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TOP OF THEIR GAME

Four Lantau-based athletes heading to the International VA’A Federation World Distance Championships are flying the flag for their home countries and local paddling clubs. Photo by Mihaela Tudor – www.mihaelatudor.com Four Lantau-based paddlers are heading to Samoa from August 14 to 19 where they will compete in the Olympics of outrigger canoeing – the International Va’a Federation World Distance Championships. Adrienne Ng and Polly Snaith have both been selected for the Women’s Masters 50 OC6… Read More »TOP OF THEIR GAME

IT’S HOW YOU PLAY THE GAME 

The Lantau Losers is the kind of beer league football team anyone can get behind, and they do mean anyone. Elizabeth Kerr sister down with seven of them. Photos by Beatrix Malan www.atscollective.com Talking to the Lantau Losers is a bit like herding cats. Though not as wilful as your average house cat, and they certainly don’t marginalise your existence, there’s an obvious – and ironclad – bond among the pick-up football team, comprised largely… Read More »IT’S HOW YOU PLAY THE GAME 

Out & About – What You’ve Been Up To in July!

AT THE TAI O WATER PARADE  The Dragon Boat Water Parade of Tai O is an annual highlight of the Tuen Ng Festival; a century-old religious ritual aimed at pacifying the water ghosts and making Tai O a safe place to live. In the early morning of June 22, deity statues from four local temples were put on sacred sampans and towed by dragon boat in a parade through the Tai O waterways. Villagers burnt… Read More »Out & About – What You’ve Been Up To in July!

A Little Bit of Trivia – Cat Quiz

1. Which movie features a cat called Cat? The Nightmare Before Christmas Breakfast at Tiffany’s The Devil Wears Prada 2. How many teeth do cats have? 25 30 40 3. On average, how many hours does a cat sleep per day? 7 to 10 hours 10 to 15 hours 13 to 14 hours 4. What is Garfield’s favourite food? Lasagna Spaghetti  Ravioli  5. Why do cats raise their butts when you pet them? To show… Read More »A Little Bit of Trivia – Cat Quiz