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This Summer, Take a Break with a Brick. Join LEGO® Group and Minifigure "Lok Jai" on a Joyful Journey Across 8 "Fun Spots" Explore Hong Kong's Map of Happiness and Make the Most of Your Holiday
This Summer, Take a Break with a Brick. Join LEGO® Group and Minifigure "Lok Jai" on a Joyful Journey Across 8 "Fun Spots" Explore Hong Kong's Map of Happiness and Make the Most of Your Holiday

Malay Mail

time16-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Malay Mail

This Summer, Take a Break with a Brick. Join LEGO® Group and Minifigure "Lok Jai" on a Joyful Journey Across 8 "Fun Spots" Explore Hong Kong's Map of Happiness and Make the Most of Your Holiday

Play AR mini game at "Fun Spots" to Unlock Lok Jai Cards and Bring Him Home! Confide in the Treehole and Relax with LEGO® Brick Sounds LEGO® "Fun Spot" – Dino Park Chill Out with Lok Jai at West Kowloon Cultural District LEGO® "Fun Spot" – West Kowloon Cultural District Lok Jai Visits LEGO® Stores Too! Times Square, Causeway Bay – Lok Jai is enjoying a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream—can you resist? – Lok Jai is enjoying a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream—can you resist? Langham Place, Mong Kok – Lok Jai is skateboarding and bursting with energy and joy. – Lok Jai is skateboarding and bursting with energy and joy. K11 Musea LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui – Lok Jai is ready for the beach with a floatie and goggles, inviting you to dive into a cool summer adventure! Limited-Time Offers Until August 31, 2025 Appendix - LEGO® Let's Take a Brick West Kowloon Cultural District Special Deals No Venue / F&B and Shop Special Offers Art Park & Freespace 1. PANO 10% off 9折 2. Café Bohème 港灣小館 A complimentary soft drink upon spending $200 (Dine- in only) 於餐廳內消費滿港幣$200可獲送汽水一杯 3. Hooman 10% off 9折 4. Lau Bak Livehouse 留白 12% off (dine-in only) 堂食88折 Xiqu Centre 5. Star Place 明星樓(粵菜宴會廳) Each customer can enjoy free dessert of the day for lunch 每位顧客於午市惠顧可免費獲贈是日精選甜品 6. Linong Tea 立農茗茶 10% off regular price products 正價貨品9折 7. Tong Tea 餇茶號 10% off 9折 8. Major Cellar 美酒滙 Enjoy $100 discount upon spending $1,000 買滿港幣1,000元可減港幣100元 9. Rex Music 域斯琴行 A complimentary class upon enrolling in any of the four instrument experience classes 報讀4堂樂器體驗課程額外贈送一堂 10. Eat East 波仔 10% off on regular price Eat East product 正價波仔產品9折 11. Kafook Florist 嘉馥花卉 12% off in-stock products (including preserved flowers, bouquets, floral materials, plants and orchids) 10% off flower baskets over HK$1,500 (Discount not applicable to discounted items and shipping fees) 任何現貨(包括保鮮花,花束,花材,植物及蘭花)88折 凡訂製花籃滿港幣$1,500以上9折 (折扣不適用於特價貨品及所有運輸費用) 12. Chinese Culture and Art Development Centre 中國文化藝術發展中心 Chess Set 25% off 國際象棋一副75折 13. Zero to One Tea Culture Promotion Centre 茶創樂茶藝推廣中心 10% off regular price products One free box of tea upon spending of HK$250 (regular price) 正價貨品9折及 實價滿港幣$250即可免費獲贈指定茶葉一盒 14. Rainbow Creative Arts 50% off on any trial art lesson 半價試堂優惠 15. Natural is Best 自然派 5% off 95折 No Venue / F&B and Shop Special Offers M+ 16. AGATE 璞 A glass of selected non-alcoholic drink upon any spending 於餐廳內消費可獲送指定一杯飲品(非酒精類) WKCDA Tower 17. PHILLIPS CAFE 10% off on a la carte menu 單點菜式9折 HKPM 18. Cupping Room 10% off food and drinks (excluding retail products) 食品或飲品9折優惠(零售產品除外) 19. Shi Shang House 食尚館 10% off (dine-in and takeaway) 9折(堂食及外賣適用) 20. Crepes and Bakes A complimentary soft drink upon spending $200 (Dine- in only) 於餐廳內消費滿港幣$200可獲送汽水一杯 21. King Lung Heen 璟瓏軒 10% off a la Carte menu (dine-in only) 堂食菜式單點9折 Food Truck 22. Pineapple Canteen 菠蘿仔食堂 10% off 9折 23. Book Brothers 大師兄美食車 10% off 9 折 24. Pat Chun Saucy Truck 八珍醬園美食車 10% off (except pork knuckles, ginger stew and sauce) 9 折(豬腳薑及醬料除外) 25. Lucky Station 幸運站 10% off 9折 26. SawadeeCar 10% off 9折 27. The Butchers Truck 10% off 9 折 Pop Up 28. Tiger Sugar 老虎堂 HK$5 discount on drinks 茶飲減港幣 5 元 29. 