Late Cantopop diva Anita Mui’s mother Tam Mei Kam recently turned 100 and the centenarian celebrated the milestone with a small gathering with friends and family.

Snaps from the celebration have since made the rounds online, and in the pics, Mei Kam looked to be in good spirits as she posed with her birthday cake and longevity buns, alongside pink balloons spelling her age. 

A sumptuous-looking spread was prepared for the celebration, which appeared to have taken place at Mei Kam’s home.

But perhaps the best birthday present are the ang pows and framed letter Mei Kam received from the Hong Kong government.

According to reports, since 2002, it has been a tradition for the Secretary of the Labour and Welfare Bureau, together with the Chairman of the Elderly Commission, to send birthday greetings to Hong Kong residents who are 100 years old.

They will receive another letter when they turn 105, as well as their birthday every subsequent year.

Turning 100 is a huge achievement

Noticeably missing from the festivities was her 72-year-old son Mui Kai Ming, with whom she has reportedly severed ties.

The mother and son’s relationship has soured in recent years due to disputes over Anita’s estate.

Things escalated in 2021 when Kai Ming sued the production company behind Anita, the late Cantopop diva’s biopic, claiming it had infringed copyright to two registered trademarks.

This led Mei Kam disowning him.

Longevity buns are a must at birthdays Many happy returns! Photos: Weibo