Editor’s letter

After months of battling the coronavirus, Hong Kong is starting its road to recovery – tentatively and cautiously optimistic. While challenges remain ahead, we deserve a pat on the shoulder to recognise how far we have come.

As with every other challenge, our city has once again demonstrated its resilience to weather whatever storm that comes its way. More than anything, there is no lack of Hongkongers who have stepped up and banded together during these times of crises to lift each other up.

For our June issue, we want to take the opportunity to highlight some of these incredible changemakers as our way of saying thank you. Our cover stars Jo SooTang and Agnes Chin have risen to the occasion and started online fundraising platform Cookie Smiles to help those who have been affected by Covid-19. Find out more about their work and other charity initiatives on page 20.

Feeling inspired to take action yourself? Go to page 42 for things you can do to make Hong Kong a better place and read our interview with international human trafficking advisor Matt Friedman on his latest self-help book Be the Hero: Be the editor’s Letter

Change on page 44.

Whatever lies ahead, I hope our issue this month can serve as a gentle reminder that compassion, generosity and a sense of hope can get us a long way.

Editor’s picks

Editorial Director Gemma Shaw Editor-in-chief Nicole Slater

Editor Apple Lee Senior Staff Writer Charmaine Ng

Design vicky@hongkongliving.com

Graphic Designer Vicky Lam

Sales & Marketing talk@hongkongliving.com

Director of Content Hilda Chan Head of Digital Content Isamonia Chui

Partnership Manager Chrissie Ip Partnership Manager Elaine Li

Publisher

Tom Hilditch tom@hongkongliving.com

Eat this

Cookie DPT has partnered with Café Gray Deluxe for a delicious afternoon tea collaboration this summer. Available now until July 31, the set will include an Earl ‘Gray’ Cookie – a cheeky nod to the restaurant name. cookiedpt.com

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Drink this

Contemporary tea cocktail bar Tell Camellia has recently unveiled a daytime experience serving luxurious fine teas sourced from around the world. Dubbed The Tea Room, the venue offers a range of tea blends and zero proof cocktails.

Facebook: tellcamellia

Do this

Join the Hong Kong Virtual Marathon to get back on your feet while social distancing. The challenge takes place until June 30 and can be completed remotely via local trails, treadmills and even up and down the stairs.

hkvirtualmarathon.com

Cover stars Jo Soo-Tang and Agnes Chin have teamed up to start a fundraising initiative amidst the Covid-19 outbreak. Find out how their social enterprise Cookie Smiles and other remarkable Hong Kong charity organisations are making a positive difference on page 20.

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