Category: Hongkongers’ Story

Hong Kong Photographer “Magician” Captures Home City Through Surrealist Lens

Billy Lie has been active in the “Hong Kong Landscape Photography Society” in recent years, and his works have been praised by netizens. Lie is good at portrait and landscape photography. He set foot on the road of photography more than ten years ago, and he is still full of ambition and constantly pursues improvement….


HK Musician Believes Music Has Sacred Mission, Composes ‘Hong Kong Rhapsody’ to Continue Chopin’s Spirit

Artist Ricker Choi was deeply touched while listening again to the movement of Chopin’s “Polonaise héroique in A-flat major, Op 53.” More than a hundred years ago, Chopin left Poland, his homeland. After this, he integrated his rich emotions, national pride, and life experience into his music. Ricker sees a strikingly familiar picture for himself…


Freedom Is Not Free: How a Hongkonger in Canada Found Her Voice to Stand With Hong Kong

Since the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, Hongkongers have scattered worldwide to build a new safe home. They continue their fight for freedom and justice in Hong Kong. Due to political views, the Beijing government has banished many artists from the Chinese market, forcing them to depart from their homes. Like…


Mountain Climber Challenged to Pedal 980 Miles From Land’s End to John O’Groats

Remember the previous stories of the Father and Son who summited Mount Everest and Mount Denali in May and June? Father Tsang Chi-shing (John), who has successfully climbed Mount Everest four times, traveled to the UK for an iconic cycling challenge-Ride Across Britain (RAB), an event of road cycling within nine days, starting from southwest…


Hong Kong Youth Wins World Juggling Championships Despite a Bumpy Road

Thousands of people in the audience stood up and applauded. Pun Ho Lam, who made his first appearance on the world-class juggling stage, took his “baby” kendama (sword and ball) to say thank you to the audience. When he heard the organizer announcing that he was the winner of this year’s “IJA Juggling Championships,” for…


Hong Kong Porcelain Painting Artist Wins Gold Award

Colorful butterflies are flying all over the sky, adding brilliant colors to the flower bushes. The dense composition and rich golden color add vitality. This depicts Dancing Butterflies, a porcelain painting artwork, that won the gold medal in the 2022 Hong Kong International Porcelain Painting Art & Culture Show. The rare beauty is created by Betty Ho Liu…


Hongkongers Leaving Permanently Withdraw $269 Million From Mandatory Provident Fund

The Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF), is a compulsory saving scheme (pension fund) for the retirement of residents in Hong Kong. It was implemented in December 2000. Most employees between 18 and 64 and their employers are required to make monthly contributions to the mandatory provident fund scheme. Scheme members may withdraw their MPF before reaching age 65,…


Hong Kong TCM Doctor Takes Chinese Medicine Clinic On-Line in UK

Some people who are Hong Kong immigrants in Great Britain are susceptible to stomach problems, colds, and skin problems precipitated by changes in food and climate. They are usually advised to reduce fruit consumption and keep themselves warm. With the support of the internet and Britain’s postal delivery system, Hongkongers now have greater access to…


3 Years On: ‘What Does the Future Hold?’ How an Exile Survives Police Brutality and Trauma After 831 Prince Edward Attack

For Hongkongers 2019 was a memorable year as they fought for freedom and democracy. They rallied against the Hong Kong government and the anti-extradition bill. Millions of people took to the streets and attended rallies, and protests to stand for their beliefs. The former chief executive Carrie Lam was deafened but she ignored her people’s…


Hong Kong Immigrant Star Pastry Chef Made Cakes for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration

Hong Kong star pastry chef Jeffery Koo chose to move to Manchester, England a year and a half ago and opened his own brand cake shop “A Little Sweet,” which has become a favourite among many locals. He was also invited by the local city council earlier to make a platinum jubilee cake for the…