Mainland singer Zhou Shen, who recently held a New Year’s Eve concert at Kai Tak Stadium, has been invited by the Hong Kong Tourism Board to star in a promotional video that takes viewers on a cinematic journey through the city’s film heritage, food culture, and urban scenery.
In the video, Zhou begins his tour aboard the Aqua Luna, the iconic red junk boat sailing across Victoria Harbour. He pays tribute to Hong Kong cinema by reciting a well-known line from In the Mood for Love (2000) in Cantonese: “If there’s an extra ticket, would you come with me?”
As the boat passes the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, Zhou shares that much of his impression of Hong Kong comes from local television dramas, describing the city as lively and international.
He then turns to the city’s food culture, drawing inspiration from The God of Cookery (1996) as he samples classic treats such as pineapple buns, egg tarts, and red bean buns. He jokes that tasting these iconic snacks makes him feel like the protagonist in a Hong Kong drama.
Zhou later visits The Fringe Club, a Grade I historic building and a filming location for He’s a Woman, She’s a Man (1994), where he delivers an a cappella performance of his song Big Fish in the club’s underground theater.
The video ends with Zhou inviting audiences around the world to discover Hong Kong through its movies and music, and to experience the city’s distinctive cultural charm.
