Cover Raise a toast to sisterhood on Galentine’s Day (Photo: Pexels)
Raise a toast to sisterhood on Galentine’s Day (Photo: Pexels)
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Whether you roll your eyes at Valentine’s Day or celebrate it with zeal, the female-focused version, Galentine’s Day, is the perfect alternative to show your gal pals some love
While fashion and beauty brands are launching new capsule collections for Valentine’s Day, it is actually Galentine’s Day that some of us are more excited about. This female-focused day that celebrates sisterhood falls on February 13 and was introduced into pop culture on the TV show Parks and Recreation, in which the main character Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) first mentioned this holiday.
Just as there isn’t a single day to celebrate your special someone, there’s no one day to show your appreciation for your gal pals. However, it does provide the perfect excuse to plan a fun outing with your female besties So, at Tatler, we have curated some Galentine’s Day ideas for you to consider.
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Afternoon tea at Madame Fù
Above Madame Fù x Tatcha Unleash Your Light Afternoon Tea
Above Madame Fù x Tatcha Unleash Your Light Afternoon Tea
Madame Fù x Tatcha Unleash Your Light Afternoon Tea
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With its beautiful décor, Madame Fù is the ideal backdrop for any get-together, and the Madame Fù x Tatcha Unleash Your Light Afternoon Tea combines beauty and deliciousness in a harmonious combo. Gather your bestie, enjoy light bites such as eclairs, scones and sandwiches—and you’ll also get your hands on Tatcha’s Brightening Duo Travel Kit, which consists of a brightening serum and an eye cream.
Galentine’s Day Hong Kong Food Crawl
Hong Kong Food Crawler, a local guided food tour company run by Ashley Yue, is hosting an after-dark food crawl on February 13 and is offering a Galentine’s Day giveaway for you and your best friend. Expect to discover hidden gems of Canto cuisine while bonding with your buddies.
Galentine’s Gala at the Blue Girl Dai Pai Dong
Above Galentine’s Gala at the Blue Girl Dai Pai Dong, presented by Bitches in Stitches (Photo: Instagram / @bitchesinstitcheshk)
Galentine’s Gala at the Blue Girl Dai Pai Dong, presented by Bitches in Stitches (Photo: Instagram / @bitchesinstitcheshk)
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Celebrate an uproarious Galentine’s Day on February 13 with Bitches in Stitches, Hong Kong’s only all-femme comedy troupe. The stand-up comedy show will include comics Jenna Elizabeth, Kate Hu, Bianca Lau, Georgia Scarlet, Nina McGrath and Fran Ayala. It’s taking place at the Blue Girl Dai Pai Dong within the AIA Carnival, which means you can make a fun night out of it by playing games and going on rides at the fairground before the show.
Galentine’s Day at Mayao Gallery
Above Try your hand making beaded jewellery with your friends (Photo: Getty Images)
Try your hand making beaded jewellery with your friends (Photo: Getty Images)
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If you would rather relax with your gal pals over the weekend, worry not. On February 15, Mayao Gallery in Wan Chai is celebrating Galentine’s Day with an afternoon packed with love, laughter and friendship. It’s a great chance to show your besties just how much they mean to you with a fun and unforgettable gathering. We’re talking a gemstone-making workshop, meditation, journaling, dancing and so much more. It’s the perfect way to raise a toast to sisterhood.
Galentine’s evening by She Runs Collective
Hong Kong’s She Runs Collective is a community of women runners who organise weekly runs and walks. On February 19, they are swapping their running shoes for paintbrushes and easels by organising a Galentine’s event at The Hive in Sai Yin Pun. It promises to be a fun evening of creativity—so why not unleash your inner artist and make some friends too?
Suchetana Mukhopadhyay is the Digital Content Manager for Tatler Hong Kong. In this role, she leads all digital editorial and branded content on Tatler Hong Kong’s website, from brainstorming story ideas with the writers to editing and publishing the articles, and from managing the overall content flow to driving search engine optimisation. She also leads the beauty content at Tatler Hong Kong and across the region, and is always looking to champion diversity through her articles. She was previously with Cedar Hong Kong and Gafencu, and freelanced for the South China Morning Post, Campaign Asia-Pacific, CNN and more. Contact her here.
