Your invitation to Hong Kong Roars!

Subscriber-only event on Jul 2, 2021 [View this email in your browser]( Dear Readers, An extension of the South China Morning Post's flagship [China Conference: Hong Kong]( [Hong Kong Roars!]( is a brand-new virtual festival that puts the spotlight on iconic and emerging Hong Kong brands that best represent the resilient spirit of our beloved city. Featuring people behind homegrown brands from the world of journalism, music and F&B, we will dive into their backstories, understand their brand's DNA and learn how they've coped during the pandemic. Attendees have the chance to participate in each interactive session, which are designed to educate, entertain and inspire. This event is exclusively available to SCMP’s digital subscribers. To join Hong Kong Roars! and other future subscriber-only events like it, please support SCMP with a digital subscription starting from HK$65. The South China Morning Post Team [Subscribe Now►]( Virtual Festival Session Information July 2 | 4:45pm - 5:15pm (HKT) Best known for her informative and entertaining videos teaching and explaining the nuances of the Cantonese language to the world, Luisa Tam has a career in journalism spanning three decades, much of which has been spent at the South China Morning Post. Through her columns “The Naked Truth” and “My Hong Kong”, Luisa deep dives into current social and societal issues, often tackling sensitive subjects such as sex and race head-on. She has a huge following in Asia and among Asian diasporas from around the world. In this one-on-one fireside chat, we talk with Luisa about her career with the Post and look behind the scenes of her popular videos. Fans will also be able to engage with her directly through our live Q&A session. July 2 | 5:30pm - 6:00pm (HKT) Infused with the beautiful chaos of the place we call home, Fok Hing Gin is a simply delicious drink from a pretty complicated place. All the light, colour, sound, atmosphere, variety and mayhem of the city, but their Gin Master tried to distill it all into a drink. This session begins with a fireside chat with Paul Harper-Cox, the man behind the idea of combining the best of gin-making of Britain with the spirits and flavours of Hong Kong. Participate in an at-home cocktail workshop with a simple to follow recipe, a free sample bottle of Fok Hing Gin*, cocktail ingredients and mixing tools, perfect for a Friday afternoon. Posting a photo of your homemade cocktail on social media with an original name will allow participants to stand a chance to win a 6-month supply of Fok Hing Gin. *N.B. The free sample bottle of Fok Hing Gin, cocktail ingredients and mixing tools are only available to the first 100 eligible participants located in Hong Kong who provide requisite delivery and contact information. Redemption is on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last. [Terms and conditions apply](. Please drink responsibly. All participants must be 18 years old or above. July 2 | 6:15pm - 7:30pm (HKT) Join us on a musical journey for a fireside chat with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) and its Resident Conductor Lio Kuokman, plus an exclusive virtual concert programme showcasing music from the East and the West, echoing the vibrant cultural mix of Hong Kong. This virtual concert opens with The Unanswered Question, a work exploring “The Perennial Question of Existence” by one of America’s most innovative and original composers, Charles Ives. It is followed by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Concerto written by the celebrated Oscar-winning Chinese composer Tan Dun, who is a master at weaving traditional Eastern elements into Western symphonic forms. The renowned cellist Trey Lee will be featured. HK Phil Resident Conductor: Lio Kuokman Cello: Trey Lee Programme: - The Unanswered Question by Charles Ives - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Concerto by Tan Dun [Subscribe Now►]( For enquiries, please contact us on (852) 2680 8160 or conferences@scmp.com This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( South China Morning Post · 19/F Tower One, Times Square · 1 Matheson St. · Causeway Bay · Hong Kong