KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Tabelog, one of Japan’s largest restaurant search and reservation sites operated by Kakaku.com Inc, has launched an online reservation service for visitors to Japan.
In a statement, Japanese internet company Kakaku.com said with reservations available at over 35,000 restaurants, it is the largest service of its kind in Japan, which supports English, both Simplified and Traditional Chinese as well as Korean.
Meanwhile, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization, the number of visitors to Japan is expected to exceed three million in May, up 60 per cent from the previous year.
Head of Tabelog, Taku Kounoike said Japan is currently the destination of choice for travellers worldwide, and many of them want to experience the country’s food culture.
“However, there is still a shortage of restaurants equipped to communicate with and take reservations from overseas visitors leading to a situation where only a handful of well-known restaurants are attracting visitors to Japan.
“As a Japanese gourmet media, we want to support travellers in experiencing the deeper charm of Japan, by showcasing a wide range of excellent restaurants across the country, and by providing a service that enables users to make online reservations,” said Taku.
Tabelog’s service features enable users to search for Japanese restaurants by specifying a location, cuisine, budget, and the desired date and time of reservation; select a restaurant based on detailed informations such as menu, photos, and reviews posted by Japanese users; and check reservation availability using the calendar function and make online reservations directly.
Online reservations are currently only available for set menus and require credit card registration. In addition, with the usage fee of 440 Japanese yen (including tax) per person per reservation. (100 Japanese yen = RM2.93)
As of March, Tabelog has become one of Japan’s largest restaurant search and reservation services, with approximately 93.5 million monthly users.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, June 27, 2024
JAPAN’S KAKAKU.COM INITIATES LARGEST RESTAURANT RESERVATION FOR OVERSEAS VISITORS
Monday, June 24, 2024
GUIZHOU GUANSHANHU DISTRICT MOVING FROM "ECOLOGICAL BEAUTY" TO "ECOLOGY +"
AsiaNet 0200228
Guanshanhu District, Guiyang
GUIYANG, China, June 24, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
On June 15, 2024, the "Ecological Season" series of activities officially began in Guanshanhu District of Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. This is the third consecutive year of "Ecological Season" series activities in Guanshanhu District. Hosted by the Publicity Department of Guanshanhu District government, this year's "Ecological season" carries out a number of interesting activities around the three sections of "ecology + study tour", "ecology + music" and "ecology + education".
A student named Li Yijun from Guangzhou who participated in the "ecology + study tour" said expectantly, "This is my first time in Guiyang, I feel new to the landscape of mountains, rivers and green scenery on the high-speed train. I hope to learn more about the beauty of natural ecology by participating in this activity, and hope the ecological tour will be the a harvest of knowledge and fun."
In recent years, the ecological environment of Guanshanhu District is improving year by year. The air quality has reached the national secondary standard for six consecutive years. The proportion of good quality of surface water in major lakes and rivers has reached 100%, the acoustic environment quality remains stable, the proportion of good quality of urban acoustic environment in daytime and night is 100%, the total number of various park is 206, and the satisfaction of the district residents to the ecological environment reached 93.63%.
The continuous improvement of the ecological environment of the Guanshanhu District has also attracted tourists from all over the world. According to the tourism department of the district, Guanshanhu District has a reception of 6.39 million overnight visitors from January to November 2023, about 420,000 visitors during the Spring Festival in 2024, about 600,000 visitors during the 2024 May Day holiday.
Source: The Publicity Department of Guanshanhu District Government
Friday, June 21, 2024
MARY KAY INC. PRESENTS NEW FINDINGS ON SKIN CARE ADVANCES AND THE USE OF COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS IN IDENTIFYING SKIN SENSITIVITY
 |
| Mary Kay Inc. recently revealed the results of two breakthrough research studies at the 2024 Society of Investigative Dermatology. (Photo: Mary Kay Inc.) |
DALLAS, June 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skin care innovation, recently revealed the results of two breakthrough research studies: first, an antioxidant treatment that can diminish the visible effects of pollution and aging on human skin; and second, a focus on the applications of computational tools to accurately predict the safety and potential reactions of human skin to various cosmetic ingredients. These findings were shared by Mary Kay scientists at the 2024 Society of Investigative Dermatology (SID) meeting in Dallas, Texas. The company was a silver-level sponsor of the event.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240620935246/en/
“Mary Kay scientists are at the forefront of skin care research, and we’re pleased to share our latest findings with the broader scientific community,” said Dr. Lucy Gildea, Chief Innovation Officer, Product & Science at Mary Kay. The ongoing partnership with the Society of Investigative Dermatology underscores Mary Kay’s dedication to advancing skincare science. By maintaining collaborative efforts, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to making significant breakthroughs in the field of dermatology, ultimately providing consumers with safer and more effective skincare solutions.