852 Eight Five Two Enjoy HK$10 discount upon spending HK$100 買滿港幣100元可減港幣10元 HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 July 2025 - This summer, LEGO® Group teams up with popular minifigure Lok Jai to invite everyone in Hong Kong—young and old—to "Take a Brick" and enjoy a slower, more joyful summer! From July 12 to August 31, 2025, LEGO® Hong Kong presents the "Let's Take a Brick" campaign, where Lok Jai will pop up at eight "Fun Spots" across the city to help you discover your own map of happiness, filled with relaxing and fun "Fun Spots" across the city are equipped with AR mini game - scan the QR code and complete the designated task at each location to unlock Lok Jai collectible card. Then, head to any LEGO® Certified Store or the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Hong Kong with two or more Lok Jai collectible cards, to redeem a Build-A-Mini figure and bring Lok Jai home!This summer, Let's Take a Brick! Let Lok Jai join you in playing, laughing, and shouting with joy—making it your most carefree and fun-filled holiday yet!The first "Fun Spot" is located at Dino Park on the 5th floor of Phase 1, New Town Plaza, where a delightful LEGO® experience awaits!At the entrance, you'll find a 5-meter-tall LEGO® treehouse, where you can complete your "happiest summer building homework." Inside, listen to relaxing music made with LEGO® bricks, helping you unwind and also a 3-meter-tall Lok Jai photo spot where you can capture your most fun-filled moments. And don't miss the fidget spinner building zone, where you can unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the world of LEGO® bricks. Every scene is infused with signature LEGO® humor and joy!Location: Dino Park, 5/F, Phase 1, New Town PlazaDate: July 12 – August 31, 2025Event Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PMLEGO® Treehouse Hours: 2:30 PM – 7:30 PMLok Jai, your best summer buddy, is also waiting for you across multiple Fun Spots in the West Kowloon Cultural District—perfect for enjoying sunshine and art! At the High Lawn near Art Park, you'll find a 3-meter inflatable Lok Jai holding a bright orange balloon, relaxing on a colorful picnic mat, inviting you to enjoy the breeze and your front of the, creative Lok Jai becomes an artist, wearing a signature beret and holding a brush and palette. Join him in painting and feel the artistic vibes on the lawn!Next, head over to, now transformed into "Lok Jai Street," where Lok Jai stands next to a Hong Kong-style street sign waiting for your classic "I was here" photo moment!As one of the best sunset viewing spots in Hong Kong,glows with magic during golden hour. Don't miss your chance to snap a selfie with Lok Jai as the sky and sea are painted in dreamy shades of red and unleash your creativity at the's Free Build Area, where you can build your imagination with LEGO® bricks, de-stress, and let your creativity take flight!Extra Perks! Unlock all 4 exclusive Lok Jai collectible cards in West Kowloon Cultural District, and you can enjoy up to 50% off special deals at designated shops. (See appendix for details.)Locations: Art Park High Lawn, Hong Kong Palace Museum Lawn, Harbourside Lawn East and WestDate: July 12 – August 31, 2025Secret Garden Free Build Area Hours: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Sat & Sun)Lok Jai is also appearing atacross the city!Join the "Fun Spot" event and unlock two or more Lok Jai collectible cards to redeem a free Build-A-Mini LEGO® figure. Plus, enjoy special gifts with your LEGO® purchases! Receive a free 30689 Birthday Party Animals with any LEGO® boxset purchase. Spend $350 or more to get a LEGO® Yoyo, and $500 or more to receive an exclusive LEGO® Tote the New Town Plaza LEGO® Certified Store, don't miss the exclusive offer: spend $680 or more on any LEGO® boxset and receive a LEGO® Picnic Mat—available in limited quantities while supplies more details, please follow the official LEGO® Hong Kong Facebook page and Instagram #LEGO #LokJai The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About the LEGO Group The LEGO Group's mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine. The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt, which mean "Play Well". Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. However, its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide. For more news from the LEGO Group, information about our financial performance and responsibility engagement, please visit LEGO and the LEGO logo are the trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2025 The LEGO Group.

