Pearl of the Orient
This legendary Hong Kong movie star was trained in many martial arts, including tai chi, Wing Chun, boxing, and street fighting, and even invented a martial art of his own he called Jeet Kune Do, meaning “The Way of the Intercepting Fist?”
Who is Bruce Lee?
This spice is derived from the Crocus flower and is one of the most expensive spices in the world?
What is Saffron?
In the Harry Potter universe, an object in which a wizard or witch hides a piece of their soul, essentially making them immortal. By splitting their soul and placing a fragment is this, the creator can survive even if their body is destroyed.
What is a Horcrux?
This famous Australian actress portrayed the lead role of Satine, a Parisian courtesan who becomes the star attraction of the Moulin Rouge.
Who is Nicole Kidman?
He starred as Legolas, a fictional Elf and skilled archer, in the film adaption of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
Who is Orlando Bloom?
This Christopher Nolan blockbuster includes a number of scenes featuring the iconic Hong Kong skyline as a backdrop.
What is the Dark Knight?
The literal English translation of this Italian dessert is "Make Me Happy".
What is Tiramisu?
While he wasn't the studio's first choice to be casted as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter film series, J.K. Rowling specifically wanted him for the role.
Who is Alan Rickman?
For the film's soundtrack, Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa, and Pink collaborated on new version of this song about a prostitute in New Orleans. The original was released in 1974 by Patti LaBelle.
What is Lady Marmalade?
This legendary Swiss folk hero known for his archery skills and defiance against Austrian rule, is forced to shoot an apple off his son's head. He successfully does, and later leads a rebellion against the Austrian Habsburgs.
Who is William Tell?
Along with Hong Kong Island and the New Territories, this urban area makes up the three main parts of Hong Kong.
What is Kowloon?
A flavor base in cooking, traditionally consisting of diced carrots, onions, and celery. It's slowly cooked in fat to soften the vegetables and release their flavors without browning or caramelizing.
What is a Mirepoix?
The high performance broomstick Harry Potter receives as a gift from Professor McGonagall after joining the Gryffindor Quidditch team.
What is Nimbus 2000?
The real life Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris, is known as the birthplace of this kind of dance, which was initially called the Chahut, meaning "upheaval" or "commotion."
What is the Can-Can?
This bow has been the only type used at the Olympic Games since archery became a permanent fixture on the programme in 1972.
What is the Recurve bow?
With over 14 entrances and exits, a journey that takes 25 minutes each way and stretching over half a mile across the city, the longest one of these in the world is found in the middle of Hong Kong.
What is escalator?
This technique involves putting a pastry crust in the oven without a filling first, typically using weights to prevent the crust from puffing up.
What is blind baking?
The first names of the identical Patil twins, who are both in Harry's year at Hogwarts and join Dumbledore's Army. They are better known as being Ron and Harry's dates to the yule ball.
Who are Padma and Parvati?
The movie was directed, produced, and co-written by the most commercially successful director to ever come out of Australia. He is also known for his distinct visual style and his work in other films like "Romeo + Juliet" and "The Great Gatsby".
Who is Baz Luhrmann?
Commonly confused with Eros (Cupid), this Olympian God in Greek mythology, is known for his diverse roles as the god of music, healing, light, prophecy, and archery.
Who is Apollo?
This is the year Hong Kong transitioned from being a British Dependent Territory to a Special Administrative Region of China. The handover marked the end of 156 years of British rule.
What is 1997?
Often considered the world's best chef, based solely on Michelin star recognition. This Frenchman holds the record for the most Michelin stars ever awarded to a chef, with a peak of 31 stars.
Who is Joël Robuchon?
The Gryffindor house motto, which translates from latin to "Be of good courage" or "Stay strong of heart".
What is "Forti Animo Estote?"
The district of Paris where the actual Moulin Rouge cabaret is still located today. This region is also famously known as a pilgrimage site for art enthusiasts from around the world and has inspired famous artists such as Picasso, Van Gogh, and Renoir.
What is Montmartre?
These are the feathers or plastic vanes attached to the back end of the arrow shaft and are essential for stabilizing the arrow during flight.
What is fletching?