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South China Morning Post
27-05-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Jia Jia and De De chosen as names for Hong Kong's twin panda cubs
Hong Kong's nine-month-old twin panda cubs have been named Jia Jia for 'Elder Sister' and De De for 'Younger Brother', which reflect good virtue in Chinese culture. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui revealed on Tuesday the results of the panda naming contest, which received more than 35,700 entries from members of the public since submissions opened in February. 'All suggestions reflected beautiful blessings for the giant pandas,' she said. 03:07 Twin giant pandas greet excited public for the first time at Hong Kong's Ocean Park Twin giant pandas greet excited public for the first time at Hong Kong's Ocean Park Ocean Park said that the nicknames 'Elder Sister' and 'Younger Brother' would be kept as usual, while the Mandarin pinyin of the selected Chinese names would be adopted as the English names of the twin cubs. On the same day, the cubs and their mother Ying Ying will be moved to the Alpine Zone of their enclosure at the Giant Panda Adventure. The enclosure will be open from 10am to 4.30pm daily starting Wednesday for visitors to catch the twins together with their mother. The panda twin cubs made their public debut on February 16. Photo: Eugene Lee The twins' father, giant panda Le Le, is housed at the Giant Panda Adventure but separate from Ying Ying and her baby twins, in line with their natural solitary behaviour, according to Ocean Park.
The Review Geek
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Has Forget You Not been renewed for Season 2? Here's what we know:
Renewed or Cancelled? Forget You Not is the latest Taiwanese drama on Netflix, with an energetic cast and a simple but bittersweet premise. Having watched the first season in its entirety, you may be wondering if this one has been renewed or cancelled. Well, wonder no more! What is Forget You Not about? Forget You Not centers on married woman Le-le who juggles her stand-up comedy gig, a convenience store job, marital problems with husband Kai, and a tense relationship with her father, Kuang-chi. An inspiring journey then ensues, which redefines her familial bonds. We have extended coverage of Forget You Not on the site, including recaps of every episode HERE! Has Forget You Not been renewed for Season 2? At the time of writing, Forget You Not has not been renewed for season 2. Generally Netflix would gauge numerous metrics before renewing a show, including how many people initially watch it and then looking at the drop-off rate. With some shows, cancellations or renewals happen quickly. Other times, it can take months before a decision over a show's future is made. So far, Forget You Not has had a very good reaction online from critics and audiences alike. Given the way this show is set up, and the ending we receive, we're predicting that this will not be renewed for a second season. The series has potential no doubt, but the story is basically done and the ending is conclusive enough to just end things here. We also know completion rate is a massive metric for these streamers and this feels like one of those shows that people will dive into and become hooked once they've watched a few episodes. However, we could be completely wrong too, so take our prediction with a pinch of salt! What we know about season 2 so far: Barely anything is known about Forget You Not season 2 at this point given Netflix haven't officially renewed or cancelled this one. Given the first season's conclusion, it does seem very unlikely. However, if this did get a rare renewal though, we'd likely get another 8 episode season if this one is renewed. Furthermore, the story's tone and style will likely remain very similar to what we've been graced with in season 1, and a return of cast and crew. We will update this page when more information becomes available, so be sure to check this page out in the near future. Would you like to see Forget You Not return for a second season? What's been your favourite part of the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
The Review Geek
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Forget You Not – Season 1 Episode 5 Recap & Review
No Other Choice Episode 5 of Forget You Not starts with Chia-yun out with her kids at the shops. She does her best to look after them both, but parenthood is not easy. This may seem like a random scene but it actually plays into Le-le's current hardships beautifully. Speaking of which, Le-le continues to do her comedy routines and discusses her menopause. She links it to her father's Alzheimer's, which is now starting to deteriorate quite quickly. He's forgetting simple items, he's phoning the police claiming break-ins over misplaced items, and his mood swings are becoming more prominent too. Despite all that, Kuang-chi is still the same joker he was before and deflects his symptoms at the doctor's, throwing them over to Le-le instead. With her dad out the room, the doctor plainly tells Le-le that Kuang-chi is getting older and to help with his symptoms, she should probably spend more time with him. However, this is now starting to get serious and the prospect of moving him across to a care home or at last getting hired help hits her like a ton of bricks. Between looking after her dad and Le-le's stand-up comedy (which is doing well given there's an opportunity for her to be at a sell-out crowd), there's a lot going on with her. Funnily enough, the one person who understands what she's going through is Chia-yun. She likens looking after kids as the same gig as looking after the elderly, and the pair riff over their current ordeals. Le-le soon finds out that her dad's Will was overseen by none other than Chang Kai. She rings him and tries to find out what's inside but he refuses to divulge the details given client confidentiality. Interestingly though, Kai is currently back in Taipei and offers to come see her. The pair talk about their past, including regrets over current choices. Kai admits that he was lonely in Singapore and seems to regret his choice in letting his wife go in the manner that they cut ties. Speaking of wistful regret, Kuang-chi heads to the bike shop where he sees that the owner is starting to suffer from dementia and his old cycling buddy has passed away too. It really hammers home the futility of life. On the bus ride home, Kuang-chi accidentally falls asleep and ends up missing his stop, ending up at the terminal. He's a long way from his Apartment Complex and late at night, with no money and nowhere else to go, he's forced to hike it back alone. Kuang-chi's back is still hurting from earlier though when he pulled a muscle at the hospital. He's not healing as fast as he once was, and according to Le-le, he's also not taking his meds either. Le-le is there waiting when he heads back home, bringing this very fact up, and she nags him over the state of his apartment too. As they talk, Le-le opens the Will and finds out that it's just a list of things Kuang-chi wants to do before he passes. He challenges the notion of the