Reviving Hakka Culture in Lai Chi Wo

The mostly abandoned 400 year-old Hakka village of Lai Chi Wo is about to undergo a transformation with plans to convert derelict village houses into heritage holiday homes.

Rest and Brew

There are no spittoons or bird-cages at Yú teahouse, where the owner pairs carefully selected Chinese teas with western desserts and serves them in a modern, minimalist space.

A Dying Art

Cheung Shun-king is one of the last of his kind in Hong Kong - a third generation hand-engraver of mahjong tiles.

Till the Cows Come Home

They were abandoned as Hong Kong's farming industry dwindled. Now Hong Kong's cows and buffaloes roam the countryside they see as home. Some people see them as a nuisance, others as "indigenous" residents who should be protected.

Be Our President

Be our president in The World Council and save our world before the doomsday comes.

Silver-hair service

Gingko House, a social enterprise promoting senior employment, fulfills the seniors' hopes of a fruitful work life after retirement. Enjoy the unique “5-star delicacies, 5-star service” at Gingko House.

Same Same but Different

It seems fun to be a twin, but then there's the endless comparision, and poor families find it hard to support an additional child. Varsity speaks with twins of different ages to hear their stories.

The Only Show in Town

Come to the circus, the Hong Kong Circus. Varsity meets members of Hong Kong's first and only local circus troupe, who are seeking to breathe new life into circus entertainment.

Let’s Get Rolling

Can't think of what to get your friends for Christmas? Try quilling - an easy-to-make DIY paper art technique that was first used during the Renaissance. Best of all, it's cheap!

Too Cool for the Olympics

Skateboarding is set to become an official Olympic sport at the Tokyo games in 2020 but skaters are ambivalent about the development - they're worried this will hurt skateboarding's freestyle street culture.