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During the pandemic, many people, unable to travel, discovered new interests while staying in Hong Kong. Karen was one of them, as she began exploring skateboarding during that time. Initially, she was drawn to the sense of freedom that skateboarding offered, which encouraged her to take on the challenge.  As she started learning to skateboard, she gradually realized that the sense of achievement from progressing “from zero to one” was another reason why skateboarding resonated with her. She understood that each trick requires a lot of hard work and courage, which motivated her to overcome various challenges and made her reluctant to give up easily. Before she knew it, three years had passed since she started riding her skateboard. Believe that you must overcome your fears on y...

“I Want to Be a Writer So My Brother Can Come Home Alive.” Jesmyn Ward A Place Where Black People Can Only “Sleep, Wake Up, Struggle, and Survive” American author Jesmyn Ward was born into poverty in DeLisle, Mississippi, in the southern United States. What kind of place is DeLisle? Jesmyn describes it as a place where Black people in the South “endured catastrophe and enslavement”, where they “organized under the threat of terrorism and lynching to gain the right to vote”, and where people can only “sleep, wake up, struggle, and survive.” From 1877 to 1950, there were 654 cases of racially motivated lynchings in that area. Jesmyn was the only Black person from her community to leave and receive a higher education in a big city. My Family History Is Littered with the Cor...

Exciting events are coming up in the Asian Games, including volleyball, sailing, fencing, and 3x3 basketball. Fencer Valerie Cheng, who had a perfect record in the Singapore Fencing Satellite tournament, is in great form and has high expectations from the public. Although the satellite tournament is a good warm-up opportunity before the Asian Games, Valerie Cheng doesn't let the results of the satellite tournament affect her mindset and approaches the Asian Games with a calm attitude. Although a "calm mind" may not always overcome pressure, Valerie Cheng believes that learning to coexist with pressure can turn it into motivation. She constantly reminds herself not to be overly fearful and doesn't specifically reduce stress for herself, which shows that she has strong psychological qualiti...

Be original or die. Yevonde Middleton The timeless concept of the “Goddess” endures as a symbol of flawless embodiment and noble beauty. Evolving with the times, the term “Goddess” has been adapted to modern jargon like “KOL” and “internet celebrity”. In the realm of social media, tutorials on effortlessly capturing “Goddess Portraits” have become ubiquitous: guiding girls in striking authentically alluring poses and angles, and offering boys universal photography techniques. While we won't delve into the debate on the validity of this trend today, have you ever wondered about the original progenitor of the “Goddess Portrait”? Meet Yevonde Middleto, sometimes described as an eccentric artist, but revered within her profession as Madame Yevonde. In the 1930s, when the norm f...

Girls who enjoy water sports are often associated with traits like being active, sunny, lively, athletic, and skilled swimmers. Have you ever felt influenced by these stereotypes, especially if you're not someone who typically engages in outdoor activities? Perhaps you've been invited to a water activity party by friends, but lacked the confidence to participate or assumed it wasn't for you without trying it out? As an editor, I have many friends who don't consider themselves strong swimmers and often view water sports as something that involves a lot of falling and potential danger. However, they still love the ocean and enjoy watching it from the shore. The truth is, there are relatively calm and peaceful water sports options that allow you to enjoy the therapeutic power of the o...

There exists a captivating profession known as the Art Director in the film industry, who are responsible for crafting and designing the visual style, captivating settings, intricate sets, mesmerising costumes, and more. Their profound ability can be best described by a quote from William Cheung, “They enable the cinema audience to sense the very air of the film.” This perfectly encapsulates the extraordinary work carried out by Art Directors. Irving Cheung, a name renowned within the industry. Since the tender age of fourteen, she has been immersed in the world of filmmaking. With a remarkable five nominations for Best Art Direction at the Hong Kong Film Awards, her achievements are awe-inspiring. Yet, beneath the surface, there is another side to her story. She courageously battles a...

It is often said that daughters bear a striking resemblance to their fathers, not only in terms of inherited traits and appearance, but also in the paths they choose in life. Daughters are often described as their fathers' “lover of previous life”, the role of a father is already intertwined with his daughter long even before this life, and in this lifetime, he becomes the primary male figure who shapes their lives. This profound connection is far from simple. The origin of Father's Day itself can be traced back to a dutiful daughter, Sonora Smart Dodd from the United States, who sought to express gratitude for her father's nurturing of her and her five siblings. Through relentless efforts, she campaigned to establish "Father's Day" with the mayor, state government and various organisatio...

After the announcement of the upcoming Barbie film, it quickly became the talk of the town. Of particular interest were the talented directors behind it, with Greta Gerwig, the brilliant filmmaker who received six Oscar nominations for "Little Women", joining forces with her partner Noah Baumbach to co-write the script. This collaboration has raised expectations for Barbie. In the films of Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, female characters are often portrayed as having a strong sense of autonomy and independence. They bravely explore their lives, establish self-worth and identity, and confront the challenges of reality, frequently highlighting concerns over women's rights and examining the roles and challenges of women in today's society. Since 2014, "You Can Be Anything" has been Ma...