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Interview: The Violent Sense Of Humour From A Renowned Music Producer And Song Writer Harry Ng (伍仲衡) In Hong Kong: His Funny Ways To Look At Music & Life

People may get the facts wrong but only very few dare to express what they conclude.

I love honest people. They are often prickly in a lovely way. Honesty builds trust and fosters credibility. It is the foundation upon which I gained some best friends in the past years. Disappointingly, most people engage in people-pleasing behaviour. They feel that saying nice things will lead to acceptance by others.

The well recognised music master in Hong Kong Harry Ng (伍仲衡) is a very sincere and truthful person. I guess he may have 2 reasons for being honest as what William Shakespeare said, “Honesty is the best policy. If I lose mine honour, I lose myself.” Or, secondly, he may agree to what Mark Twain said, “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.”

Harry laughed, “I just want to be responsible. People rely on me to deliver good music. I am under a duty to express what is good music and what is bad.” I laughed too, “Could you say it in a more indirect and mild way?” He explained, “Plain truth is often a kind of cruelty. When I was the adjudicator of a singing competition, I had to point out the real problem. For example, if a contestant chooses a song that he cannot handle, any wishy-washy expression is not better than the simple comment that he got the wrong song! Honesty is the fastest way to prevent a mistake from turning into a future failure.”

Harry graduated from St. Francis Xavier’s College and went to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His academic pursuit had nothing to do with music and after careful consideration, he gave up other career options and started his music profession in the mid-1990s. He won many awards. He is now a renowned song writer, music producer and expert in Hong Kong. Harry is funny and persuasive.   

Harry said, “My mentor as well as music idol is Master Joseph Koo (顧嘉煇). He passed away in 2023. I adore and love him so much. I could idly listen to his heart-touching beautiful music for several hours. He is my wonderful teacher and I can play his music for hours on end.”

I told Harry, “You always made us laugh at simple things. Would you consider being an actor especially in shows? You said things that many of us want to say but we are afraid to say it.” Harry was honest again and said, “Well, I can do stand-up comedy if you can find me a boss!”  

I like the great sense of humour of Harry. Laughter shortens the distance between 2 men. The hilarious comments from Harry may not be the best medicine, but they surely contribute to our bright new days!

Do you want to see how witty Harry Ng is? Please watch my interview with him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biEf84l-wlk

Maurice Lee

Wedding Song of Harry Ng https://youtu.be/usKweMg9xsQ?si=VGXYkC1NPffbZ34e

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5 Kinds Of Curiosity That May Benefit You: Which Group Do You Belong To?

When I was a school boy, my teacher told me there were 5 words which could watch over and benefit me for the rest of my life, namely, “why”, “what”, “how”, “when” and “who”. They are all words for framing a question. “A prudent question is one-half of wisdom” and perhaps 2 questions can uncover the truth. They help us focus on the most important aspects of the thing that we are trying to know.

We ask questions for 2 reasons: helping us understand a situation and make an informed decision. Questions and their answers can also help us think more critically and empower us with knowledge and intelligence.  

Albert Einstein inspired us and said, “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” Hotshot experts told us there are 5 benefits of getting into the right mind of curiosity. You become a better problem solver with more creative solution options. A wealth of knowledge makes you more updated and younger. You are more socially attractive because you offer interesting information during a conversation. When you know more, you are less uncertain and will have a lower level of anxiety. Finally, you will be a more able businessman to look over your shoulder in an ever-changing society. 

I am a lucky man. As a boy, I was always taken by my mother to explore the world. She brought us to visit different temples, parks, markets, cinema houses, and even government buildings. In fact, she was more curious than me. She was curious for herself, not for the approval of others. She was curious about life. Life is not one but many beautiful places. 

Commonly recognized, 5 theories on curiosity can be applied to you. “Epistemic Curiosity” is the desire to obtain new knowledge so as to stimulate intellectual interest. This is a higher level of curiosity. “Empathic Curiosity” is a desire to understand other people’s thoughts and feelings. The curiosity can help us connect more deeply with the people around us. “Social Curiosity” is the eagerness to acquire new information about what happens in a society or other new things, especially those around himself. “Diversive Curiosity” is more like an impulse. It is the fleeting desire to explore things that come along. Some like to scroll Twitter or flip through a magazine. It does not engage one in deeper exploration of a thing. When people gossip en masse about the private life of a movie star, it can be, for example, a kind of diversive curiosity. Lastly, “Sensory Curiosity” is the 5th kind. It is the desire for new sensations and thrills. Learning a new sport to experience a new lifestyle is an example of such curiosity. Which group do you belong to? 

