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Happenings & Events! Stuff to know in April

Reimagining Tai O The hardworking volunteers at Living Islands Movement (LIM) continue to monitor the “Mui Wo Facelift,” meeting regularly with the CEDD and project contractors. They are pleased to report that the project is largely on track, and they have a number of updates. Site formation and piling works for the new buildings in front of the ferry pier (cooked food market, bicycle and car parks) will commence in April. The old parking lot… Read More »Happenings & Events! Stuff to know in April

Buon Natale!

Experience an Italian-inspired winter wonderland in Discovery Bay The Christmas decorations and activities provided in DB are traditionally second to none and this year is no exception. Head there to experience a Buon Natale, a Merry Christmas Italian-style, with DB transformed into a Winter Wonderland featuring European-style lighting and decorations, artificial snow and a host of festive programmes and dining options. The festivities began on November 24 with a lighting ceremony, a romantic snow spectacle,… Read More »Buon Natale!

SUNSET PEAK: THE ALBUM 

Black Velvet Collective’s long-awaited first album, Sunset Peak, launched in February and is available now on Spotify. The band – core members long-time DB residents (and Picnic in the Park founders) Mark Rawson, Mark Basford and Jim Alba-Duignan – has been actively gigging in Hong Kong since 2020 and has built up a loyal following. Fans love the unique sound, which draws on British, Canadian and Irish folk music.  “Sunset Peak features songs both light… Read More »SUNSET PEAK: THE ALBUM 

HOW THE DISCOVERY BAY COMMUNITY CAME TO BE

Did you know that back in the 1960s, Discovery Bay was a cattle ranch complete with a slaughterhouse? It was owned and inhabited by just one family, whom this writer has promised not to name. At this time there was no beef coming out of China, so the cattle were brought to DB to feed the Hong Kong people. The livestock were imported from the Northern Territory in Australia, and unloaded at DB Pier. In… Read More »HOW THE DISCOVERY BAY COMMUNITY CAME TO BE

DB PROPERTY TICKING COVID BOXES

Hong Kong’s property market has reinvented itself yet again following the fundamental work and lifestyle shifts of 2020, and larger homes, particularly those with outdoor areas, are moving fast. Discovery Bay’s wide-open spaces and bigger-than-average interiors make it popular, especially for families. Also a plus, people still aren’t compelled to pay HK$100,000 per square foot to buy a home in Discovery Bay, or HK$228 per square foot to rent (as was the case at 73… Read More »DB PROPERTY TICKING COVID BOXES