“Mary Kay's enduring commitment to research and development aligns perfectly with our goals at the Society for Investigative Dermatology," said Dr. Rebecca Minnillo, Chief Program, Communications and Development Officer at SID. "Our sustained partnership enables us to explore new frontiers in dermatological science, bringing us closer to breakthroughs that can transform skin care and treatment options.”
Mary Kay's research into the effects of air pollution on skin, conducted through multiple academic collaborations since 2016, revealed that an antioxidant blend of resveratrol, niacinamide, and oligopeptide-1 protects natural skin surface lipids from oxidative damage caused by particulate matter (PM) and UV radiation, both alone and combined. Additionally, this blend has been found to prevent free radical formation induced by blue light, demonstrating its potential in mitigating the detrimental effects of multiple environmental stressors on the skin.
TEAMLAB BORDERLESS JEDDAH | THE RECORD-BREAKING DIGITAL ART MUSEUM OPENED IN HISTORIC JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA
Immense installation unveiled at teamLab Borderless in Historic Jeddah. When people touch the flowers, they scatter and die. When people touch the sand, the falling sand breaks up. (teamLab, Persistence of Life in the Sandfall / Photo: teamLab)
Saudi Ministry of Culture and Tokyo-based art collective teamLab launched the Middle East’s first teamLab Borderless museum in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Historic Jeddah
Spanning 10,000 sqm of gross floor area, a ‘museum without a map’ comprises over 80 digitally-created artworks that transcend boundaries
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- teamLab Borderless Jeddah, known as a museum without a map, opened on June 10 in Jeddah Historic District as a collaborative initiative between the Saudi Ministry of Culture and the Tokyo-based art collective teamLab. Spanning approximately 10,000 sqm of gross floor area, the museum is the Middle East’s first-ever teamLab Borderless to be permanently established on the shores of Alarbaeen Lagoon, overlooking the panoramic views of Historic Jeddah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240617411724/en/
teamLab Borderless Jeddah is one of Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Programme initiatives to develop and foster cultural and arts exhibition infrastructure, with the aim of strengthening the Kingdom’s contribution to arts and culture, one of the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
teamLab Borderless is a world of artworks without boundaries, a museum without a map created by teamLab. Artworks move out of rooms, communicate with other works, influence, and sometimes intermingle with each other with no boundaries, forming one continuous borderless world. As visitors immerse their body in this borderless art, they ‘wander, explore, and discover’.
The immense museum, which first opened its doors in 2018 in Tokyo and set a world record for the most visited single-artist museum (*1), comprises over 80 independent artworks that form complex interrelationships with one another as well as with visitors, eternally transforming the scenery. teamLab Borderless Jeddah is composed of multiple seamlessly interconnected areas: Borderless World, Light Sculpture, Athletics Forest, Future Park, Forest of Lamps, EN TEA HOUSE, and Sketch Factory.
Toshiyuki Inoko, Founder of teamLab, said, ”Jeddah is one of the leading global cities in the Middle East with a profound history and rich culture. We are very honored to be able to open teamLab Borderless in Historic Jeddah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This time, we were able to launch teamLab Borderless on a monumental scale, with truly beautiful architecture in this wonderful location.
teamLab Borderless is based on the concept that everything exists in a borderless continuity. We want to create the ‘beautiful’ in which the various artworks relate to each other and are continuous without boundaries.
Our artworks are based on the continuity of knowledge over the long history of humanity. For this reason, it is very significant to be able to establish a large-scale teamLab Borderless in Historic Jeddah. Through Historic Jeddah and teamLab Borderless, we want to make this place the most amazing place in the world, creating an experience where people travel between the seamlessly interconnected past and present, and feel a strong sense of meaning.”
