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South China Morning Post
22-06-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Bring back the Hong Kong that eats together without table dividers
The other day, I had the pleasure of sitting down in a small local restaurant in Tai Wai to enjoy some dim sum with my wife and my son. It was a rather large table, and after a few minutes, another nice elderly couple came and sat across from us and ordered their meals. As we greeted each other, a conversation ensued. We didn't discuss anything too deep or life-changing, but our exchange was engaging and insightful and soon we were leaving, the experience having enhanced what was already a pretty good weekend meal with family. In contrast, although tables are also shared in the teahouse my family and I typically frequent, that restaurant still uses Covid-era dividers for shared tables . It occurs to me that this is one aspect where Hong Kong has yet to make a full comeback (like the few souls who still wear masks even when they are not sick) and needs to. It's not so much about letting the world know we beat Covid-19 and it didn't beat us; it's more about keeping an aspect of Hong Kong culture alive. Hongkongers have an amazing capacity for goodwill, kindness and building connections. Remember the public flats in the 1970s, when neighbours felt more like family members, or the local businesses and dai pai dong that once filled the streets in some of the more populated areas. People in this compact, robust city have always taken pride in caring for one another in ways I never knew possible. This type of engagement is a part of Hong Kong that cannot disappear for new generations. As parents or grandparents, we need to keep the tradition alive and underscore its importance to our children or grandchildren. Take down the barriers at the restaurant next time. Join another group at a large table if you can. Meet other interesting Hongkongers and be that much richer from the experience. These are experiences that make all of our lives richer.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hong Kong Tourism Board Brings a Taste of The City to Art Basel in Basel
Celebrating the history of Old Town Central and Hong Kong's vibrant culture Hong Kong Bar at Art Basel in Basel 2025, courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board HONG KONG, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is excited to announce its upcoming activation at Art Basel in Basel 2025, presenting the Hong Kong Bar from 19 – 22 June 2025. To bring the project to life, HKTB are collaborating with Hong Kong artist Phoebe Hui to debut her new installation, Under the Moonlight, imbuing the bar with a captivating energy. This will be the first time HKTB showcases the city's unique culture at Art Basel's flagship show, as part of their pioneering three-year global partnership with the brand – inviting visitors from around the world to experience the vibrant artistic spirit and dynamic energy of Hong Kong. HKTB Executive Director Dane Cheng said, 'We are committed to sharing Hong Kong's artistic dynamism and vibrant culture at Art Basel through our three-year global partnership with the fair, connecting with audiences from around the world on this prestigious platform. At Art Basel in Basel, we will showcase the inspiring neighbourhood of 'Old Town Central' – transporting visitors to the bustling atmosphere of Hong Kong life with the unique flavours offered on our 'Hong Kong Bar' menu. We are also honoured to be working with local artist Phoebe Hui, who will captivate audiences with her installation. We hope that you enjoy raising a glass at the 'Hong Kong Bar'.' Angelle Siyang-Le, Director of Art Basel Hong Kong, said: 'We are thrilled to bring the vibrant spirit of Hong Kong to the heart of Art Basel in Basel, our mothership of fairs, showcasing not only our city's rich cultural heritage but also its dynamic and evolving identity. Through the Hong Kong Bar and the collaboration with Phoebe Hui, we invite visitors to experience Hong Kong's unique blend of tradition and innovation – where every detail, from the Yuen Yeung Martini to the immersive design inspired by Central Market, tells a story of resilience, creativity, and community. This platform marks a significant milestone in our global partnership with Hong Kong Tourism Board, reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a leading cultural hub that bridges East and West.' A Taste of Hong Kong's Heritage: Inspired by Old Town Central and Central MarketThe Hong Kong Bar will immerse visitors in the lively atmosphere of Hong Kong's Old Town Central neighbourhood, featuring a signature cocktail inspired by the city's distinctive flavours. The 'Yuen Yeung Martini' blends vodka and coffee with the famous Hong Kong-style milk tea to offer an energising refreshment for fair visitors. Accompanied by a curated menu of other special cocktails and snacks inspired by Hong Kong's culinary heritage, visitors will embark on a multisensory journey exploring Hong Kong's layered urban identity, combining authentic local delicacies with immersive design and art, presenting a holistic experience