Humour, satire, events, cartoons and other light relief from HKFP.
Event: Hong Kong’s Art Central 2022 opens this week, showcasing local and int’l galleries
The 2022 fair includes daily talks and panels, a suite of video art presentations, as well as artistic performances.
‘Who died?’: UK’s Observer pairs recipes with funeral joss paper in ‘cursed’ Lunar New Year series
Some called the pictures “stupid and offensive” whilst others said that serving such a dish would wish death upon the diner. “Who died?” asked another commenter.
State-run press praise for president prompts parade of parodies ahead of pivotal party plenary
Parodies included Robocop, Winnie the Pooh, Jeff Bezos, Doraemon, Donald Trump, and the dog which features in the “I am fine” room-of-flames meme.
Event: Hong Kong Pride Parade hosts 2021 ‘Rainbow Market’ in Nov
“May we never truly be apart, let’s meet in love and look towards seeing a bright future together,” say organisers. 🌈
Event: Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 in Hong Kong – a challenging and colourful orchestral repertoire
Mahler was at the peak of his career when he composed his 5th symphony.
Meet the Japanese diplomat sharing daily paper crane messages of peace and health
Hisao Inagaki is set to post his 365th “orizuru” video next week.
Event: Hong Kong’s Clockenflap presents day-long live music showcase with Yellow Peril, Cehryl, Anna Hisbbur
An 8-hour showcase this September featuring YellowPeril, Anna Hisbbur, Cehryl, Charming Way, Luna Is A Bep and more.
‘You Only Live Once’: latest Hong Kong police anti-drug campaign prompts confusion
Netizens spotted that, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, YOLO “means you should do things that are enjoyable or exciting, even if they are silly or slightly dangerous.”
Event: Art Basel and Art Central return to Hong Kong, showcasing over 100 galleries
Some gallerists interacted with VIP buyers via private “hologram viewing sessions” whilst international buyers were shown around via video call.
Poetry in motion: New site allows people to create poems using Hong Kong novelty car plates
The website celebrates the diversity of the city’s ubiquitous vanity number plates.
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