A research suggested that the poor state of Hongkongers’ emotional health has emerged as a key factor in their low levels of vitality. Curiosity will conquer fear, and give you more wisdom and confidence to take your life to the next level of liveliness. You will feel positive again after being curious. Being nosy is not a bad thing.

Maurice Lee

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Song “Curiosity” https://youtube.com/watch?v=ODAjU0MS6fE&feature=shared  Acknowledgment-小蓓蕾组合-Topic

TV Program on Curiosity  https://youtu.be/eKF88Tlnack?si=8rBT3mUfqrGLT5jp  Acknowledgement-CCTV

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Interview: The “Evergreen Tree” In The Singing World That Has Been With Hong Kong For 60 Years: Joe Junior & His Missed Time

The right thing not at a right time is a wrong thing. Often, a good thing happens to the good person but at a bad time. All these are called “unlucky days”.

Joe Junior was born in or about 1946. He is a respectable singer of English pop songs. He was handsome and charming. He moved from Macau to Hong Kong in the 1950s. While studying in Hong Kong, his singing talent was discovered by music companies. Joe grinned like a Cheshire cat and said, “I became a popular singer in the 60s and 70s. Success at the time is simply a matter of luck. But, in the long run, destiny instead of luck is what will determine who you are! Of course, destiny is a command from God.”

I was puzzled and asked, “Did tough times come to you?” He said, “I sang a lot of English songs including ‘Here’s a Heart’, ‘Deborah’, ‘Voice of Love’ and ‘My Way’. I did not often sing Cantonese or Mandarin songs. The trend unluckily, started in the mid-70s, that people loved to listen to Chinese songs. Fans lost focus and sight of me. I was positioned as less important in the singing world. So, I left Hong Kong for Taiwan and America. The long journey finally took me home and Hong Kong is where my heart is now!”

Joe continued, “At my age, ambition ends and happiness begins. I no longer seek achievement or put the blame on any lack of luck. Being able to still sing and seeing my old fans in concerts are joy in the greatest form of gratitude. I do not have to chase special moments to find happiness and it is right in front of me! I sing to cheer up unhappy people. I sing to help others to raise money for charity. I sing to my dearest wife.”

I put it to Joe, “What do you treasure now apart from happiness?” He said, “Good health! Singing can be physically demanding and requires stamina. I need to maintain my energy levels. I like enjoying sauna. Sauna has too many benefits. Sauna bathing results in wonderful health benefits such as increased blood circulation, pain reduction, anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, improved immune function, and good relaxation.” I was surprised and asked, “How many times a week do you go to sauna?” Joe replied, “Almost every day! A kind friend is the owner of a sauna parlour and he gives me free admission.”

During our conversation, Joe Junior told me that he was generally misunderstood about one thing. Do you want to know what it is? Please enjoy my interview with Joe, the “evergreen tree” that has been with Hong Kong for 60 years! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWNkU5g3L6Y

Maurice Lee

"My Way" https://youtu.be/S-zkBz1w-Jk?si=RJFwnvLnSQzKIFvT Acknowledgement-Joe Junior-Topic

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The Population Of Hong Kong Is Now Made Up Of A New Community : The Famous Slashie Writer FENG Tong (馮唐) Is A Good Example Of How Incoming Talents Are Making Unique Contributions To Hong Kong

When people leave their home city, they join a mass movement, namely, change and change for a new beginning. With the likely insolence that they may face in a foreign place, they will work harder, chase dreams and realize their work.

When I was young and visited the Chinatowns of different alien lands, people often said, “You must come from Hong Kong!” Now, they asked, “Which part of China do you come from?” Chinatowns are no longer about Hong Kong wonton noodles. A grieving Hongkie can see Beijing duck, Shanghai xiaolongbao, Hangzhou beggar’s chicken and Sichuan hot pot, all standing popular there on their own feet.

According to statistics, there are about 60 million (descendants included) Chinese all over the world today. In Hong Kong, the figure of Mainland immigrants after 1997 Handover is over 1.5 million in a population of 7.5 million. Overseas Chinese are no longer village men.

