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If you are still juggling plans for the days after Christmas, this one is worth a proper look.KYD Theatre’s winter camp ...
24/12/2025

If you are still juggling plans for the days after Christmas, this one is worth a proper look.

KYD Theatre’s winter camp turns The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch into eight days of focused, joyful theatre-making.

Children aged 5–12 rehearse and stage a full production inside the Studio Theatre at Fringe Club, working with real lights, a real audience and a final performance for friends and family.

Each three-hour session blends acting, voice, movement, writing and design, guided by professional teaching artists who know how to stretch confident performers while gently drawing out quieter ones.

Thoughtfully run with small groups, sensory-friendly options and multilingual support. And if you are wondering, KYD stands for Kill Your Darlings, the old creative idea about being brave enough to let go and try something true.

📍 Fringe Club, Central
📅 26 December 2025 to 2 January 2026
🕙 Ages 5–8 (10am–1pm) | Ages 9–12 (1pm–4pm)
💰 HK$6,480
💡 Quote DRAGONS for an extra 15% off

Also worth noting for older children: KYD’s Speak Your Truth public speaking programme (12+) blends LAMDA foundations with TED-style storytelling to build confident, authentic communication.

One of the most talked-about openings of 2025, Jean-Pierre has quickly established itself as a lively homage to the grea...
19/12/2025

One of the most talked-about openings of 2025, Jean-Pierre has quickly established itself as a lively homage to the great Parisian bistros, brought to life by Black Sheep Restaurants.

We finally made it down to Bridges Street to see what the excitement was about. The room hums from the moment you arrive, all red velvet banquettes, Art Deco flourishes and a sense that dinner here is meant to linger. Classic French dishes anchor the menu, from steak tartare and soupe à l’oignon to boeuf bourguignon and tableside crêpes suzette, while confident, old-school service and a crowd that clearly came to have fun give the restaurant its momentum.

This is French bistro dining as celebration rather than nostalgia, generous, lightly theatrical and designed for evenings that stretch well past dessert.

Favourites may be off the record, but as we begin closing out our best-of-2025 lists, this stands out as one of the most memorable meals of the year.

Thank you



Mondrian Hong Kong is not a hotel you retreat from the city in. It is one you become fully immersed in. Mornings begin h...
13/12/2025

Mondrian Hong Kong is not a hotel you retreat from the city in. It is one you become fully immersed in.

Mornings begin high above Victoria Harbour with a slow-paced à la carte breakfast at Avoca, now something of a rarity, accompanied by expansive views across Hong Kong in every direction.

Downstairs, The Corner Shop, Mondrian’s street-level art space, hosts a rotating programme of exhibitions that reflect the energy of the city and naturally spark conversation.

Back up high, weekend brunch at Carna by Dario Cecchini, designed by Joyce Wang, is generous and unhurried, rooted in Cecchini’s nose-to-tail philosophy and best enjoyed with friends and a long view over the harbour.

Confident, social and quietly playful, Mondrian feels closely tuned to the rhythm of Hong Kong. Designed to be lived in, not just looked at, and made warmer still by a genuinely friendly team. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We will most certainly be back.

Thank you thanks for the great breakfast experience and for the incredible bunch (we’re already rebooking for bunch!) and thank you for arranging our stay.

The thing about staying at The Langham, Hong Kong in December is how quickly the outside world fades.One moment you’re o...
11/12/2025

The thing about staying at The Langham, Hong Kong in December is how quickly the outside world fades.

One moment you’re on Canton Road; the next, you’re looking up at the hotel’s pink 160th-anniversary tree.

Upstairs, the traditional suite offer the reset December always seems to demand — Diptyque baths, a film above the fireplace and, at one point, a knock on the door delivering the hotel’s Signature Gin with mixers and nibbles.

Palm Court adds the festive note with its Chow Sang Sang afternoon tea: jewel-like pastries, warm scones and a Chow Sang Sang jewellery box , served until the end of December.

If you’re considering a winter reset, let this be a small nudge.

Thank you for a perfect weekend.

Still deciding what your kids will do over the Christmas break? We have done the homework. From immersive theatre and fo...
10/12/2025

Still deciding what your kids will do over the Christmas break?

