Culture

Friday After Class on Peel Street in Hong Kong will launch The Third Culture Sip cocktail programme on March 30, featuring seven drinks that pair unlikely countries and flavours.

Taylor Sheridan’s new series The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, has become one of Paramount+’s most-watched shows, according to FlixPatrol.

Ryan Murphy’s FX series Love Story has reignited interest in John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. The South China Morning Post profiles RoseMarie Terenzio, a close friend, as debates grow over the show’s creative liberties.

Mega Cat Studios has reimagined the blockbuster God of War series as a 2D Metroidvania prequel, Sons of Sparta, following a young Kratos and his brother into Spartan manhood and marking a milestone for the studio.

A returning film festival emphasizing disability rights will close with a 90-minute Panamanian road-trip film by Daniel Poler, showcasing Panama’s wild landscapes.

California nonprofit Exceptional Minds trains adults with autism in visual effects and recently helped remove a visible camera crew from Gladiator II, demonstrating new pathways into Hollywood.

Seth Herzog apologised after an improvised remark during a Tonight Show taping drew criticism as BTS prepares a major U.S. television appearance, prompting swift backlash.

Hong Kong’s 2026 art week has expanded with new venues and a packed schedule of fairs, exhibitions and pop-ups; the South China Morning Post offers a curated guide to help visitors prioritise events.

Semana Santa in San Felipe has strengthened Casco Antiguo’s international tourism potential, but rising visitor numbers expose gaps in heritage protection, mobility and security that require integrated state action.

Bangkok boat‑noodle chain ThongSmith, known for slow‑simmered broth and premium toppings like Wagyu and Kurobuta pork, has chosen Hong Kong as its first overseas location.

Newsroom Panama has invited readers to submit “funnies” for a new community feature called “Your Morning Smile,” asking for photos or jokes via PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com.

Pearl Lam has launched The Pearl Lam Podcast, interviewing artists and cultural figures, as she prepares a new exhibition at her Hong Kong gallery timed to Art Basel 2026.

A South China Morning Post report spotlights a rising trend among young South Koreans to avoid alcohol, with students choosing non-alcoholic drinks and shorter social outings, leaving bars with fewer customers.

Panama will host an International Film Festival April 9–12 featuring 40 films, including seven Panamanian titles, offering visibility for local filmmakers and cultural exchange.

Unpac held a ceremony recognizing retired Captains Bayardo Herrera and Germinal Sarasqueta for their contributions to Panama’s aviation and received a historical record of the country’s aviation.

Panama prepares for Holy Week from March 27–April 5, 2026, with religious brotherhoods, pilgrims and new processional floats, and remarks from Tourism Authority chief Gloria De León.

Sotheby’s Maison in Hong Kong is showcasing “Beyond the Abstract,” a sweeping exhibition surveying 3,000 years of abstraction across painting, sculpture and historic objects through March 27.

The Feria de Colón 2026 will run April 8–19 in Buena Vista under the theme “Caribe de Corazón,” featuring gastronomy, vendor sales and artistic and cultural presentations.

TVN will offer special Holy Week coverage from Casco Antiguo in Panama City from March 27–April 5, broadcasting on its TV channel and digital platforms.

A La Prensa column contrasts the solemnity of Semana Santa with Panama’s persistent 10.4% unemployment, high informality and stalled anti-corruption progress, urging citizens to turn faith into civic responsibility.