Hong Kong’s long-anticipated ban on single-use plastics at restaurants and hotels across the territory will kick off on April 22, 2024, to coincide with World Earth Day. The move came after amendments were made to the Product Eco-Responsibility Bill by the Legislative Council in October 2023. The new restrictions on the use of disposable plastics will cover a wide range of products, such as single-use cutlery for dine-in and takeaway services at restaurants, in-room plastic bottles at hotels, and glow sticks and party hats. According to official data, plastic is the second-largest contributor ..read more

Hongkongers have been warned to brace themselves for thunderstorms this weekend and well into next week. The Hong Kong Observatory attributes this unsettled weather to low-pressure conditions over southern China, which will bring cloudy weather, heavy showers, and squally thunderstorms, starting Friday. The weather forecast for Hong Kong from April 19-27, 2024 (© Hong Kong Observatory) The city’s meteorological body issued its first Amber Rainstorm warning of 2024 on Thursday afternoon, which means that it expects rain exceeding 30mm in an hour. In addition, the observatory recorded “violent g ..read more

Hongkongers can get unlimited free rides on all passenger trams on April 30 on the occasion of Cantopop star Keung To’s 25th birthday. The trips are being organised by the KeungShow HKFanClub for the third straight year to mark their idol’s special day. Other birthday festivities include Keung To birthday-themed spots in Causeway Bay and the Keung To Ocean Carnival 2024 at Ocean Park Hong Kong. The announcement of free tram rides for Keung To’s birthday (© HK Tramways) Keung To is a member of the 12-member band MIRROR, and has a massive fan base in Hong Kong, who call themselves ‘Ginger Candie ..read more

Hong Kong is set to get a new museum dedicated to the city’s rich literary heritage in June this year. The location of The Museum of Hong Kong Literature will be at the Green House at 7 Mallory Street in Wan Chai, which will house prized manuscripts, publications, and signed copies of works by writers from the city. The new museum will be on the third floor of a cluster of 10 Grade II historic buildings built in the 1910s. These buildings have since been converted into a catering, retail and event space where exhibitions, workshops and film screenings are held. It plans to host a variety of ac ..read more

Nowadays, we can stream a wide range of movies online, but there’s something about a cinema that streaming cannot replace. Whether you’re into the retro vibes of an old-school theatre or prefer a luxury venue with all the latest tech, check out our guide to the 9 best cinemas in Hong Kong. Let’s take a close look at what makes each of these spots a great choice for your next movie night. Broadway Cinemathèque — Yau Ma Tei (© Cinema City) For fellow film buffs, head to Broadway Cinemathèque in Yau Ma Tei for indie flicks and international masterpieces. Since 1996, it has been a hub for dynamic ..read more

The annual Books For Love @ 10 event at which Hongkongers can buy second-hand books for HK$10 will be held from May 9-12 and May 16-19 at Taikoo Place. In this year’s two-weekend event, there will be more than 320,000 books up for grabs — all donated by residents of the city. In January this year, organisers behind the annual book drive put out a call asking Hongkongers to drop off their old books at any one of 44 collection points across the city. More than 15,000 pre-loved children’s books were sold for HK$20 during a recently-concluded online sale, but the forthcoming in-person bo ..read more

Travellers to and from Hong Kong have the chance to avail of Cathay Pacific’s latest buy-one-get-one free offers on tickets to several international destinations. The airline is offering passengers the chance to purchase round-trip economy tickets to cities in the US, East Asia, and South East Asia until June 30. Cathay Pacific is offering passengers two airline tickets for the price of one for international travel (© ctrip) The first offer is available on Cathay Pacific tickets purchased on Mainland Chinese travel portals like ctrip.com to Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, and Los Ange ..read more

The newly unveiled Hoi Fai Road Park, commissioned by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) combines the previously separate Hoi Fai Road open area and Hoi Fai Road Garden in Tai Kok Tsui. Covering about 9,500 square meters, the park’s design draws inspiration from the Olympic Games, in a nod to the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. The facilities at the Hoi Fai Road Park include a children’s playground and fitness stations. The park’s features include a viewing deck, jogging path, and innovative fitness corners. It even boasts an inclusive children’s playground that caters to youngs ..read more

The Hong Kong Theatres Association announced that movie tickets at all commercial cinemas will cost HK$30 on April 21 to mark Hong Kong Cinema Day. Movie-goers can buy tickets at this price for all formats, including IMAX, 4DX, and CGS Laser. There will be no special ticket prices for senior citizens, children, and students on this day. Tickets will go on sale at 12pm on April 17 and will be available at the theatres and on their ticketing websites. Film-goers can buy a maximum of four tickets when making purchases at cinema sales counters. Limits for online sales vary based on each cinem ..read more

The Kwai Tsing Bamboo Theatre will open from April 12-14 to mark the birthday celebrations of Zhen Jun (The True Lord) and Tin Hau (The Empress of Heaven). The temporary structure will be erected at the Tsing Yi Sports Association Sports Ground. During this time, there will be hip hop, street dance, and other cultural shows staged within the theatre. The event is part of the Hong Kong government’s Night Vibes Hong Kong campaign, and was previously known as the Tsing Yi Theatre. The iconic bamboo theatre is constructed for the combined birthday celebrations of the deities and removed once the f ..read more