HKFA Honors Cheng Pei-pei with Film Retrospective from October to December

Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" series to revisit all-rounded acting career of Cheng Pei-pei

The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present "Chivalry and Grace - In Memory of Cheng Pei-pei" as part of the "Morning Matinee" series. Ten of Cheng Pei-pei's films in different genres, from romantic drama, wuxia, kung fu to comedy, will be screened at the Cinema of the HKFA from October 2 to December 4, allowing audiences to revisit her versatile and extraordinary acting career.

Known as the "Queen of Wuxia Films", Cheng Pei-pei remains a prominent figure in the film industry since the 1960s. With her solid foundation in dance, she captured the hearts of audiences with her image of a swordswoman embodying chivalry and grace. Cheng's acting career also expanded from film to television, dazzling in various fields.

In the romantic dramas "Lovers' Rock" (1964) and "Song of the Orchid Island" (1965), exuding youthful vitality, Cheng delivered convincing performances as a pure and vivacious young lady, radiating natural charm amid the spectacular scenery of a fishing harbour and a remote island.

Cheng starred in numerous classic wuxia films during her tenure with Shaw Brothers, including "Come Drink with Me" (1966), "The Golden Swallow" (1968) and "Dragon Swamp" (1969). Whether portraying a dashing heroine, a naive and innocent daughter who is new to the martial arts world, or a loving mother with a profound devotion to her daughter, Cheng's performances in the films are always on point.

In addition to her achievements in wuxia films, Cheng fully showcased her dance skills in the musical film "Hong Kong Nocturne" (1967). In the spy comedy "Operation Lipstick" (1967), Cheng illustrated her ability as a comedian in a film with a farcical plot.

"None but the Brave" (1973) marked Cheng's kung fu film debut, in which she perfectly mastered a physically demanding style of performance. In "Painted Faces" (1988), the veteran instructor of a traditional opera troupe she portrayed brought an elegant tenderness to a repressed romance. In classic comedy "Flirting Scholar" (1993), Cheng embraced an exaggerated, comedic performance as Madame Wah, turning this supporting role into one of her most iconic comedic masterpieces.

Some screenings will be accompanied by post-screening talks, hosted by Grace Ng, Eric Tsang, Matthew Cheng and Thomas Shin.

Tickets priced at $40 will be available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from September 5 (Saturday). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme details, please visit the HKFA website (www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/2026/cheng-pei-pei/pe-event-2026-cheng-pei-pei.html) or call 2739 2139.

Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" series to revisit all-rounded acting career of Cheng Pei-pei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" series to revisit all-rounded acting career of Cheng Pei-pei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" series to revisit all-rounded acting career of Cheng Pei-pei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" series to revisit all-rounded acting career of Cheng Pei-pei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" series to revisit all-rounded acting career of Cheng Pei-pei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" series to revisit all-rounded acting career of Cheng Pei-pei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" series to revisit all-rounded acting career of Cheng Pei-pei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" series to revisit all-rounded acting career of Cheng Pei-pei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" series to revisit all-rounded acting career of Cheng Pei-pei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Film Archive's "Morning Matinee" series to revisit all-rounded acting career of Cheng Pei-pei Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Proposed amendments to footbridge in Kwun Tong gazetted

The Government gazetted today (September 4) the proposed amendments to the works of a footbridge in Kwun Tong, in order to delete a section of the originally proposed footbridge along How Ming Lane and across How Ming Street.

Details of the proposed amendments are set out in the Annex. The amendment plan and amendment scheme are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours:

Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,

G/F, Harbour Building,

38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong

Kwun Tong Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,

G/F, Eastcore,

398 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon

District Lands Office, Kowloon East,

4/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices,

11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon

The gazette notice, amendment scheme, amendment plan and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html.

Any person who wishes to object to the proposed amendments is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means:

• by post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau's Drop-in Box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays);
• by fax to 2868 4643; or
• by email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk.

A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the proposed amendments. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than November 3, 2026.

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