NEWS

The hottest day in May

May 23 was officially the hottest day on record hitting 36.1 degrees Celsius. Unfortunately this caused issues for many people hiking around town, with one man dying and two injured due to heat related issues. With hotter months still to come the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department recommends hikers “plan carefully and choose a regularly maintained path with clear directory signs, pay attention to the latest weather information issued by the Observatory and don’t go hiking alone.” For more information and safety advice visit afcd.gov.hk

Paint the town

While the HKWalls festival may have finished, there is still plenty of artistic talent being spread across the town. The students of Chek Chee Secondary School in Sai Kung have recently displayed their artwork in Hang Hau MTR station. With a strong focus on the environment, each piece represents the negative effects humans are having on nature. The students hope that through art they can remind people to take more care of the environment and recycle, to ensure that wild creatures can enjoy and feel safe in their habitats. You can find the artwork outside of Hang Hau station.

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

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 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