Hong Kong photographer Gareth Brown has spent the past 19 years working on a personal project called “Bodies in Motion, Bodies at Rest” – using dance to showcase the city’s unique spots.
Hong Kong Dance Company dancer Debby Chuang at a derelict industrial building in Tsing Yi, reputedly a major paint factory operated by Swire in post-war Hong Kong. Photo: Gareth Brown.
For what he called a “very personal passion project,” he photographed ballerinas, contemporary and traditional dancers, a
Hong Kong photographer Gareth Brown has spent the past 19 years working on a personal project called “Bodies in Motion, Bodies at Rest” – using dance to showcase the city’s unique spots.
Hong Kong Dance Company dancer Debby Chuang at a derelict industrial building in Tsing Yi, reputedly a major paint factory operated by Swire in post-war Hong Kong. Photo: Gareth Brown.
For what he called a “very personal passion project,” he photographed ballerinas, contemporary and traditional dancers, as well as artistic swimmers and aerialists, against the backdrop of heritage buildings, natural landscapes, and modern infrastructure.
Dance artist Sudhee Liao at Pun Uk, a Meixian Hakka mansion in Yuen Long, dating back to 1934. The building was built by Hakka businessman Pun Kwan-min, who contributed financially to the 1911 Revolution to overthrow the Qing dynasty. In 1938, future Chinese premier Zhou Enlai stayed at Pun Uk. The mansion has a Grade II listing, and though seemingly sound, the structure has been left derelict for many years. Photo: Gareth Brown.
Aquatic performers Nora Cho, Grace Pang, Carmen Leung, Michelle Pang, and Chan Hoi-lam – members of the Hong Kong artistic swim team – at a river pool in Sheung Luk Stream, Sai Kung. The photo was taken before the deeper pools became popular with social media influencers and daredevil tombstoners. Photo: Gareth Brown.
Suku Limbu and Sajna Gurung, from the Hong Kong Nepalese Dance Group, at the Hindu Temple in Burma Lines, the former Queen’s Hill Army Camp in Fanling. The abandoned temple is a visually striking architectural gem. Designed as a place of worship for the Gurkhas of the British army, its hexagonal shape is reminiscent of a lotus blossom. Photo: Gareth Brown.
“Over the years, I’ve kept the works mostly to myself, dance and heritage friends,” said Brown, who is originally from the UK.
Having amassed a large collection, “I’m attempting to bring it to the attention of a wider audience.”
Contemporary dancer-choreographer Abby Chan at the Kam Tin Tree House, where the roots of a massive banyan tree have intertwined with the remains of an ancient study hall. It is located in Kam Tin, a historic traditional village famous for its many temples. Photo: Gareth Brown.Former Hong Kong Ballet star Irene Lo, now associate director of the Hong Kong Academy of Ballet, at the House of Convenience, or Fong Pin Yuen in Cantonese, on the outskirts of Tai O, Lantau Island. The facility was established by a Buddhist woman named Yip Sin-hoi in 1934 for seriously ill and dying patients to pass their final days. Photo: Gareth Brown.
The photographer said he usually found locations of interest – “culturally, historically, or they just look good” – and then chose dancers who best fitted the spot.
For example, at a river pool in Sheung Luk Stream, Sai Kung, he worked with members of the Hong Kong artistic swim team. At an abandoned Gurkha Hindu temple in Burma Lines, he collaborated with traditional dancers from the Nepalese community. An aerialist posed at a wall tree of the former Tung Chi College on Ship Street, which has since been demolished.
Prima ballerina Faye Leung, previously senior principal at Hong Kong Ballet, at Island Eastern Corridor, a prime example of the ambitious mass infrastructure projects that embody Hong Kong’s can-do spirit. The ballerina’s movements, full of power and grace, pay homage to this remarkable feat of modern engineering. Photo: Gareth Brown.
Joana Cambeses, an aerialist and acrobatic performer, hanging from a wall tree at the former Tung Chi College, on Ship Street in Wan Chai. The building has been redeveloped since the image was taken. Some of the most impressive wall trees could be found on Ship Street. Photo: Gareth Brown.
