Moments of wonder

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Moments of wonder

Published: 10:09, December 25, 2025 | Updated: 10:55, December 25, 2025

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Moments of wonder

By China Daily Hong Kong

A traditional Hong Kong sampan sails through Victoria Harbour as thick fog envelops the city on March 2. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong’s vibrancy lives in every detail. In a city renowned for its tense, quick-paced lifestyle, residents find moments of joy, discovery and creativity.

In the second of a three part series, China Daily Hong Kong photographers look beyond headlines to capture the close-up, lighter side of city life where people pause, connect and celebrate in their own unique ways.

A visitor tries a virtual-reality device at the Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum on May 14. The museum is about 10 times as big as Hong Kong Science Museum. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)

A spectacular sunset fills the frames at the Tsim Sha Tsui harborfront on June 25. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)

Visitors explore an exhibit using virtual-reality headsets at the Amazing Oracle Bone Script exhibition, held at the Hong Kong Central Library on July 11. (ADAM LAM /CHINADAILY)

An anime fan dressed as an Armor Hero emerges from the men’s restroom during the China International Animation Copyright Fair in Dongguan, guangdong province, on Aug 8. (PARKER ZHENG / CHINA DAILY)

Jia Jia, the elder of the first panda twins born in Hong Kong, climbs the door of her new habitat at Ocean Park on the twins’ first birthday on Aug 15. ( ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)

Children interact with dinosaur sculptures at AIA Vitality Park in Central on Sept 4 during a family outdoor activity. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Performers from the Quanzhou Marionette Show Inheritance and Protection Center stage a puppet drama during the Chinese Culture Festival 2025 at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre on Sept 12. (ADAM LAM / CHINA DAILY)

Giant inflatable cartoon characters are prepared at the Hong Kong Shipyard on Tsing Yi Island on Sept 20 for a large-scale display and parade in Victoria Harbour from Oct 25 to Nov 1. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

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