In the age of digital devices, book lovers young and old might be pining for the tactile experience of turning a page. Kids looking for an old-school storytelling experience can head to a pop-up at Airside in Kai Tak, while bookworms of all ages can check out the funky new Bookazine Social in Tai Kwun. If shopping for teapots, wooden plates that are works of art, or some festive jewellery is on your agenda, then we have you covered.
Kids looking for something fun and educational can head to a storytelling pop-up at Airside in Kai Tak being held this month. Organised in conjunction with the OnePile Foundation, a non-profit organisation that believes in the power of books, the Sustainable Reading Corner (near Shop 420, 4/F) features a reading area, a bookstore section for parent-child bonding, and a series of workshops such as the supercool urban farming one where children can learn about growing seasonal crops. Airside, 2 Concorde Rd, Kai Tak, Kowloon Adult bookworms do not despair – we have not forgotten about you.
You can get your book fix at Bookazine Social in Central’s Tai Kwun. Set in a cosy environment, this hip new hotspot features a selection of books and products. Bookazine Social is more than a bookstore – it is a community hub for people to come together through book clubs, events and workshops.
Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Rd, Central, tel: 2522 3008 Tea lovers are in for a treat with the return of the International Tea Fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre until August 17. With more than 100 exhibitors and suppliers representing regions including China, Sri Lanka, and Kenya, the fair features a wide variety of high-quality speciality teas and teaware. Highlights include the Hong Kong International Tea Competition – visitors can sample the winners at a free tasting session on the last day – and the International and GBA KamCha Competition – HK Style Milk Tea Final (HK Region).
You can also check out tea-tasting sessions, tea-art performances and tea forums. 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Harbour Rd entrance) Art and beautiful design come together at Gallery Tete in PMQ, Central, with creations by two Japanese handcraft artists on show and for sale until August 20. Rustic woodenware by Tatsuya Unten, whose works combine the textures, knots, cracks and imperfections of wood, contrast with the fragile hand-blown glassware of Taiga Oku.
S704, Block A, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen St, Central The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, and that means lanterns of all sizes and shapes will brighten up the city, a symbol to guide people to prosperity and good fortune. What better way to get in the festive mood than with a pair of these cute lantern ring earrings (WhatsApp orders: 9575 5981) by Juk Gwan On Hou. Established in Hong Kong in 2020, the brand specialises in unique designs that capture the essence of the city.
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