Since returning from South Korea in early April, the much-anticipated giant panda "Fubao" has been residing at the China Conservation and Research

In the bustling capital of Colombo, the people have embraced a modern, cosmopolitan lifestyle, donning contemporary attire. Yet, the spirit of the Sri Lankan people transcends the pursuit of material – women enjoy a relatively high social status, occupying prestigious professions in law, medicine, and education, defying traditional gender norms.

The Hong Kong Book Fair is held from July 17 to July 23 at the Wan Chai Convention and Exhibition Centre. Even before the opening time of 10 a.m., many citizens were already queuing to enter.

The rhythmic tapping of the foot pedal, the gentle push of the fabric, and the synchronized dance of the needle and thread - the meticulously aligned stitches line the edge of the fabric, a testament to the craft.

The long-awaited Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link officially opened to traffic, and the free shopping shuttle service from Shenzhen Futian Port to Zhongshan Expo Center, which commenced operation last Friday (July 5), has been exceptionally popular.

Local huqin musician Mak Ka-yin will give a recital in August under the "Hong Kong Artists" Series presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). Accompanied by Chinese and Western musicians, Mak will perform refreshing East-meets-West huqin compositions, guiding music lovers to appreciate the artistic charm and beauty of the two-stringed musical instruments.

It was my first time to arrive in this magic city, Sri Lanka.

Outreach Music Interest Courses (OMICs) organized by the Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) are now open for applications. Members of the public are welcome to apply for an array of courses, ranging from Chinese and Western musical instrument foundation classes to music workshops, which will be held from September to February next year.

The Hong Kong Space Museum will launch a new dome show, "Jane Goodall - Reasons for Hope", at its Space Theatre from July 1 (Monday). British primatologist Dr Jane Goodall dedicated her life to protecting the Earth's ecosystem. The show will allow audiences to follow Dr Goodall's research and her ecosystem conservation efforts in locations such as Canada, the United States, Europe and Africa. It aims to raise audiences' awareness of natural ecology conservation and inspire them to contribute to the maintenance of Earth's ecology.

The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) will stage an exhibition from today (June 28) to October 16 to showcase a selection of 160 precious items about the Chinese fragrance culture in different periods of time, according to Leisure & Cultural Services Department.

M+ is hosting a guided tour of the Bank of China (BOC) Tower today (June 27), which will be led by Li Chung (Sandi) Pei. The tour is also led by I. M. Pei's son, the architect Li Chung (Sandi) Pei, partner and founder of PEI Architects; Curator, Design and Architecture at M+, Shirley Surya; and architect responsible for the Bank of China Tower, Sherman Kung.

Leung said that Japan estimates the Disney cruise ship can bring in several million visitors per year. He said he hoped the Disney cruise ship could also use Hong Kong as an intermediate stop on its route.

The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) today (June 23) organized the "2024 Olympic Day" event at the West Kowloon Cultural District to join the global celebration of International Olympic Day. The event aimed to promote the core values of Olympism and encourage public participation in sports.

During a music theatre performance at the Museum of Costal Defence, the Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble presented the martial arts culture unique to Chinese communities through instruments including the yangqin, pipa and huqin.

The "A Path to Glory - Jin Yong's Centennial Memorial, Sculpted by Ren Zhe" exhibition, being held at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr Louis Cha (Jin Yong), has been widely welcomed by the local public and visitors since its opening on March 16. It was visited by more than 200,000 visitors, among whom about 30,000 are tourists.