Abdulrahman Almotawa, Official Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, said, “We are immensely proud to open teamLab Borderless Museum in the heart of Jeddah’s historic district. This first-of-its-kind venture, realized in collaboration with teamLab, is part of a new chapter for Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape. It is a revolutionary space where the boundaries between art, technology and our natural world converge, offering a truly immersive experience. We are grateful to teamlab for sharing in the Ministry of Culture’s dedication to fostering innovative artistic expressions that resonate both locally and globally.
We envisage teamlab Borderless Jeddah as a dynamic meeting point, where visitors can explore uncharted territories of creativity and engage in a dialogue that bridges the Kingdom’s rich heritage with contemporary artistic discourse. As the Ministry of Culture continues to work towards achieving the cultural goals of Saudi Vision 2030, we aim for the museum to enhance the Kingdom's position as a center for arts and culture in the region and the world."
______________________________
*1 “teamLab Borderless in Tokyo takes Guinness World Record” blooloop. July 22, 2021.
teamLab Borderless Jeddah
Culture Square, Jeddah Historic District, Saudi Arabia
For Media
Press Kit: https://bit.ly/borderless_jeddah
Highlight Video: https://youtu.be/xpfYR-nLzR8
Official Website: https://teamlab.art/e/jeddah/
About teamLab
teamLab (f. 2001) is an international art collective. Their collaborative practice seeks to navigate the confluence of art, science, technology, and the natural world. Through art, the interdisciplinary group of specialists aims to explore the relationship between the self and the world, and new forms of perception.
About the Saudi Ministry of Culture
Saudi Arabia has a vast history of arts and culture. The Ministry of Culture is developing Saudi Arabia’s cultural economy and enriching the daily lives of citizens, residents, and visitors. Overseeing 11 sector-specific commissions, the Ministry works towards the support of and preservation of a vibrant culture that is true to its past and looks to the future by cherishing heritage and unleashing new and inspiring forms of expression for all.
About the Quality of Life Program
Launched in 2018 as part of Saudi Vision 2030, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families. This program focuses on creating an enabling environment that supports and develops new opportunities, encouraging participation in cultural, entertainment, sports, tourism activities, and other activities that contribute to improving quality of life. The program aims to generate employment, diversify economic activities, and elevate the status of Saudi cities in global rankings of the best cities to live in.
View source version on businesswire.com:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240617411724/en/
Contact
teamLab Social Branding Team
E-mail: lab-pr-info@team-lab.com
Media inquiry: https://www.teamlab.art/contact/
Source : teamLab
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
CHINA'S ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY EMBRACING THE WAVE OF GLOBAL CULTURAL EXCHANGES
HANGZHOU, China, June 12, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
On June 10, Zhejiang University (ZJU) in Hangzhou, located in East China's Zhejiang province, celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday highlighted by dragon boat races in honor of the ancient poet Qu Yuan. During the festivities, ZJU hosted the Whiffenpoofs from Yale University, the world's oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group. Together with ZJU's Wenqin Chorus, they performed choral pieces for the faculty and students, adding a vibrant cultural dimension to this cherished festival.
A week prior to the festival, students from global leading universities, including Harvard University, Yale University, UC Berkeley, Nanyang Technological University, the University of Tokyo, Yonsei University, and the University of Cambridge, converged at Zhejiang University, one of China's oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions.
During the campus tour, international students enjoyed the dragon and lion dances, watched traditional opera and folk music performances, and tried their hand at calligraphy and seal-engraving. They also visited ZJU's Museum of Art and Archaeology, which featured an exhibition on Asian civilizations along the Silk Road. With over 210 artifacts spanning five thousand years, the exhibition provided the students with insights into the rich history and cultural exchange of Asian societies.
These cultural immersions followed their participation in the 2024 International Elite Universities Water Sports Open, held on June 1-2. Co-organized by Zhejiang University, the event featured such competitions as a dragon boat 12-athlete 200m race, and a recreational kayak 200m race.
"The dragon boat carries rich cultural connotations and symbolism," said Du Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University, at the opening ceremony of the event. "It represents the Chinese nation's unremitting pursuit of and good wishes for promoting world peace and building a community with a shared future for mankind."
