The social calendar has become a quiet form of self-definition. It is no longer simply a record of engagements, but a way of editing time, protecting attention, and deciding what deserves a place in a life you tried to curate with clear purpose.

2024 marks the centenary birth of Hong Kong martial arts novelist Jin Yong (the pen name of Dr Louis Cha Leung-yung), a giant in Chinese literature. To commemorate his literary contributions that have impacted several generations, Hong Kong is paying tribute to the author with a centennial memorial.