Yes, this is the day to grab it all! The Cheung Chau Bun Festival is more than just a tradition – it’s about scrambling up the Bun Tower, racing for the best spot at the Piu Sik Parade, and snapping up goodies from cute local shops. Everything’s full of charm and hard to resist. Whether you’re an outgoing extrovert who loves the buzz or an introvert who’s all about solo selfies, it’s time to let loose and soak up the fun!
Which one are you? Let us know in the polls! 👇
As the weather heats up, the buzz around the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards this Sunday is even hotter.🔥This year’s standout performances have made the competition tighter than ever, but we’ve still made our picks!🍿
Who are you rooting for this year? Let us know in the comments! 👇
ComplexCon is back in Hong Kong, with homegrown brands and people making waves this year. Among the exclusive drops and big names in attendance, Hong Kong’s cultural icons showed their “Never Normal” attitude, breaking boundaries during this global pop culture festival.
What makes Hong Kong’s pop culture scene never normal to you?
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As we say 拜拜 to 2024, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays! 🎄✨
Thank you for being a part of our Hong Kong Never Normal journey — we’ve come a long way in such a short time, and your support means everything to us! 🫰❤️
But don’t worry — we’re just getting started! We’re gearing up for an exciting 2025 filled with more unusual, extraordinary, and downright bizarre stories that will challenge everything you thought you knew about Hong Kong! 🇭🇰
So stay tuned — you won’t want to miss what’s coming next! 👀
P.S. We’d also love to hear from you! If you have any interesting HKNN stories to share over the break, tag us at @hknevernormal !
This year, Hong Kong celebrated the birth of its first locally born panda cubs! 🎉🐼
The cubs, affectionately dubbed “Little Brother” and “Elder Sister,” were born to Ying Ying, who is 19 years old, making her the world’s oldest first-time giant panda mother.
This milestone was achieved thanks to the dedication of the animal care team at Ocean Park Hong Kong and their extensive knowledge of giant panda care and breeding-related behaviours.
Did you know that giant pandas are naturally solitary, coming together only during the breeding season from March to May? 🤔
After mating, the parents separate, leaving the mother to raise the young alone.
At Ocean Park Hong Kong, the animal care team closely observed Ying Ying and Le Le during the annual mating season to create the right conditions for the pair to mate naturally.
When Ying Ying gave birth to twins, the team supported her by using an incubator to help care for both cubs and introducing stuffed animals with their scent to establish a strong bond.
The team aims to give Ying Ying the chance to learn how to be a mother and care for the cubs until they are two to three years old.
This nurturing approach reflects Ocean Park’s commitment to a high standard of animal care.
Are you excited to meet Ying Ying and her adorable twin cubs? 🐾✨
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?
🌟 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.
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Humchuk is here to give all people in Hong Kong a warm, big hug.
Hong Kong illustrator Ricky Luk, who goes by the name Humchuk, abandoned his career in architecture in 2014 and has since then created works inspired by stories from people he meets in Hong Kong.
Known for his iconic character “Mask Man”, he captures the everyday experiences and emotions of ordinary people, transforming conversations into artworks that provide solace, seeking to reveal hidden emotions in typically monochrome, minimalist works. Condensing his stories into short lines accompanied by healing affirmations, his work addresses the cycle of joy and sorrow, meeting and parting. Humchuk encourages his audience to take a renewed look at the meaning of loss and farewells.
See stories of You and I come to life under Humchuk’s brush.
Young Soy is 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.