Will and as Le-le reads down the list, along with memorial photos and eating steak, he's also listed viewing one of her shows. Le-le though scoffs at this, pointing out that he's a distraction she doesn't need. Instead of leaving like she usually does at night, Le-le decides to stick around and help with some of the housework before she goes. Kuang-chi falls asleep on the sofa and Le-le eventually sneaks out, but it's at least a start to trying to repair what they once had. Le-le has now realized that she doesn't have much time with her dad left, especially as she works out the math over only seeing him as she has done for a few months at a time. Unfortunately, Kuang-chi's condition is definitely starting to deteriorate and she may not have as much time as she once did. The Episode Review Kuang-chi's condition has hit Le-le like a ton of bricks, having snuck up on her despite the doctor informing that this could happen. She realizes she's got precious little time with her father, who's now starting to rapidly descend with his dementia. It's really sad to see this and the ties these two have had over time have been broken and need to be mended before it's too late. Le-le's stands-up sets are now starting to include her father too, which helps her to work through these issues, and it sets up a very dramatic and emotional ending to this season to come. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
South China Morning Post
01-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's Golden Week draws mainland tourists with pandas and bun festival
Hong Kong businesses are making significant efforts to attract mainland Chinese visitors during the five-day Labour Day 'golden week' holiday. However, many tourists are likely to rely on recommendations from the social media platform RedNote. The government estimates that approximately 840,000 mainland visitors will arrive between Thursday and Monday, representing a 10 per cent increase compared to last year during the same period. The dining industry is optimistic about a 5 per cent boost in business compared to an average weekend. To identify popular trends for this holiday, the South China Morning Post examined RedNote, often regarded as the 'bible' for mainlanders on food, shopping and lifestyle. Pandas Hong Kong's Ocean Park is home to the city's beloved six pandas, including long-term residents Ying Ying and Le Le, and their twin cubs born last August, known as 'Elder Sister' and 'Younger Brother.' Five-year-old An An and Ke Ke, gifts from Beijing, arrived last September and were introduced to the public in December. They began their first mating season in the past week since their arrival. The park is open daily from 10am to 7pm, although visitors should note that the 'Giant Panda Adventure' area, which houses the twins and their parents, Ying Ying and Le Le, closes earlier at 3pm. Special additional tickets are required to enter the zone and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the 'Mark's Mine' ticket counter. Visitors will be given a designated entry time, and each person will have around three minutes to view the exhibit. An An and Ke Ke, meanwhile, stay in the separate Hong Kong Jockey Club Sichuan Treasures area, where crowd control measures may be implemented if there is a large number of visitors. Hong Kong celebrates panda twins' 100 days Bun Festival The Cheung Chau Bun Festival may boast a centuries-old history, but it was only in recent years that authorities began promoting it as a tourist attraction. More recently, its popularity on RedNote has increased significantly due to its timing this year, which overlaps with the Golden Week holiday. This uniquely Hong Kong annual festival, held on the outlying island of Cheung Chau, is a weeklong event with Taoist origins that sees the entire island's residents go vegetarian, with the local McDonald's even taking part by replacing its menu with a mushroom burger. The festivities culminate in a children's float parade known as Piu Sik on the final day, before a bun-scrambling competition at midnight. This year, the Piu Sik will take place on May 5, while the competition will occur at 12am on May 6. Competitors scramble up a bamboo bun tower to collect plastic buns during the annual Bun Festival in Cheung Chau. Photo: Yik Yeung-man Hiking Exploring Hong Kong's extensive mountains and hills has become a popular activity for mainland visitors in recent years, as they swap traditional urban activities like shopping for the countryside. Popular trails on RedNote include the relatively easy and scenic MacLehose Trail, which runs across the New Territories from Pak Tam Chung in Sai Kung to Tuen Mun. The High Island Reservoir East Dam in Sai Kung is also an often mentioned destination, known for its picturesque anchor shape and its connection to other High Island landmarks such as the hexagonal rock columns and Biu Tsim Kok. Hikers often conclude their excursions by refuelling in Sai Kung town centre. 5 easy hikes in Hong Kong perfect for a beginner Drone shows While the government has said that it will be ditching the monthly drone show schedule this year, special shows will still be organised for major holidays and festivals. A 12-minute drone show celebrating the themes of the Tin Hau Festival, Tam Kung Festival, and Cheung Chau Bun Festival will take place at 8pm along the Wan Chai Temporary Promenade on May 1. Viewers can expect to see hundreds of drones forming images of bun towers, traditional Chinese decorations, and more.
South China Morning Post
01-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Pandas and Bun Festival among Hong Kong's ‘golden week' trends for mainland tourists
Hong Kong businesses have made extensive efforts to entice mainland Chinese visitors during the five-day Labour Day 'golden week' holiday, but many tourists will opt to take recommendations from social media platform RedNote. The government anticipates around 840,000 mainland visitors between Thursday and Monday, about 10 per cent more than last year during the same period, with the dining industry hoping for a 5 per cent increase in business compared to a typical weekend. The Post scoured RedNote, often referred to as the 'bible' for mainlanders regarding food, shopping and lifestyle, to identify some popular trends for this holiday. Pandas Hong Kong's Ocean Park is home to the city's beloved six pandas, including long-term residents Ying Ying and Le Le, and their twin cubs born last August, known as 'Elder Sister' and 'Younger Brother.' Five-year-old An An and Ke Ke, gifts from Beijing, arrived last September and were introduced to the public in December. They began their first mating season in the past week since their arrival. The park is open daily from 10am to 7pm, although visitors should note that the 'Giant Panda Adventure' area, which houses the twins and their parents, Ying Ying and Le Le, closes earlier at 3pm. Special additional tickets are required to enter the zone and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the 'Mark's Mine' ticket counter. Visitors will be given a designated entry time, and each person will have around three minutes to view the exhibit.
