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Many people take great pains to make a cosy home within the very limited space. For people with disabilities, it’s even more challenging. They have to organize things in a neat and tidy manner so that stuff and tools can be easily accessed, and at the same time leave enough passageways for them to move around safely. All these count on lessons learned through experience. With the prevalence of home-based work in recent years, coupled with the upcoming waste charging, it’s time to review home design and storage issues. In this episode, our presenter Angel is opening up her home and have a round of decluttering. Professional organizers and an interior designer are advising her. What are the essentials of a barrier-free home? Let’s make our homes look good together!

In this episode, Brian Wong, HKU-100 Assistant Professor in Philosophy at Hong Kong University interview Minister of Transport of Malaysia Anthony Loke.

Türkiye has undergone many eras of political change, but it reached its cultural and military peak in the 16th century under the Ottoman Empire. This golden age gave rise to the Islamic world’s greatest architect, Mimar Sinan, whose countless masterpieces—from grand mosques to schools and bathhouses—can be found throughout Türkiye, especially in Istanbul. Vicky and Meka, wearing headscarves, step into one of Sinan’s masterpieces: the Süleymaniye Mosque. Looking up, they see the vast dome, about 27 meters in diameter and rising 53 meters high, supported by four massive stone pillars. The interior is adorned with symmetrical, delicate decorations, and worshippers still come from far and wide to pray. In Sinan’s time, ostrich eggs were cleverly hung inside the mosque to keep insects away. Surrounding the mosque, Sinan designed a complex that included Islamic schools, a primary school, a hospital, and a charity kitchen—a true community hub. The sultan, the queen, and Sinan himself are all laid to rest within the mosque grounds. After visiting the mosque, Vicky and Meka embrace local customs by experiencing a traditional Turkish bath. Inside one of Sinan’s renowned bathhouse creations, they stroll through the bathhouse museum, admiring fragments of Iznik tiles, each over five hundred years old—a testament to the bathhouse’s thirteen-year restoration. Finally, they unwind completely, indulging in a soothing Turkish massage and a relaxing bubble bath.

In recent years, the government has actively supported the film industry through initiatives such as the First Feature Film Initiative, the Film Production Financing Scheme, the Script Incubation Programme, and the Passing the Torch Programme. These efforts have significantly increased opportunities for young directors to produce their debut works, and the results have been evident.  This raises the question: can Hong Kong films rely solely on the local market to provide sufficient opportunities for new directors to enter and grow within the industry? How have local audiences' viewing habits evolved? Can Hong Kong's film industry recapture the glory of the 1980s and 1990s?

From August 1st to 24th, Chiikawa, which has taken Asia by storm, will be in Tsim Sha Tsui. CHIIKAWA DAYS Exhibition will be held at Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Space and K11 MUSEA. Over 100 3D sculptures will be on display. There are three ticketed zones, both indoors and outdoors. Highlights include a 9-meter-high inflatable installation and the new, Hong Kong-only “Yum Cha” Art, where you can see Chiikawa and friends having traditional dim sum such as har gow and siu mai. Visitors can experience the life and adventures of Chiikawa and friends through four themes: clothing, food, shelter, and action, with interactive element. Iconic scenes from the story, such as the Internet cafe, “Ramen Rō”, the prison, and famous battle scenes, will be on display. There are also various giant delicacies.

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Maheanuu Mourin is a pilot of the only Polynesian airline, Air Tahiti. On board its ATR, a turboprop aircraft capable of carrying up to 68 passengers, this 40-year-old Tahitian serves the most isolated islands of this region as big as Europe. He is the link between the communities. Without his plane, the daily life of the inhabitants of the atolls would be much more complicated.

In recent years, green buildings have become a growing trend in the construction industry. Many people believe that installing solar panels or implementing greening projects automatically makes a building environmentally friendly. But is this really the case? Buildings account for nearly 90% of Hong Kong's total electricity consumption, with residential homes, offices, and shopping malls contributing to nearly 60% of the city’s carbon emissions. Achieving energy savings and emission reductions through buildings is no easy task. On top of that, Hong Kong has over 40,000 existing older buildings. How can these aging structures be retrofitted to improve energy efficiency? What methods can be employed?

Robert Honstein is a New York-based Emmy-nominated composer of orchestral, chamber, vocal and film music. He was in Hong Kong last month for a concert with Matthew Lau and his percussion group Up:Strike. While he was here, Honstein joined Lau and soprano Joanne Shao in our studio. More on that later. But first, an exhibition that highlights a collaboration between a young emerging artist and a master neon craftsman that celebrates and reimagines Hong Kong’s neon heritage. Percussionist Matthew Lau and his group The Up:Strike Project have previously appeared The Works to highlight their unique approach to contemporary percussion music. Last month, they performed in a concert called, “Sonnets”, a collaboration with Emmy-nominated composer Robert Honstein that included new arrangements of his older works and a new piece specially written for the group. Known for his expressive storytelling, compositions with a sense of “dry humour” and “devilishly fun writing”, Honstein visited our studio with Matthew Lau and soprano Joanne Shao to tell us more.