The famous and popular writer FENG Tang (馮唐) is a good example of the international Chinese. He was born in Beijing in the 1970s. He studied medicine but gave up being a doctor. He went to the USA to pursue his management studies. After that, he worked in Hong Kong as a successful business consultant and manager in giant corporations. Now, he is a famous and influential full-time essayist, novelist, poet and critic (what a slashie!) after accumulating many years of writing achievements when these works got him awards that are the envy of all writers. He has a home in the United Kingdom but his base is often Hong Kong. He writes and speaks fluent English and Chinese. Feng is an entity that has the ability, knowledge and power on the international level; and he represents the best-educated of the modern Chinese men with exceptional wisdom. He loves Hong Kong. Brevity is a great charm of his eloquence.

I asked Feng, “Why do you enjoy writing?” He, politely as usual, said, “I am curious. When I was a boy, flowers, grasses, neighbours, and even a stranger in the street all can be the reasons why I want to be curious. My answers, after being found out, have to be expressed. So, I talk and write, and want more people to know the results of my curiosity.” 

I said, “You are often regarded as a ‘rebellious’ writer causing controversies. What do you think?” He softheartedly smiled, “I was born a restless rebel. Rebellion is inside my heart. But, I played the game in the past. I studied, worked and achieved hard. The look of wearing a suit and tie was previously a tool for me to make a good living in the city of Hong Kong. Wildlife and wilderness actually made more sense to me. Looking deep into myself, I will enjoy more getting out in nature and being an untamed animal. The present surroundings of a modern world are about order and peaceful societies. So, I can only be wild internally. The cool existence is to make use of the personal space of expression that a writer can put into his words.”

I am a curious man too and asked, “How do you see your life?” Feng seriously replied, “Buddhism believes that your present role as a human being is the consequence of your kindness in the past life. I think so. Imagine when you were just a flower, a tree, a bird or a fish, you would be contaminated by waste, dirt, chemicals or radiation and then vanish! We will die naturally one day but during our survival time, we must operate our human flesh and body to lead a meaningful, desirable and moral life. All humans are imperfect but we are morally duty-bound. As soon as a man discharges those moral duties, he will carry nothing on his shoulders and can be a free person doing what he may wish. For me, the freedom is to write and create. There is no restricted area in my inner domain.”

I wanted to know the answer and so said, “It seems money sometimes matters and sometimes does not matter to you.” Feng responded, “Being natural is the ultimate secret. Money is important but it should not be the goal of what I want to do. I am writing on a piece of paper, not a bank note.”

My final question to Feng is, “Your feelings about Hong Kong?” He warmly said, “I have lived here for a long time and still regard her as my home. Hong Kong changes faster than me! I often feel that I am still the same old Feng Tang but many things are Hong Kong take on a new look that I am no longer familiar with. There is one thing that never changes in Hong Kong: people here work hard for a living for whatever reason! I learnt being hardworking in Hong Kong and am, in this way, still very Hong Kong!”

Hong Kong is a small city. A great city, regardless of its size, is identified by 3 main parts: vibrant business, talented population and a unique cultural landscape. Towards these, Feng Tang, because of his background, always thinks differently but is contributing to all 3 areas! I hope Feng will spend more time in Hong Kong because the best way to attract more talents to our city is to show that the existing talents are willing to stay in Hong Kong!

Maurice Lee

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New HongKie https://youtu.be/KP050nwBx68?si=6x70hIXO2R-mNdRk  Acknowledgement 關注社會頻道@RTHK

 Feng Tang Interview https://youtu.be/tebaXWzVl94?si=8twTZwzKfu6SpXUI   Acknowledgement-香港商報

 Book Talk by Feng Tang https://youtu.be/MFd50xIixWI?si=78f8rhNAl3_BN5Ry  Acknowledgement – Feng Tang

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Interview: Wonder Woman From A Teacher, Actress To An International Film Producer: Ankie Lau (劉香萍): What Is Hong Kong Film Industry Lacking In?

Ankie Lau is a wonder woman. At her age, how can she have so much energy?

