The Cultural Studies department frequently holds free seminars and international conferences in fields such as media, politics, gender studies and popular culture.
This registered non-profit corporation takes Hong Kong’s surplus goods and redistributes them to people in need, both locally and internationally. Recipients include orphans, the elderly, the handicapped, refugees and disaster victims. Volunteers can sort and pack books, clothes and toys or sew, translate, cook or paint. Donations of goods and money are also welcome.
With a student body of about 2,000, Lingnan is a small, liberal arts institution modeled on the tradition of American liberal arts colleges. With an emphasis on cross-cultural dimensions and bilingualism, its distinctive programs include cultural studies, integrated social sciences and creative writing. The Lingnan University Institute of Further Education (LIFE, opal.ln.edu.hk/life) is aimed at offering courses and programs to secondary-school leavers and junior executives and supervisors of major industries.
Established for more than six decades, Flying Ball sells a wide range of bicycles from children’s bikes to top-end road, mountain and triathlon bikes as well as parts, clothing and helmets. Its trilingual staff is available to answer all questions concerning bikes, racing and training while experienced mechanics can help with any technical problems. A bike fitting service is also available.
Established for over six decades, Flying Ball sells a wide range of bicycles from children’s bikes to top-end road, mountain and triathlon bikes as well as parts, clothing and helmets. Its trilingual staff is available to answer all questions concerning bikes, racing and training while experienced mechanics can help with any technical problems. A bike fitting service is also available. The shop has close ties with the Hong Kong Triathlon Association.
Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel does traditional Chinese “double happiness” wedding banquets, western-style grand marquees or even a floating pontoon. Their team of wedding professionals will also be on hand to help plan and organize every aspect of your day.
