Category: Culture
Museum of Illusions to Open Asia’s Largest Location at The Peak This Autumn
Hong Kong’s latest edutainment attraction is heading to The Peak. Museum of Illusions will open its largest location in Asia at Peak Galleria this autumn, spanning over 11,000 square feet with more than 50 interactive exhibits designed to challenge perception and spark curiosity. The pet-friendly museum welcomes visitors of all ages, from friends and families…
The Greater Bay Area Just Got Its First Space Park, and You Can Play Astronaut
Ever wanted to press the ignition button on a rocket? A new museum across the border in Shenzhen is betting you do. The Tiangong Space Science Exploration and Art Museum (天·宮闕) opened September 10 in Luohu, and it’s being called the Greater Bay Area’s first immersive aerospace “space park.” The concept is simple and kind…
Central Market Turns Five. Reflex Challenges, HK$5 Bites, and a Milk Tea Market Follow.
Central Market is celebrating five years since its revitalization with a month-long summer festival. “HIGH5 @ Central Market” runs through August, highlighted by an 8.23-second reflex challenge where players who hit the timer at precisely 8.23 seconds win HK$300 cash vouchers. For every game played, Central Market donates HK$5 to The Salvation Army. The main…
New Taikoo Shing Restaurant Canto Jade Brings Back the Dim Sum Trolley
Canto Jade, a new modern Cantonese restaurant at Cityplaza in Taikoo Shing, has opened with a menu rooted in traditional techniques and a design inspired by Song Dynasty aesthetics. The 5th-floor space seats guests across a main dining hall and a private room for up to 24, with window-side tables for everyday meals and flexible…
Watsons Opens 185th Anniversary Heritage Store in Yau Ma Tei With Retro Photo Booths and Collectible Blind Boxes
Watsons Hong Kong is celebrating 185 years with a nostalgic new destination. The health and beauty retailer opened a Heritage Concept Store on Nathan Road in Yau Ma Tei on June 30, transforming the neighborhood into a retro-inspired check-in spot that pays tribute to AS Watson’s legacy as Hong Kong’s first pharmacy to introduce Western…
M+ Opens Design Ah! Exhibition With Interactive Stations, a Facade Commission, and Free Siu Mai
M+ has turned everyday actions into a hands-on playground. Design Ah! Experience the Wonder of Everyday Design is now open at the museum, running through January 10, 2027. Based on NHK’s long-running children’s program Design Ah! neo, the interactive exhibition invites visitors to look closely, try things out, and learn through play. Twenty-one stations are…
The Best Qipao and Cheongsam Brands to Buy in Hong Kong
The qipao, or cheongsam as it’s known in Cantonese, has journeyed from 1920s Shanghai socialite circles to become an enduring symbol of Chinese elegance and craftsmanship. In Hong Kong, this tradition remains vibrantly alive – evolving through both master tailors who have spent decades perfecting their craft and a new generation of designers reimagining the…
Villa Haw Par Breaks Ground on Hong Kong’s First Cultural Villa
A historic Tai Hang landmark is getting a new life. Villa Haw Par, the Grade 1-listed mansion built in 1935 by Tiger Balm co-founder Aw Boon Haw, broke ground on June 1 for its transformation into Hong Kong’s first cultural villa. The project is led by the Foundation for Art and Culture, a non-profit founded…
Illustrator Keung on Finding a Global Audience for Hong Kong Stories
For over a decade, Keung delighted Hong Kong comic readers with the beloved Samba Family series. Now, this seasoned illustrator is making waves on the international stage. A participant in the Hong Kong Picture Book Publishing Support Programme (HKPSP)—an initiative supported by the the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) to nurture local creative talent—Keung has…
Broadway Hit ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ Musical Comes to Hong Kong This November
Get your golden tickets ready. The Broadway production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will make its Hong Kong debut on November 4 at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, bringing Roald Dahl’s beloved story to life with eye-popping visuals, magic tricks, and toe-tapping music. Based on the classic novel that has…
MGM and HAHALULU Bring a Gourd-Themed Art Party to Macau With Crystal Sculptures and a Wishing Tree
An art exhibition that started at MGM MACAU in April has grown bigger and brighter. The “MGM x HAHALULU x One Central Macau Trend Art Exhibition” now stretches across two venues and runs through August 31, bringing the cheerful, gourd-shaped characters to both MGM MACAU and the neighboring One Central Macau mall. HAHALULU was created…
Bruce Lee: Homecoming Exhibition Opens at His Childhood Address With New Permanent Statue and Unseen Photos
A major exhibition celebrating Bruce Lee’s life and legacy opens at the Prudential Centre in Jordan—the very site of his childhood home at 218 Nathan Road, where the Lee family resided upon returning to Hong Kong in 1941. Titled “Bruce Lee: Homecoming – 85 Years Later,” the exhibition marks the 85th anniversary of Bruce Lee’s…
