Where Whimsy Wraps the City: Chubbi Chunk’s Festive Takeover

#hellochristmas #citydaytours #thingstodo #myitinerary #travel This year, The Wai’s holiday narrative is penned in curves and smiles, a testament to its inspired partnership with Hong Kong artist Jim Chan. His "Chubbi Sweetie XMAS" installation is a masterclass in tonal shift, where Chan’s iconic Chubbi Chunk character becomes the architect of atmosphere. Gone are predictable motifs; in their place, the plump, serene figure of Chubbi Chunk inhabits the space in a series of thoughtful, pastel-tableau scenes. These are not merely decorations but staged moments of quiet celebration: a Chunk nestled contentedly beside a towering, minimalist tree; another gazing skyward as if witnessing the first snowflake. Chan’s genius lies in his character’s emotive simplicity—a round, approachable form that conveys a profound sense of peaceful joy, cutting through the seasonal noise with a whisper of gentle humor. This collaboration elevates the environment into an interactive art walk, where the joy is found not in dazzle, but in discovery and the soft warmth of recognition. It represents a sophisticated pivot in holiday placemaking, leveraging local artistry to create a distinctive, shareable identity. The Wai, through Chubbi Chunk’s eyes, becomes less a location and more a feeling—a modern urban winter tale where the greatest gift is a moment of shared, uncluttered happiness, sculpted in foam and finished with a grin.