Contemporary dancer Sarah Xiao at the 33-metre historic granite edifice at Tai Tam Upper Reservoir Dam. Photo: Gareth Brown.
“If nothing else, the project is an interesting historical record of the [Hong Kong] dance industry, as well as locations that no longer exist or probably won’t exist for much longer,” Brown said.
The project gave him the chance to work with some of the city’s prominent dancers, such as Hong Kong Ballet principal dancer Yang Ruiqi, former Hong Kong Dance Company principal dancer Laura Pan, and dancer-choreographer Abby Chan.
Contemporary dancer-choreographer Flora Hon and actor-dancer Rick Cheung at Sunset Peak, Hong Kong’s third-highest peak, on Lantau Island. At the summit, there are 20 small concrete huts, constructed by missionaries in the 1920s. Legend has it that the huts served as a refuge from the sweltering heat and humidity of Hong Kong summers, as well as from the many spiritual distractions in the burgeoning city. Photo: Gareth Brown.Contemporary dancer Siobhan Dumigan braves cold temperatures at Cape D’Aguilar Battery, on the southernmost tip of Hong Kong Island. The World War II relic sits on a rocky outcrop in a hostile environment. Photo: Gareth Brown.
“I’ve been very lucky,” the photographer said of the collaborations.
At the heels of Brown’s solo exhibition at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club last year and another show at the Hong Kong Dance Awards ceremony last week, “Bodies in Motion, Bodies at Rest” is currently on display at The Corner Shop, a small gallery in Tsim Sha Tsui managed by the hotel Mondrian Hong Kong.
The exhibition will run until May 17.
Hong Kong Ballet principal dancer Yang Ruiqi at Plover Cove Reservoir in Tai Mei Tuk, the first freshwater coastal lake to be built in Hong Kong. The dam has a clean, futuristic aesthetic. Photo: Gareth Brown.
Laura Pan, former principal dancer at the Hong Kong Dance Company, at Shek Lo, an imposing abandoned colonial mansion in Fanling. The building – built in 1924 by Peter Tsui, founder of Wah Yan College – is a blend of Chinese and European architectural styles. Having been uninhabited since the 1980s, the Grade 1 historic structure has become a sanctuary for a large colony of bats. Photo: Gareth Brown.
Modern dancer-choreographer Lemon Doo and dance partner Tonia Wan at the Innovation Tower, designed by Zaha Hadid. The futuristic-looking building, located on the campus of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hung Hom, has fluid curves with an ethereal, otherworldly appearance. Photo: Gareth Brown.
Exhibition: “Bodies in Motion, Bodies at Rest” – Photography by Gareth Brown.
Dates: April 20 – May 17, 2026.
Opening Hours: 11am to 11pm.
Venue: The Corner Shop by Mondrian, 11A-11D Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui.
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Rob Floyd is undoubtedly the premier mixologist in the world. But he has also built a beverage-entertainment company that encompasses global partnerships, live events, a presence on social media, TV, a book on Amazon, cruise ship events, and more. We interviewed Rob to see how his entrepreneurial journey started and how it has grown.How did you start your career as a mixologist?It all began somewhat accidentally. I got into the bar business, as so many do, when I simply needed a job and found my
Rob Floyd is undoubtedly the premier mixologist in the world. But he has also built a beverage-entertainment company that encompasses global partnerships, live events, a presence on social media, TV, a book on Amazon, cruise ship events, and more. We interviewed Rob to see how his entrepreneurial journey started and how it has grown.
How did you start your career as a mixologist?
It all began somewhat accidentally. I got into the bar business, as so many do, when I simply needed a job and found myself behind a bar. But very quickly it became clear that what I was doing wasn’t just serving drinks, it was creating experiences. I absolutely love making people happy, and the interaction every night feels like anything can happen. One study says people laugh and smile about 17 times a day. In a truly great bar, you might get 17 smiles an hour.
As I refined my style, I embraced the idea that the cocktail isn’t just a drink, it’s a story, a moment, a production. In time, I founded Rob Floyd Entertainment (RFE) to execute that vision: a global mixology practice specializing in live and virtual events, consulting, and training.
