🇭🇰There’s NOTHING NORMAL about Hong Kong, but that’s what makes it so unique!

🇭🇰At The Lion Rock Press, we’re not your typical souvenir brand. As a Eurasian family business, we’re all about putting our own East-meets-West twist on the inspiration we get from our beloved muse: Hong Kong. That means whatever we design and create is NEVER NORMAL!

🇭🇰Of course, we love the big, iconic landmarks that everyone knows, but we’re more passionate about the little, often overlooked details that make this city unique and tell the true story of Hong Kong.

🇭🇰Whether it’s showcasing the stunning skyline on a glass bauble, crafting a Christmas decoration that looks just like an egg tart, or creating a wooden push-along toy shaped like a classic red taxi, our products are a celebration of the ordinary which, to us, are extraordinary.

🇭🇰Join us as we explore the vibrant, quirky, and sometimes surprising sides of this amazing place and let’s celebrate every corner of Hong Kong together. One thing’s for sure – it’s never normal! And that’s just how we like it.

🇭🇰We’re sharing this story as a proud partner of @hknevernormal, an initiative dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary nature of our city. 

Follow @hknevernormal for more inspiring stories.

The Lion Rock Press

化平凡為非凡

豉油醬醋在日常生活中是再平凡不過的調味品,但可以在香港這個已知的國際金融中心經營一家傳承三代的醬園,一點也不平凡。

悦和醬園始於一九四五年,一直堅持天然生曬釀造醬油及醬料,更是香港唯一自設蒸餾酒廠的醬園,出品多款自家釀製的酒醋產品,悦和甜醋更是香港人家傳戶曉的品牌。

傳統行業要在萬變的環境下生存,除了堅守真材實料的口碑外;更要保持不斷創新求變的精神,緊貼時代轉變,免被淘汰。

傳統不等於守舊,創新不可以忘本。

這就是我們不平凡的香港精神。

悦和醬園

“香港地遍地都係非比尋常嘅想法I’m not the only one”

I’m非常香港🎄

Serrini @gwendolyn.spot : 作為一個平常來講都非常「唔尋常」的異類歌手/唱作人/普通市民來說,每日活著就是非常有趣嘅體驗。我一直希望廣交更多人類朋友,連結港大(廣大)嘅市民,並非常自然地結交寵物、兒童新朋友,最直接嘅做法係走入社區,聆聽民意,以心連心。”

“鑽石娛樂選擇喺山道63號B開設一間社區小店 “樹店” @shuuudim,書籍雜貨一應俱全,自開業起,樹店慢慢成為社區熱點。由於地點座落三間小學的中間,每日放學時間都被學生喧嘩聲圍繞。免費嘅「夾公仔機」、自由借閱嘅店內藏書、清幽的花園環境都令唔少區內學生嚟「齋坐」,好不熱鬧。”

“令更多人能感受到連結嘅快樂(the joy of connection)就係我哋鑽石娛樂嘅快樂。香港地遍地都係非比尋常嘅想法,I’m not the only one 🎄。”

Serrini

「竹棚」

「竹棚」係香港建築工地嘅獨門絕技,全世界都難搵第二個地方用咁傳統但咁高效嘅方法去搭棚!

竹棚一條條竹好似好亂,實際上穩固過鐵架,重量輕但承托力超強。搭竹棚嘅棚匠,全靠人手同經驗,行喺高空上面,身手敏捷得好似武俠片咁,個個都係識輕功嘅大俠嚟!

Brewing A Revolution: How Young Master popularised craft beer in Hong Kong

Beer has long been a favourite in Hong Kong, often enjoyed at dai pai dongs and hot pot restaurants after a long day. 🍺🇭🇰  

However, craft beer, known for its premium image, was much less popular and rarely found on menus until recently.

Everything changed in 2013 when Rohit Dugar, a craft beer enthusiast, founded Young Master Brewery with the vision that Hong Kong food should pair with locally crafted beers.

