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**The Rewilding Journey: Forest Bathing Across Hong Kong** ​A year of mindful exploration through Hong Kong’s wild landscapes. ​Discover the hidden beauty of Hong Kong's country sides through monthly guided forest bathing walks led by **Jerome Bautista**, ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide. ​Each month takes you to a new landscape — from pine forests to serene streams — offering quiet presence and connection through the Japanese practice of *Shinrin-yoku*. ​Let's beat the summer heat and go under the shade of paper bark trees, dip our toes in a stream, and get lost in the beauty of the sky and water at Shing Mun Reservoir! ​This month’s gathering: 📍 **Shing Mun Reservoir** 🗓 **23 May 2026** 👥 Small group (12 max) 💲 350 HKD 🍵 Guided walk + tea ceremony

*"To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of the human soul." — Simone Weil* **What is the one thing about you that has stayed the same, even as the world around you has completely changed?** In a world full of strict routines and sudden changes, there is a constant pressure to be adaptable. We are told to adjust quickly and flow like water around obstacles. When life moves so fast, staying unbound is often praised as the ultimate way to live. But the push for an untethered life brings its own quiet challenge. As we try to keep up with our surroundings, how do we avoid losing ourselves in the process? What is the difference between a heavy chain that holds us back, and a reliable anchor that keeps us centered in the storm? Join us at this Curious Souls Cafe gathering to explore the balance between staying adaptable and staying grounded. We will discuss the core values we hold most dear, the daily habits that save our sanity, and how to tell the difference between healthy flexibility and losing our true selves. Bring your stories, a reflective spirit, and an open mind. Let's discover what holds us steady, together. **Inviting all who are...** ⚓ Exploring whether "anchors" are necessary for our well-being, or if they are just heavy baggage 🌊 Balancing the desire to be highly adaptable with the need to protect a quiet, stable core ⚖️ Reflecting on the personal truths that have survived the many phases and transitions of their lives ☕ Seeking a warm, deeply reflective space to talk about what truly matters most 🗣️ Believing that while we are always growing, there is a beautiful stillness at the center of who we are 📅 Agenda / What You'll Experience 💬 Prompted Conversations We will use virtual question cards designed to help people thoughtfully explore the foundations of their identities. Here are some sample questions: * Are "anchors" (like deep attachments to people, places, or routines) necessary to keep us grounded, or do they eventually just hold us back? * How do you tell the difference between gracefully adapting to a new environment and accidentally losing yourself to it? * Think back to who you were ten years ago. What is one core trait or belief that has remained steadily intact? * Have you ever realized that a specific "anchor" you relied on for years was actually just keeping you stuck in place? From there, we’ll embark on a respectful, engaging, and meaningful conversation, celebrating the diversity of perspectives and ideas within the group. Note: This session may involve virtual question cards accessed via a link or QR code. If you do not have a device (phone/tablet) to access these, please ask a facilitator for assistance; we have spare units available. The exact format of the event may change depending on turnout according to [https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to](https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to) and other factors. 💬 Final Thoughts and Feedback Where time allows, in the final 10 minutes of the event, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the key insights, memorable moments, and takeaways from our discussions. This is a chance to distill the shared wisdom and leave with a deeper understanding of the topics we’ve explored together. After the event officially concludes, the group may choose to extend the session, depending on the group’s interest. Of course, you’re welcome to leave at any time that feels right for you. An anonymized summary will be shared for sessions where key insights are identified. After the meeting, our facilitators and participants may reflect on the discussion and contribute to a summary or collaborative workbook based on their notes and observations. Additionally, questions may be revisited in future sessions in an anonymized manner. To explore what our events are like, check out our official website at [https://curioussouls.cafe](https://curioussouls.cafe) 📍 Location City: Hong Kong Address: Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East Inside the shopping mall of Empire Centre, there is a large open area dedicated to a café. We will sit at a round table or sofa inside (near a Hang Seng ATM or 7-Eleven store). Please look for the big words "Curious Souls Café" on our table. If you take the MTR, the nearest station and exit will be East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit P1). From there, you can walk to Empire Centre, which is just a few minutes away. Google Maps link: [maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7) 🈚 Free of Charge While there is no charge to attend, we kindly encourage you to support the venue by purchasing a drink and/or any items from their menu. Note: This event is not affiliated with the restaurant, or any third-party names mentioned. ✨ What is Curious Souls Café? Welcome to [Curious Souls Café](https://curioussouls.cafe/about/)! 👋 Designed to nurture healthy curiosity and foster connections, this is a warm and friendly space for meaningful conversations. 😊 We invite you to join us for an experience filled with thought-provoking dialogue, meaningful connections, and personal growth. We look forward to meeting you at one of our events in the future!