From that foundation, I began designing programs, training staff in over 75 countries, performing at major award shows, and building out the business side, not just the bar side. The journey from bartender to CEO of a beverage-entertainment company was really about seeing the intersection of hospitality, entertainment, and brand experience.
Your company puts on “Cocktail Theatre” — what’s that?
Cocktail Theatre is our signature live-event format, essentially where entertainment meets exceptional cocktail craftsmanship. We have been taking “Cocktail Theatre” out into the world since 2012.
The idea is that you don’t just have a bartender at the back mixing, you have a show; you have a theme; you have a narrative; and you have beverage artistry, flair, and theatrics. Whether it's a Super Bowl client, a corporate event, or a lavish private home, the audience is drawn into the story behind the drink.
The business logic behind it is that brands and events increasingly demand immersive, memorable moments—so we created a high-end, scalable service that marries mixology with performance, branded for the client. The script for the event can be custom-tailored and work great at company off-sites, holiday parties, and executive events.
What do your live cocktail parties encompass?
At RFE we offer “Live Cocktail Parties” as one of our event service categories. These include everything from intimate gatherings to full-on production events, with a team of world-class mixologists creating handcrafted cocktails and guiding guests.
Guests don’t just drink—they participate, learn, and enjoy. We might design a signature drink; walk participants through the process; provide cocktail-making classes on site; and add team-building layers for corporate groups. I love the team-building events because they are so fun and energetic, but also have an interactive “Top Chef” aspect.
From an operational perspective, our mission is to elevate the art of cocktail making, providing unforgettable experiences and expert training for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
So when you engage us for a live cocktail party, you’re engaging not just a bartender but a curated mixology experience: planning, design, execution, and after-event support if needed.
You also provide customized staff training for bar professionals and menu creation. Tell us about that.
Consulting is a major pillar of the business. We help bars, hotels, and brands with staff training, menu creation, bar operations consulting, and drink menu design. For example, our bar menu creation service gives you innovative menus, optimized offerings, and helps you stay ahead of trends.
In staff training, we have a trademarked teaching program used globally—we have trained over 8000 bar professionals worldwide.
Operationally, we consult on bar efficiency, profitability, menu logic, bartender performance, and brand alignment of the beverage program.
So from a business perspective it's about turning the art of mixology into a scalable asset for hospitality venues, which means systems, training, brand thinking, and profit metrics—not just the “cool cocktail” part.
What are your virtual cocktail events?
With the rise of hybrid work, remote teams, and global audiences, virtual events became a meaningful extension of our business. We host virtual mixology classes, virtual cocktail-making sessions, and virtual team building for remote groups.
We’re set up with a state-of-the-art studio, professional director on set, leading digital cameras, and high production value. Our viewer retention rate for those events is 89%, well above industry standard.
From an entrepreneurship lens, virtual events turn what used to be location-bound into scalable, global offerings. For brands, it means you can engage far-flung employees, clients or communities with the same RFE experience virtually. I view it as the logical next evolution of our live-event business.
You also do cruise ship events in partnership with Princess Cruises. What does that entail?
That partnership is a real highlight. We are the global mixology partner for Princess Cruises across their fleet. I have worked with their Global Food & Beverage VP, Sami Kohen, for many years, and he is one of the best in the business, always striving to provide the best customer experiences around the world.
What this means is that we design and execute beverage-entertainment programs onboard, across multiple ships, integrating with their guest-experience model. In effect, we bring our brand and Cocktail Theatre environment into the cruise-ship hospitality world. From an entrepreneurial standpoint, this is a high-leverage contract: volume, scale, recurring bookings, global reach.
So it’s not just events. It’s publishing, licensing, brand extension; it’s taking the mixology business into multiple product lines.
What makes it interesting is that it’s interactive: full-color photos, step-by-step recipes, backstories, and QR codes that link to “how-to” video tutorials featuring me.
The book also features some celebrities shaking up cocktails with me. There is a video of Matthew and Camila McConaughey mixing up a margarita. You can taste and view cocktails with Jason Momoa and Liev Schreiber. It’s really so much fun, and there isn’t another book like it out there.
Guy Fieri and José Andrés, award-winning chefs and stars, have worked with you. What do they say?
