International Student Party Network - Hong Kong

FREE Entrance to the M+ Museum On Jul 1! 🇭🇰🎉

To celebrate the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on July 1, the in West Kowloon got FREE entrance to most major exhibitions! From contemporary art and design to architecture and moving image collections. 🎨📸✨

The best part? No pre-registration needed! Simply show up, and start exploring. Just remember that the popular “”Design Ah! Experience the Wonder of Everyday Design”” exhibition is not included in the free admission offer.

💰 Price: Free
📅 Date: July 1
🕙 Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: M+, West Kowloon Cultural District
🗺 How to get there: Get off at Kowloon Station, take Exit C1 or D1: Take the escalator to 1/F and follow the signs through ELEMENTS to the Artist Square Bridge on 2/F, Metal Zone to reach the West Kowloon Cultural District (approximately 10 minutes)

“The QS World University Rankings 2027 is out, and the global higher education race remains highly concentrated at the top.

MIT takes the No. 1 spot with a perfect overall score of 100, while Imperial College London and Stanford University are tied at No. 2. Oxford, Harvard and Cambridge continue to anchor the elite group, showing how strongly the US and UK still dominate the very top of the table.

But the bigger story is Asia’s growing presence. Singapore has two universities in the top 15: NUS at No. 10 and NTU at No. 12. Hong Kong, mainland China, South Korea and Japan also appear across the top 100, reflecting how global university competition is no longer just a Western story.

QS says its rankings are informed by factors such as academic reputation, employability, graduate outcomes, student experience and international opportunities. That matters because a university’s ranking is not just about prestige. It can influence student mobility, hiring perceptions, research funding and even how countries position themselves in the global talent economy.

For students and parents, rankings should be a starting point, not the final answer. Cost, course quality, scholarships, location, career pathways and personal fit still matter. A highly ranked university may open doors, but the best choice is still the one that fits your goals, finances and future plans.”

Source: The Financial Coconut 🥥 - SG’s 1st Podcast

“Four local universities have ranked among the top 50 institutions in a global university ranking. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, the University of Hong Kong is the highest among SAR institutions, securing 11th place - the same as a year ago.

In a statement, the Education Bureau said such achievements not only fully recognise the efforts of Hong Kong’s post-secondary education sector to strive for excellence, but also proves the significant progress made by the government in developing the city into an international post-secondary education hub.”

Source: 香港電台

Another Reason To Hit Victoria Harbour! 🌌🇭🇰

The iconic dome of the has transformed into a giant canvas for the “Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture”Light Show, part of Hong Kong ICH Month 2026. 🎭✨

Follow the spirited horse as it races through Hong Kong’s cultural heritage, from traditional calligraphy and Cantonese opera to nostalgic sugar-blown horses, before soaring into a star-filled sky above the harbour. 🌠🐴

The immersive show lasts just 3 minutes and runs on a continuous loop, making it the perfect stop during an evening stroll along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. And best of all? It’s completely free! 📸✨

💰 Price: Free
📅 Date: Now until 24 June
⏰ Time: 8:15pm–10:00pm daily
📍Location: HK Space Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui
🗺 How to get there: Get off at Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station, from there its a few minutes walk

Fries before guys? We got you. 🍟😏

Love fries and drinks? Head over to for Fries Before Guys. Dive into a golden mountain of crispy Triomphe Fries, perfect for sharing between 2-3 people. Choose your favourite flavour—spiced paprika, parsley lemon zest, or classic salted—and pair them with delicious dipping sauces including pesto cheese, harissa aioli, and truffle cream. 🤤🔥

And because great fries deserve great drinks, enjoy 2 hours of bottomless bubbles and wine while soaking up the atmosphere. Plus, a live DJ will be spinning all night long to keep the vibes going. 🎧🎶

Despite the name, this isn’t just for the ladies—gentlemen are more than welcome too! 🍻

💰 Price: HK$200 per person
📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ Time: 17:00–22:00 (last booking at 21:00)
📍 Location: The Stage, 2/F, The Heritage Woo Cheong Pawn Shop, 60-66 Johnston Road, Wan Chai
🚇 How to get there: Just a short walk from Wan Chai MTR Station

💬 Tip: Make sure you have a seat and reserve through:
📞 3594 6302
📩 [email protected]

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This café feels like you’ve just been invited into someone’s cosy, chaotic home ☕🏠

Hidden on the first floor in Yau Ma Tei, MUM’S NOT HOME () feels less like a café and more like walking into someone’s colourful apartment filled with random treasures, plants, old furniture, and tiny details you keep noticing the longer you stay 🌿🎨🪴

Honestly, this is one of those places where you order a coffee and accidentally stay for a long time! The homemade cheesecakes are super popular and the drinks are just as fun (yes… some literally change colour 🍋👀). Perfect for a chill catch-up, solo café date, or when you just want somewhere that feels different from the usual coffee spots ☕💛

📅 Opening hours: Mon & Thu–Sun | 14:00–19:00 (Closed Tue–Wed)
💰 Price: Around HK$51–100 pp
📍 Location: 1/F, 302 Shanghai Street, Yau Ma Tei
🗺 How to get there: Take the MTR to Yau Ma Tei and take exit C, from there its around a 3 min walk.

Are you ready for tonight banger .hk ?!

Fighting for buns! 🥟🐲

One of Hong Kong’s most iconic and chaotic cultural festivals is back this weekend — the 🇭🇰✨ A centuries-old tradition blending Taoist rituals, folklore, and pure island energy, officially recognised as part of China’s intangible cultural heritage.

The festival takes over Cheung Chau every year with incense, lion dances, papier-mâché figures, and streets full of colour and crowds. It originally started as a ritual to protect the island from plague, and today it’s become one of Hong Kong’s most famous cultural events.

The Piu S*k Parade (Floating Colours Parade) will take place on 24 May 2026 at Cheung Chau, where children dressed as deities and characters appear to “float” above the crowds as they are carried through the streets 🎭✨ It’s one of the most surreal and photogenic moments of the festival.

The highlight, the legendary Bun Scrambling Competition Final, happens at midnight on 25 May 2026 (around 12:00am) 🥟🔥 Competitors climb a bun-covered tower and collect as many buns as possible, with higher buns scoring more points. It’s chaotic, intense, and absolutely iconic.

The entire festival runs across 21–25 May 2026, turning the island into a non-stop celebration of tradition, food, and competition.

📅 Date: 21–25 May 2026
⏰ Highlights: Piu S*k Parade (24 May); Bun Scrambling Final (25 May ~12am)
💰 Price: Free
📍 Location: Cheung Chau, Hong Kong
🗺 How to get there: Take ferry from Central Pier no.5, ferry ride will take you 35-55 minutes depending on if you are taking ordinary ferry or fast ferry.

*Pictures from previous years events