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editor’s letter T o say the past month has been strange would be an understatement, from empty shelves to fights over toilet paper, the only good thing out of all this, is the smooth sailing on Hiram’s Highway (for once!)

But March brings with it the first signs of spring and (hopefully) some positive news. For those who are braving through this time in Hong Kong, it’s time to enjoy our jam-packed issue.

This month we have not one, but five fabulous Sai Kung ladies gracing our cover in celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8). World-renowned photographer, Graham Uden braved the weather to capture our wonderful cover image underneath Sai Kung Public Pier. Find out more about how these women are making their mark on the town in our cover story on page 22.

Rip off that mask and enjoy some fresh air with our big day out, this month avid explorer Rory Mackay ventures over to Tai Lam Chung Reservoir. Check out the stunning scenery on page 36.

Stay strong, Saikungers!

3 things we love this month...

Our cover! Despite the cold, rain and occasional bolts of lightning, our fabulous cover stars were in high spirits! A big thank you to Mojdeh Kazemi, Catherine Lumsden, Ally van de Pol, Kim Minards, Faye Bradley and of course, photographer Graham Uden. @grahamuden

Editorial Managing editor Gemma Shaw, gemma@hongkongliving.com Editor Nicole Slater, nicole@hongkongliving.com

Editorial assistants Charmaine Ng, charmaineng@hongkongliving.com Design Graphic Designer Alvin Cheng, alvin@hongkongliving.com Vicky Lam, vicky@hongkongliving.com

Sales & Marketing Director of Content Hilda Chan, hilda@hongkongliving.com

Head of Digital Content Isamonia Chui, isamonia@hongkongliving.com

Partnership Manager Joey Ho, joey@hongkongliving.com Elaine Li, elaine@hongkongliving.com Operations Management Trainee Edwina Chan, edwina@hongkongliving.com Digital Digital Editor Apple Lee, apple@hongkongliving.com Publisher Tom Hilditch, tom@hongkongliving.com Thanks to

Denis Leung Rik Glauert Angela Watkins Tara Smyth

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Cute cats We had the purrrfect afternoon meeting furry residents at Sai Kung’s newly opened cat café, Coffee Cat. The café is every cat lover's dream and all seven cats are all excited to play! We found it hard to leave. Facebook:coffeecatSaikung

Exploring the outdoors With most events cancelled in Hong Kong, there’s no better time to hit the hills and explore the wonders of Mother Nature! We enjoyed some mask-free time up in the hills of Sai Kung Country Park this month.

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Paul Zimmerman Paul Zimmerman is the CEO of Designing Hong Kong, co-convenor of Save Our Country Parks and Southern District Councillor for Pok Fu Lam. In his column this month, he stresses the importance of developing district economies amidst the virus outbreak, see page 42.

Graham Uden British-born photographer Graham Uden shot our cover this month. His incredible portfolio of work has involved being held up by AK-47 toting ex-Khmer Rouge soldiers in Cambodia and squatting metres from Taliban trenches in Afghanistan. Graham currently specialises in corporate and commercial photography as well as reportage in the Asia region. grahamuden.com

Stephen Vines Journalist, broadcaster and our monthly columnist, Stephen is a long-term Sai Kung resident who documents the ever-changing issues affecting the town. This month he discusses Sai Kung’s quarantine centres and his all-time favourite people from the Lands Department. Read his musings on page 48.

Ron Yung Senior Inspector, Ron Yung joined the Sai Kung Police Force late last year and is happy to be back in town. He gives us the lowdown on crime around the town over the past few weeks in our monthly police blotter on page 15.

Rory Mackay Avid hiker and thrill-seeker, Rory owns adventure company Wild Hong Kong. This month he enjoys the fresh spring air during a visit to picturesque Tai Lam Chung. Take a trip to the Lake of a Thousand Islands with our guide on page 36. wildhongkong.com

Charmaine Ng Born and bred in Hong Kong, our editorial assistant went through the international school system before going on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a master’s degree in journalism. This month, she reveals the latest information on Sai Kung’s isolation camp locations on page 17.