Hong Kong Showcases Unique Food Culture at 'A Taste of Hong Kong' Workshops in Washington, DC

HKETO, Washington DC hosts "A Taste of Hong Kong" workshops to promote Hong Kong and its cuisine and culture

To promote the general awareness of Hong Kong and its unique East-meets-West food culture, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington, DC, (HKETO, Washington DC), hosted on August 5 and 7 (Washington time) "A Taste of Hong Kong" workshops in which participants prepared and tasted classic Cantonese dim sum dishes and delicacies.

The hands-on, family-friendly event, organised in partnership with chefs from DC Cooking School, attracted government officials, Congressional staff, representatives from business associations, the food and beverages and hospitality industries, other private sector businesses, as well as the diplomatic community.

The Director of the HKETO, Washington DC, Ms Elania Luk, welcomed guests and offered a primer on Hong Kong's vibrant and diverse dining landscape. "Even though Hong Kong is more than 8 000 miles away and 12 hours ahead of Washington, our cuisine has gladly made that journey to reach the dining tables of our friends here. This is testament to the close people-to-people connection between Hong Kong and the US (United States). There are over 80 000 US citizens living in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is also a key export destination for US agricultural products. For instance, despite having a population of only about 7.5 million, Hong Kong was the seventh-largest overseas market for US beef and beef products by value last year", said Ms Luk.

"We encourage friends from all over the world, including the US, to come and explore Hong Kong's globally renowned food scene alongside our East-meets-West culture", said Ms Luk. "With a unique blend of Cantonese and Western influences, the city's cuisine is shaped by tradition and ingenuity. Dim sum is the quintessential dining experience."

Following last year's The World's 50 Best Bars award ceremony and this year's Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony, both held in Hong Kong, Ms Luk said the city is firmly established as a culinary capital.

Offering a fusion of cuisines, many Hong Kong restaurants are featured in the prestigious Michelin guide. "The MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026" recognises 219 eateries in Hong Kong, showcasing the city's high standards and ingenuity in the catering industry.

HKETO, Washington DC hosts "A Taste of Hong Kong" workshops to promote Hong Kong and its cuisine and culture Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO, Washington DC hosts "A Taste of Hong Kong" workshops to promote Hong Kong and its cuisine and culture Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO, Washington DC hosts "A Taste of Hong Kong" workshops to promote Hong Kong and its cuisine and culture Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO, Washington DC hosts "A Taste of Hong Kong" workshops to promote Hong Kong and its cuisine and culture Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO, Washington DC hosts "A Taste of Hong Kong" workshops to promote Hong Kong and its cuisine and culture Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO, Washington DC hosts "A Taste of Hong Kong" workshops to promote Hong Kong and its cuisine and culture Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO, Washington DC hosts "A Taste of Hong Kong" workshops to promote Hong Kong and its cuisine and culture Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO, Washington DC hosts "A Taste of Hong Kong" workshops to promote Hong Kong and its cuisine and culture Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LD reminds employers and employees to take heat stroke preventive measures in times of Heat Stress at Work Warning

As the Heat Stress at Work Warning is now in effect, the Labour Department (LD) reminds employers and employees to take appropriate measures during the effective period of the warning to prevent heat stroke when working in hot weather or hot environments.

Employees who work outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor environments face high levels of heat stress and are at a relatively higher risk of heat stroke. Employers should assess the risk factors of heat stress for employees at work and, based on the identified risk factors, take necessary preventive and control measures, including rescheduling work periods, setting up shading covers, providing ventilation and heat dissipation equipment, and reminding employees to replenish water and rest in a timely manner.

The Heat Stress at Work Warning is formulated by the LD based on the Hong Kong Heat Index. There are three levels of the warning: Amber, Red and Black, which help employers and employees better understand the level of heat stress while working outdoors or indoors without air-conditioning systems.

A spokesman for the LD said that when the department issues the Heat Stress at Work Warning, employers must refer to the criteria and recommendations provided in the "Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work" to conduct risk assessments, according to the workloads and other relevant heat stress risk factors, for employees who work outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor workplaces. Appropriate rest breaks should be arranged every hour, as far as reasonably practicable, based on various levels of the Heat Stress at Work Warning, to reduce employees' risk of heat stroke.

Employees must also follow instructions to rest on time. Whenever there are any symptoms of heat-related illnesses, such as headache, dizziness, thirst, and nausea, they should rest in a cool and shady place, drink water, and inform employers/supervisors to take appropriate action immediately.

The LD issued the "Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work", detailing the various risk factors that should be considered when conducting heat stress risk assessments and recommending corresponding control measures for identified risk factors for employers' and employees' reference. For the Heat Stress at Work Warning and related guidelines, please refer to the department's thematic webpage: www.labour.gov.hk/eng/news/prevention_of_heat_stroke_at_work.htm.

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