"By using dragon boats as a medium, we aim to promote dialogue among international youth and underscore our shared goals," he added.
HONORABLE PRIME MINISTER SHEIKH HASINA ACCEPTS GCA LOCAL ADAPTATION CHAMPIONS AWARD
GCA CEO’s official visit to Bangladesh paves way for enhanced collaborations for climate resilience.
Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina graciously accepted the Global Center on Adaptation’s Local Adaptation Champions Award from GCA CEO Professor Patrick V. Verkooijen today, on the occasion of his official visit to Bangladesh.
Bangladesh, the first government to receive the global Local Adaptation Champions Award, won in the Innovation in Devolving Finance category for the Local Government Initiative on Climate Change (LoGIC). Implemented by the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-Operatives, Government of Bangladesh, LoGIC provides a mechanism for accessing and managing climate finance from various sources, a platform for sharing best practices and lessons learned, and a system for monitoring and evaluating effectiveness and impact.
“I am deeply honored to accept this prestigious award on behalf of the Government and people of Bangladesh, whose unwavering resilience and innovative spirit have always guided us through natural adversities,” declared Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. “This recognition underscores our commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience, and we are grateful for the Global Center on Adaptation’s invaluable support in our journey towards a prosperous and resilient future.”
H.E. Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary of the United Nations and Chairperson of the Board of the GCA, lauded Prime Minister Hasina, stating: “Once again, Bangladesh stands at the forefront of supporting the most climate-vulnerable populations, demonstrating leadership in channelling essential climate finance to those in dire need.”
Professor Verkooijen added “The GCA’s Global Hub on Locally Led Adaptation, inaugurated by Her Excellency Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2022, is dedicated to amplifying the voices of the most vulnerable. The insights and ownership in their locally led People’s Adaptation Plans are invaluable for guiding international financial institutions. At GCA we are supporting the scaling up of such initiatives and linking them to larger funding sources. We know for climate action to be effective it must prioritize protecting those living on the frontlines of our climate emergency.”
Professor Verkooijen also welcomed the offer from Her Excellency Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to establish a permanent GCA regional office in Bangladesh embodying the latest climate resilient technology and design.
During his two-day official visit from June 9-10, 2024, Professor Verkooijen visited Chattogram to engage with local communities supported by the GCA. These communities are developing People’s Adaptation Plans to inform investments by the World Bank-supported Chattogram Water Supply Improvement Project (CWSIP). He met with residents of Nobab Khan Colony and Razakhali Beribadh Colony, low-income communities severely impacted by water scarcity, flooding, heat, and disease caused by water salinity and contamination, and rising vector populations. GCA’s initiatives in Bangladesh are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Global Affairs Canada.
Professor Verkooijen also held discussions with Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmud Ali and Environment Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmed. These meetings focused on strengthening partnerships to advocate for the doubling of climate finance by 2025 and exploring new avenues for climate adaptation projects in Bangladesh.
Notes to Editors
About the Global Center on Adaptation
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization dedicated to promoting adaptation to the impacts of climate change. It works to climate-proof development by instigating policy reforms and influencing investments made by international financial institutions and the private sector. The goal is to place climate adaptation at the forefront of the global climate change agenda. Founded in 2018, GCA embodies innovation in its approach to climate adaptation and operates from the largest floating office in the world, located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. GCA has a worldwide network of regional offices in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire; Dhaka, Bangladesh; and Beijing, China. A new office will open in Nairobi, Kenya in 2025.
Attachment
Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina graciously accepted the Global Center on Adaptation’s Local Adaptation Champions Award from GCA CEO Professor Patrick V. Verkooijen today, on the occasion of his official visit to Bangladesh.
Bangladesh, the first government to receive the global Local Adaptation Champions Award, won in the Innovation in Devolving Finance category for the Local Government Initiative on Climate Change (LoGIC). Implemented by the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-Operatives, Government of Bangladesh, LoGIC provides a mechanism for accessing and managing climate finance from various sources, a platform for sharing best practices and lessons learned, and a system for monitoring and evaluating effectiveness and impact.
“I am deeply honored to accept this prestigious award on behalf of the Government and people of Bangladesh, whose unwavering resilience and innovative spirit have always guided us through natural adversities,” declared Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. “This recognition underscores our commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience, and we are grateful for the Global Center on Adaptation’s invaluable support in our journey towards a prosperous and resilient future.”