It has been so remarkable, and I am so grateful. The feedback from industry luminaries helps validate what we do. For example, José Andrés, the James Beard-award-winning chef and humanitarian, said: “Rob Floyd is the Delta Force of bar training. We opened up The Bazaar and SLS Hotels to great success, including a James Beard nomination. He is a pleasure to work with in all aspects of culinary and hospitality. Rob’s standards are like no other!”
And Guy Fieri, Emmy Award winner and Food Network star, has said: “Rob is a brilliant mixologist and one hell of an entertainer and performer. It is incredible to see the cocktails he comes up with, always delicious and fun to make. His programs are truly exceptional and one of a kind. Working together is always a blast.”
These endorsements do more than flatter; they reinforce our brand equity, enabling access to high-end clients, celebrity events, and strategic partnerships.
Tell us about your television career.
My television career has been a significant acceleration for the brand. I have served as a resident mixologist and contributor on the TV show Bar Rescue for over 10 years.
On TV, I don’t just mix drinks. I am part of telling the hospitality story, operational turnarounds, staff training, and bar service excellence. These tie directly into what we stand for.
John Taffer, the star/host of Bar Rescue, has been spectacular to work with and learn from.
I have also been fortunate enough to appear regularly on The Today Show, Access Hollywood, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Fox & Friends, and other media.
From a business viewpoint, this kind of media presence elevates my personal brand, which elevates the corporate brand, which enables premium collaborations, licensing, and product lines.
How did you become known as the “Celebrity Mixologist?”
I think it came from my partnerships with some of the most incredible talents around the world. From Matthew and Camila McConaughey, artist Romero Britto, Jon Bon Jovi, Liev Schreiber, Jason Momoa, and others. I have been blessed to work with some incredible people.
In particular, I recently worked with Cardi B on a new vodka-infused whipped cream called Whipshots. It's designed to turn up the volume on your cocktails, desserts, and late-night cravings!
Sandia En Fuego is a tribute to juicy watermelon and a kick of spice. In Yucatan, people love munching on watermelon to beat the heat, and here, spices are added to boost those feel-good hormones activated by the touch of heat. Enjoy this delightful drink with the magic of volcano salt, sweet watermelon, and top-notch tequila sprinkled with pepper.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Don Julio Reposado Tequila
1 Serrano Pepper
5 Watermelon Cubes
.75 oz Agave
.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Glass: 10.5 oz Rocks
Garnish: Rim with black volcanic salt, serrano pepper, and watermelon
Directions:
In a cocktail shaker, muddle serrano pepper and watermelon. Add Don Julio Reposada Tequila, agave, and lime juice. Shake with ice and strain into a volcanic salt-rimmed glass with fresh ice. Garnish with watermelon and serrano pepper.
What charitable activities have you been involved in?
It has been such an honor to work with Chef José Andrés on his incredible World Central Kitchen Charity. I have also been involved with the Fox Chase Center, Scott Hamilton Cares, Just Keep Living with Matthew McConaughey, and Women of Today.
You’ll find short videos, cocktail recipes, behind-the-scenes of events, interviews, and ongoing brand content.
Conclusion
What we see with Rob Floyd is a textbook case of turning a craft (mixology) into a full-fledged business enterprise that spans service, training, entertainment, media, and product. The art of the drink meets the business of experience—and he has built a company that leverages storytelling, brand partnerships, and high-end events to scale beyond the bar.
More than 201,000 people took part in Hong Kong’s annual Cinema Day on Saturday, enjoying discounted HK$30 tickets at theatres citywide.
A theatre on Cinema Day on April 25, 2026. Photo: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, via Facebook.
The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau hailed the event as a “great success.”
In a Facebook post on Sunday, the bureau said that this year’s Cinema Day drew 201,519 moviegoers, with 1,694 screenings held across 52 cinemas in the city.
Saturday’s att
More than 201,000 people took part in Hong Kong’s annual Cinema Day on Saturday, enjoying discounted HK$30 tickets at theatres citywide.
A theatre on Cinema Day on April 25, 2026. Photo: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, via Facebook.
