P.S. The original drawing, scanned and emailed directly from Harry himself! Thank you!

To view and maybe even buy one of Harry's original drawings, check out the SCMP online store!

May 25:  Fishing Heritage Festival

Last day today!

May 24:  Lamma Themed Song?

This "Lamma Themed Song" has just been completed in the HAC 安徒生會 yesterday, according to this poster.
Can we all get to hear it, please?

May 23:  "Lamma Hailufeng Traditional Mixed Vegetables Tea Fun Day 2026"

My favourite great photos from Edmand Lau, lightly cropped and edited, from the recent yearly Mixed Vegetables Tea Fun Day in YSW, focusing on the kids and the 150+ people from the Volunteer Teams of HK Electric, Shan Mei Culture & Leisure Assoc. and N. & S. Sports Assoc.

May 22:  Electricity Charges Increase

HK Electric Announces Fuel Clause Charge for June 2026

"... the Fuel Clause Charge for June represents an increase of 20.4% from May.
The adjustment begins to reflect the significant rise in international fuel prices arising from the Middle East conflict.

However, due to the 'deferred effect', the current level has yet to fully capture the changes in fuel costs. The FCC is expected to continue to increase in the coming months."

May 21:  The Ever-Popular Lamma Blame Game

Russell Jvm Guttierez:
"Don't blame it on the sunshine.
Don't blame it on the moonlight.
Don't blame it on the good times."

May 20:  YSW Public Toilet Renovated

The renovation of the YSW Public Toilet has finally been completed. But it's taken so long and probably cost a surprising amount of money, I'd have expected something a lot more impressive!

AI added some rickshaws, which I didn't even ask for, but I like them! Bring in rickshaws! They could be a major tourist attraction, especially on an island with no public or private transportation. Mobility-impaired Lammaites would also love to use them.

P.S. Want to have a look inside the renovated toilet stalls?

May 17:  25 Years of Lamma.com.hk

24-Year Lamma-zine Archive

May 16:  Spring @ Tai Peng Community Garden

Tai Peng Community Garden: Pictures by Lorraine Sewell,

More photos by Geoff Smith: Gazania, Common Mime Butterfly Larva, Echinopsis.

May 15:  Underwater Wine Cellar

"HK’s NO.1 ultimate underwater wine cellar—one sip and you’ll be amazed!
The deep sea is the most natural wine cellar. Can you guess how long ago this wine was placed down there? It has already become a hotel for marine life, growing so many mussels!

Welcome to Lamma Fisherfolks’ Village to find me—you can store your wine here too!"

#WineStories #hktravel #WineLover #WineAndDine #hklife

May 14:  Windturbine Farewell Party w/DJs & Lightshow

Just a few days before the permanent closure of Lamma Winds, a local, very tech-savvy, long-term Lammaite organised a farewell party with DJs mixing techno music and a fancy lightshow projected onto the windturbine.

Here are a few frames I grabbed and the full video:

Savvy local shops have latched on to this new business opportunity already! Lamma Winds-related souvenirs already pop up in YSW, this one in the Lammamart ("opposite the veg shop and next to the little hippy shop").

It's a solar-powered wind turbine, basically a fan. The hot&sweaty&sunny summer season has just started, I want one!

May 13:  What to Do With Lamma Winds?

AI-assisted ideas from Russell Jvm Gutierrez, after the recent permanent closure of the Lamma windturbine:

"Lamma Winds: Choose Your Own (Mis)adventure

The citizens of the island discuss what is to be done with the decommissioned windmill:

 1. A safe space for goat yoga

2. An Instagram-worthy Airbnb

3. A performative wokeness center

4. An events venue powered by hopes and dreams

5. OnlyWindmills.com Website

What will it be?"

May 12:  Lamma Windturbine Closes

"Lamma Winds, 20 Years: Thank You!

Lamma Winds power station has officially retired! This iconic wind turbine not only marked the beginning of Hong Kong's green energy era but also chronicles the 20-year dedication of the HK Electric Engineering team and the community's affection.

A Commitment to Excellence: From the initial site selection and planning to the final installation, every step was a testament to the engineering team's professionalism.

Pushing the Limits: For every inspection and maintenance, our engineers would climb a 15-storey ladder to the turbine for high-altitude work!

Working at that height requires not just courage, but a steadfast dedication to the mission. It is thanks to this professional dedication that the Lamma Winds Power Station has maintained an excellent safety record, braving the elements for 20 years! A tribute to all the engineers who have contributed to this green landscape!

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to every member of the public for accompanying the Lamma Winds Power Station through these 'glory' years!"

May 11:  LAMMA DAY Weekend

My favourites from the hundreds of great photos by Sam Law, Edmand Lau and 劉舜婷 Lau Shun Ting from last weekend: from this LAMMA DAY dragonboat races/ lion dances/ Canto opera weekend in YSW. They're frequently displaying their numerous Lamma community activities in the very active and colourful Facebook group:

May 9:  Ferry Pier @ Dusk

"At the end of the workday, it’s a comforting feeling to depart the city and venture off to some Outlying Island — where the first sight you see is the welcoming ferry pier at dusk.
[YSW pier, photo: Mark Malby]"

May 8:  Tin Hau's Birthday Feast

2 days ago, Tin Hau's birthday, free Poon Choi dinner in the YSW Football Pitch for 65+, plus videos of the Lion Dance performances at the adjacent Tin Hau temple. Poster translation.

It's been a while since I've joined this yearly event as a Lamma-zine photographer, in my younger days, well before I became officially entitled to join these yearly events:

May 7:  "Twin Dragons and Phoenix Rule the Empire"