drinks. What would be your go-to snack while studying in that corner?
South China Morning Post
21-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
Police to launch drone patrols in Hong Kong urban areas on Friday
Police will launch drone patrols in the force's Kowloon West region and Hong Kong's northern border area on Friday, with 700 officers and about 30 sets of unmanned aircraft ready to be deployed. Superintendent Tango Ko Chung-ying of the force's key points and search division said patrols would be rolled out under a pilot scheme for three months to evaluate operations. He added that the force aimed to conduct automatic drone patrols on The Peak and Cheung Chau by the end of this year at the earliest. 'In the long run, we hope to equip each police district with its own automatic drone patrol system to regularise drone use in policing,' Ko said. The move confirms an earlier Post report that the force will introduce anti-burglary drone patrols in urban areas, targeting older districts with tenement buildings that may require scaffolding for repairs. Drone patrols will be rolled out under a pilot scheme for three months, police say. Photo: Sun Yeung Chief Inspector Vincent Law Hoi-ming said that the drone patrol pilot scheme would mark a shift from the force's current operations-based approach, in which such aircraft had been used in ad hoc mountain rescue operations, evidence collection, training and aerial surveys for crowd control.
South China Morning Post
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Cheung Chau's bun king and queen triumph in thrilling Hong Kong contest
A resident of Cheung Chau and a female ice climber won an annual bun scrambling competition in Hong Kong. It was the former's 10th victory since 2005. Newly crowned 'bun king' Kwok Ka-ming clinched victory against eight men by earning 1,131 points. 'Bun queen' Janet Kung beat two competitors by securing 446 points. Kung is a registered nurse and ice climber. This year marked her third victory after past triumphs in 2019 and 2024, netting her the prestigious title of 'queen of bun queens'. Kung said she felt more nervous about the bun-scrambling race than when she competed internationally as a climber. For Kwok, his latest victory made him a 10-time bun king. But the island local said he had not expected to win this time. The Cheung Chau resident, now in his early forties, earned the title of 'king of bun kings' in 2019, after winning the championship three times since the title was introduced in 2016. Kwok was 23 when he became the first bun king in 2005. The competition has roots dating back to the 19th century. It involves scaling a 14-metre (46-foot) tower covered with 9,000 plastic buns. Points are earned based on how high up the buns are on the structure. Quiz time Who won the annual bun scrambling competition in Hong Kong this year? How many points did Kwok Ka-ming score to win the competition? What title did Janet Kung earn with her victory this year? How does the bun scrambling competition work? The bun-scrambling competition is the highlight of the annual Cheung Chau Bun Festival, with crowds gathering in the evening of the festival's fourth day before the contest begins at midnight. Photo: Eugene Lee Suggested answers Kwok Ka-ming and Janet Kung 1,131 the title of 'queen of bun queens' participants need to scale a 14-metre tower covered with 9,000 plastic buns
South China Morning Post
14-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
How melding Hong Kong's traditions and youthful energy can lift tourism
Even as geopolitical tensions rise, cities across Asia are competing for global travellers and Hong Kong must lean into what makes it truly irreplaceable. Beyond relying on the city's signature skyline and retail scene to draw visitors, we need a unique blending of grass-roots traditions and youthful creative energy to further bolster the tourism sector. This year's Labour Day 'golden week' could be an indication that Hong Kong is heading in the right direction. According to the Immigration Department, the city welcomed nearly 1.1 million visitors during the five-day break, a 22 per cent increase from the same period in 2024. Among these, close to 920,000 were from mainland China, up 21 per cent year on year. The reason behind this surge extends beyond shopping or sightseeing – it was a calendar brimming with culturally rich and authentically Hong Kong experiences. Among them, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival stood out as a crowd favourite. Dating back more than a century, the festival features towering bun structures, traditional parades and rituals, all preserved and driven by the local community. It is living cultural heritage, not just a showpiece for tourists. At the same time, Hong Kong has upped its game in the contemporary events scene. In March, the city hosted ComplexCon , a global celebration of music, fashion, street art and youth culture. The three-day event attracted 35,000 visitors, reinforcing Hong Kong's place as a dynamic, cosmopolitan destination which can hit the right notes with younger travellers. This synergy between the old and the new is something unique to Hong Kong. While cities such as Bangkok, Seoul and Tokyo have carved out identities around nightlife, K-pop or anime, Hong Kong's appeal is in its ability to seamlessly fuse East and West, tradition and modernity. 01:36 Visitors swamp Chinese tourist sites during 'golden week' Visitors swamp Chinese tourist sites during 'golden week' However, while the city saw encouraging visitor numbers during golden week, the economic impact was uneven. According to the Hong Kong Retail Management Association, many retailers reported challenges in sustaining momentum.
RTHK
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTHK
HK to showcase intangible cultural heritage
HK to showcase intangible cultural heritage The Leisure and Cultural Services Department's ICH office says the event acts as a platform to showcase some of the over 500 ICH items in the SAR. Photo: RTHK More than 100,000 people are expected to participate or turn out for Hong Kong's first Intangible Cultural Heritage Month. Photo: RTHK More than 100,000 people are expected to participate or turn out for Hong Kong's first Intangible Cultural Heritage Month in June. The month will feature more than 100 intangible cultural heritage (ICH) programmes, which aim to protect and promote the nation and the city's unique cultures. The event was first proposed by Chief Executive John Lee in his Policy Address in October. It also coincides with the nation's Cultural and Heritage Day, which is held on the second Saturday of June each year. Themed "ICH Around Town", activities span field trips to outlying islands and Eastern district to carnivals that showcase a variety of traditional events such as the Cheung Chau floats parade, Pok Fu Lam fire dragon dance and Cantonese opera. All admissions are free of charge. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department's ICH office said the month acts as a platform to showcase some of the over 500 ICH events and items in the SAR. 'There are a lot of ICH events and items in Hong Kong,' said Judith Ng, who heads the office. "When you walk on the streets, you can taste herbal tea, egg tarts and milk tea. "A lot of people also like to go to restaurants for dim sum, and the techniques for making dim sum are also an intangible cultural heritage item. 'We want the public to know more about ICH items around themselves and to appreciate our cultural essence." Ng added that the office would collaborate with the Hong Kong Tourism Board to draw in overseas tourists. 'Tourists can join the tours organised by the office [during the month]," she said. "If they cannot join, our office will also upload the relevant maps and videos on our website for them to follow and download. "Tourists can refer to them to explore ICH items by themselves.' The office hopes to make the event a yearly attraction as a way of strengthening the local characteristics of different districts.