She was born in 1958. She is a famous TV and film actress in Hong Kong in the 1970s & 1980s. She got married and moved to Germany. She never stopped. Despite the need of take care of a family of which her daughter Ankie Beilke (貝安琪) is also a movie star, she is active in the film industry and determined to be an international film producer. She is super busy but does not forget to smile. Ankie wants to brighten everyone’s day!

Ankie said, “If you want something that you never had to happen, you must work hard, believe yourself and know that the distance between goals and who you are now is called ACTION!”

She takes actions at all times. Ankie said, “I am now in Hong Kong because I want to raise funds for my next film. It is not easy but at least I am trying!”

I seized the opportunity when she was in Hong Kong and did an interview. I asked, “What is Hong Kong film industry lacking in?” She thought for a while and replied, “Stars! Superstars!” I asked, “Why?” She told me sincerely, “Films do need a market. When considering if there is a market for a particular commercial film, the first thing that comes to the mind of the people is whether the director is good and the actors are well-known?” She sighed, “Hong Kong used to have a lot of superstars like Chow Yun Fat (周潤發)、Stephen Chow (周星馳)、Tony Leung (梁朝偉)、Andy Lau (劉德華)…... We are, at present, unable to produce a few internationally young eminent stars. Unfortunately, the local market of Hong Kong is also very small and this is why we are struggling hard. We all miss the old name of Hong Kong as ‘Eastern Hollywood’!”

Ankie explained, “East does meet West in Hong Kong! We enjoy two worlds. Hong Kong films do have upside potential in the international market. ‘Keep trying’ is my advice and of course, if we can have the money to do it!”

Do enjoy my interview with Ankie Lau and thank you very much. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iNQ8VpJTeo

Maurice Lee

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A Content Farm Animal Is Born: My New 13th Book In 2024 依依得捨 (Departure Time)

The joy of writing is the opportunity of sharing what I believe. The pain of writing is me seeing deadlines looming larger and larger.

A writer does not simply write. He has to sell books so that the publisher’s fingers will not get burned. Ultimately, he has one moral duty: to write well to attract readers. He can be deprived of time but he cannot lose his quality and style.

Online media platform is often called a “content farm” these days. Writers are the various kinds of “animals”. They write on different specific topics attracting the target group of readers. They collectively generate a large amount of textual web contents which result in massive reader page views. At the end of the day, the goal is to generate huge advertising revenue through “micro targeting” in the media world.

I wrote in the 1980s, but took many years’ break in the 1990s. I started to write again about 10 years ago but no longer for newspapers and magazines. My new bosses are online media which, during the current trend, put focus on news and gossips rather than serious contributions from freelance contributors. 

I used to freely write essays and proses. Whatever my mind can conceive and believe, it can be the topic of my writing. Freedom is never won; it is given. Now, the online media editors ably plan and arrange writers one after another in a particular order. There is a splendid array of contents on the table and each writer is responsible for a dish which can attract a reader to try so that he will become a sticky fan. My job is to write on arts and culture; and occasionally on law as I am a lawyer. I am hopefully a good animal nowadays.

When we think about change, we know life was one thing and now it becomes another. A veteran writer in Hong Kong went through taking a bus to deliver articles to a newspaper headquarter, later simply faxing it to the editor, and presently just transmitting an essay through a computer or mobile phone! Well, as a writer for 40 years, I think the secret of change is, as Socrates said, “To focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”

My new book依依得捨 (Departure Time) has just been released by Cosmos Books (天地圖書).I am grateful to it. It is my new book in 2024! This is my 13th publication, a collection of my art and cultural essays. I also thank Hong Kong Trade Development Council for allowing me a talk in the Book Fair in 2024 to promote my book. Enjoy it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffM3f1NCk6o

You can support and buy from any bookstore including Cosmos Books (天地圖書), Joint Publishing (三聯書店), The Commercial Press (商務印書館).  Alternatively, you can click on the links below or any online book shops:

Cosmos Books:  https://www.cosmosbooks.com.hk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=988855141

hkbookcity: https://www.hkbookcity.com/showbook2.php?serial_no=28307697

yesasia: https://www.yesasia.com/us/%E4%BD%AC%E6%96%87%E9%9D%92-%E4%BE%9D%E4%BE%9D%E5%BE%97%E6%8D%A8/1129904389-0-0-0-zh_TW/info.html

A kind gesture can reach my heart that your generosity will make it beat. I work hard in silence and let my result be the noise.

