The Westside Stories (Hong Kong)

The vibrant nightlife of Hong Kong caters to its frequenters – and one-night wonders – with a multitude of bars, crowded clubs, 7Elevens, and a soundtrack to…

Take Me Home

It was just a chance that took Sally Andersen to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) kennel, where stray dogs could have a temporary shelter. Like…

A promise to cats

Sympathizing with stray cats and those abandoned or abused, Beth Wong, a retired primary school teacher at Rosaryhill School, created the charitable organization, namely, “Respect Life, Fair…

A Different Kind of Football

For most of the people in Hong Kong, when they first hear the name “football”, they are most likely to picture a round shape ball which people…

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128 March 2012
The street fighters, shooting with cameras

It was just another night in the weekdays when a group of curious amateur photographers gathered at the concourse of the HSBC building. There were students, white-collars…
728 March 2012
Behind the News: Life of an international cameraman

The inauguration of Afghanistan’s President Karzai after the removal of the Taliban. The Arab Spring in Syria. The DMZ separating the Korean Peninsula.The Mumbai terrorist bombings. Scott…
628 March 2012
From dusk till dawn, from worn to wearable

At a tiny stall situates in a narrow alley between the old buildings in Sai Wan, Mr Lee and his wife work there from dusk till dawn…
628 March 2012
Getting married in Hong Kong

Iris is getting married on the coming July with her boyfriend who has been dating her for over 9 years. Just like the other girls, she wants…
528 March 2012
Not just another French café

Looking for a slice of original French culture on Hong Kong Island? Forget about the holy trinity wine-cheese-baguette, and take a look at a café-pétanque instead. Hidden…
428 March 2012
PSP: A brain disease with no known cure

Chan Kwok Kwong, 52, suffers from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). After noticing some problems in his voluntary movement, like having shaky hands when holding a pen and…
928 March 2012
A man with many hats

Matt Walsh is a veteran media professional who has been involved in the industry since he was fourteen years old. After getting his start in radio in…
828 March 2012
The sweet side of Sai Ying Pun

Charcoal Chu is the owner and founder of Eat My Cakes, a bakery and catering service on Western Street in Sai Ying Pun, just down the hill…
728 March 2012
More than just a pole

Who says girls can only do ballet or hip hop dancing? A group of girls decided to stand out and take up pole dancing — a performing…

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