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‘Utterly free’: Hong Kong rising indie artist Serrini shares why independence and self-love are key to her music

Serruria Leung, better known as Serrini, asks fans to look deeper into her lyrics. Photo: Jonathan Wong

The singer-songwriter discusses her journey in learning to candidly express herself through her art and asks fans to examine her lyrics more closely.


Work-life clash as new Hong Kong graduates say they prioritise happiness over career goals

An analysis of census statistics by a think tank last year found that the median salary for graduates aged 20 to 24 in 2022 was HK$17,424 a month. Photo: Daniel Suen

New graduates of the University of Hong Kong ready themselves to enter the world of work – but some say happiness is more important. Photo: Daniel Suen

The new crop of graduates say work-life balance is important in their lives and takes precedence of career. Photo: Daniel Suen

Graduates of two city universities say they have reservations about full-time work because of fears they must give up free time.


How a Hong Kong neon artist is making new waves in a sunset industry

Jive Lau, founder of Kowloneon, pictured at his studio in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Jive Lau’s neon artwork Dragon Phoenix. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

The Seed and Breed, by Huang Shan-lo and Jive Lau. Photo: Courtesy of Crafts on Peel

Jive Lau, founder of Kowloneon, at work in his studio. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Tools of the neon-sign-making trade at Jive Lau’s Kowloneon studio. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Neon artwork Enjoy Yourself Tonight by Jive Lau x G.O.D. Photo: Courtesy of Jive Lau

The 2022 film A Light Never Goes Out follows a family’s efforts to grapple with the legacy of a Hong Kong neon-sign-maker after his death. Photo: Edko Films Limited

A bright spark in a dimming world, Jive Lau – the artist behind Kowloneon – is preaching the gospel of neon lights to a new generation.


Why Beyond’s song ‘Glorious Years’ is so loved in Hong Kong and became an instant hit

(From left) Beyond members Yip Sai-wing, Wong Ka-keung, Wong Ka-kui and Paul Wong Koon-chung in 1990. The Hong Kong rock band formed in 1983 and were popular across Asia.

Wong Ka-Kui died in 1993 aged 31 due to an accident while filming a gameshow in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: SCMP / TVB Weekly

Edmond Tsang is a music professor at Hong Kong Baptist University and a Cantopop songwriter. Photo: Edmond Tsang

Beyond in the band’s early years. Photo: M. Chan

Beyond’s music “provided a sense of freshness” to the music landscape in Hong Kong at the time, Edmond Tsang says. Photo: SCMP / TVB Weekly

Inspired by Nelson Mandela, the 1990 song written by frontman Wong Ka-kui was a karaoke favourite that spoke to young people in the city.


Can Hong Kong museum-goers put away the phones and see the art?

A visitor aims a phone at a portrait at the “Picasso for Asia” exhibition at M+ on March 18. Photo: Nora Tam

Visitors admire Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper”, preserved in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie, in Milan on December 4. Photo: AP

A visitor points at Andy Warhol’s “Big Campbell’s Soup Can with Can Opener (Vegetable)“, on display in Wan Chai in 2010: Photo: Oliver Tsang

At the Picasso show, I got in the way of selfie-takers when reading artwork labels. We in Hong Kong have to elevate how we appreciate art.


Serrini reads

"When I want a closer look at the world, my playground."

Hong Kong indie artist Serrini on why independence is key to her music

The singer-songwriter discusses her journey in learning to candidly express herself through her art and asks fans to examine her lyrics more closely.

Work-life clash as new Hong Kong graduates prioritise happiness over career goals

Graduates of two city universities say they have reservations about full-time work because of fears they must give up free time.

How a Hong Kong neon artist is making new waves in a sunset industry

A bright spark in a dimming world, Jive Lau – the artist behind Kowloneon – is preaching the gospel of neon lights to a new generation.

Why Beyond’s ‘Glorious Years’ became an instant hit in Hong Kong

Inspired by Nelson Mandela, the 1990 song written by frontman Wong Ka-kui was a karaoke favourite that spoke to young people in the city.

Opinion | Can Hong Kong museum-goers put away the phones and see the art?

At the Picasso show, I got in the way of selfie-takers when reading artwork labels. We in Hong Kong have to elevate how we appreciate art.

Serrini reads

"When I want a closer look at the world, my playground."

Hong Kong indie artist Serrini on why independence is key to her music

The singer-songwriter discusses her journey in learning to candidly express herself through her art and asks fans to examine her lyrics more closely.

Work-life clash as new Hong Kong graduates prioritise happiness over career goals

Graduates of two city universities say they have reservations about full-time work because of fears they must give up free time.

How a Hong Kong neon artist is making new waves in a sunset industry

A bright spark in a dimming world, Jive Lau – the artist behind Kowloneon – is preaching the gospel of neon lights to a new generation.

Why Beyond’s ‘Glorious Years’ became an instant hit in Hong Kong

Inspired by Nelson Mandela, the 1990 song written by frontman Wong Ka-kui was a karaoke favourite that spoke to young people in the city.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Can Hong Kong museum-goers put away the phones and see the art?

At the Picasso show, I got in the way of selfie-takers when reading artwork labels. We in Hong Kong have to elevate how we appreciate art.

Opinion | Can Hong Kong museum-goers put away the phones and see the art?