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QUARANTINE-FREE TRAVEL BUBBLE

It’s been more than eight months since most of us have been able to travel. If you’ve been longing to get out of town, now is your chance. The government has announced that Hong Kong and Singapore agreed in principle to establish an air travel bubble between the two cities. This means that visitors will not be required to undergo quarantine or at-home isolation when travelling between these two destinations.Before boarding the flight, visitors will be required to get tested for the coronavirus in a facility recognised by both governments. The test results must come back as negative before visitors are allowed to travel. As of time of print no confirmed dates have been mentioned for when the travel bubble will be launched.

HULA POPS UP IN CENTRAL

Popular pre-owned designer retailer, HULA is opening its first pop-up store in Central this month. Until November 9, shoppers can enjoy up to 95 percent off on over 1,000 luxury labels including Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton. Founded by Sarah Fung in 2016, HULA only sells items from invited sellers in order to guarantee their authenticity and quality. “If we aren’t sure we don’t sell it,” says Fung. The sustainable fashion brand currently occupies a warehouse in Wong Chuk Hang along with a website to purchase pre-loved items including clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories. The pop-up at 49 Hollywood Road, will be open daily from October 21 to November 9, 10am to 8pm. For more information visit thehula.com

NEW 60-KILOMETRE CYCLING TRACK

For the two-wheel fanatics out there, there is a new cycling track to explore this autumn as a 60-kilometre bikeway between Tuen Mun and Ma On Shan opened to the public last month. While sections of the New Territories biking route have already been in use, the newly opened 11-kilometre trail connecting Yuen Long with Sheung Shui marks the completion of the 60-kilometre cycling backbone. The new section traverses various scenic spots including Kam Tin River in Yuen Long and Long Valley Wetland in Sheung Shui; as well as cultural attractions like Tai Fu Tai and Man Tin Cheung Park in San Tin. Ancillary facilities – such as rest stations, bicycle rental kiosks, tuck shops, first aid stations and toilets – are also available en route.

New World Development recently announced it had secured ownership of the 68-year-old State Theatre in North Point, with a plan to revitalise the derelict building into a landmark steeped in cinematic culture. First opened in 1952, the State Theatre is the earliest surviving Award-winning home furnishing retailer, Indigo Group has expanded its ever-growing portfolio which currently includes Indigo Living, Indigo Kids and the latest addition, Indigo Atelier. The new designer-led premium home furnishings and lifestyle concept, is aimed at design-savvy customers and will include furniture, lighting, accessories and artwork. Each piece is made with refined materials

STATE THEATRE TO BECOME A CULTURAL OASIS

and carefully curated to provide an theatre building in Hong Kong. The cinema building, jointly designed by architects S.F. Lew and George W. Grey, was first named the Empire Theatre and was renamed State Theatre in 1959. New World Development has formed a panel of conservationists, historians and scholars to help push the project forward, including professor Ho Puay-peng, UNESCO chair on architectural heritage conservation and management in Asia, Dr. Ng Chun Hung, a Hong Kong popular culture scholar. elegant finish, the defining features of the brands approach and style. The brand will also feature luxe collections from celebrated names in the design industry including leading light in sustainable design, Thomas Bina along with Tracey Boyd, Kelly Hoppen MBE and Martin Waller. As part of the brand’s launch, Indigo Atelier will debut in a beautiful new home above Indigo Livings flagship store on the eighth floor of Horizon Plaza.

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