"Befriend a Bear" gift pack
Offering a range of charitable gift packages including “Befriend a Bear” and “Gift for the Bears,” Animals Asia’s contributors will have the option to purchase them on behalf of a family member or friend. The proceeds of “Befriend a Bear” will go towards...
The Food and Wine Academy of Hong Kong will be sponsoring a modern cocktail demonstration on December 12 in which Brian Chan will demonstrate how to make a proper cocktail.   Chan is the 1st Runner Up in Hong Kong Region at the Ketel One World Championship Competition and the world final...
Dec 7 2012
Poverty alleviation hasn't looked this good since, well, ever. From December 12 to 17, Oxfam will be selling new and gently used designer goods to raise money for the poor and disadvantaged in Hong Kong. Brand names include: Gucci, LV, Chanel, Chloe, Prada, Marc Jacobs, Fendi for 50-90% off...
Dec 4 2012
On 12/12/12, documentary filmmakers, students, and other inspired citizens around the world will record the human experience over a 24-hour period and contribute their voice to the third annual global day of media creation called One Day on Earth. They hope to mobilize people in Hong Kong to film...
Dec 4 2012
Sat 17 - Macau Crash Two racers—Phillip Yau from Hong Kong and Luis Filipe de Sousa Carreira from Portugal—are killed while competing in the Macau Grand Prix. Yau’s race car crashes and catches fire at the Mandarin Oriental Bend, which is considered to be the most dangerous part...
Nov 28 2012
Azealia Banks
Lineup Having hosted some of the world’s most established acts, such as Santigold and Bombay Bicycle Club at last year’s event, the festival is set to deliver some big names and even bigger tunes alongside some of Hong Kong’s best up and coming indie bands. Clockenflappers are in...
Nov 28 2012
Those who have been following the SlutWalk protest marches must be familiar with the story by now—in April, 2011, a police officer in Toronto made the remark that “women should avoid dressing like sluts” in order to not be raped or otherwise sexually assaulted. This sparked an...
A flash mob promoting Groupon's first store in Hong Kong
The Groupon store opened following the launch of its Singapore branch earlier in the year. With its bright green color scheme and massive G logo, Groupon occupies a whooping 4,000 ft of floor space at Soundwill Plaza, which is conveniently located right opposite Times Square....
For every entry from December 5 through to January 5 2013, DayDayCook will donate two meals to spread the love of food for those in need. Participants are encouraged to submit their best photo of “comfort food” along with a description of the selection, and why it was chosen. The...
Each of the six daily juices is 100 percent raw and unpasteurized, so unlike regular juices that contain icky chemicals and preservatives, it’s packed with nutrients. The cleanse contains about 1,000 to 1,200 daily calories and comes with a nut milk juice for a healthy shot of protein. The...
Nov 26 2012