H.E. Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary of the United Nations and Chairperson of the Board of the GCA, lauded Prime Minister Hasina, stating: “Once again, Bangladesh stands at the forefront of supporting the most climate-vulnerable populations, demonstrating leadership in channelling essential climate finance to those in dire need.”
Professor Verkooijen added “The GCA’s Global Hub on Locally Led Adaptation, inaugurated by Her Excellency Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2022, is dedicated to amplifying the voices of the most vulnerable. The insights and ownership in their locally led People’s Adaptation Plans are invaluable for guiding international financial institutions. At GCA we are supporting the scaling up of such initiatives and linking them to larger funding sources. We know for climate action to be effective it must prioritize protecting those living on the frontlines of our climate emergency.”
Professor Verkooijen also welcomed the offer from Her Excellency Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to establish a permanent GCA regional office in Bangladesh embodying the latest climate resilient technology and design.
During his two-day official visit from June 9-10, 2024, Professor Verkooijen visited Chattogram to engage with local communities supported by the GCA. These communities are developing People’s Adaptation Plans to inform investments by the World Bank-supported Chattogram Water Supply Improvement Project (CWSIP). He met with residents of Nobab Khan Colony and Razakhali Beribadh Colony, low-income communities severely impacted by water scarcity, flooding, heat, and disease caused by water salinity and contamination, and rising vector populations. GCA’s initiatives in Bangladesh are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Global Affairs Canada.
Professor Verkooijen also held discussions with Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmud Ali and Environment Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmed. These meetings focused on strengthening partnerships to advocate for the doubling of climate finance by 2025 and exploring new avenues for climate adaptation projects in Bangladesh.
Notes to Editors
About the Global Center on Adaptation
The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization dedicated to promoting adaptation to the impacts of climate change. It works to climate-proof development by instigating policy reforms and influencing investments made by international financial institutions and the private sector. The goal is to place climate adaptation at the forefront of the global climate change agenda. Founded in 2018, GCA embodies innovation in its approach to climate adaptation and operates from the largest floating office in the world, located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. GCA has a worldwide network of regional offices in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire; Dhaka, Bangladesh; and Beijing, China. A new office will open in Nairobi, Kenya in 2025.
Attachment
Alexandra Gee
Global Center on Adaptation
alex.gee@gca.org
SOURCE : Global Center on Adaptation
Friday, June 7, 2024
A TOURISM COMMISSION PROJECT: CITY IN TIME
Combining Historical Images and Real Life Surroundings in Panoramas Using Augmented Reality Technology Bringing you into Old Hong Kong to Immerse in Fascinating Historical Scenes
With New Check-in Spots and Brand-new Elements of Hong Kong Films
HONG KONG, June 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Tourism Commission launched additional spots for the City in Time tourism project in six designated locations in Lei Yue Mun today (June 5). Locals and tourists can simply use their smartphones with the City in Time mobile app downloaded and scan the AR markers installed at designated locations using their smartphones with the City in Time mobile app downloaded to step into the historical panoramas pieced together from heritage photos or illustrations by local artists based on historical information. This immersive journey allows you to witness Hong Kong’s extraordinary geographical and environmental transformation over time, juxtaposing past and present and fully immersing in the old and the new!
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240605970926/en/
With New Check-in Spots and Brand-new Elements of Hong Kong Films
HONG KONG, June 7 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Tourism Commission launched additional spots for the City in Time tourism project in six designated locations in Lei Yue Mun today (June 5). Locals and tourists can simply use their smartphones with the City in Time mobile app downloaded and scan the AR markers installed at designated locations using their smartphones with the City in Time mobile app downloaded to step into the historical panoramas pieced together from heritage photos or illustrations by local artists based on historical information. This immersive journey allows you to witness Hong Kong’s extraordinary geographical and environmental transformation over time, juxtaposing past and present and fully immersing in the old and the new!
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240605970926/en/
Commissioned by the Tourism Commission, the City in Time Project is developed and produced by the School of Creative Media of City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). The historical panoramas were modelled in 3D, deploying augmented reality (AR) and multimedia technologies to optical track and spatially align them with the actual environment. Coupled with engaging animations and special sound effects, it offers locals and tourists a comprehensive and immersive travelling experience.