Maurice Lee

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Interview: A woman of extraordinary strengths: The “Queen of Hi-Fi” Susan Wong (黃翠珊) , an accountant, singer, daughter, wife and mother, explains how she manages to put everything in delicate balance

She is tall, slim and attractive. She possesses a sexy and husky voice. She was given good education in Australia and is now an accountant owning her own firm. She is a contented wife and caring mother. She gets a fulfilling part-time job of singing, apart from her professional career. She loves sports and jogging. She thoroughly enjoys life. She is a lucky girl from start to finish. She does not think she deserves all the good things that have come her way and so she is happy to help the unfortunate ones. She is Susan Wong (黃翠珊).

Susan lost in thought and said, “Well! I planned but not that much. Things came naturally. People asked me to consider if I should be a full-time singer. Then, accounting jobs came up. I still want to sing and keep learning.” Susan Wong is a popular and successful singer among the Hi-Fi enthusiasts or “audiophiles”. She made many records and some of her online music received amazingly an international view rate as high as several million. One of these is her song “Billie Jean” sung in Bossa Nova style and it hits 5.2 million clicks.

Susan was shy and said, “I am not particularly good at Chinese songs but I am taking a step at a time.”

Susan said, “No matter how busy I am, I must take time to make my son at primary school feel that he is important. But, mother and child bonding is always a sensitive thing that requires a balance between love and over-attention.”

Hong Kong youth suicides are among the highest in the developed world. Tracking media reports, researchers found that about 67 suspected suicides and 50 such attempts involving people aged below 25 in Hong Kong in 2023. The crisis sparked efforts to identify and support youngsters at risk. Susan lamented the situation, “I will take part in a charity concert in the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in April 2025. It is an event to raise awareness of the mental health issues and encourage people in Hong Kong to solve the problem together. I am a mother and feel obligated to do our duty for our kids for their future.”

In the following thought-provoking interview with Susan Wong, she talked about her personal life, the singing world and how a woman does not confuse having a career with having a life. Please enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBGmxU0196Y

Maurice Lee

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My New Book: 依依得捨 (Departure Time)

The joy of writing is the opportunity of sharing what I believe. The pain of writing is me seeing deadlines looming larger and larger.

A writer does not simply write. He has to sell books so that the publisher’s fingers will not get burned. Ultimately, he has one moral duty: to write well to attract readers.

My new book依依得捨 (Departure Time) has just been released by Cosmos Books (天地圖書). It is my new book in 2024! This is my 14th publication, a collection of my art and cultural essays. Did I really write so much?

You can buy in any bookstore including Cosmos Books (天地圖書), Joint Publishing (三聯書店), The Commercial Press (商務印書館). Alternatively, you can click on the links below or any online book shops:

Cosmos Books: https://www.cosmosbooks.com.hk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=988855141

hkbookcity: https://www.hkbookcity.com/showbook2.php?serial_no=28307697

yesasia: https://www.yesasia.com/....../1129904389-0....../info.html

A kind gesture can reach my heart that your generosity made it beat.

Maurice

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Looking Down From Garden Hill, Sham Shui Po Spreads Out From Us To Include Old Streets, Quiet Shophouses And Romantic “Tong Lau”s Which Mesmerize You With Its Old-world Charm

“Sunset is the opening music of the night”. In Hong Kong, the most photogenic moment of our Victoria Harbour is at sunset. One of the best angles to take such photos is from Garden Hill (嘉頓山) of a very old district Sham Shui Po (深水埗) which some call it “District of Sunset” as the old area is full of faded glories. But, every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn—Sham Shui Po is now being well gentrified! There are more and more trendy cafes near Ki Lung Street (基隆街) and the zone is often nicknamed as “The Brooklyn of Hong Kong”.

