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Why Hong Kong’s ‘Farewell Cakes’ Trend Has Exploded in Recent Year's and the Best Bakeries to Buy Them From

By Marcus Vance

• Oct 8, 2026 • 8 min read

Why Hong Kong’s ‘Farewell Cakes’ Trend Has Exploded in Recent Year's and the Best Bakeries to Buy Them From

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Third, Unless You Decide to Quietly Quit Having Spent Most of Your Working Days Avoiding Any Interaction Whatsoever with Your Colleagues, You Must Show up on Your Last Working Day with an Armful of “Scatter Water Cakes”.

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