that captures the city's essence. Aligning with Art Basel's flagship fair in Basel, HKTB will showcase the heart of Hong Kong's cultural scene on the world's stage. The bar's design is inspired by the iconic landmark of Central Market, the first permanent indoor market in Hong Kong's Old Town Central area dating back to the 19th century. The marketplace played a quintessential part of Hong Kong daily life, hosting lively food stalls and retail spaces. Now, the revitalised community space bridges the past with the present, symbolising the city's layered and ever-evolving urban identity and providing ample inspiration for the Hong Kong Bar. At Art Basel in Basel, HKTB will embody Central Market's architectural charm and lively atmosphere, transforming the space into a living tribute to the neighbourhood's legacy for visitors to engage with the city's cultural narrative through a blend of taste, space, and story. Artistry and Culture: Capturing the City's RhythmLocal artist Phoebe Hui, whose captivating moon-themed pieces and research-driven practice explores how technology shapes our perception of reality, will debut a brand-new installation titled Under the Moonlight, illuminating the bar setting. Hui's work utilises technology and machine learning to reimagine the moon's phases, reminiscent of Hong Kong's energetic, dazzling nights, as well as evoking powerful symbolism in Chinese culture of immortality, femininity, success, and purity. Drawing inspiration from the constantly shifting cycles of the moon, the specially commissioned piece adds an element of poetic and meditative ambiance, echoing the city's rhythm of constant change and resilience. Phoebe Hui said, 'Hong Kong, famed for neon lights and a city that never sleep — this work offers an introspective pause beneath the moonlight. Moonlight shimmers softly yet sharp, a gauze where neon and quiet hues entwine, neither fully present nor absent. Under the moon's shifting glow, Hong Kong reveals its contemplative heart, folding the night into layers of color and memory — a whispered dialogue between distant stars and crowded streets.' A Platform for Global Cultural ExchangeHKTB's showcase at Art Basel in Basel is a continuation of its ongoing partnership with Art Basel and underscores Hong Kong's commitment to presenting the city as a leading center for art and culture. Art lovers and cultural enthusiasts from around the world are invited to rediscover Hong Kong as a city that thrives at the intersection of heritage and modernity. Hong Kong Bar at Art Basel in Basel Location: Hall 2.2, Messe Basel, Messeplatz 10, 4058 Basel, Switzerland Operation Hours: VIP Days: 17-18 June, 11am-8pm Public: 19-22 June, 11am-7pm Visitor Information: Visitor Information | Art Basel For media inquiries, please contact: Renee Chan | renee@ To access hi-res images: All image captions: Hong Kong Bar at Art Basel in Basel 2025, courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board Notes to Editor About Hong Kong Tourism BoardThe Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked with maximising the contribution of tourism to Hong Kong's economy and upholding Hong Kong as a world-class travel destination. The HKTB works in partnership with relevant government departments and organisations, the travel-related sectors, and other entities related to tourism in marketing and promoting Hong Kong worldwide, while enhancing visitors' experiences through providing diverse and quality tourism products and services. The HKTB has 15 Worldwide Offices and representatives in 7 markets. About Art BaselFounded in 1970 by gallerists from Basel, Art Basel today stages the world's premier art shows for Modern and contemporary art, sited in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, Paris, and Qatar. Defined by its host city and region, each show is unique, which is reflected in its participating galleries, artworks presented, and the content of parallel programming produced in collaboration with local institutions for each edition. Art Basel's engagement has expanded beyond art fairs through new digital platforms including the Art Basel App and initiatives such as the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report, the Art Basel Shop, and the Art Basel Awards. For further information, please visit Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hong Kong Tourism Board Brings a Taste of The City to Art Basel in Basel