Hong Kong Palace Museum's Egyptian relics show ‘just the start' of collaborations
Hong Kong Palace Museum's Egyptian relics show ‘just the start' of collaborations

South China Morning Post

time29-06-2025

  • South China Morning Post

Hong Kong Palace Museum's Egyptian relics show ‘just the start' of collaborations

A coming Hong Kong Palace Museum exhibition displaying Egyptian relics, including a Tutankhamen statue and feline mummies, is just the beginning of plans for further collaborations and events, the custodian of the African nation's treasures has said. Dr Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, also told the Post that it would not rule out displaying other notable artefacts and mummies in Hong Kong. The council and the museum, located in the West Kowloon Cultural District, earlier signed an agreement to host the city's largest and longest-running exhibition of artefacts from the country, with 250 exhibits to go on display from November 20. The event, titled 'Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums', will run until August 31, 2026. The agreement has paved the way for the first collaboration between a Hong Kong museum and the Supreme Council of Antiquities, with both sides describing the move as the starting point for more joint efforts. Dr Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, said he hopes the exhibition will encourage travellers from Hong Kong and mainland China to visit his country. Photo: Dickson Lee 'We were discussing today [about] future collaborations from different themes and also different artefacts that will be allowed to travel [from Egypt], or maybe new discoveries,' he said on Thursday.

Hong Kong Palace Museum to host city's largest showcase of Egyptian artefacts
Hong Kong Palace Museum to host city's largest showcase of Egyptian artefacts

South China Morning Post

time26-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • South China Morning Post

Hong Kong Palace Museum to host city's largest showcase of Egyptian artefacts

The Hong Kong Palace Museum has signed a historic agreement with Egypt's custodian of its heritage to host the city's largest and longest-running exhibition of artefacts from the African nation, with 250 exhibits on display this November. Advertisement 'Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums' will run for nine months starting from November 20 at the museum in West Kowloon Cultural District. It will feature items such as a more than 2.8-metre (9.2-foot) tall statue of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, mummified cats, coffins and canopic jars. The agreement signed with Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, marks the first time that a Hong Kong museum has collaborated with the country's Supreme Council of Antiquities, with both sides describing the move as the starting point of future collaborations. 'This is the longest and the largest Egyptian exhibition [being] organised in Hong Kong,' said Hong Kong Palace Museum director Louis Ng Chi-wa. 'With these nine months, we hope to attract many people to come to Hong Kong to view the treasures of Egyptian ancient culture. And also to understand more about our friendship [between Egypt and China].' Advertisement Ng expects that the exhibition will be 'very, very popular' and may draw between 600,000 and 700,000 attendees during its run. The director said that he expected the visitor breakdown for the event would be similar to their usual profile, with about 30 per cent being local visitors, more than 50 per cent from mainland China and the remaining 20 per cent from elsewhere in Asia.

How HKMoA became Hong Kong's first public art gallery with a private donation
How HKMoA became Hong Kong's first public art gallery with a private donation

