2023-10-20
香港政府在9月推出「香港夜繽紛」，以夜市推動夜間經濟。各大商場響應項目，當中希慎也宣佈舉辦「WE OUTSIDE」活動。主題包括城市露營，音樂表演，和飲食做標題。
2023年2月起，香港與中國內地恢復全面通關。但由於香港未能返回2019年經濟水平，政府多番嘗試推動市民消費。香港餐飲聯業協會也表示，三年疫情改變了市民飲食習慣，再加上通關後多於市民選擇外遊，導致經濟無法反彈。
在「WE OUTSIDE」活動當中，包括封閉白沙道，轉成夜間夜市。當晚人流密集，氣氛熱鬧。雖然本人當晚也沒消費，但在熱鬧街上畫了一晚，終算是開心。
In September 2023, the Hong Kong government launched the "Night Vibes Hong Kong" initiative to promote night life economy through diversified leisure, harbourfront leisure, festive and vibrant, as well as art and cultural experiences. Major shopping malls responded to the initiative, with Hysan announced the "WE OUTSIDE" event. The themes included urban camping, music performances, and food.
Since February 2023, Hong Kong resumed full cross-border access with mainland China. However, due to Hong Kong's failure to return to its 2019 economic level, the government has made multiple attempts to stimulate consumer spending. The Hong Kong Catering Industry Association also stated that the three-year pandemic has changed citizens' eating habits, coupled with more people choosing to travel abroad after the border reopening, resulting in the economy failing to rebound.
During the "WE OUTSIDE" event, parts of Pak Sha Road was closed off and transformed into a night festival. The atmosphere was lively, with a large turnout. Although I didn't make any spending that night, I had an enjoyable time sketching on the bustling street.