Mar 27:  Lamma's Manneken Pis

My favourite view on the way to the Pak Kok ferry pier! I usually stop for a few seconds to enjoy the ever-changing view.
But what's the little one doing there at the water's edge? Zooming in...
Lamma's Manneken Pis. ~ Comments...

Just one of my photos in this "Sea & Sand" collage below, created by Google Photos AI from my photo archive:

Mar 26:  Welcome to Planet Lamma

An A3-size poster I designed, printed and posted on Lamma's walls to greet Lamma visitors (planet photo by Aerobots).

More Planet Lamma photos from our numerous drone pilots? Joe the Quadrocopter Aviator and Mark Malby of Mute Planet:

P.S. How to make your own Planet photos?
If you have Photoshop, play around with Filter-Distort-Polar Coordinates, using a panoramic picture (ideally a 360 degree-wrap-around like the ones above for a seamless planet).

Mar 25:  Free Haircuts for the Elderly

Click "See Translation" on any Chin. FB posts

Mar 24:  'Biodiversity Thrives at Lamma Power Station'

About 30 bird species have been identified in the bird survey currently underway at Lamma Power Station, including (clockwise from top right):
Red-whiskered Bulbul, Yellow-browed Warbler, Grey Heron, Daurian Redstart and the relatively rare Brown Shrike (centre).

Press release today, about how HK Electric Promotes Conservation through "Green Hong Kong Green" Programme

"Despite its small size of 13.85 square kilometres, Lamma Island hosts about two-thirds of Hong Kong's recorded biodiversity. This includes over 100 bird species, with more than 40% found at the island's largest industrial facility - Lamma Power Station (LPS).

HK Electric Managing Director Mr. Francis C.Y. Cheng recently led this year’s first online tour of the Company’s Green Hong Kong Green (GHKG) project, sharing insights on transforming the power station into a wildlife haven and urging citizens to help preserve local biodiversity.

Mr. Cheng emphasised HK Electric's commitment to environmental conservation, highlighting efforts at LPS to preserve biodiversity. "Over 40 years, native trees have been planted, attracting birds, while new technologies are applied to minimise operational impacts on water bodies and marine life, preventing fish ingress into our system and supporting coral growth in nearby waters."

He continued, "Since 2011, HK Electric has been conducting bird surveys at LPS every five to six years. The ‘Bird Survey Team’ uses binoculars to observe and listens to bird chirps, to identify and record bird species and numbers over a 7-month period. This helps assess the relationship between birds and the environment at the power plant, guiding measures to protect and enhance biodiversity..."

Since 2005, GHKG has developed 12 eco-heritage routes on Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island. Through guided tours, the programme showcases Hong Kong's ecological and heritage resources, promoting green travel, low-carbon living, environmental awareness and a positive attitude towards eco-tourism.

For details, visit the GHKG App, Facebook page, HK Electric YouTube channel or website, CA website, or call 2728 6781."

Enrolment for public Cantonese tours 

I can highly recommend the Lamma Night Safari tour which I joined myself a few years back, taking some of my favourite wildlife photos.

P.S. Story in the HK Standard today: 4 bird species spotted at Lamma Power Station for the first time

"More than 40 percent of over 100 bird species on the outlying Lamma Island can be found at Lamma Power Station, according to HK Electric."

Mar 23:  AI @ Power Station

HK Electric staff have considerable experience in applying AI. They recently held an internal workshop to share their past achievements in exploring and applying AI.

The conference speaker hopes that his colleagues will be sharing ways to improve performance and efficiency by using technology and different AI tools in a variety of areas, from meeting minutes to customer service and many more.
#DeepSeek #ChatGPT #Copilot

Mar 22:  The Most-Photographed Lammaite

Google Photos AI automatically created this collage of Nick photos from my archive. Definitely the most-photographed Lammaite!
Photos were taken by me, many friends and tourist passersby.

He's even got his own Lamma-zine section of stories, reviews, photos, art and videos.

Mar 21:  Lammaites Enjoy 'Ne Zha 2'

HK Electric supported Lamma residents for a film appreciation session of the amazingly successful "Ne Zha 2" (US$2+ billion worldwide box office) on last Saturday (15 Mar).
I loved this movie, featuring the most daily showings in a single multiplex I've ever seen in a HK cinema (25)!

Mar 20:  Elder Visit Volunteers

The Power Station "Buddies" in charge of the construction works, contractors' workers and staff from the Hans Andersen Club Lamma Island Centre visited some Lamma elderlies at home.

Two events have been arranged so far this year, including working with the Hans Andersen Club charity to help the elderlies check home electricity safety. They also brought gifts of blessing bags, blankets and necessities.

They'll also organise regular activities to spread love and care to Lamma. These construction site workers are usually showing their rough and cool side, so it's great to see them volunteer and show their softer, caring side.

If you're interested to join yourself, respond to this poster I noticed on the wire fence opposite the post office, where you often can find event posters from the Hans Andersen Club:

Mar 19:  Power Station Bird Survey

Green HK Green writes:
"Do you know how many species of birds and migratory birds perch or stop over at the Lamma Power Station every year? Have you ever thought that a power station can be a bird-watching hotspot and a beautiful woodland?

