The Cross-disciplinary Exhibition of Old Master Q and Hong Kong's Wuxia Novel has Begun at Hong Kong Literature House

To promote the development of Hong Kong literature and foster cross-disciplinary exchange, the House of Hong Kong Literature, in collaboration with the classic Hong Kong comic book series "Old Master Q", is hosting a cross-disciplinary exhibition "Old Master Q Takes You on a Journey Through the Wuxia World – Hong Kong New Wuxia Novel Exhibition", aiming to enhance youngsters' understanding of local culture via innovative formats.

The exhibition "Old Master Q Takes You on a Journey Through the Wuxia World – Hong Kong New Wuxia Novel Exhibition", Photo by Bastille Post

The exhibition features three themed areas. The main exhibition area, "Old Master Q Takes You on a Journey Through the Wuxia World", located on the Ground floor, immerses visitors in a fun-filled wuxia world constructed from nine themed scenes and five fiberglass sculptures, allowing them to absorb knowledge of wuxia literature. On the 2nd floor, the "Wuxia Training Grounds" allows visitors to challenge themselves with two interactive games—"Recognizing Heroes Through Poetry" and "Vote for Peerless Kungfu"—testing their talents of literature and martial arts. On the 3rd floor, the "Wuxia Never Dies" exhibition area provides visitors with chances to appreciate classic weapons from the new wuxia world and discover their own chivalrous nature through the "Wuxia DNA Test" interactive game.

On the 2nd floor, the "Wuxia Training Grounds" allows visitors to challenge themselves with two interactive games—"Recognizing Heroes Through Poetry" and "Vote for Peerless Kungfu"—testing their talents of literature and martial arts. Photo by Bastille Post

The comic book series "Old Master Q" is a classic works in Hong Kong, Photo by Bastille Post

Mr. Joseph Chak Wong, the second-generation author of the classic comic book series "Old Master Q", enjoyed himself in the on-site interactive games and created his own "Big Potato" avatar for photo taking. Upon seeing this characteristic exhibition, Mr. Wong joked, "I'm incredibly excited! It's really amazing that the Old Master Q series can be elevated to the level of literature. The series was merely comics previously." He stated that humor is an important element of literature, since cartoonists can use only a single drawing to express different kinds of emotions. In his eyes, "The significance of the exhibition has gone beyond making participants feel moved. It can spark people's greater interest in literature creation and research in Hong Kong, and even encourage participation in creation, which is a very important future for Hong Kong's creative industry."

Mr. Joseph Chak Wong, Photo by Bastille Post

The Chief Executive. Mr. John Lee, stated in the congratulations video at the exhibition's opening ceremony that Old Master Q is a classic comic character that has accompanied generations of Hong Kong people, whose distinct personality and humorous style reflect the various aspects of society, the voices of the citizens, and the richness of local urban culture. He described the exhibition as an attempt at cultural innovation and integration, vividly combining the Old Master Q series and new wuxia novels, allowing the public to understand chivalry in the wuxia world and the development of wuxia literature in a novel and interesting way, providing a new avenue for promoting literature. He looks forward to continuing to hold similar diverse literary activities in the future.

The congratulations video of Mr. John Lee, Photo by Bastille Post

Ms. Lo Kwong Ping, the Curator of the House of Hong Kong Literature, stated that the exhibition helps to promote the dialogue between literature and contemporary life, through diverse exhibits, interactive experiences, and thematic lectures, etc. She hopes the public can appreciate the development, textual characteristics, and authors' glamour of Hong Kong's new wuxia novels during their visit to the exhibition.

Ms. Winnie Yip, Photo by Bastille Post

Ms. Winnie Yip, the Executive Manager of Charities (Grant Making – Arts, Culture, Heritage and Talent Development) of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, stated that the Jockey Club donated funds in 2023 to support the establishment of the House of Hong Kong Literature, and donated to the Hong Kong Arts Development Council and the House of Hong Kong Literature in 2025 to organize a series of exhibitions, educational and outreach activities, promoting outstanding Hong Kong literature and culture, and carrying forward the wisdom and essence of traditional Chinese culture. In the future, the Jockey Club will continue to support various cultural, artistic, and conservation projects, promoting Hong Kong's development into a center for cultural and artistic exchange between China and the world.

The opening ceremony of the exhibition, Photo by Bastille Post

During the exhibition, the House of Hong Kong Literature will host multiple cultural salons related to the exhibition's theme, inviting scholars, writers, and cultural workers to share their insights, further expanding the public's understanding and appreciation of wuxia literature and traditional Chinese culture.

The exhibition "Old Master Q Takes You on a Journey Through the Wuxia World – Hong Kong New Wuxia Novel Exhibition", Photo by Bastille Post

Exhibition Details:

Theme: Old Master Q Takes You on a Journey Through the Wuxia World – Hong Kong New Wuxia Novel Exhibition

Dates: February 4 – March 23, 2026

Time: 10:00 – 19:00

Location: G/F, 2nd & 3rd Floor, 7 Mallory Street, Wan Chai

The exhibition "Old Master Q Takes You on a Journey Through the Wuxia World – Hong Kong New Wuxia Novel Exhibition", Photo by Bastille Post

Hong Kong Customs detects two incoming passenger drug trafficking cases at airport

Hong Kong Customs yesterday (March 18) detected two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 29 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds, with a total estimated market value of about 6 million. Two men were arrested.

The two cases involved two male passengers aged 57 and 30 respectively. They arrived in Hong Kong yesterday from Bangkok, Thailand, via Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. During customs clearance, officers separately seized from their checked-in suitcases a batch of suspected cannabis buds weighing about 15kg with an estimated market value of approximately $3.1 million, and another batch weighing about 14kg with an estimated market value of approximately $2.9 million. The two men were subsequently arrested.

The two arrested men have each been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. Both cases will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (March 20).

Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.

Customs will also continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs detects two incoming passenger drug trafficking cases at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two incoming passenger drug trafficking cases at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two incoming passenger drug trafficking cases at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two incoming passenger drug trafficking cases at airport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases