A recently published video by YouTuber Drew Binsky reminds the world of Hong Kong’s cage and coffin homes.
The video also captures the unique spirit and generosity of HongKongers and it’s that, that makes Hong Kong such a wonderful place.
Regrettably, the government’s planned new legislation only covers sub-divided flats – not cage or coffin homes.
AIA Carnival
Date: 18 December, 2024 – 16 February, 2025
Venue: Central Harbourfront
Tickets: $110, $100, $95
Belgian Days
Date: 9-17 November, 2024 HKnightlife, HKfood, HKlivemusic, HKart, BelgiumHK
Venue: Various
Tickets: tbc
More info:
https://belgiandays.odoo.com
The Hong Kong Photo Contest 2024, organised by National Geographic, is open for entries for photos taken in Hong Kong before 3 December 2024.
This year’s six categories: City; Wildlife; Landscape; People; Mobile and Sports.
Winners will be chosen in March 2025, with the winner’s photograph in each category being published in National Geographic magazine (Traditional Chinese edition).
Submission guidelines can be found here
Halloween starts early this year with a 3D light show projected onto the domed roof of the Hong Kong Space Museum on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. The show runs from 20:15-22:30 daily until 31 October.
Characters include a hungry pumpkin enjoying local delicacies, a funky ghost DJ playing music through the 1night, a friendly pineapple bun inviting passers-by to pose for selfies, a romantic galactic spirit exploring Hong Kong on an iconic tram, and a party-loving bat toasting the Halloween season.
Also look out for the Halloween tram…
Halloween 3D Celestial Projection Show
Date: 18-31 October, 2024
Venue: Hong Kong Space Museum
Tickets: Free
image: HK Tourism
The Big Bounce World Tour
Date: 21 December 2024 – 5 January, 2025
Venue: West Kowloon
Tickets: tbc
Digital Art Fair
Date: 26-30 March, 2025
Venue: West Kowloon
Tickets: $1,960, $960, $320
The evening sky over Victoria Harbour became a canvas as 1,500 drones paid tribute to Chinese painter Xu Beihong recreating his paintings as Galloping Horses in the Sky.
Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) the cover image is Xu’s most renowned work, “Galloping Horses”. It shows six horses charging forward in unison with unstoppable momentum.
Xu’s Galloping Horse created in 1942, the magnificent stallion embodies boundless power.
Based on Xu’s 1934 work “Vigorous with New Life”, the roaring lion leaps in hope, reflecting HongKongers “Lion Rock Spirit”.
Xu’s “Chinese Redbud”, an illuminated bauhinia blossom signifies Hong Kong’s vibrant and colourful nature.
Galloping Horses in the Sky – National Day Drone Show
Date: 8pm, 28 September, 2024
Venue: Victoria Harbour
Tickets: Free
image: HK Tourism
