Humans of Hong Kong

We sit down with Biu Kee Mahjong’s Cheung Shun-king, affectionately known as Uncle King, for a glimpse into the life of one of the last artisans still practising the art of hand-carving mahjong. Full article: https://www.localiiz.com/post/humans-of-hong-kong-biu-kee-mahjong-hand-carved-tiles-uncle-king

We spent a breezy afternoon with Hong Kong’s very own Olympian swimmer, Camille Cheng, at Deep Water Bay, learning about the selection process for the Olympic Games, representing the city internationally as a third-culture kid, and her daily training schedule. Read more: https://localiiz.com/post/humans-of-hong-kong-camille-cheng-olympian-swimmer-athlete-sports

Surdham Lam runs a secondhand bookstore in Sheung Wan, or as he describes it, an intersection of a passion project, artwork, and sacred calling. Join us as we discuss with Surdham the meaning of life, destiny, and joy. Read more: https://www.localiiz.com/post/humans-of-hong-kong-surdham-lam-owner-flowbooks-bookshop

We hole up with Brendan Fitzpatrick in his relaxing Aberdeen studio, literally watching paint dry and chatting about artistic inspirations, Asian preconceptions, and the importance of having a visual focus in art. Read more: https://www.localiiz.com/post/humans-of-hong-kong-brendan-fitzpatrick-portrait-painter-artist

We sat down with tea master, Lau Yuen Yik, and his father, to talk about how taste invokes nostalgia and the fleetingness of time.  Read more: https://localiiz.com/post/humans-of-hong-kong-lau-yuen-yik-gongfu-tea-master-lau-yuen-fat-teahouse

We ferried over to Peng Chau, one of the many outlying islands surrounding our city, to have a chat with Ah Yat, a roving barista that peddles artisan brews on his bike. Join us as he explains how he approaches life, the importance of being unapologetically yourself, and the efficacy of having a ‘just do it’ mentality.  Read more: https://www.localiiz.com/post/humans-of-hong-kong-ah-yat-coffee-bike-man-barista