It’s going to be an elevator to take you up to the 7th floor of 79 Wyndham Street! Expect an hidden gem right above the chaotic streets of Central, a curated environment focused on good music (strictly on Vinyl’s) and lovely cocktails….. with a stunning view of Tai Kwun from the above! Event : Pre-holiday International Gathering Date : April 30., 2026, Thursday [ Public holiday : May 1st Friday ] Time : 6 pm to 11 pm ( Happy hour till 9 pm, join early to enjoy.... ) Free-Entry before 6:30 pm, buy a drink, re-entry not allowed ! Door : HKD100 (Cash) with 1 welcome standard drink. Standard drink list: Vodka Gin Tequila Rum Whisky *Mixers Red / White wine Beer bottle Soft drinks and lime/lemon soda and non alcohol options Venue : Frank’s Records : 7th Floor, Harilela House, 79 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong 💙 The dress code : Business attire Smart casual. No shorts and /or flip-flops. Kind reminder : Bring some cash. • To facilitate venue’s (indoor/outdoor) handling for our events, please order a drink before start to introduce yourself and chat with members. Thank you.

Jireh — The Mountain Provides · 天地間的奧跡 A Solo Photography Exhibition by Frances Tong · 天地間的奧跡 — 唐展民個人攝影展 “Just like Frances’s work — the essence of photography lies in the unseen.” Venerable Changlin 「就像Frances的作品一樣——攝影的重點，是在看不到的部份。」 — 常霖法師 📅 30 April – 17 May 2026 · 2026年4月30日 – 5月17日 📍 Anita Chan Lai-ling Gallery, Fringe Club, Central · 藝穗會 陳麗玲藝廊 ☀️ PROGRAMME · 節目 All activities require registration · 所有活動均需登記 29 Apr · Opening Ceremony · 開幕之夜 1, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14 May · Guided Tours · 導賞團 3 May · Dialogue Beyond Boundaries · 破格對話 10 May · A Creative Workshop · 心境捕捉工作坊 16 May · Closing Ceremony & Music · 閉幕音樂演奏 🌈 Details & Registration → www.francestong.com/event-list Supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council · 香港藝術發展局資助 [#BreathingLandscapes](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/breathinglandscapes/) [#山色山息](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/%E5%B1%B1%E8%89%B2%E5%B1%B1%E6%81%AF/) [#天地間的奧跡](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/%E5%A4%A9%E5%9C%B0%E9%96%93%E7%9A%84%E5%A5%A7%E8%B7%A1/) [#TheMountainProvides](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/themountainprovides/) [#唐展民](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/%E5%94%90%E5%B1%95%E6%B0%91/) FrancesTong FineArtPhotography 藝術攝影 blackandwhitephotography 黑白攝影 抽象攝影 AbstractPhotography TravelingExhibition 巡迴展覽 HealingArt 療癒藝術 HongKongArtist 香港藝術家 minimalistphotography 極簡攝影 The Hong Kong Arts Development Council supports freedom of artistic expression. The views and opinions expressed in this project do not represent the stand of the Council. 香港藝術發展局支持藝術表達自由，本計劃內容並不反映本局立場。

**Italian Basil 意大利羅勒** **Thai Basil 九層塔** **Lemon Basil 檸檬羅勒** **Thyme 百里香** **Dill 刁草** **Coriander 芫荽** **Rosemary 迷迭香** **Mint 薄荷** **Parsley 番茜** **Oregano 牛至** **Fennel 茴香 (box)** **Nasturtium 旱金蓮 (box)** **Oxalis 紫葉酢漿草 (box)** **Green Shiso 青紫蘇 (box)** **Purple Shiso 紅紫蘇 (box)** **Tarragon 龍蒿 (box)** **If you like some herbs and vegetables, please feel free to come over to purchase at discounted price.** **Monday to Friday (except Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays)** **Time: 5pm - 6:30pm** **Venue: 20/F, Eastern Central Plaza, Shau Kei Wan, HK island, HK. (5mins walk from Shau Kei Wan MTR exit A3)** **We also have event space and farm lab tour available, please contact direct message me for further enquiries: wa.me/85261741466** **Thank you.** **Best,** **Linda**

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One of the most common questions we get at HK Sacred Spaces is, "How do you find so many places to visit?" There are many different answers to that question, but certainly one of them is found in my well-worn copy of the locally printed book "Market Towns of the New Territories" by Patrick HASE. This book is published in both English and Chinese and is a treasure trove of information about how the New Territories developed and how that impacts every other part of Hong Kong life. From village towns, local temples, and ancient trails, this book has it all. It's rare to have a chance to hear the author talk about his work, so I encourage all of you to come along and listen to the talk and ask questions. Our friends host this event at the Hong Kong Anthropology Society. It is free of charge.