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, said, “With ‘Tourism is everywhere in Hong Kong’, City in Time allows locals and tourists to experience Hong Kong’s past and present through the City in Time mobile app. The Project covers designated locations in Central, the Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui, Sham Shui Po, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan and Lei Yue Mun. It will be extended to Tai Hang and Kowloon City later on, tying in with the new trend of city walk and in-depth travel, as well as enriching tourists’ travelling experience." Professor Jeffrey Shaw, Artistic Director of the Project, also said, “City in Time puts Hong Kong at the forefront of a new media technologically enriched tourism industry. It is the world’s first comprehensive deployment of AR technology in the urban environment, robustly designed to enhance people’s experience of the city’s past and present.”
City in Time was first launched in 2021 at 28 designated locations in Central, the Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui, Sham Shui Po, Yau Ma Tei, and Jordan, where it received widespread acclaim. This time, in addition to expanding to Lei Yue Mun, the mobile app's features have been upgraded. These upgrades include adding filters and video recording to the selfie function, and advancing the animation of the historical panoramas to 3D.
Six New Check-in Spots: A Closer Look at the Old Days of Lei Yue Mun
The six new designated locations are situated at various viewing decks along the Lei Yue Mun waterfront. Use the mobile app when strolling along the waterfront to scan the AR clocks, locals and tourists can travel back in time to Lei Yue Mun and discover its past in different periods. It feels like entering time tunnel. The six AR clocks depict different historical stories from various periods of Lei Yue Mun, covering themes such as historical and cultural development, development of the seafood and quarrying industries, changes in sea transportation, etc. allowing locals and tourists to explore the cultural history of Lei Yue Mun in depth.
Pilgrimage to Hong Kong Filming Locations: Revisiting the Classics
City in Time has also incorporated film elements at its existing designated locations, encouraging locals and tourists to make pilgrimages to Hong Kong filming locations and watch classic Hong Kong film clips on-site, allowing them to experience the fleeting moments of light and shadow. The films include City on Fire, C’est la vie, mon chéri (Endless Love), Infernal Affairs III, Anita, and A Guilty Conscience, which recently won Best Film at the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards.
The City in Time mobile app is available for free downloading at the Apple App Store and Google Play. Locals and tourists can also experience it remotely via the City in Time website (cityintime.hk), enjoying the past and present views of various designated locations anytime, anywhere.
High-res images: https://bit.ly/458xt1z
About CITY IN TIME
City in Time brings Hong Kong’s extraordinary history back to life by transforming smartphones into magic ‘augmented reality’ windows contrasting 360-degree panoramic images of old Hong Kong with today’s surroundings.
City in Time can be experienced in person at various designated locations in Hong Kong, using a designated mobile app, or virtually on the City in Time website. The app allows you to use your smartphone camera to compare historical scenes with the present-day situation around you, while the web version compares them to panoramic photographs of the present-day environment. The historical scenes are supplemented with lively animations, informative descriptions of major landmarks, and selfie and sharing functions for uploading to social media platforms.
City in Time can also be experienced remotely on the City in Time website, with the locations virtually accessible.
City in Time is presented by the Tourism Commission and created by the City University of Hong Kong, to enrich the experience of locals and tourists in Hong Kong using the combination of art and technology.
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, said, “With ‘Tourism is everywhere in Hong Kong’, City in Time allows locals and tourists to experience Hong Kong’s past and present through the City in Time mobile app. The Project covers designated locations in Central, the Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui, Sham Shui Po, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan and Lei Yue Mun. It will be extended to Tai Hang and Kowloon City later on, tying in with the new trend of city walk and in-depth travel, as well as enriching tourists’ travelling experience." Professor Jeffrey Shaw, Artistic Director of the Project, also said, “City in Time puts Hong Kong at the forefront of a new media technologically enriched tourism industry. It is the world’s first comprehensive deployment of AR technology in the urban environment, robustly designed to enhance people’s experience of the city’s past and present.”
City in Time was first launched in 2021 at 28 designated locations in Central, the Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui, Sham Shui Po, Yau Ma Tei, and Jordan, where it received widespread acclaim. This time, in addition to expanding to Lei Yue Mun, the mobile app's features have been upgraded. These upgrades include adding filters and video recording to the selfie function, and advancing the animation of the historical panoramas to 3D.
