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23/12/2024

Ink paintings have long captivated audiences with their free-flowing strokes, dynamic compositions, and timeless charm. Now in its third edition, the UOB Art in Ink Festival, organized by the UOB Art Academy, honors the unique art form, offering a thoughtful celebration of tradition and innovation.

Running from December 13 to 29 at the Arts Pavilion in West Kowloon Cultural District, the festival brings together artistry, interactivity and cultural dialogue within the ink realm.
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20/12/2024

Phase 1 of the “Live out the Cinematic Charm of Hong Kong” Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In Exhibition, which debuted at Hong Kong International Airport in October, was well-received by locals and visitors alike. It has been relocated to Kowloon City, the setting of the movie, and started Phase 2 (until 13 April 2025) of the Exhibition.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Nan Fung Group AIRSIDE, and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), together with the filmmakers, have created an expanded exhibition that will allow visitors to fully immerse themselves in the movie sets. Several all-new photo spots and Easter eggs shots that were not included in the movie have been added, and visitors can take home movie-related merchandise, ranging from nostalgic snacks and toys to film collectibles from new stalls at the Exhibition. Locals and visitors are invited to explore Hong Kong through the lens of the movie and discover new travel experiences.

When: until April 13, 2025
Where: AIRSIDE, Kai Tak
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20/12/2024

Knock knock! Who’s out there? Shopping malls across Hong Kong have put in extra efforts this year to come up with alluring Christmas markets so that you can shop at ease and enjoy the festive atmosphere with family and friends.

Knock knock! Who’s out there? Shopping malls across Hong Kong have put in extra efforts this year to come up with alluring Christmas markets so that you can shop at ease and enjoy the festive at...

19/12/2024

The Ocean Park Wondrous Winter Gala and Giant Panda Celebration is turning up the festive cheer until 1 January 2025 with a variety of unforgettable panda-themed experiences, immersing visitors into a fantasy world of light and shadow alongside festive performances and must-visit photo spots.

Building upon the excitement sparked by the arrival of two new giant pandas and two panda cubs in 2024, the Park is introducing an endearing collection of characters inspired by the six charming giant pandas at Ocean Park.

When: until Jan 1, 2025
Where: Ocean Park
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18/12/2024

Did you ever imagine designing your own playground as a kid? Together We Play, a program launched by the AaaM Architects, engages children in creating a dream playground with research and a series of workshops. Their first redesigned project, Tong Mei Road Children's Playground, reopened with new bells and whistles on December 6.

Where: Tong Mei Road, 170 Tong Mi Road, Mong Kok
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17/12/2024

As a hub of creativity, Hong Kong constantly churns out a new generation of talented young artists. Aimed at providing a free platform, Hong Kong Emerging Artists Exhibition, now in Phase II, brings 39 fresh artworks from five rising artists, from watercolor paintings to ceramics.

When: until March 30, 2025
Where: The Gallery, Jao Tsung-I Academy, Mei Foo
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16/12/2024

Tracing the history and transformation of Tai Kok Tsui, Ivy Says: is a musical - with an array of workshops - that brings neighborhood memories to life. As Hong Kong's first intergenerational, urban renewal-themed district performance, it turns the street into a stage to connect the local community with its landscape.

When: January 11 & 12, 2025
Where: Ivy Street Rest Garden, Tai Kok Tsui
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13/12/2024

Presented by the creative brand AllRightsReserved, Hong Kong’s largest panda-themed exhibition, PANDA GO! FEST HK, has been making waves since its debut!

To further promote panda culture and raise awareness about conservation, the exhibition is launching two major "Shared with All" fundraising initiatives. The PANDA GO! SPECIALS Charity Auction invited ten celebrities from various fields to reimagine the original panda sculptures with their unique creativity and personal styles, giving the pandas a brand-new image.

PANDA GO! SPECIALS Charity Auction is now live on the DDTStore online platform, accepting public bids starting at HK$3,000. The auction will close at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 13. Conducted in a highest-bidder-wins format, all proceeds from the auction will be donated in full, without any deductions, to Ocean Park to support giant panda conservation efforts.

When: until Dec 13
Where: DDTStore Online Platform (ddtstore.com)
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13/12/2024

As December descends upon Hong Kong, the city's shopping malls are transforming into festive wonderlands, each offering unique experiences to celebrate the holiday season. From enchanting light displays to delightful carnival attractions, here’s a wrap-up of the most exciting Christmas events taking place across three major shopping destinations: East Point City, ELEMENTS, and Sino Group's Tsim Sha Tsui Centre and Empire Centre.

As December descends upon Hong Kong, the city's shopping malls are transforming into festive wonderlands, each offering unique experiences to celebrate the holiday season. From enchanting light di...

12/12/2024

Hong Kong's largest panda exhibition, PANDA GO! FEST HK, kicked off its first public showcase on December 7-8 at the Avenue of Stars. 2,500 pandas from all corners of the world have arrived at the Avenue of Stars. PANDA GO! FEST HK features eight new giant panda designs, along with six Hong Kong-exclusive IP collectively named “Panda Friends & Family Hong Kong (PFF HK),” forming a total of 2,500 panda sculptures.

