Once known as a “cultural desert”, Hong Kong is now home to major institutions including the newly opened M+ and Hong Kong Palace Museum, as well as the Hong Kong Museum of Art – which is celebrating its 60th birthday. Our Host James Chau speaks to Nancy Lee, Chair of the Friends of HKMoA.

If you love apples, you have likely tasted those freshly grown in China, the biggest global producer of the edible fruit. Farmers across the country offer their own varieties and flavors, including villages in the northwest that historically suffered from drought and soil erosion. This unlikely turnaround has brought stability and wealth to the area, while ensuring people globally can enjoy a fruit high in nutritional value.

Before the arrival of modern air-conditioning, people kept cool in warm weather using hand-held fans. But these delicate, decorative objects are also known as an expression of folk art, particularly in China where they hold significance for rituals and ceremonial occasions. Our Host James Chau looks deeper at this unique cultural heritage.