South China Morning Post

time24-06-2025

  • General
  • South China Morning Post

How HKMoA became Hong Kong's first public art gallery with a private donation

Hong Kong's cluster of newly built world-class galleries and museums in West Kowloon offer an ever-enticing series of exhibitions to attract local art lovers and visitors from around the globe. Somewhat overlooked amid all of the current activity and excitement, however, is the seminal role played by the Hong Kong institution that got the ball rolling, and the generosity of a distinguished philanthropist who wanted to give back to the community. Advertisement When it opened in 1962, City Hall Art Gallery & Museum, which later became the Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA), was located in the top three floors of the 'high block' in Edinburgh Place in Central. As the city's first public art museum, it made a point of featuring prints, drawings and ink painting by local artists, as well as occasional shows of works by Hong Kong schoolchildren. In the early days, though, the star attraction was undoubtedly the Chater Collection, the result of a bequest by legendary local businessman Sir Catchick Paul Chater, who is elsewhere commemorated in the names of various streets and buildings around town. Engagement of the Alceste with the Bocca Tigris Forts in 1816, by John McLeod. From the collection of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, donated by Sir Paul Chater. Part of 'Lost And Found: Guardians of the Chater Collection'. Photo: Handout His private art collection was originally donated to the Hong Kong government on his death in 1926 and, in due course, City Hall Art Gallery & Museum assumed custodianship as the logical home in 1962. 'Unfortunately, some works fell victim to the hazards of war, and only 94 pieces are known to have survived,' says Dr Maria Mok Kar-wing, director of HKMoA, who has written about the history and importance of the collection. 'What remain, though, are oil paintings, watercolours, sketches, prints and photographs, most of which are based on landscape scenes of the South China trade ports in the 18th and 19th centuries, or on British activities in China.' Most of the painters were Western artists who had travelled east to trade or tour the region. During their stays in Hong Kong, Macau and Canton (now Guangzhou), they focused mainly on depicting scenes of daily life and the natural surroundings, sometimes with a view to having their work reproduced later as illustrations for travelogues to interest readers back home. Unfortunately, some works fell victim to the hazards of war, and only 94 pieces are known to have survived Dr Maria Mok Kar-wing, HKMoA In time, China Trade Art became a recognised school and, though it gradually lost prominence as photography rose in popularity, many of the best-quality pieces have remained eminently collectable and a continuing source of fascination for historians.

"Life of Pi" Drama Debuts in Hong Kong in June
"Life of Pi" Drama Debuts in Hong Kong in June

