welcome
F
or me, the last few days have really captured Hong
Kong during the summer: a glorious couple
of days full of bright blue skies and sunshine, followed by a T8 and torrential rain. Such contrasts!
In this summer issue, we try to embrace these contradictions. We’ve got a feature all about water sports
fun in Hong Kong, and umbrellas
with those this morning!).
and rain boots in our shopping page (boy, could I have done
We’ve got travel ideas for families – quidditch in the pool at Soneva Kiri or interacting with giraffes at Leofoo Resort in
Taiwan, anyone? As well as local top spots to meet your Hong Kong baby group pals for a much-needed
coffee and catch-up.
We’ve got a fascinating article exploring the reasons why some schools opt to teach their students traditional Chinese
characters, while others opt for simplified. We also explore the medical
options available in Hong Kong
– both public and private – to help you maximise the healthcare you receive.
For many of you reading this issue the summer holidays will have just begun, but as the issue encompasses August,
too, some of you will be nearing the end of the holidays and planning for the kids to head to school. Angela Baura asks
getting your child ready for school – whether they are starting pre-school or
heading to primary school for the first time – and we’ve got some great ideas for school bags, too.
some experts for tips on
However you plan to spend your summer, we hope you have a fabulous time surrounded by family and friends. We
look forward to returning
Until then, happy holidays!
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