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When Hong Kong’s suffocating summers drive millions into the sanctuary of air-conditioned buildings, farmers in the valleys of Lung Ah Pai in the Tai Po district have nowhere to hide.
Under the scorching sun, 26-year-old rice farmer Kwok Yau-wah is often knee-deep in water and mud doing back-breaking work.
It is rare for a young Hongkonger to pick tough labour in the fields over the predictable comfort of an office job.
“What makes farming interesting to me isn’t just the manual labour; it’s the design elements, the ecology and the human relationships,” Kwok explained.
For the last four years, Kwok has been working with a dedicated group of farmers to revive and document Hong Kong’s native rice varieties. He spoke to Young Post about what attracted him to the work as well as his plans for passing on his agricultural expertise. Check out an easier version of the story on Spark!
Yoga poses are traditionally done individually. However, turning them into partner poses by practising them with a friend can be a fun activity with many health benefits.
Alison Drake, the founder of OmSkool Yoga in Hong Kong, shares a few breathing exercises and yoga poses that you can do with a pal. Take the time to be fully present with each other and enjoy your friend's company!
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