*An intimate evening for deep rest, reflection, and renewal.* ​**Resonance and Ritual: Sound Journey & Tea Ceremony** ​Step out of the Hong Kong work rhythm and into an evening of nervous system restoration, deep presence, and gentle connection. **Resonance and Ritual** is a small-group sound journey and tea ceremony created especially for busy professionals who want to slow down without “checking out” of their lives. ​We’ll begin with a candle lighting intention ritual. Then we'll gently settle into a guided sound journey using sound bowls, chimes, and other soothing instruments to help your body release tension and your mind soften out of work mode. From there, we transition into a mindful tea ceremony, inviting you to experience tea as a grounding ritual — one sip, one breath, one shared moment at a time. ​This experience is ideal if you: * ​Feel mentally and emotionally drained from long workdays * ​Find it hard to switch off, even when you’re home * ​Miss feeling present, connected, and at ease in your own body ​**What’s included** * ​Guided sound journey (approx. 40 minutes) * ​Mindful tea ceremony with high-quality loose-leaf tea * ​Mats/props provided (you may bring your own if you prefer) * ​A calm, supportive space to integrate and reflect ​**Event details** * ​Date: Friday, 1st May * ​Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM * ​Venue: Sacred Space Therapy and Wellness Studio, Cheung Sha Wan * ​Capacity: Limited to 7 participants for depth and comfort * ​Exchange: * ​Early Bird - 375 HKD (First 3) * ​Standard - 420 HKD * ​Group (2+) - 390 HKD ​**What to bring** * ​Comfortable clothing suitable for lying down * ​A light sweater or shawl * ​Optional: journal and pen

Attention all crew members and potential recruits! ​Our next away mission takes us to a location where history and exploration intersect: **Fat Tong Chau (Junk Island)**. While it may no longer be a literal island, it remains a site of immense historical significance, housing the **"Fat Tau Chau Old Customs Station"**—a true relic from Earth’s past. ​🖖 Mission Highlights: * ​**Ancient Trade Routes:** Long before the Federation, this site was a vital "trading hub" during the Tang and Song dynasties. We will examine the fragmented stone tablet inscribed with *"Contributions from the land of Giao Chi (Vietnam) flow from afar,"* a fascinating piece of 19th-century diplomatic history. * ​**Terrain Reconnaissance:** We’ll explore the perimeter of the former island, observing how 1,000 years of maritime history evolved into the modern landscape of the TKO Industrial Estate. * ​**The Picard Spirit:** Like Captain Picard’s passion for archaeology, we believe that understanding our past is the key to navigating the future. ​Whether you are a seasoned Trekkie, a history buff, or a new recruit looking for adventure, join us as we boldly go where many have gone before—but few have truly *seen*. ​**Engage!** 【U.S.S. Hong Kong 任務指令】勇闖佛堂洲：探尋消失的邊境遺址！ ​各位 Crew 大家好，仲有想加入我哋嘅新隊員請注意！ ​今次我哋嘅 Away Mission 會帶大家去到將軍澳嘅隱世角落 —— **佛堂洲**（又名佛頭洲）。雖然呢度依家已經同陸地相連，但依然保留住好多充滿神秘感嘅歷史痕跡。 ​🖖 任務重點： * ​**考察「佛頭洲稅關遺址」：** 呢度早喺唐宋時期已經係海上貿易要塞。我哋會去睇睇被列為法定古蹟嘅稅關遺址，入面一塊寫住「德懷交趾國貢賦遙通」嘅斷碑，就好似古代版嘅通信紀錄，帶我哋返去 19 世紀嘅九龍關時代。 * ​**佛堂洲大探險：** 除咗遺址，我哋仲會喺周圍探索，睇吓昔日「斧頭洲村」嘅足跡，感受一下呢個原本係「島仔」嘅地方點樣隨住時代演變。 * ​**Star Trek 精神：** 好似 Picard 艦長咁鍾意考古一樣，我哋 Star Trek Fan 除咗睇星際，亦都好尊重歷史。無論你係「歷史狂人」定係想嚟行吓山、識吓新朋友，我哋都非常歡迎！ ​唔使擔心自己係咪「資深星粉」，只要你對探索未知有興趣，就即管加入我哋嘅聯邦探險隊啦！ ​**Live Long and Prosper🖖**

11:00am Meet guests at Tai Wo Station 11:15am Drive to Tai Po Tau village (10–15 min) 11:30am Guided walk around village & ancestral hall (祠堂)storytelling 12:30pm Dim Sum lunch at home Village 1:30pm Chinese tea tasting & Sharing 2:15pm Optional activity: photo spot 2:45pm feedback cards/tea-leaf voting 3:00pm Drive guests back to Tai Wo Station

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. *** Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).

Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room. This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us. COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant. Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'! Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life. Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio. Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision. Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge. Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ). This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.

Open to public: Friday, 5/15/26: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 5/16/26: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Hosted by OSU The 2026 Chadwick Arboretum Spring Plant Sale and Auction Fundraiser Location: Lawn area south of the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center 2201 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, OH 43210 Spring Plant Sale Spring into greenery at Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens! Join us for our annual Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser and dive into a lush world of botanical delights. With over 16,000 fresh, exotic, and time-tested edible and ornamental plants, there's something for every green thumb! Experience the thrill of our tree and shrub auctions, where you can bid on unique specimens to enhance your garden sanctuary. Step into our Learning Lab, where engaging educational demonstrations on various garden topics will unfold throughout the three-day sale, enriching your knowledge and inspiring your green endeavors. Take part in an exciting, live auction offered each day, as well as a silent auction on Thursday and Friday. Explore vendor booths brimming with gardening essentials and delightful treasures. And while you shop 'til you drop, indulge in delectable treats from a delicious, local food truck. Proceeds from this event go directly to The Ohio State Chadwick Arboretum, student organizations, and local businesses alike. Come one, come all! Let's cultivate a brighter, greener future together. Credit/debit cards only.