Yahoo

time26-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

"Life of Pi" Drama Debuts in Hong Kong in June

From the novel and film, stepping into the West Kowloon Cultural District's Xiqu Centre, combining exquisite puppetry and magical theater, sweeping multiple international theater awards. HONG KONG, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --The original London West End production of *Life of Pi*, which has garnered five Laurence Olivier Awards and three Tony Awards, will be presented in Hong Kong for the first time by China Foreign Cultural Affairs Group Ltd. The performances will take place at the Grand Theatre of the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) from June 26 to 29. Audiences can now purchase tickets for this Hong Kong engagement through various platforms, with prices starting at a limited $288, allowing them to experience this 'theatre miracle' that transcends the pages of the book and the screen! Details of "Life of Pi" Drama "Life of Pi" - The Original London West End DramaDate: 26 June 2025 (Thursday) to 29 June 2025 (Sunday)Afternoon Session: 2:30pm (28 & 29 June)Evening Time Scene: 7:30pm (26, 27, 28 & 29 June)Venue: Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre, WKCD (88 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon)Tickets: $1188, $988, $888, $688, $588, $288Concessionary prices for full-time students, senior citizens aged 60 or above (A/$832, B/$692, C/$622, D/$482) Purchase of regular-price tickets is subject to the presentation of a valid identity document upon admission. Tickets of the original London West End production of "Life of Pi" Drama are currently available for purchase through the official website of the Hong Kong West Kowloon Cultural District Theatre Centre, Cityline, Art-mate, Pop-ticket, Damai and Gewara. Official Ticketing Website: Ang Lee's Oscar-winning film of the same name has received numerous international awards. The original philosophical fable, Life of PI, has sold over 15 million copies worldwide since its release in 2001 and won the Booker Prize in 2002. The 2012 film adaptation, directed by Ang Lee, garnered four Oscars. In 2019, this legendary classic was brought to life in a theatrical production by the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, UK. This reinterpretation introduced a new dimension to the art of theatre, transitioning from paperback and cinema to the prestigious West End theatres in London. The production achieved unparalleled success, winning five Olivier Awards and three Tony Awards for Best New Play, Best Choreography, and Best Lighting Design. Additionally, it received five British Drama Awards and the WhatsOnStage Awards for Best New Play, solidifying its status as the most successful play of its kind in London. It has earned recognition as the undisputed 'dark horse' of the theatre scene. A widely acclaimed masterpiece, it has received five-star reviews from major media outlets in both the UK and the US. The New York Times described it as a "It's a wonder! life of pi delivers magic. the roaring you hear at the show's end is the sound of a standing ovation.", The Times praised, "The puppetry, from Finn Caldwell and Nick Barnes, is breathtaking". There were numerous positive comments on social media, with one user declaring it "the ultimate theatre experience that makes your brain dizzy, your heart beat wildly, and your soul tremble." This is undoubtedly proof that *The Fantastic Adventures of Young Pi* is not only a masterpiece of art but also a journey that connects human emotions. Stage Magic, Puppetry, and an Unmatched Immersive Experience One of the most remarkable aspects of the play "Life of PI" is the innovative puppetry that brings various animal characters to life, including the Bengal tiger Richard Parker, hyenas, orangutans, and zebras. Under the skilled control of three puppeteers, every breath and movement of the puppets is infused with wildness and vitality. The *Guardian* newspaper in the UK praised the performance, and the audience echoed this sentiment, stating, three puppeteers made the tiger so wild and spiritual that I even forgot it was a puppet! puppeteers to become the first to win an Olivier Award, marking a significant milestone in the history of theatre. Through a multi-layered dynamic setup and high-precision projection technology, the vastness of the ocean is realistically recreated on stage. Light and shadow simulate the movement of the sea, the dinghy bobbing in the enormous waves, the movement of fish, and the galaxy in the night sky. This creates a stunning audiovisual experience that immerses the audience, making them feel as though they are struggling alongside the protagonist, Pi, in the stormy Pacific Ocean and sharing in his fantastical journey. A Stage Miracle That Transcends Both Page and Screen The story of Pi, a young Indian boy who loses his family in a shipwreck and shares a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, along with other animals, exemplifies the essence of the original narrative. In this confined space, Pi faces a race against time to survive, weaving a tale that blends fantasy with reality. Through the ingenious use of a dual narrative—rich with fantastical animal fables while confronting the harsh and brutal truths of human nature—the film immerses the audience in Pi's inner world. It poignantly portrays his struggle and growth in a desperate situation, prompting viewers to gain a deeper understanding of self-identity and the meaning of survival. Additionally, it encourages the audience to reflect on these profound themes. Art Feast Brings Light to the Cultural Landscape of the Greater Bay Area The Hong Kong leg of 'The Fantastic Drift of Young Pi' is produced by China External Culture Group Limited and operated by Beijing One World Culture Communications Co., Ltd. , a content company of China Performing Arts Theatre Line, which is a subsidiary of China Performing Arts Theatre Line. The Hong Kong leg of 'The Fantastic Drift of Young Pi', which has been touring the world since 2023, spreads all over North America, and then embarks on its journey to Asia, with Hong Kong as one of the stops, not only creating a major event for the Hong Kong art scene, but also providing an opportunity for the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Bay Area to celebrate the cultural landscape. It has not only created a major event in Hong Kong's art scene, but also injected new vigour into the art market of the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area. Whether you are touched by the philosophical ideas of the novel, shocked by the visual impact of the film, or are encountering the story for the first time, you should come to the WKCD Centre from 26 to 29 June to face life's choices together with 'Pi' through this drama, and experience a magical journey intertwined with emotions and philosophical ideas. About Beijing One World Culture Communications Co., Ltd. Beijing One World Culture Communications Co., Ltd. is the content division of the China Performing Arts Theatre Line, operating under China Foreign Culture Group Co., Ltd. The company is primarily responsible for the introduction, production, operation, and marketing of theatrical content. It is also one of the earliest organizations in the country to engage in the commercialization of arts and cultural performances. Since 2008, the company has been fully committed to the development of China's musical theatre industry. It has signed a series of world-renowned productions, including classic musicals adapted into Chinese. The company has successfully produced and promoted Chinese versions of these musicals, touring dozens of cities across the country. From 2015 onwards, the company introduced and operated original Broadway versions of world-class musicals, such as Phantom of the Opera, the Tony Award-winning epic musical, and participated in the Chinese productions of other notable musical theatre projects. Download images: Media enquiry: Yannis Wong 5593 6199 Official Ticketing Website: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Beijing One World Culture Communications Co., Ltd.

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