Celebrating the history of Old Town Central and Hong Kong's vibrant culture Hong Kong Bar at Art Basel in Basel 2025, courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board HONG KONG, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is excited to announce its upcoming activation at Art Basel in Basel 2025, presenting the Hong Kong Bar from 19 – 22 June 2025. To bring the project to life, HKTB are collaborating with Hong Kong artist Phoebe Hui to debut her new installation, Under the Moonlight, imbuing the bar with a captivating energy. This will be the first time HKTB showcases the city's unique culture at Art Basel's flagship show, as part of their pioneering three-year global partnership with the brand – inviting visitors from around the world to experience the vibrant artistic spirit and dynamic energy of Hong Kong. HKTB Executive Director Dane Cheng said, 'We are committed to sharing Hong Kong's artistic dynamism and vibrant culture at Art Basel through our three-year global partnership with the fair, connecting with audiences from around the world on this prestigious platform. At Art Basel in Basel, we will showcase the inspiring neighbourhood of 'Old Town Central' – transporting visitors to the bustling atmosphere of Hong Kong life with the unique flavours offered on our 'Hong Kong Bar' menu. We are also honoured to be working with local artist Phoebe Hui, who will captivate audiences with her installation. We hope that you enjoy raising a glass at the 'Hong Kong Bar'.' Angelle Siyang-Le, Director of Art Basel Hong Kong, said: 'We are thrilled to bring the vibrant spirit of Hong Kong to the heart of Art Basel in Basel, our mothership of fairs, showcasing not only our city's rich cultural heritage but also its dynamic and evolving identity. Through the Hong Kong Bar and the collaboration with Phoebe Hui, we invite visitors to experience Hong Kong's unique blend of tradition and innovation – where every detail, from the Yuen Yeung Martini to the immersive design inspired by Central Market, tells a story of resilience, creativity, and community. This platform marks a significant milestone in our global partnership with Hong Kong Tourism Board, reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a leading cultural hub that bridges East and West.' A Taste of Hong Kong's Heritage: Inspired by Old Town Central and Central MarketThe Hong Kong Bar will immerse visitors in the lively atmosphere of Hong Kong's Old Town Central neighbourhood, featuring a signature cocktail inspired by the city's distinctive flavours. The 'Yuen Yeung Martini' blends vodka and coffee with the famous Hong Kong-style milk tea to offer an energising refreshment for fair visitors. Accompanied by a curated menu of other special cocktails and snacks inspired by Hong Kong's culinary heritage, visitors will embark on a multisensory journey exploring Hong Kong's layered urban identity, combining authentic local delicacies with immersive design and art, presenting a holistic experience that captures the city's essence. Aligning with Art Basel's flagship fair in Basel, HKTB will showcase the heart of Hong Kong's cultural scene on the world's stage. The bar's design is inspired by the iconic landmark of Central Market, the first permanent indoor market in Hong Kong's Old Town Central area dating back to the 19th century. The marketplace played a quintessential part of Hong Kong daily life, hosting lively food stalls and retail spaces. Now, the revitalised community space bridges the past with the present, symbolising the city's layered and ever-evolving urban identity and providing ample inspiration for the Hong Kong Bar. At Art Basel in Basel, HKTB will embody Central Market's architectural charm and lively atmosphere, transforming the space into a living tribute to the neighbourhood's legacy for visitors to engage with the city's cultural narrative through a blend of taste, space, and story. Artistry and Culture: Capturing the City's RhythmLocal artist Phoebe Hui, whose captivating moon-themed pieces and research-driven practice explores how technology shapes our perception of reality, will debut a brand-new installation titled Under the Moonlight, illuminating the bar setting. Hui's work utilises technology and machine learning to reimagine the moon's phases, reminiscent of Hong Kong's energetic, dazzling nights, as well as evoking powerful symbolism in Chinese culture of immortality, femininity, success, and purity. Drawing inspiration from the constantly shifting cycles of the moon, the specially commissioned piece adds an element of poetic and meditative ambiance, echoing the city's rhythm of constant change and resilience. Phoebe Hui said, 'Hong Kong, famed for neon lights and a city that never sleep — this work offers an introspective pause beneath the moonlight. Moonlight shimmers softly yet sharp, a gauze where neon and quiet hues entwine, neither fully present nor absent. Under the moon's shifting glow, Hong Kong reveals its contemplative heart, folding the night into layers of color and memory — a whispered dialogue between distant stars and crowded streets.' A Platform for Global Cultural ExchangeHKTB's showcase at Art Basel in Basel is a continuation of its ongoing partnership with Art Basel and underscores Hong Kong's commitment to presenting the city as a leading center for art and culture. Art lovers and cultural enthusiasts from around the world are invited to rediscover Hong Kong as a city that thrives at the intersection of heritage and modernity. Hong Kong Bar at Art Basel in Basel Location: Hall 2.2, Messe Basel, Messeplatz 10, 4058 Basel, Switzerland Operation Hours: VIP Days: 17-18 June, 11am-8pm Public: 19-22 June, 11am-7pm Visitor Information: Visitor Information | Art Basel For media inquiries, please contact: Renee Chan | renee@ To access hi-res images: All image captions: Hong Kong Bar at Art Basel in Basel 2025, courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board