EDITOR’S NOTE

When I moved to Hong Kong a decade ago, one thing I missed was Sydney’s incredible arts scene and the city’s plethora of outdoor events.

I couldn’t have imagined I’d still be here 10 years later, but I am. So I’m glad to have witnessed the evolution of Central Harbourfront in recent years and to attend all the great events we are being treated to down there.

The Central Harbourfront is definitely having its moment – the AIA Carnival, Taste of Hong Kong, Art Central, the list goes on. Expat influences like Michael Denmark have made a wonderful impact, too.

This injection of creative, open-air events has really changed the tone of the city. Creativity seems to abound in ways it simply didn’t a decade ago. And it’s wonderful. Just look at the popularity and longevity of the art events happening at this time of year. Art season is definitely upon us – see our calendar on page 10 for details.

At Expat Living, we covet our relationship with SCAD; it’s an important campus that contributes immensely to the city’s new heartbeat – creativity, design and innovation. If you’ve never been, do yourself a favour and spend some time out there. Get inspired by their installations and meet the next generation of artists. We met some students of SCAD in January, and I encourage you to read their stories on page 56.

If you have an interesting Hong Kong story to share, please do get in touch.