Tsaoao Design is a paper crafts studio aspiring to reintegrate traditional crafts into the digital age. Founder Nick Tsao is a practicing architect in Hong Kong living in the historic Wanchai Bluehouse where he shares his passion for traditional crafts.
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After 45 years of creating performing artworks last year, Lindsey delved back into creating visual art, she sees a strong correlation between both genres as she uses language, images, colours, textures, messages & emotions in her creations. Lindsey sees her work as a love letter to Hong Kong. “It’s a way to celebrate my home of the past 37 years. I like to describe my work as “Uniquely Hong Kong”.
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Today marks the 4th anniversary of Qraftie, and we are very excited to celebrate this milestone with you! Qraftie was founded with a mission to support independent artists and designers and run a vision to build an economic ecosystem that supports cultural creativity, arts, and craftsmanship! We are proud to support small creative businesses, and you are here because you also believe in our mission and vision! We would like to thank every member of the Qraftie community, our loyal customers, and our supporters wholeheartedly for being on the journey with us over these years, and thank you so much for your continuous trust and appreciation!
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Are you looking for some peaceful time away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong city life? Visiting the Big Buddha in Tung Chung would be a lovely area to visit. The Big Buddha, or Tian Tan Buddha, is a remarkable tourist attraction that attracts thousands annually. It is located in the Ngong Ping Village of Tung Chung, a monumental bronze statue of the seated Gautama Buddha, completed in 1993. Whether you are a local or a tourist, this guide will help you plan a visit to the Big Buddha and explore the Tung Chung area.
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As one of the most vibrant and culturally-rich festivals in Hong Kong, the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Tuen Ng Festival (端午節), is celebrated with great fervour every year. It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. On this day, dragon boat racing is undeniably the center of the spotlight, with different teams of paddlers fighting their way to the finish line. This well-known sports event attracts both locals and tourists each year to participate. Deeply embedded in the culture of Hong Kong, dragon boat racing has grown to become a major, globally recognized event. In the Tokyo Olympics 2021, the dragon boat race is included as a demonstration sport, displaying the increasing significance of dragon boat racing. It represents a big step forward for this sport event to set foot in the Olympic Games.
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Richard Crosbie is originally from a small mining village near Caerphilly in South Wales. Ever since he was a young boy, he has been interested in art and crafts and spent equal measure playing outside, painting, drawing, and making things inside on rainy days. Richard graduated from Ravensbourne College with a degree in Product Design and started his career in Hong Kong about 25 years ago.
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Have you ever wondered how those beautiful, intricate Mah Jong tiles are made? It's a traditional craft that has been passed down through the generations in Hong Kong. Hand-carving Mah Jong tiles is a skill that has been passed down through the generations in Hong Kong.
Today, we'll take a look at the art of hand-carving Mah Jong tiles. You'll be amazed at the amount of detail and skill that goes into each one of these works of art.
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Qraftie is excited to share the joy of its 3rd anniversary in August 2022 and the company would like to celebrate this milestone together with the community!
Since the company's launch, Qraftie has curated a diverse group of independent creators, gathered them on one single platform, and enabled the community to have easy access to over 1,000 unique lifestyle products and gifts in one place. Stepping into Qraftie’s 4th year, the company is bringing new exciting initiatives to the community!
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Originally from the UK, James moved to Hong Kong with work in 2018 after many years of asking to relocate to the Pearl of the Orient. Passionate about Hong Kong’s beaches and environment, and saddened by how polluted it has become.
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Born and bred in Hong Kong, AARON has been taking pictures since a teenager. After studying Film and Communications at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, Aaron has worked as a freelance videographer and photographer, documenting local theatre productions, weddings, private parties, and other events, and creating music videos and corporate documentaries.
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Sharon Chong is an independent watercolour illustrator who is born and raised in Hong Kong. Her interest in painting started when her mum bought her a sketching pencil set when she was a young teen. She called herself a shy person and as she was the only child in the family, she enjoys "alone time". She also enjoyed art lessons when she was in school and her artwork received positive comments from her teachers. Sketching has become her favourite activity.
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Qraftie is excited to share the joy of their 2nd anniversary in August 2021 and the company would like to celebrate this milestone together with the community! Qraftie would like to take this opportunity to gratefully thank all their early adopters for their continuous support.
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Hong Kong is an international city where many cultures meet and appreciated each other. In this modern word, there are still some traditions and etiquette people in Hong Kong follows. On this blog post, we would like to share with you some common Do and Don’t when it comes to gifting in Hong Kong and answer some of the wonders you might have when it comes to getting a gift for a friend from Hong Kong.
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There are different ways to appreciate art. Whether you are considering to introduce a piece of original artwork, a framed art print or an artistic decoration to your home, here are three incredible benefits you can possibility gain out of it.
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The Easter long weekend (5 days in a row, yay!) is coming soon! How are you going to spend it? If you are feeling “OMG, I can’t believe it’s April!”, don’t stress! There is still plenty of time to get your year organise and accomplish goals. As we are entering the Spring season, why not take this opportunity to reset, recharge and rejuvenate our mind, body, and home?
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Penny Creedon, a Brit who’s been living and working in Hong Kong for the past 12 and a bit years, used to be an actuary, working in an office, sitting at a desk all day. But, when her life took a different direction, she fell back in love with drawing and painting…and from creating a small range of Christmas cards to send to friends and family, Paper-Roses was born.
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Knock Knock! Have you ever wondered why your friends knock on the table when you pour them some tea?
Whether you are dining in a cha chann teng (local fast food restaurant) or a Michelin star restaurant, knowing the Hong Kong dining etiquette would be useful and help you to prevent upsetting your guests.
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Hong Kong Tram as known as Ding Ding (叮叮), is the oldest public transport in Hong Kong that is still providing services to the community. Isn’t the name Ding Ding just cute? The name actually came from the sound of the tram bell. While horns have replaced some tram bells, this cute name remains.
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Many of us would like to express gratitude to someone for varies reasons, and there are many ways to show our gratitude. In this blog post, we would like to take this opportunity, especially with Thanksgiving quickly approaching, to share with you three thoughtful ways of thanking someone that will make them feel really appreciated.
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