Renaissance in Yim Tin Tsai
Yim Tin Tsai is a village on an island off Sai Kung with a rich Hakka and Catholic history, which was left abandoned for decades. Now, plans are afoot to revive the village and to replace the long neglected salt pans to produce salt, once the mainstay of the village economy.
Perfect I’mperfection
I'MPERFECT celebrates the unique beauty of imperfection by taking ceramics cast off as 'seconds' and turning them into desirable goods in their own right.
The Company of Books
Hong Kong is not just about fast money, fast food and fast fashion. In the heart of the city, there is an oasis for reading and reflection. Varsity visits the Coming Society for a dose of intellectual stimulation.
New Stars of Cantonese Opera
No longer considered a pastime for the elderly, Cantonese Opera is finding a new generation of devotees. Varsity meets the young Cantonese Opera performers who are spearheading the revival of a tradition that has been recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Accidental Art
Photo enthusiasts create collaborative art across borders with film-swapping.
It Takes Two to Lingo
Varsity checks out a free mobile app that puts the fun back into learning a foreign language.
Heaven and Hell on Hong Kong’s Rooftops
For some, they are like squalid shanty towns. For others, they are rooftop sanctuaries - a home to call one's own. But one thing they share, is that residents of Hong Kong's illegal rooftop huts face an uncertain future in the face of redevelopment and eviction. Varsity captures scenes from life at the top.
PHOCUS!
Experience Phocus! It's the self-service studio for photo-enthusiasts from the selfies generation.
Be an EARTH.er
Proving fashion can be eco-friendly and ethical, Earth.er aims to put the planet and people at the heart of its business.
Learning the Ropes at Hong Kong’s Sea School
Imagine living by the beach in Stanley and practising canoeing and windsurfing as part of your school sports activities. This is not just the preserve of the rich and privileged elite, but also for the boys from the Hong Kong Sea School. Students at the school are mainly academically lower-achieving boys from underprivileged backgrounds. The school's maritime-based curriculum and strict discipline are designed to train them jobs in the maritime and hospitality industries.