Sham Shui Po is situated in the northwestern part of the Kowloon Peninsula, adjacent to the deep-water Victoria Harbour. “Po” means the flat land with a pier. Sham Shui Po Pier, now sadly gone, can be traced back to 1924 or an earlier date. In the late Qing Dynasty several hundred years ago, one of the customs stations was built in Sham Shui Po.  It was usually the first stop for the boats coming from Pearl River (珠江) of the Mainland to the west of Hong Kong when they arrived here. Sham Shui Po thus became a busy marketplace with brisk business activities. Cottage industries such as footwear, clothing, household goods, herbal medicine, and many other trades flourished. These industries were usually housed in a 3-storey building with a covered verandah and the building is called “tong lau” (唐樓). Owners work in the ground floor shops and their families live upstairs. When several “tong lau”s are joined to each other, they form a long outdoor pedestrian porch with a cover. Hong Kong has a rainy climate in summer and the design of a tong lau can protect customers from getting wet in the street after shopping. Many such old shops still exist and some even have been in Sham Shui Po for over 70 years. Success comes to those who are busy with it. So, it is unfair to say everyone in Sham Shui Po is poor.

In 1955, a Han dynasty tomb was unearthed during the construction of a government housing estate in Sham Shui Po. The tomb comprises 4 chambers and there is an entrance passage in the shape of a symmetrical cross. It is known as the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum (李鄭屋漢墓博物館). It sheds light on the history that about 2,000 years ago, Sham Shui Po was already inhabited by people who were rich enough to build such a fine tomb. Do take a look on a beautiful day!

Sham Shui Po is more charming than other districts in Kowloon combined. It will take you more than one day to fully explore this old district and see things that already vanish in other places. Let me give you an example.

Apliu Street (鴨寮街) is an olden and famous “flea market” street for electronic products inclusive of second-hand components, parallel imports, and discontinued models. Also, old vinyl records, cassette tapes, newspapers, magazines, and books can be found. “Apliu” literally means duck sheds because in the past, the area was a cluster of matsheds on the beach and partly over water where sheds were built. The street is now a shopping paradise for men especially homebodies. It is difficult to find such a fascinating nostalgic street in other area of Hong Kong.

Sham Shui Po is well known for its cramped quarters, high population density and caged homes. Dilapidated buildings are everywhere. Many live in bad condition. The district is old and the residents, many being workers in the factories of Sham Shui Po in the past, are facing economic threats when their physical health now declines. Other old people are attracted to the district since housing and basic necessities in Sham Shui Po are affordable for them.  An extreme imbalance between rich and poor in Hong Kong shows that our high degree of capitalism had to be wisely adjusted. Of course, poverty is not necessarily an enemy to happiness. Some live confidently there despite all the negative factors.

Sham Shui Po was the heart of Hong Kong’s textiles manufacturing industry in the 1960s. Now, these factories have gone but the district is still a popular market for designers and craftsmen to buy fashion materials which are in abundant supply. They include knitted fabrics, buttons, cotton cloths, needles and threads. These things are like a box of crayons that colour Sham Shui Po. The prominent streets are Nam Cheong Street (南昌街) and Yu Chau Street (汝州街).

In Hong Kong, snake soup (蛇羹) is considered a nutritious and expensive traditional dish. It is consumed in the cold months to make the body warm and strong. It may cure ailments such as arthritis. The well-known one is in Sham Shui Po and the restaurant is called “蛇王協” (Snake King Hip) in Apliu Street. Young people tend to dislike snake soup but you should try it before the gourmet food disappears in Hong Kong.

I want to salute Sham Shui Po with a passage in writing by the French photographer Chirstophe Agou: With every glance I take in the “negative-positive” of existence and the inevitability of impermanence to its glowing limits. Alone and haunted, I trust my inner eye, the heart. Everything, absolutely everything, becomes visible. Appearances, disappearances, nothing seems of secondary importance to me.

Sham Shui Po is nostalgically romantic.

Maurice Lee

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Sham Shui Po Market https://youtu.be/ln3ny9slWEo?si=GNWWrleDLz1J1qi5  Acknowledgement-RTHK

Sham Shui Po stories https://youtu.be/nWkpBNrJkts?si=ev3EzA-OY0RRsQrm  Acknowledgement SEE Network

Lee Cheng Uk Han Tomb https://youtu.be/suMKLWpWiOc?si=JtKY6vdVH4L_7Ocl  Acknowledgement-lhy1002

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Interview: “There is this thing called ‘Timeless and Endless Love’! ”—the humorous and captivating Hong Kong sports commentator Peter Wong Hing Kwei

“長情”(chang ging) is a Chinese expression which means “timeless and endless love”. Writer Honore de Balzac said, “True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself.” “Chang Ging” is hard to find these days because modern people are self-interested. Everyone has too many considerations to look after.

