ANTICIPATING A WILD RIDE IN 2022 The Year of the Tiger started on February 1, 2022 and ends on January 21, 2023, here’s what we can expect from the year ahead. Tiger years such as 2022 are a wild ride – they’re about going all out and experiencing life to the full, very different from 2021’s Year of the Ox, which was all about steady progress, pragmatism and hard work. The Tiger is courageous, daring… Read More »Enter The Tiger Get Ready to Roar!
Merrin Pearse has stepped down as Chairman of Living Islands Movement (LIM) after seven incredible years. The 14-year Lantau resident relocated to New Zealand late last year, and has been succeeded by Louise Preston, as LIM’s Acting Chair. LIM is a community-based organisation that aims to promote sustainable development on the outlying islands, with a focus on Lantau. Its volunteers work tirelessly to protect the islands both culturally and environmentally, and they are committed to… Read More »Developments at living Islands Movement
The Green Dragon and the Rumbly Island is the latest book in the Green Dragon children’s book series by eco-author Suzanne Younan. Willy, the Green Dragon, is off on a third Hong Kong adventure, this time to Mui Wo, where he meets some of the island’s indigenous wildlife. As Willy learns how human actions can adversely affect wild animals, young readers are encouraged to be aware, take action and enjoy the natural world responsibly. In addition to writing environmental books… Read More »NEW ECO-BOOK THE GREEN DRAGON SET IN MUI WO
Local trail runners are reminded to register for the TransLantau™ by UTMB® in March. Taking place in November, the event offers three races on Lantau – 25km, 50km and 100km. The demanding course is on trails for 80% of the race, covering two country parks and taking runners past iconic locations including the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery and Tai O. Participants get to connect with nature as they push their limits and immerse themselves… Read More »TransLantau ™ by UTMB Trail race REGISTER NOW!
Following two exciting openings at Mongkok’s Langham Place and Tuen Mun’s Gold Coast, a 17,373-square-foot Market Place is now in Discovery Bay North Plaza. The industry-leading supermarket places a special focus on Western cuisine, healthy food and pet supplies, and now also homeware through the world’s first IKEA Close to You.Spanning over 3,000 square-feet, IKEA Close to You stocks over 110 home furnishing products, plus a great range of Swedish delicacies (from meatballs to salmon),… Read More »IKEA AT MARKET PLACE IN DISCOVERY BAY