Hong Kong to Feature Bar and Local Artwork in Basel
The tourism board of Hong Kong is promoting the city’s local culture via a bar and installation to be featured at a flagship art event in Basel, Switzerland.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is presenting the Hong Kong Bar from June 19 to 22 at Art Basel in Basel 2025, according to a statement.
The bar’s design is inspired by the first permanent indoor market in Hong Kong’s Old Town Central area, dating back to the 19th century. It will feature snacks and special cocktails based on local flavors, including a signature «Yuen Yeung Martini» which blends vodka and coffee with the iconic Hong Kong-styled milk tea.
«Under the Moonlight»
The project will also include a collaboration with Hong Kong artist Phoebe Hui to showcase her new installation, «Under the Moonlight» which utilizes technology and machine learning to reimagine the moon’s phases. According to the statement, it is «reminiscent of Hong Kong’s energetic, dazzling nights, as well as evoking powerful symbolism in Chinese culture of immortality, femininity, success, and purity».
An art installation entitled «Under the Moonlight» by Phoebe Hui (Image: HKTB)
«We are committed to sharing Hong Kong’s artistic dynamism and vibrant culture at Art Basel through our three-year global partnership with the fair, connecting with audiences from around the world on this prestigious platform,» said HKTB executive director Dane Cheng.