HK Electric is committed to protecting the ecosystem on Lamma Island and the surrounding waters and has conducted a ‘Coral Survey’ in 2023, which has identified a number of species.
Recently, HEC is also conducting the 2024-2025 Lamma Power Station Bird Survey, which has already yielded a lot of interesting findings and photos before it is completed.

On 22 March (this Saturday), Francis Cheng, Managing Director of HEC, will be the tour guide to share the preliminary results of the Lamma Power Station Bird Survey, the concept of planting forests in the plant, and other measures to protect biodiversity at the Green Tour of Hong Kong, an environmental education programme co-organised by the Conservancy Association!"

Ken, Director of The Conservancy Association, will also share the ‘Ecosystem Services’ with us in a lively and interesting way, which is really a great learning experience!

You can also play a prize game to win prizes! Why don't you register right now? The online tour is open to everyone, so get your friends and relatives to join us!"
(In Cantonese via Zoom, use automatically translated English subtitles, if available)

Mar 18:  Chimneys in the Fog

The only constructions peeking through the almost daily fog these weeks are the 3 chimneys of the HK Electric Power Station. These are the real Lamma landmarks, visible from much of Hong Kong, they're the tallest constructions on our island, where few buildings ever exceed the permitted maximum of 3 floors for village houses.

Mar 17:  LAMMA DAY on Apr 20

Preview of our yearly LAMMA DAY, happening on Sunday, April 20 in YSW, also called Tin Hau Festival day plus Dragon Boat Race plus several days of Cantonese opera in the Football Pitch.

Giving you an advance impression of what it'll look and feel like, these are my best Tin Hau Festival/Dragonboating photos from a few years ago.

Mar 16:  Sok Kwu Wan Eco-Map

See what I just found on the Life Jungle NGO website, slogan "Conserve the Lamma". Click to zoom in (like almost all Lamma-zine photos). They've also got a very informative Lamma map.

Mar 8:  Dickstock 2025

Katie Flowers posted:
"Well, we are still Rocking in the Free World over here in the musical republic of Lamma Island!
Commemorating a very special Lamma resident journalist and photographer Richard (Dick) Jones who set up a legendary musical event in his garden 32 years ago! It was called Dickstock then after him and it still is!

An amazing line up of bands played all day and night. I love that I danced to The Bastards with my son Christie, who wasn't even thought of when I used to rock with Dan back in the 1990's at the Wanch! What a magical occasion!"

Photos & videos... - The Full Monty video!

Mar 7:  Dickstock Festival Reborn

32 years of Dickstock Festivals (with a few gap years)! Tomorrow @ 80 Restaurant (ex-Andy's) opposite Power Station beach!

Plus a few of the Lamma-zine's historic Dickstock photo galleries...

Mar 6:  Lamma's Snake Charmer

We've got a new snake charmer in YSW!
It's a Jungle Carpet Python living peacefully & secretively on Lamma.
Is the snake trying to hide from all the curious tourists inside the iconic beard or even build a nest in there?

Mar 5:  Gerontechnology?

"University for the 3rd Age ambassadors explore some of the latest gerontechnology products at the Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2024 on a trip to Guangzhou."

HK Electric, recently teamed up with the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) to run a Smart Power Ambassador Training Programme 2024/2025.
80+ local retirees (U3A Ambassadors) were given opportunities to explore artificial intelligence and sustainable development through a series of dynamic training sessions.

It included a Greater Bay Area study tour on gerontechnology and smart ageing. They visited the integrated elderly care facilities in Guangzhou and explored smart tech for retirees, such as call bells, intelligent fall mats, biometric authentication access system and emergency inspection windows.

Read more and view trip photos...

Mar 4:  Gorgeous!

Lorraine Sewell posts in the very lively and Spring-activated Tai Peng Garden FB group:

"Gorgeous day. Gorgeous colours. Gorgeous to garden amongst them. Welcome back sunshine!
Cleared my peas and prepared soil for French beans - of course ! Harvest today included my first cherry tomatoes ripening..."

Mar 3:  Best of Lamma-zine Photos

Just a few of my favourite photos I took all over Lamma for my Lamma-zine stories. Many more of my best Lamma-related photos in the comments (click collage above) and in my FB Albums.

A few more? OK, from my In Love With Lamma joint exhibition in the Lamma Art Collective:

Mar 2:  What's Advection Fog?

Advection Fog hovering in the Lamma Channel this afternoon! Hey, I can see our Village House in the bottom of all 3 of these stunning drone photos by Eric Sampson, Mute Planet and DJ Clark.

Mute Planet writes: "March in this corner of the world was always the month of fogs, spreading tendrils of mystery over land and sea. Here, an advection fog is seen extending over the East Lamma Channel, near Hong Kong. [Photograph: Mark Malby]"

Mar 1:  45 Years of Calendars

Let me present and introduce here in my Lamma-zine:
All the March pages in my wall calendars and posters (often printed, see above) that I've created over the last 45 years as just another fun hobby, demonstrating the amazing progress of digital art over most of these last decades: http://www.compunicate.com/calendars.html