Following this exhibition, the 2,500 pandas will continue to tour various iconic Hong Kong landmarks, hosting three additional spectacular public exhibitions. Each venue will adjust the number of panda sculptures displayed based on its size and layout, offering an unprecedented panda-themed experience.

When & Where: Avenue of Stars: Dec 7 -8
Ngong Ping 360: Dec 14 – 15
Ocean Park: Dec 21 -22
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park: Dec 25 – 26
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11/12/2024

Google Hong Kong revealed its Year in Search 2024. Google Trends has compiled the keywords with the highest search volume increases over the past year, offering a fascinating glimpse into the topics that captivated Hong Kong.

When Hongkongers see things they don’t understand — like foreign terms or Gen Z slang — they turn to Google Search to learn more. Six out of ten of top trending slangs are popular phrases among Gen Z: “SLDPK”, “Playing badminton”, “APT”, “Demure”, “M3”, “I Person” - do you know what they mean?

See the full list here: https://trends.withgoogle.com/zh-hk/year-in-search/2024/hk/
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10/12/2024

Ocean Park is welcoming the public in meeting An An and Ke Ke, the two giant pandas gifted by the Central Government to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Sichuan Treasures.

To dive into the enchanting world of Ocean Park’s adorable resident giant pandas, fans can now enjoy live broadcast of An An and Ke Ke at the official Ocean Park website during designated time slots.

Website: https://pandalive.oceanpark.com.hk/en/
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09/12/2024

The University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG), The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will feature a video titled Man with Red Plastic Bag in Hong Kong from December 5, 2024 to January 12, 2025.

This film project by the artist Prof. David Clarke is composed of a series of clips shot in 2014 that feature a red plastic bag at various locations in Hong Kong. Most of the clips present the bag in its natural habitat—the Hong Kong streetscape—highlighting the city’s diversity along the way, and suggesting that the Hong Kong streets might be the video’s real subject.

When: until Jan 12, 2025
Where: Study Gallery, G/F, Fung Ping Shan Building, UMAG, HKU
*Image Courtesy of the University Museum and Art Gallery, HKU
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06/12/2024

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way — Christmas is just around the corner! As the holiday season approaches, shopping malls across Hong Kong are preparing to enchant visitors with festive transformations, filled with joyful activities and unique shopping experiences. This year, three standout malls—Citywalk, D‧PARK, and Olympian City—are presenting exciting events, attractions, and fun-filled inflatable playgrounds that promise to delight both children and adults alike.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way — Christmas is just around the corner! As the holiday season approaches, shopping malls across Hong Kong are preparing to enchant visitors with fes...

05/12/2024

Hong Kong International Photo Festival (HKIPF) is returning with the flagship exhibition Mega Family: Imagining Home at the Hong Kong Arts Centre. Co-curated by Blues Wong and Carol Chow, the exhibition echoes the Festival’s earlier explorations of the theme of “home” in exhibitions 300 Families in 2013 and 1000 Families in 2016.

Mega Family: Imagining Home invites 15 local photographers from different generations to showcase their works about Hong Kong since 2020, reflecting on the redefinition of home and family in the post-pandemic era and serving as a visual documentation of the social changes experienced under the new normality.

When: until Dec 8
Where: Pao Galleries, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Wan Chai
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03/12/2024

3812 Gallery is presenting “Love Language: Joanne Chan Solo Exhibition", the artist’s inaugural solo exhibition with 3812.

Featuring a body of new works created in 2024, the exhibition endeavors to capture Chan’s delicate sensibilities and profound regard for individual and communal sentiments through her predominantly vibrant and expressive brushstrokes. “

When: Dec 5 to 31
Where: 3812 Gallery, 26/F, Wyndham Place, Central
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02/12/2024

Sansiao Gallery HK and the exhibition organizer Chun P**n jointly present “Transcendence,” an exhibition featuring the latest works by contemporary artists Taku Hisamura, Huo Yun, and Damon Tong.

Despite their diverse backgrounds, all three artists use everyday materials—such as textiles, paper, and stickers— as their medium. By breathing new life into familiar items, their works prompt a reconsideration of how we understand and engage with society and the physical world around us.

When: until Dec 16
Where: 1/F, Room 104 - 5 Wilson House, 19 - 27 Wyndham Street, Central
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29/11/2024

Hong Kong local artist LOKKI is set to hold his second solo exhibition, titled “Some Poetic Moments”, at Tung Gallery in Central from December 4 to 23.

Through his paintings, LOKKI constructs significant scenes from his childhood memories, revisiting the spaces and emotions of those moments. He explores how memories shape our personalities and invites the audience to reconcile with various traumas and obsessions in the purest and most personal way. This journey encourages everyone to embrace each profound memory, experience the beauty of fleeting moments, and learn to appreciate the romance of the present.

When: Dec 4 to 23
Where: Tung Gallery, Central
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