Peter Wong Hing Kwei (黃興桂), born in 1944, is a famous and popular Hong Kong sports commentator. He was formerly a football coach and manager as well. Peter has served as the head coach of several top-grade football teams like Eastern (東方), South China (南華) and Tsuen Wan (荃灣).

His colourful commentator career covers working for television stations in Hong Kong, Singapore and other parts of the world. Peter is 80 years old. He is still sporty, energetic, sociable, and ready to work. Positive energy is attracted to positive energy and I want to know more about him.

Peter said confidently and pleasantly, “I stick to one principle in my life: being loving and persistent! In view of my family background, I should do business. But I love sports. Here I am! I have served the sporting world particularly football for almost 60 years. I never feel tired and bored. I am thankful for all those wonderful friends and colleagues in the sports industry that have shown me exactly who I want to be!” I asked, “You are a very popular idol in Hong Kong. Why do you often stay in USA?” Peter laughed, “Apart from football for which my love is timeless and endless, the other ‘love target’ is my mother! She is about 100 years old. She is a great woman and my role model. Not a kind of fawning over, I really want to take good care of her until the final day that we can be together. She is in America and so I spend a lot of time with her there. I cook for her every day. Sometimes the best way to a mother’s heart is with the food that a son makes for her!”

  I asked Peter another question, “You are also well-known as a witty commentator with a lot of funny catchphrases. How can you do that? Peter thought about it and became amusing again, “I am philosophical! Ha! That is not true! I just want to please my audience and so I put in my two cents’ worth. There are no uninteresting things, only uninterested commentators. The ways to commentate a live sports game are important. For example, you remember the rules of the sport. You memorize the names of the players. You do good research before you are on the air. The other equally important thing is that your program cannot be boring. Your duty is to make the presentation as lively as possible!”

I consulted Peter, “For the first time in this century, Paris will host the Olympic Games. Events get underway in France soon. Spectators looking to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics will have plenty of options from different TV stations. How should they choose? What is a good or bad commentary in sports?” Peter kept up the mystery and said, “Well, my best advice is for one to watch our interview as follows. I will give them an answer!”

Don’t miss my enjoyable interview with Peter Wong! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u59ndJxk_F8

Maurice Lee

[hong-kong-art-man]

When You Do Not Have The Looks That You Deserve: The Basics Which Will Make You At Least Look Clean, Tidy And Decent

All cats are not grey in the dark.

In recent decades, male body hair removal, apart from face grooming activities, has been a rising trend leading to the coining of the term “manscaping”. Hairy guys today do not have role models. Too many would rather endure the pain of waxing than the attention that a full chest of hair can bring. The hairy chest glory of Sean Connery is out.

Male grooming is a booming business. Surveys reveal that year-on-year spending on male self-care products has been increasing substantially. 

Men in Hong Kong have changed too. According to my father’s thinking, a man should carry only a bar of soap and a toothbrush for daily cleaning. Back in my days, men started to use shampoo, shower gel and face cream though we seldom needed hair conditioner. Devoid of any embarrassment, modern young men apply toner and serum to the face. It is common to get a facial scrub to exfoliate skin too. Some even procure pedicure, manicure and facial treatments. TV advertisements encourage men to experience eyebrow microblading instead of traditional tattoo. These days, men, like women, think of changing themselves to a better person in terms of appearance, but very few think of changing the world to a better place. We are often distracted from the real beauty of life which is reaching out to help others rather than one’s good looks. Most of us also take a narrow view of beauty which is external rather than inner. A number of modish men, following what is fashionable in Korea and Japan, even wear make-up when go out. Soon, we do need a portmanteau to describe a person who means “man and woman” together. 

Looking good and feeling good of course go hand in hand. I do think opting for the minimum is a good thing. A man should at least look clean, tidy and decent. That is all. So, if your hair is tidy, all those hair gel, wax, mud, and spray are totally unnecessary. The minimum for a man are brushing his teeth twice a day and taking a shower during the night. He should also bother to remove blackheads, milia seeds or warts that appear on his face due to clogging or physical malfunctioning. Keeping your nails short and clean shows that you practise good hygiene and are a man of good discipline. Even the most handsome guy can turn off girls if he has bad breath. The simple solution is to floss your teeth and use mouthwash on a daily basis.

