Hong Kong! Verily, we say unto you: Monday mornings need no longer be sheepish memories of Jägerbombs, blackouts and tightly-drawn curtains. It’s time to say no to tequila slammers and yes to making every second of your days off count. Convert to HK Magazine’s Ten Commandments and reclaim your weekend, one day at a time. Literally.
Sick of getting slizzard each Friday night and spending the weekend nursing a hangover? Drop the Pocari and get worshipping, because we're back from the mountaintop with Ten Commandments for a truly fulfilling weekend. By HK Staff
As an avid sports fan growing up, my exposure to rugby was pretty abysmal. In Canada, it ranks shockingly low on our national depth chart for spectator sports, competing for airtime with coverage of billiards trick-shot challenges, competitive five-pin bowling, celebrity hold’em tournaments and even the Lumberjack World Championship.
a) Having drinks and schmoozing with friends at a rooftop party.
b) At a bar sipping cocktails that are paid for by someone other than yourself.
c) Pre-gaming so hard you can’t make it out of the apartment.
d) Starting the night off playing beer pong or flip cup, then heading out to the usual watering hole to meet up with the rest of the guys.
With a number of after parties to choose from around town, there is something out there for everyone. Take Andrea Lo’s quiz to find out which one best suits you.
Yes, it’s that time of year again when the seething masses of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens descend upon Hong Kong Stadium for a weekend of drinking, violent contact sports and silly costumes. (It's Fri-Sun, Mar 22, 23, 24.) Whether this is your first rodeo (it certainly ain’t ours) or you’re a veteran of the scene, you’re bound to find some useful information in our handy Rugby Sevens field guide. Read on:
See if you can tick off all of these Sevens stereotypes with our handy spotter’s guide.
The amateur anthropologist’s guide to Hong Kong’s wildest weekend. By Sarah Fung.
HK: How did you get started in rugby?
Cado Lee: I started playing when I was in high school in England. When I returned to Hong Kong for my university studies, I managed to get into the Under 20s team and have been training and playing progressively since then.
Kevin Kaho Tsui chats up seven players from Hong Kong's local squad, The Hong Kong Dragons.
The 13 tennis courts in Victoria Park are home to international tennis events, such as the annual Watson's Water Challenge and Davis Cup qualifiers. The standard courts all have floodlighting. The center court has a stand that seats 3,611 spectators. It may be more expensive, but it's still very reasonable—and you'll be playing on the same spot as the likes of Michael Chan and Maria Sharapova. That should improve your game.
The eight outdoor tennis courts have floodlighting so they can be used after dark at a slightly higher hourly rate. You can book in person or over the telephone. Bring your Hong Kong ID card or passport. The center also offers squash, table tennis, American pool and snooker.
These outdoor tennis courts are open during daylight only, from 7am until around 6pm, or when it gets dark. They are charged by the hour and can be booked up to 30 days in advance with your Hong Kong ID card. Check the website for a full list of public courts in Hong Kong, along with contact details and the numbers of courts available in each location.
If beach sports are your thing then your beachwear needs to match your style. Rush stocks various swimwear brands—Vix, Seafolly, Snapper Rock, Havaianas and Micro to name a few. From sporty and trendy to sexy and exotic, you will surely find something to suit your style.
Canadian yoga-wear brand Lululemon has made a name for itself in the downward-facing-dog world. The eternally flattering sports pants—while not cheap at about $800 a pair—successfully firm the wobbliest derrieres. Do your butt a favor and head to the Pure Fitness shop in IFC mall or the Lululemon SoHo showroom, where you can peruse plain black pants, colorful crops, full-length flares and Capri styles, all made with the brand's famously durable and breathable fabrics. Matching tops and other fitness accessories are also available.