We have done the homework. From immersive theatre and forest school adventures to gentle early-years camps and smart STEM programmes, these are the winter camps Hong Kong parents book early for a reason.

Save this. Share it. Read the full guide on Hong Kong Living.

📸 Lead image by Ksenia Chernaya via Pexels.




As businesses begin to find their rhythm again following the Tai Po fires, we’ll gently resume sharing content on Hong K...
03/12/2025

As businesses begin to find their rhythm again following the Tai Po fires, we’ll gently resume sharing content on Hong Kong Living in the coming days. Please know that the return of festive posts in no way diminishes the care we feel for those affected — the Tai Po community remains firmly in our hearts, today and every day.

Sending strength to anyone who needs it, and here’s to supporting one another, now and always.

Hong Kong’s heart is heavy today.Yesterday’s fire in Tai Po has left a deep impact on our community. To the families who...
27/11/2025

Hong Kong’s heart is heavy today.

Yesterday’s fire in Tai Po has left a deep impact on our community. To the families who are grieving, to those who lost their homes, and to the brave responders who risked everything — our hearts are with you.

There is an urgent need for blood donations. Visit the Hong Kong Red Cross website (link below) for a full list of blood donation centres.

If you would also like to help those affected, here are some trusted organisations providing direct support on the ground.

•⁠ ⁠Hong Kong Red Cross
•⁠ ⁠ImpactHK
•⁠ Women of Hong Kong
•⁠ ⁠Crossroads Foundation
•⁠ SPCA Animal Rescue Hotline

Link for blood donation centers:

https://www.redcross.org.hk/en/site_info/contact_us/BTS.html

🎅 The most magical places to meet Santa this year are tucked inside candlelit lobbies, London-style grottos and snowy th...
14/11/2025

🎅 The most magical places to meet Santa this year are tucked inside candlelit lobbies, London-style grottos and snowy theme-park corners — and each one brings its own kind of wonder.

From Shangri-La’s cinematic Secret Kingdom to The Murray’s nostalgic grotto, Fortnum’s quiet storytelling and Disneyland’s winter dream, these are the Santa moments that truly stand out.

Save this guide for your December plans — and share it with someone hunting for the city’s most magical meet-and-greets. ✨🎅🏻

Dates & Prices:

🤶 Shangri-La Secret Kingdom: 29 Nov–26 Dec; $588
🎅 Shangri-La Meet the Santa: 6–26 Dec; From $298
🏨 The Murray Grotto: 6–7, 13–14, 20–26 Dec; From $308
🚂 Pacific Place Santa Express: 14 Nov–2 Jan; TBC
📚 Fortnum Storytelling: 6–21 Dec; From $500
❄️ Disneyland Christmas: 14 Nov–4 Jan; From $769/599

With thanks to our friends and media partners whose support helped shape this year’s guide, including

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✨🎄Okay people, tomorrow morning, 11am—Santa’s coming to town! 🚂Well… not quite, but bookings for Pacific Place’s Santa E...
13/11/2025

✨🎄Okay people, tomorrow morning, 11am—Santa’s coming to town! 🚂

Well… not quite, but bookings for Pacific Place’s Santa Express open then, and they’ll go fast.

🎟️ Opens: Friday 14 November, 11am
📍 Pacific Place & Starstreet Precinct
🗓️ 14 Nov 2025 – 2 Jan 2026
🔗 christmas2025.pacificplace.com.hk

Children can meet Father Christmas on board, have a photograph taken and leave with a small keepsake — with proceeds supporting Operation Santa Claus.

Elsewhere, the Station Café will host wreath-making and stained-glass workshops, while Pacific Place fills with twinkling décor, musical moments and thoughtful festive touches.

And in the spirit of the season, please share your favourite Elf quote below.


Between the polished magic of Island Shangri-La’s lobby and the timeless joy of City Kids’ garden fair, Hong Kong’s fest...
12/11/2025

Between the polished magic of Island Shangri-La’s lobby and the timeless joy of City Kids’ garden fair, Hong Kong’s festive spirit is shining bright. Sip, shop, and soak up the season — one market, one mince pie, one memory at a time. ✨

Many thanks to our friends and media partners for helping us collate this list:

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