By collaborating with dai pai dongs to create a truly unique beer festival, Young Master brought craft beer directly to the places where Hongkongers love to drink the most.

This event combined Western-style craft beer with local food culture, marking a breakthrough in Hong Kong’s dining scene.

Now, Young Master Craft Beer has made its way into many restaurants and retail stores, making it easy to purchase anytime, anywhere.

Which Young Master beer is your favourite?

We’re sharing this story as a proud partner of @hknevernormal, an initiative dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary nature of our city. Follow @hknevernormal for more inspiring stories.

#HKNeverNormal #非常港 #HKNN #HKNNBrands

Young Master

Taste of Tradition! 🍽️✨

Discover the charm of Hong Kong at 聯華茶餐廳, a beloved local eatery since 1966! With its rare two-story design and retro vibes, every corner tells a story. Come and experience the authentic flavors of our city!

聯華茶餐廳

A Ray of Hope

As a coastal city, Hong Kong has always had a unique bond with the ocean. 🏙️🌊⚓

To safeguard the oceans and combat the decline of marine biodiversity, breeding programmes for marine life have become essential under human care.

Recently, Ocean Park Hong Kong achieved a major breakthrough by recording the first live birth of a cownose ray pup via artificial insemination!

Over several weeks, Ocean Park’s dedicated teams trained the rays for voluntary examinations, allowing the artificial insemination procedure to be performed without sedation.

This remarkable success paves the way for the ex-situ conservation of this endangered species while providing insights into their behaviours and reproductive patterns!

Here are a few key learnings:

The gestation period of cownose rays is over a year (61 weeks and 2 days, to be precise)!

Successful artificial Insemination involves keeping the rays healthy and conducting regular pregnancy follow-ups.

Ocean Park can now apply Artificial Reproductive Techniques to other species, too!

Have you visited the baby ray yet?

Ocean Park

The World Famous Playground that Never Sleeps

🌟 Lan Kwai Fong – The World Famous Playground that Never Sleeps🌟 Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) is more than just a nightlife district; it’s a special place that embodies the unique spirit of Hong Kong. Over the past 60 years, LKF has transformed from a quiet alley into a bustling hub that attracts locals, tourists, and celebrities alike, putting Hong Kong on the global map as a premier destination for nightlife and culture.

Timeline of LKF’s Evolution:
🌸 60s: Originally a tranquil area known as “Orchid Square.”
🕺 70s: Opening of Disco Disco sparking the nightlife revolution
🍽️ 80s: Club 97 Opens & Allan Zeman opens California Restaurant and Bar, cornerstones of LKF nightlife.
🎉 1990s: Emergence of iconic venues like KEE Club and Volar.
🐉 2000s: Dragon-i opens, bringing celebrities and the glitterati.
🎶 Today: LKF hosts major events and cultural celebrations, reinforcing its status as a key gathering place.

From Halloween to New Year’s Eve, LKF is where the community comes together to celebrate. Its rich history and inclusive spirit make it a timeless landmark, showcasing the culture and resilience of Hong Kong.

We’re sharing this story as a @hknevernormal, an initiative dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary nature of our city. Follow @hknevernormal for more inspiring stories!

Lan Kwai Fong Group

環保 可以不一樣

社區互動回收車,每逢星期六日巡迴全港各區屋苑,不但接收多種回收物,而且提供流動平台予居民即場轉贈二手物品如圖書、鞋、袋及衣物。透過鼓勵市民珍惜、共享及回收資源,延續物件壽命,為地球減少垃圾。

連結社區
除了舉辦環保工作坊和講座,回收車也會不時與其他單位合作提供電器和廚具維修服務,致力聯繫社區,將環保信念植根在全港市民心中。 

呢個故事係@hknevernormal嘅合作企劃之一,旨在展現香港獨特又非凡嘅一面!想睇更多精彩又充滿香港「非常」精神嘅故事?快啲追蹤@hknevernormal啦!

MilMill