Sep 30, 2026
At 52, how Hong Kong skateboarder Julius Brian Siswojo is redefining ageing and longevity
Julius Brian Siswojo is as well known for co-founding Hong Kong’s pioneering hip-hop group 24Herbs as he is for championing skateboarding in the city.
Having been “on the deck” – skateboarding, for the uninitiated – since 1988, the 52-year-old is acutely aware of the negative stereotypes associated with the culture: rebellious youths causing trouble in the streets late at night.
But Siswojo, who says he does not drink, smoke or touch drugs, stays focused on a healthy lifestyle – not just for...