Old Hong Kong Archives

Hide and Seek Tour X Hong Kong Historical Shops Exhibition

By Ashley Soo | Wednesday, May 4th, 2022

Viewing Old Hong Kong: We can never get tired of unearthing the little bits of old Hong Kong via different media — graffiti, architecture, even..

Leslie Cheung — A Name That Never Gets Old

By Ashley Soo | Friday, April 1st, 2022

Trigger Warning: The following content might contain a discussion of suicide, self-harm and depression. Please continue at your discretion. April 1st hits Hong Kong different..

Tai On Coffee & Tea

By Ashley Soo | Thursday, March 24th, 2022

Clash of Old and Modern Hong Kong: The epitome of cultural revitalization, the new Tai On Coffee & Tea injects modern flavors into traditional tea..

Spotlight: Wah Lai Beauty Parlour

By Ashley Soo | Tuesday, March 15th, 2022

What's it called? Wah Lai Beauty Parlour What's it about? Translating to "glamorous" in English, Wah Lai Beauty Parlour is one of the last-standing traditional..

Watch: Exploring Graham Street Market, the site of Kowloon Soy’s last shop

By The Loop HK Contributor | Saturday, March 25th, 2017

We talk to Ken Wong, owner of sauce brand Kowloon Soy, and explore his last retail shop at the Graham Street Market in Hong Kong. http://vimeo.com/209686159..

The Hong Kong Neon Heritage Project on seeing neon signs in a new light

By Loes van Iperen | Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017

Hong Kong’s traditional neon signs are as integral to its culture as its cha chaan tengs, egg tarts and lion dance performances. Slowly but surely,..