Notes to Editor About Hong Kong Tourism BoardThe Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked with maximising the contribution of tourism to Hong Kong's economy and upholding Hong Kong as a world-class travel destination. The HKTB works in partnership with relevant government departments and organisations, the travel-related sectors, and other entities related to tourism in marketing and promoting Hong Kong worldwide, while enhancing visitors' experiences through providing diverse and quality tourism products and services. The HKTB has 15 Worldwide Offices and representatives in 7 markets. About Art BaselFounded in 1970 by gallerists from Basel, Art Basel today stages the world's premier art shows for Modern and contemporary art, sited in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, Paris, and Qatar. Defined by its host city and region, each show is unique, which is reflected in its participating galleries, artworks presented, and the content of parallel programming produced in collaboration with local institutions for each edition. Art Basel's engagement has expanded beyond art fairs through new digital platforms including the Art Basel App and initiatives such as the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report, the Art Basel Shop, and the Art Basel Awards. For further information, please visit Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
The Star
31-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Art Hong Kong Expo: Cultural leaders rally to promote HK's global hub vision
In this file photo dated Dec 19, 2024, artists from Guizhou province perform folk dances during the 'Night of Colorful Guizhou' session at the second Art Hong Kong Expo. - Provided to China Daily HONG KONG: Hong Kong enjoys ample strategic determination, as well as a global profile, together with enough policy and talent support to be a frontrunner of the future culture and creative industry, cultural pundits and government officials said on Friday (May 30). The remarks sparked ovations at a cross-boundary exchange session during a forum on Hong Kong's international cultural and creative industry, a highlight of the third edition of the Art Hong Kong Expo, which opened on Friday at AsiaWorld-Expo near the international airport. The four-day expo showcases the city's burgeoning culture and creative industries in a kaleidoscope of themes, ranging from cultural industry integration, digital cultural tourism, and low-altitude economy, to gaming and e-sports, digital creativity, international culture, Hong Kong-mainland culture exchange, intangible cultural heritage, and national trend cultural creativity. Addressing the forum, Raistlin Lau Chun, Hong Kong's undersecretary for culture, sports and tourism, underscored the city's resolve to elevate local characteristic brands such as 'Hong Kong Culture', 'Hong Kong Design' and 'Hong Kong Manufacturing', while strengthening ties with the Chinese mainland and international industry to help step up Hong Kong industrial players' influence in broader markets. 'My bureau will work hand-in-hand with the industry, leveraging government resources to better support creative projects that exhibit big industrial potential,' noted Lau. Recognising creative industries as the city's new economic booster, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government promulgated the Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development in 2024, aiming to turbocharge the city's establishment of a conducive industry ecosystem and as a platform for international arts and cultural exchanges. Two dedicated government funding programmes — the Film Development Fund for moviemakers and the CreateSmart Initiative for other creative sectors — have respectively approved a cumulative total of over HK$1.3 billion ($165.7 million) and about $3.4 billion in funding that benefited more than 120 film projects and 30,000 enterprises since their establishment, according to the 2025-26 budget. Ding Wei, deputy general manager of the Bauhinia Culture Holdings Limited — the expo's advisor — highlighted Hong Kong's strategic strength as both a 'cultural reception room' for Chinese civilization to engage with the globe and a 'crucial pivot' where international creative resources converge. 'Hong Kong's highly open economic system, international financial platforms, and strong business networks, made it deeply integrated with the global creative ecosystem,' noted Ding. 'This is where Eastern and Western cultures interact and merge, where tradition and modernity shine in mutual glamour.' John Howkins, a leading mover in the global development of creative economies, who is also program leader and academic advisor at the University of Hong Kong's Institute for China Business, added an optimistic note. Hong Kong's greatest asset lies in its free flow of creative talents, said Howkins. He noted that true creativity thrives on free exchange of ideas, and being a regional transport hub with world-class universities offering high-quality programs in the field, Hong Kong is advantageously positioned to attract top faculty and students who can contribute to its creative landscape. - China Daily/ANN
