Hong Kong Living June 2021

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NEWS

RESIDENTS RALLY TOGETHER TO SAVE STANLEY In an effort to help local business owners, Southside residents and members of the Stanley Residents Association have launched a campaign to bring crowds back to the seaside town. The Summer in Stanley Campaign, will host several events including beach cleanups and water-sport activities. Residents will also hold frequent Stanley business meetings to discuss ways to support businesses in the area. From putting up posters, launching an Instagram account @stanleyvillagehk and even printing t-shirts, these Southsiders are putting their best foot forward in the hopes that it will bring more visitors to Stanley.

STAR FERRY LAUNCHES LUXURY TOURS The Star Ferry is offering a new, more luxurious experience for Hongkongers. Called “Staycation @ Star Ferry”, passengers on the World Star Green Ferry can relax in comfortable seating in front of large window panels to take in the panoramic views of Victoria Harbour. Offering three routes on weekends and public holidays, the journey begins in Tsim Sha Tsui. The Hong

BREAK THE CHAIN Hong Kong has very few laws governing wildlife crimes. But a Members Bill is currently being considered by the government that will provide greater investigative powers to crack down on these crimes. The bill will enable wildlife crime to be treated as the serious and organised crime that it is. To raise public awareness and support for this bill, the non-profit platform, Artists who Love Animals & Nature (ALAN) hopes to collect over 10,000 signatures from concerned citizens. The platform has created five murals across the city, using augmented reality to bring the artwork to life and raise awareness for the campaign. To sign the petition and put a stop to the wildlife trade please visit breakthechain.link

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Kong East water tour takes passengers on a journey through the harbour, past Island East to the fishing villages of Lei Yu Mun, before passing Kai Tak cruise terminal. A special sunset tour allows you to watch as dusk gently falls over the skyscrapers of the city before cruising past Stonecutter’s bridge. The last route will showcase the symphony of lights. starferry.com.hk


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