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The area’s high-rises have robust safety features and are not as densely packed as those in Hong Kong, making them less susceptible to blazes.
Dozens of deaths in an inferno at a Hong Kong residential estate have ignited debate over the role the city's quintessential bamboo scaffolding played in the fire's spread, as the
At least 36 people were killed and 279 were missing on Wednesday after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in three decades ripped through high-rise residential towers sheathed in flammable bamboo scaffolding,
The "Immersive Light Show in Central” features thematic scenes with rich seasonal colours, ssuch as serene angels guiding visitors into a Winter Wonderland, a journey with lively reindeer, Santa Claus delivering gifts on his sleigh, and a dancing snowman to celebrate the festive season, offering endless surprises.
Bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong’s skyline because it was fast, clever and affordable. The science behind fire and the realities of high-rise living now demand a tighter line: use the right tool for the job, and when the risks climb, switch to non-combustible systems.
HONG KONG, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Young people took to the streets of Hong Kong on Monday for the emblematic Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance hoping to bring a new generation to the 145-year-old tradition. Each year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, more than 300 ...
The 2025 MAMA Awards are taking place in Hong Kong this weekend, marking the show’s return to the city after more than a decade. While celebrations embrace the Korean spirit of “heung,” the tone has been tempered out of respect for the recent tragedy.
The cooler weather means it’s the perfect time of year to go traipsing around outside, and the Hong Kong Palace Museum has the perfect chill activity with its first outdoor exhibition. ‘The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Art Plaza Project at the Hong Kong Palace Museum’ is a multimedia initiative that extends the museum’s cultural and artistic reach into everyday life while celebrating local talents.