Six New Check-in Spots: A Closer Look at the Old Days of Lei Yue Mun
The six new designated locations are situated at various viewing decks along the Lei Yue Mun waterfront. Use the mobile app when strolling along the waterfront to scan the AR clocks, locals and tourists can travel back in time to Lei Yue Mun and discover its past in different periods. It feels like entering time tunnel. The six AR clocks depict different historical stories from various periods of Lei Yue Mun, covering themes such as historical and cultural development, development of the seafood and quarrying industries, changes in sea transportation, etc. allowing locals and tourists to explore the cultural history of Lei Yue Mun in depth.
Pilgrimage to Hong Kong Filming Locations: Revisiting the Classics
City in Time has also incorporated film elements at its existing designated locations, encouraging locals and tourists to make pilgrimages to Hong Kong filming locations and watch classic Hong Kong film clips on-site, allowing them to experience the fleeting moments of light and shadow. The films include City on Fire, C’est la vie, mon chéri (Endless Love), Infernal Affairs III, Anita, and A Guilty Conscience, which recently won Best Film at the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards.
The City in Time mobile app is available for free downloading at the Apple App Store and Google Play. Locals and tourists can also experience it remotely via the City in Time website (cityintime.hk), enjoying the past and present views of various designated locations anytime, anywhere.
High-res images: https://bit.ly/458xt1z
About CITY IN TIME
City in Time brings Hong Kong’s extraordinary history back to life by transforming smartphones into magic ‘augmented reality’ windows contrasting 360-degree panoramic images of old Hong Kong with today’s surroundings.
City in Time can be experienced in person at various designated locations in Hong Kong, using a designated mobile app, or virtually on the City in Time website. The app allows you to use your smartphone camera to compare historical scenes with the present-day situation around you, while the web version compares them to panoramic photographs of the present-day environment. The historical scenes are supplemented with lively animations, informative descriptions of major landmarks, and selfie and sharing functions for uploading to social media platforms.
City in Time can also be experienced remotely on the City in Time website, with the locations virtually accessible.
City in Time is presented by the Tourism Commission and created by the City University of Hong Kong, to enrich the experience of locals and tourists in Hong Kong using the combination of art and technology.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=48762
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
MAINLAND CHINA TOPS APAC FOR BUSINESS COMPLEXITY - GBCI REPORT
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Mainland China has ascended to 11th place as the most complex Asia Pacific (APAC) jurisdiction within this year’s Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI), moving up from 15th position last year.
It is followed by Kazakhstan at 10th place, with Indonesia at 16th and South Korea at 19th. This year’s study found Mainland China’s complexity to be driven by the localisation of e-invoicing in accounting, leading to new requirements around management and digital archiving.
Furthermore, Hong Kong, SAR has also seen a rise in this year’s GBCI rankings, from 74th in the previous two years to 76th, maintaining its position as a key Asian hub and as the least complex APAC jurisdiction within the study.
Despite the intricate nature of the country’s banking methods, Hong Kong’s low and straightforward tax system and its adoption of artificial intelligence and outsourcing strategies to address high salary demands, remains attractive.
“This year, Hong Kong, SAR has maintained its position as the least complex APAC jurisdiction, while countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam have improved their rankings after bringing in significant changes.
“The APAC region continues to serve as one of the primary growth catalysts for both our clients and our own organisation and I hope this report continues to be an invaluable resource for business decision makers and researchers,” said TMF Group Head of APAC, Shagun Kumar in a statement.
Meanwhile, Indonesia’s reduced complexity stems from simplifications around market entry, such as lowering capital requirements to incorporate, lowering severance payments, and the introduction of a golden visa scheme.
Within the rest of the APAC region, Malaysia’s implementation of an e-invoicing system is helping to streamline financial processes, reduce costs and enhance transparency. Likewise, Vietnam’s digitalisation efforts such as online tax report filing are also saving businesses on both time and costs.
In the 11th edition of the GBCI launched by TMF Group, a provider of compliance and administrative services, the annual report analyses 79 jurisdictions globally, offering data on key aspects of doing business around the world.
-- BERNAMA
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)