http://hongkonger.today.com Experiencing Hong Kong the Tourist Way (by Fiona LM Wong) Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:01:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Hong Kong families love spending family Sundays in Chinese Restaurants (yum cha), which usually last the whole morning.  While the adults talk, drink tea, eat dim sum, read newspaper, the kids are usually engaged in their virtual world of NSD, PSP or games in ... http://hongkonger.today.com/2009/03/30/tooth-pick-stars-how-hong-kong-kids-kill-time-during-yum-cha/   Hong Kong had entered the umbrella season, which will last all the way till April and early May - I won't recommand visiting the city until at least June since what you'd see is pretty much like the picture above.  Most people don't drive in Hong Kong, so umbrellas are much needed.  It's ... http://hongkonger.today.com/2009/03/28/the-umbrella-season-in-hong-kong/ The Tram (HongKongers refer to as "Ding Ding") is one of the oldest transportations in Hong Kong since 1904.  It can only be seen on the Hong Kong Island, between Kennedy Town (West) and Shau Kei Wan (East).  While locals treat Ding Ding as a daily ... http://hongkonger.today.com/2009/03/25/enjoy-the-views-on-hong-kong-island-by-ding-ding/   Not sure if I should claim this a unique HongKonger-thing but I was once asked by a foreigner friend, "A group of people in suits asked me to take pictures for them and they holded up victory signs with their hands suddenly!  Why!?".    Frankly,  I have no idea why ... http://hongkonger.today.com/2009/03/24/how-to-blend-in-with-hongkongers-in-a-photo/   A presumption about Hong Kong would revolve around the 3M's - money, materials, and (lots of) movements.  In fact, I would have give in to this statement, too.  While many refer to the city as a "culture dessert" where you can barely find any creativities and artistic elements in ... http://hongkonger.today.com/2009/03/21/born-to-be-a-witness-an-art-project-to-experience-the-offbeat-hong-kong/   A TV soap series in Hong Kong recently stirred up mega hype on one of leading characters, Brother Laughing, an under cover cop who weaves between the Hong Kong Mafia and the police.  On Tuesday's episode, Brother Laughing scraficed himself for his fellow insider.  His death became talk-of-the-town amongst HongKongers to an extend ... http://hongkonger.today.com/2009/03/19/hong-kong-grieve-over-brother-laughing-a-tv-series-character/    Have you ever wonder how it would feel to be part of your favorite cartoon?  If you are a big PEANUTS fan, you'll love the Charlie Brown Cafe.  Opened for a few years and this cute themed cafe always bring back good memories - still remember watching the PEANUTS ... http://hongkonger.today.com/2009/03/18/how-does-it-feel-to-be-part-of-the-peanuts-charlie-brown-cafe-in-hong-kong/   Heard about it coming long ago but never get the chance to try until today.  I am not going into detail since New York Fries is basically in malls across Canada (btw, I just found out New York Fries was not originated from New York two months ago, just like ... http://hongkonger.today.com/2009/03/17/new-york-fries-in-hong-kong/ I have always been a sponteaneous movie-goer - popping in the theatre for a movie in between shopping, taking a mini study break hiding in the theatre...  In fact, I always believe that watching movie should be relaxing like watching a block-busters at home - only you pay more to enjoy the ... http://hongkonger.today.com/2009/03/14/you-have-to-plan-ahead-to-see-a-movie-in-hong-kong/ If you are always on the hunt for unusal bags, here is a fab news for you.  DNM (Delay No Mall) recently bring in the "Hoiming" S/S Bag Collection featuring the new "Pinocchio" Bag Series - with a fun mix of cork & leather.  The line is 100% handmade ranging from HKD890 ... http://hongkonger.today.com/2009/03/13/leather-cork-rosebud-handbags-only-in-hong-kong/