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Shi Fu Miz Festival 2023 – Sunday

After a COVID-induced gap the Shi Fu Miz Festival returned to Cheng Chau’s Sai Yuen Adventure Playground for its eighth edition!

Qoniatus Sholikhah was there to capture the atmosphere and dance the day and night away.

An eclectic line-up featured:
25 Years Of Rush Hour: Antal, Esa, Gigi Testa, Soichi Terada Live
Abyss Takeover, Ani Phoebe, Arthur Yeti, Arun R, Bagvs, Bongomann, Busyboi B2b Jfüng, Camion Bazar, Casey Anderson & Misty Penguin, Chaotic Pavilion Takeover, Cyk, Di Linh, Elaheh, Emel & Katsu, Ganjaman Vibrations, Gero, Gia Fu, Guido Balboa & Yadin Moha, Greg-Greg & Mlch, Heavy Hk Takeover, Identified Patient, Jamie Tiller, Just Bee & Mengzy & Subez, La Mamie’s, Licaxxx, Midland, Club Takeover, Mogwaa, Mr. Ho, Muto, Octave One Live, Red Greg, Re:Flex, Sai Street Sessions, Sarayu, S.O.N.S, Sticky Fried Vibes Takeover, Tri Takeover, Toppings, Xiaolin, Y2k Takeover, Yu Su, Yunus.

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All photos copyright Qoniatus Sholikhah

RWC 2023 Semi-Final: New Zealand 44 – 6 Argentina

After four amazing quarter-finals last weekend, the Rugby World Cup continued today with the first of the semi-finals at the Stade de France.

While it would have been too much to hope for that the semi might approach the heights of skill and attacking rugby of the quarters! The New Zealand All Blacks barely had to get out of second gear to trash Argentina – whose performances have been perhaps the biggest disappointment of the tournament.

Having started slowly, the All Blacks appear to be hitting top form as the final approaches. Who will they face, South Africa or England?

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Yang Yo Seop – Bitter Sweet in Hong Kong, 14 October 2023 @ Kitec

Yang Yoseop, lead vocalist of the KPOP boy group Highlight하이라이트, had his debut Hong Kong solo concert last night at Kitec.

https://youtu.be/mzoEYHFwjt0?si=WOcrXYJFkMb7uWEd

[MV] 양요섭(YANG YO SEOP) – BRAIN (https://youtu.be/mzoEYHFwjt0?si=WOcrXYJFkMb7uWEd)

Images courtesy of Freez

Elaine Chow: 14 March, 1986 – 27 October, 2005

In loving memory of Elaine Chow our friend and colleague who in the early hours of the 27 October 2005 committed suicide by stepping off a building. Gone, but never forgotten!

Elaine was a wonderful, vibrant young woman, who brought joy to everyone she met. Our memories of her remain so strong and clear, that beaming smiling face still brings a big smile to my face and a warm glow to my heart even in the darkest of days.

The pain of her death never seems to fade.

RIP Elaine you are deeply missed.

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Suicide is not the answer.

HongKongers help each other, reach out and talk to someone…please!

If you know someone who’s talking (even jokingly) about suicide talk to them.

If you’re thinking of committing suicide, you are not alone – talk to someone first. Suicide scars and destroys those you leave behind.
Samaritans Hong Kong: 2896-0000 www.samaritans.org.hk

Women’s Rugby World Cup – Day Two Whangarei

After the excitement of opening day in Eden Park, has a full stadium been so quiet when Australia were 17-0 up… The action on day two of the Women’s Rugby World Cup moved to Whangarei where the remaining six teams took the field for the first time.

The Northlands Stadium is a unique stadium with a large hill opposite the main stand from which you can enjoy the game picnic style.

Large groups of Welsh and American fans have made the long journey to support their team, although the fans of the day award goes to these three Japanese fans who flew from Japan for their match against Canada and will fly back after the game – Chapeau!

More photos from day two can be found here

Auckland and The World Awaits… The Women’s Rugby World Cup

The bitterly cold wind has faded as the weekend approaches leaving the City of Sails bathed in spring sunshine for the start of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 – played in 2022.

Covid forced a twelve-month delay and destroyed the qualification hopes of several countries including Hong Kong. But for those who made it, the extra year has allowed them time to improve…

The opening day’s matches at the iconic Eden Park are a 45,000 sell out and the merchandise booth in the city centre is doing brisk business as young and old get ready for the tournament to begin.

New Zealand is a rugby-mad country, but Auckland in its first major event post covid is not really ‘feeling’ the RWC2021 yet… And it’s the visiting Fijians who are making the noise as Fijiana make their debut at a Women’s World Cup.

All the matches can be enjoyed on World Rugby’s free live stream and Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong.

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2022/20221007-Womens-World-Cup-in-New-Zealand/i-TXxrf3n

Women’s Rugby Results – 20 November, 2021

Premiership

Kowloon 10-19 Valley Black
@ King’s Park, Kick-off: 18:00

CWB Phoenix 0-58 USRC Tigers
@ Aberdeen Sports Ground, Kick-off: 18:00

HKFC Ice 17-5 Gai Wu Falcons
@ HK Football Club, Kick-off: 18:30

National League 2

Kowloon 7-0 Gai Wu Hawks
@ So Kon Po Recreation Ground, Kick-off: 13:30

Tai Po Dragons 34-0 Revolution Serenity
@ Tai Po Kwong Fuk Park, Kick-off: 15:00

City 14-12 CWB Lammergeier
@ Kowloon Tsai Sports Ground, Kick-off: 15:00

Tin Shui Wai 0-5 Disciplined Services
@ Tin Shui Wai Community Ground, Kick-off: 18:00

Police Sirens 40-0 Typhoons Thunder
@ Police Sports Ground, Kick-off: 18:00

Image: hkrugby

Elaine Chow: 14 March, 1986 – 27 October, 2005

In loving memory of Elaine Chow our friend and colleague who in the early hours of the 27 October 2005 committed suicide by stepping off a building. Gone, but not forgotten!

How can it be sixteen years since that tragic evening? Our memories of Elaine remain so strong and clear. She was a wonderful, vibrant young woman, who brought joy to everyone she met.

The memory of her beaming smiling face still brings a big smile to my face and a warm glow to my heart even in the darkest of days.