The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau hailed the event as a “great success.”
In a Facebook post on Sunday, the bureau said that this year’s Cinema Day drew 201,519 moviegoers, with 1,694 screenings held across 52 cinemas in the city.
Saturday’s attendance was up around three per cent compared with last year, when around 195,000 people went to the cinema for discounted tickets.
Among the popular movies attracting cinemagoers on Saturday was Night King, a local comedy that came out last year but was re-released as a director’s cut this month.
Local media reported that some Shenzhen residents travelled to Hong Kong to watch films at discounted prices.
Fourth Cinema Day
Hong Kong held its fourth Cinema Day amid years of box office slumps and theatre closures.
This year’s Cinema Day saw a record high occupancy rate of 81 per cent, compared with 67 to 77 per cent in previous years.
An Emperor Cinemas outlet in Hong Kong. Photo: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, via Facebook.
However, the total number of cinema seats has fallen from almost 43,000 at the end of 2020 to around 36,800 in July 2025.
Cinema Day was introduced in 2023 as part of the government’s “Happy Hong Kong” campaign to boost the city’s economy, as years-long Covid-19 measures dampened sectors from tourism to entertainment.
The 2023 event attracted over 221,400 filmgoers – the highest so far.
According to a government statement earlier this month, Cinema Day attracts over three times as many admissions as on a usual day. Cinema Days from 2023 to 2025 saw over 600,000 moviegoers purchase discounted movie tickets, the statement read.
Cinema Day is sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau.
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Hong Kong is famous for its tiny, cramped living spaces. Many flats lack balconies, making drying laundry a major challenge.
Clothes and bedding hang on outdoor laundry racks installed at a public estate in Ngau Tau Kok on March 25, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
As winter gives way to warmer months, many lower-income families hang their garments and bedding in outdoor public areas on sunny days. Some also take food items like dried tangerine peels, salted fish, and dried bok choy out to the
Hong Kong is famous for its tiny, cramped living spaces. Many flats lack balconies, making drying laundry a major challenge.
Clothes and bedding hang on outdoor laundry racks installed at a public estate in Ngau Tau Kok on March 25, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
As winter gives way to warmer months, many lower-income families hang their garments and bedding in outdoor public areas on sunny days. Some also take food items like dried tangerine peels, salted fish, and dried bok choy out to the streets to sun-dry, creating a uniquely Hong Kong scene.
Tangerine peels drying on a metal fence on a roadside in Sham Shui Po on March 12, 2026. Dried tangerine peels, a traditional ingredient in Cantonese cuisine, can be added to dishes like congees or brewed with hot water. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
The shortage of living space pushes the private sphere into the open, where the display of personal items exudes an air of quiet, unhurried life.
Pet turtles sunbathing in a container on a roadside in Sham Shui Po on March 12, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.Trousers hang on a metal door at a public estate in Tai Wai on March 19, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.Clothes hang on a rain shelter in a park of a public estate in Aberdeen on March 18, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.Potted plants on the ground in a public estate in Cheung Sha Wan on March 13, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.A basket of tangerines on the ground in a public estate in Cheung Sha Wan on March 13, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.Flowers of cotton trees are collected and placed on the ground to dry in a public estate in Shek Kip Mei on March 13, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.Clothes and bedding hang outdoors in a public estate in Tai Wai on March 19, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.Clothes and bedding hang on outdoor laundry racks installed at a public estate in Ngau Tau Kok on March 25, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.Dried fish hang from a tree at a public estate in Tai Wai on March 19, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.Dried vegetables hang from a tree at a public estate in Cheung Sha Wan on March 13, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.Down jackets hang on a ladder at a public estate in Ngau Tau Kok on March 25, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.Clothes and bedding hang on metal fences on a roadside in Ngau Tau Kok on March 25, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.Pillows and cushions sunning on the ground at a public estate in Cheung Sha Wan on March 13, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.A sleeveless top hangs on a parking metre on a roadside in Kwun Tong on March 25, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.Bedding on a handrail at a public estate in Cheung Sha Wan on March 13, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.Clothes and bedding hang on an outdoor rest area at a public estate in Tai Wai on March 19, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
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