PERSPECTIVE

Many children participate in extracurricular activities that are arranged by their families, but this particular child had her family choose to accompany her in learning a sport from scratch. Since she was seven years old, they have supported her journey, and through their continuous efforts, this "child," Ma Kwan-ching, has realized her dream of becoming the Hong Kong representative in windsurfing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kwan-ching noted that neither she nor her family had any special athletic talent, but they all possessed the perseverance to keep learning and practicing. Because her family learned and practiced alongside her, they gained a deeper understanding of her experiences and needs, providing unwavering support throughout her journey. With just over two months unti...

This year, The North Face 100 Ultra Trail Challenge @thenorthfacehk celebrates its tenth anniversary by introducing a new 100-kilometer relay race. This new format lowers the barrier to entry for the 100-kilometer event, allowing participants of all experience levels to team up and tackle the long-distance challenge together. This time, the current Hong Kong women's trail running representative, Harmony Lin @haharmonyxd, leads three other athletes: Hidy Yu @hidyyu, Chiu Fung @callstarcf, and Tin Hin @tinyanfung, in facing this exciting new competition. This year, rising trail running star Harmony Lin led several artists in her second participation in the TNF 100. She noted that her role had changed from focusing solely on personal goals to considering the needs of her teammates, whi...

On the first page of the book, Victoria begins with her aspiration to "become a soulful person." Through her many travels, she realizes that the essence of life lies in the fact that we cannot control its length; therefore, we should strive to live life to its fullest. The depth of life comes from valuing the quality of our experiences, gradually becoming the person we want to be, and not allowing days to pass by in regret. She organizes the book's content based on the "timeline" of her growth in the mindset of travel. The first three chapters, titled "Impermanence," "Pursuit," and "Life," explore how her travels have transformed her perspectives. For instance, during her first backpacking trip, she lost her luggage, which taught her about the "impermanence" of life. Later, as she ...

In a continuous journey spanning over 500 days, Queenie decided from the very beginning to travel alone. She explains that solo travel means she doesn’t have to consult with any companions; she can rely entirely on her own desires to explore so-called "axis of evil" countries and venture into closed nations, disconnecting from all social media. Her trip to Bhutan inspired her with the local culture and travel experiences. Queenie resolutely quit her job to embark on a journey around the world. She realized that a simple life is the happiest. After returning to Hong Kong, she repeatedly reflected on her priorities in life, gradually embracing minimalism, and ultimately decided to leave everything behind in Hong Kong. The 551 days were not a journey that could be taken on a whim. ...

A woman like “Madam Kuen” is someone you probably have in your circle of friends. She’s straightforward, confident, unafraid to speak her mind, her laughter often heard before she’s seen, and she knows how to create a lively atmosphere while maintaining a respectful sense of boundaries. She’s everyone’s friend, and everyone wants to be hers. People call her “Madam Kuen” because it rolls off the tongue easily and because she exudes the aura of a big sister. However, when introducing herself, she often insists, “I’m 34 years young. Please don’t call me Madam Kuen anymore, just Kuen-Kuen or even Little Kuen will do.” ViuTV’s Launch and Her Career Some refer to her as ViuTV’s “leading lady”, and rightfully so, she’s been with the channel since its inception. Her big-hearted, chatty pers...

Many female free-divers share a common dream - to capture breathtaking, mermaid-like photos of themselves underwater. Today, we're speaking with Theresa from ezzdiveco, IG@ezzentrictwee, to learn about the challenges and accomplishments on her free-diving journey. Let's strap on our long fins, take a deep breath, and dive into Theresa's undersea world! Unlike scuba diving that requires a air tank, free-diving is the sport of diving underwater relying solely on one's own breath. It is a true challenge both physically and mentally. Theresa shares that she initially just wanted to accompany her boyfriend to get a free-diving certification. But as she gradually learned and practiced, she unexpectedly fell in love with this wonderful sport. She mentions, "Because you can only rely on one...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIER2z3DBe8 In recent years, many young people have become popular for following and dancing to the dance covers of their favorite K-pop idols or K-pop music videos. However, this Hong Kong female dancer not only danced K-pop covers, but ultimately became a part of a K-pop music video. She is the Hong Kong dancer Melody. Melody started learning ballet from a young age. In secondary school, she fell in love with K-pop and taught herself to break down and learn the dance steps. In university, she joined Danso and became a team manager responsible for choreographing dances. Throughout university, she constantly challenged herself, learning different dance styles and genres from various teachers and classes. Due to her passion for K-pop music and...

https://youtu.be/myWVu7OZcyE About the Rare 29-Year Saturn Return The Saturn Return is a fascinating and mysterious astrological concept. Saturn completes its orbit approximately every 29.5 years. In other words, each person’s Saturn Return happens around the age of 29, marking a significant time of personal growth. This period often brings noticeable changes in relationships and can be a pivotal turning point in various aspects of life. “I didn't set specific goals based on age or year, but coincidentally, everything happened during this period.” JACE remarks. Regardless of whether Saturn is influencing her, JACE took this crucial juncture to leave her record company and reinvent herself as an independent singer-songwriter. You might have heard about her over the past two year...