Africa’s Great Green Wall, or Africa’s Slightly Green Fence?
Africa’s Great Green Wall, or Africa’s Slightly Green Fence?
By Island Currents
Throughout history, walls have played significant roles in human society. While the Great Wall of China defended Chinese empires from nomadic invaders since the 7th...
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Men’s Singles Figure Skating at the Beijing Olympics 2022
Men’s Singles Figure Skating at the Beijing Olympics 2022
By Island Currents
- Features
- Sport
On a huge international stage like the Olympics, the pressure on skaters is extremely high, and many coped well, breaking world records and personal bests. Today, let’s celebrate the achievements of some of the top figure skaters in the world.
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The Future of Aquariums and Marine Parks: Robot Dolphins?
The Future of Aquariums and Marine Parks: Robot Dolphins?
By Island Currents
- Features
- Science, Tech & Health
Humans have long incorporated dolphins into their culture. The marine mammals were regarded as helpers of humankind in Greek mythology, associated with deities in Hindu...
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Why Should You Care About Right to Repair?
Why Should You Care About Right to Repair?
By Island Currents
- Features
- Science, Tech & Health
Introduction What is “Right to Repair”? Currently, many electronics producers lock us out of their devices in the name of safety or because of copyright...
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Dogs: A Photo Collection
Dogs: A Photo Collection
By Josh Cheung
- Arts & Culture
- Features
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Mandarin Oranges and Lai See (2022)

Lunar New Year: A Collection

By Kelly Mak on February 9, 2022

Chinese New Year is one of the most important and widely celebrated holidays in Hong Kong. My family and I love to decorate for Chinese New Year since it’s my parents’ favourite holiday and decorating is believed to bring happiness and fortune. So, every year, my mom and I have made lanterns using lai see packets (to symbolise good luck and express gratitude) to use as decorations or as a gift to family and friends. When giving the lanterns as gifts, I’ll add mandarins to represent best wishes for the recipient or flowers to represent growth and fortune.

Mandarin Oranges and Lai See (2022)
Red Packet Lantern (2022)
Red Packet Lantern, No. 2 (2022)
Red and Pink Pockets (2022)

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Kelly Mak

Hi, I’m Kelly and I do graphic design for Island Currents. My favourite subjects are art and psychology and my interests include baking, drawing and binge watching TV shows.