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SCMP Reporter

The sandy shore of Hong Kong’s scenic Repulse Bay has been attracting beachgoers for decades, and the Post’s photographers have been there to capture the summer scenes.







In pictures: how Hong Kong celebrated Christmas from the 1970s to 90s

Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund launches in 2000 – from the SCMP archive

Princess Diana admits adultery in blow to monarchy in 1995 – from the SCMP archive

In pictures: when textiles drove the golden age of ‘Made in Hong Kong’

From our archives

In pictures: summer fun on the beach of Hong Kong’s Repulse Bay

Water skiing skills on display in 1978. Photo: SCMP Archives

Soaking up the sun as temperatures in Hong Kong hit the mid-30s in May 2002. Photo: SCMP Archives

A warning over polluted seawater leaves the beach unusually quiet in August 1994. At the time the Post reported heavy rains were blamed for flushing pollutants into Hong Kong’s waters. Photo: SCMP Archives

A sunny Hong Kong Sunday in June 1994 sees beachgoers pack the foreshore to soak up the rays. Photo: SCMP Archives

A young woman gets a friend to act as her diving board as they have fun in the sea off Repulse Bay’s beach in August 1987. Photo: SCMP Archives

It’s standing room only as crowds cool off in the summer of 1977. Photo: SCMP Archives

In pictures: how typhoons have wreaked havoc on Hong Kong through the decades

Typhoon Rose caused severe damage to a Hong Kong squatter area after making landfall on August 16, 1971, packing winds of up to 165km/h. Photo: SCMP Archives

Monster Typhoon Wanda pummeled the city on September 1, 1962, with 260km/h winds and torrential rains that saw 434 people reported killed and 72,000 left homeless in what the Post headlined as “Hong Kong’s Day of Terror”. Photo: SCMP Archives

Workers remove cracked panes at Central Plaza, Wan Chai, after Typhoon York brought 234km/h gusts in September 1999 that hit Hong Kong with such force that hundreds of windows on skyscrapers imploded. Photo: SCMP Archives

The three vessels grounded at Kap Shui Mun, on the north-eastern tip of Hong Kong’s Lantau Island, by Typhoon Rose, in August 1971, include the Macau ferry Fatshan which capsized with the loss of 88 lives. Photo: GIS

Torrential rains dumped by the severe tropical storm Mac flood King’s Road on Hong Kong Island in September 1979. Photo: SCMP Archives

The boom of a crane on a building came crashing down onto Jaffe Road, Wan Chai, from 30 storeys up after it was felled when Typhoon York hit Hong Kong in September 1999. Photo: SCMP Archives

‘Neon Heroes’ shines light on Hong Kong’s illuminated heritage

Reach for the Stars by neon artist Jerry Loo. Photo: Neon Heroes

Artist Jerry Loo with the Superhero Landing sculpture featuring at the PMQ exhibition in Hong Kong’s Central district. Photo: Neon Heroes

Neon Heroes spotlights a rising talent in Hong Kong’s neon sculpture scene. Photo: Neon Heroes

In pictures: how Hong Kong celebrated Father’s Day through the years

Children and their dad enjoy a family day at Kowloon Park on Father’s Day in 1993. Photo: SCMP Archives

An ice-cream treat in 1985. Photo: SCMP Archives

Sharing is caring on Father’s Day in 1984. Photo: SCMP Archives

A nappy-changing game at a Father’s Day fête in Chai Wan in 1994. Photo: SCMP Archives

Liberal Party legislator Henry Tang Ying-yen with his children in 1995. Photo: SCMP Archives

Fun in the sun in 1977. Photo: SCMP Archives

Wong Sek-fai is named one of Hong Kong’s 10 best fathers in 1990. Photo: SCMP Archives

PostMag wins 2 SOPA 2025 awards for culture reporting and design

Naomi Chan (left), lead designer of PostMag, receiving the SOPA 2025 Excellence in Magazine Design award, honouring the excellent design of the new magazine. Photo: SOPA

From left: Cat Nelson, editor of PostMag; Lee Williamson, executive director of SCMP’s specialist publications; and Naomi Chan, lead designer of PostMag, with the awards after the prize-giving ceremony. Photo: SOPA

Cat Nelson (left), editor of PostMag, receiving the SOPA 2025 Honourable Mention for Excellence in Arts and Culture Reporting (Regional) award. Photo: SOPA

For this French entrepreneur, a good life includes plenty of family travel

Diego Dultzin Lacoste with his sons, Gabino (left) and Pablo, at home in Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Diego Dultzin Lacoste and his golf bag. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Diego Dultzin Lacoste’s Devialet sound system (left), and his fragrance, Dior Sauvage (right). Photos: Jocelyn Tam

The Verandah at The Repulse Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Diego Dultzin Lacoste and his black On The List bags. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Diego Dultzin Lacoste and his son Gabino. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Diego Dultzin Lacoste’s golf bag pays homage to his Mexican roots. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Empty champagne bottles displayed at the Lacoste home at Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Diego Dultzin Lacoste and his wife mark their kids’ height against the bathroom door every few months to record their growth. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Diego Dultzin Lacoste and a pair of shoes from Berluti, an early purchase from On The List. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

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Culture

Sun-drenched days at one of Hong Kong Island’s most popular beaches, as captured by South China Morning Post photographers over the years


Sun-drenched days at one of Hong Kong Island’s most popular beaches, as captured by South China Morning Post photographers over the years.


In pictures: summer fun on the beach of Hong Kong’s Repulse Bay

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Sun-drenched days at one of Hong Kong Island’s most popular beaches, as captured by South China Morning Post photographers over the years