Award: Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence (Chinese Language Education Key Learning Area) School: Sau Ming Primary School Awardees: Yip Wai-ting, Leung Yuk-mei, Tang Ying-suet, Ho Wing-chi Reading offers immense benefits for language acquisition and even academic learning. Studies indicate that children who cultivate reading habits from an early age demonstrate enhanced brain development and communication skills. To boost student’s motivation and interest in reading, a group of Chinese language teachers at Sau Ming Primary School introduced children’s books into the regular curriculum in 2011, pioneering an initiative to enhance language literacy, inspire creativity and nurture mental well-being through children’s books. Over the past decade, the children’s book program has evolved significantly, enriched by innovative activities such as cross-subject reading, book crossing and children’s book field trips. Results were remarkable. Students take ownership in their learning and become more confident, while teachers are satisfied with the learning approach. Furthermore, the teacher-student dynamic has subtly transformed, shifting from traditional one-way teaching to mutual sharing. Learning is no longer restricted to “teach” and “learn.”

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On Monday's Backchat, we took a close look at what came out of the China-EU Summit last week.   European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, was in Beijing where he met with President Xi Jinping. Both sides agreed that sound and steady bilateral ties are paramount in this day and age. After the break, we talked to a CUHK expert, whose team has identified 11 crab allergens. It is hoped the study can help improve the diagnosis of seafood allergies. And finally, we lasered in on new cataract surgery services that are being offered in the city. The Hospital Authority is planning to streamline the surgical processes following a successful pilot scheme. 9:05am-9:25am: China-EU Summit  Speaker:  Andrew Leung, International and Independent China Strategist 9:32am-9:44am: Crab allergen study Speaker:  Christine Wai, Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong  9:44am-10:00am: Streamlining of cataract surgeries Speaker:  Prof Alvin Young, Coordinator (Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences), Hospital Authority, New Territories East Cluster

You will find many soft pieces and some Chinese works in Night Music. Friday and Saturday nights will begin with two hours of enjoyable jazz music. When you are alone and sleepless, please remember good music is always there on Radio 4. 「長夜細聽」節目當然少不了氣質優雅的作品，每晚亦會精選一些中國音樂送上。週五和週六晚還有兩小時爵士樂。 如果哪天你不能入睡，別忘了第四台這裡總有值得細聽的音樂。

A fast moving and topical business and finance show bringing you breaking business and economic news and financial market updates. Join our team and their expert guests for analysis and discussion on the day's top business stories live every weekday morning 8.05am to 9am (HKT) on RTHK Radio 3.  Listen live here https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3 Find us on Facebook, on Twitter @MoneyTalkRadio3, or email us at moneytalk@rthk.hk

Jeal and Patty are two Filipinos who call Hong Kong their home. A pair of PHILKONGERS who'll be keeping you company every Sunday afternoon here on Radio 3. Join our PHILKONGERS each week in celebrating the rich Filipino community in Hong Kong, with its traditions, stories, people, experiences, and of course... some great music. Sunday afternoons - 4:05 to 6 - Only on Radio 3

A natural companion to Money Talk, The Close will wrap the day’s market action, delving into what you need to know about the economy and investment planning. Join the team and their expert guests to get the very latest on the day's top business stories, as well as looking at how your lifestyle can affect your wallet and more, every weekday afternoon 5.05pm to 6pm (HKT) on RTHK Radio 3. Find us on Facebook, on X @TheCloseRTHKR3.

動聽的音樂，令人不自覺地投入羅乃新精心泡製的音樂網。

More music, less talk - for 3 continuous hours.

Stay with us throughout the night, every night, from 1.05am until dawn, as we slowly wake up with you. Enjoy the non-stop mellow side of the 70s to the 90s at first, with some legendary ballads and soft rock hits, which gently grow in pace, moving you towards the 2000s and a perfect morning mix Seven days a week from 1.05am... only on Radio 3

"March of the volunteers", the national anthem of China, is related to the bravery of Chinese young people resisting Japan's aggression of China. It was originally the theme song of the movie "Sons and Daughters in a Time of Storm" which depicts the heroic stories of young Chinese marching to the front line to defend their country against Japanese aggression. Hong Kong is part of China. The National Anthem Ordinance came into force in June 2020.

RTHK Quartet was founded in 2009 with a view to promoting the genre of chamber music and encouraging the art of chamber music playing in Hong Kong.