What causes body odor? It happens when bacteria on your skin come in contact with sweat. Do not forget that our sweat consists of water, salt and fat. A deodorant stick can help and it costs low. Research tells us that men’s body smell is rated as one of the important physical factors for women to judge a relationship.  

There is one more thing which will make a man look tidy—his weight. Looking too thin is no longer a problem in Hong Kong as most of us simply eat too much in a city of gastronomy. Being fat is a common challenge for us because food is abundant in Hong Kong. When you are fat, it will imply your body carries 20 to 60 pounds of extra baggage. Obesity is a leading risk for osteoarthritis in the knees, hips, lower back, and ankles. The problem can also cause high cholesterol, fatty liver, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, and sleep apnea. Our bodies can be in all shapes and sizes, but they must be proportional!

Manners are part and parcel of good appearance. Refinement and cultivation of a man cannot be disguised. Being mindful of proper etiquette and talking intelligently will help you create a positive impression.

Vanity and good looks are 2 different things. Some people spend a lot on over-improving the looks including cosmetic surgery but others may not think of them appreciatively. The way that you talk and whether you can talk your way into someone’s heart are your two real stamps of respectability, besides your clean and tidy looks.

We do not have to be superstars and capture attention. Cleaning up oneself is simply a fundamental duty of human self-actualization.   

Maurice Lee

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The Proper Ways to Brush Teeth https://youtu.be/qYBQePR20kY?si=ivfBNUV9U3hgRB4M  Acknowledgement – Oral Health Education

The Charming Look and Manners of Jet Li https://youtu.be/CUZamUvUzmg?si=hzA_1lRccM9mMY2d  Acknowledgement-名人書房

Prince Charming of Hong Kong Chow Yun Fat https://youtu.be/On5nTr1hfwQ?si=LuivEBuzx51TzG4D  Acknowledgement – Vogue Hong Kong

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Interview: The “Singapore National Treasure” Lisa Wong (麗莎), a famous singer who attacked and captured Hong Kong by her songs in the 1970s

A Singaporean singer, out of expectation, became a big hit in Hong Kong in the 1970s. She was young, pretty and cultured. She won all men’s heart. Her name is “Lisa” or Lisa Wong” (麗莎) with a great nickname as “Singapore National Treasure”! She is now about 73, a grandmother and devoted Christian.

Lisa reminisced about her famous years and smiled, “I still but seldom sing. Cantonese songs are not that popular anymore in Singapore nowadays. The mainstream trends are western music and Mandarin songs. I am happy that my old fans in Hong Kong remember me, and I can fly from Singapore to Hong Kong to hold my concerts regularly. My concerts are now a social gathering attended by friends coming together for my songs and their collective memory.”  

I asked, “In the early 70s, Hong Kong was overwhelmed, with much regret, by 2 foreign music forces: western pop songs and Mandarin songs from Taiwan. With the decline of Cantonese operas in the 60s, local Cantonese songs were unable to occupy an important position and faced an uphill battle. Why could you, as a Singaporean singer, manage to ‘attack and capture’ our city with your Cantonese songs?” She laughed and replied, “In those years, I sang western songs. My record company wanted to expand their business to Hong Kong. It planned to be different. So, I was asked to sing Cantonese songs for the Hong Kong market. I sang Cantonese songs with a western style. My uniqueness impressed the people in Hong Kong and so I became very popular. Luck and destiny were the reasons for my success, if any.”

I asked again, “You came to Hong Kong regularly. What changes did you find?” She pondered, “Hong Kong streets have become quiet. Shenzhen, on the other hand, has turned into a shopping centre. This is so special! Also, I heard Cantonese pop songs here are during the downswing. This is sad! In Singapore, it is the same situation because Mandarin songs are the dominant trend that is operating within the market!”

Without being aware of it, Lisa was like an ambassador of culture in the 1970s between Hong Kong and Singapore. She is the best qualified person to talk about the music environment in the 2 cities, past and present. Are you curious to know more about what she said on the topic? Please enjoy my following interview with her: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy2U5en1eUg

Maurice Lee

"Tears with Love" https://youtu.be/_xgXp6Vp_ZY?si=5GGv0eu4ITVxNzdy Acknowledgement-WSM Music HK

[hong-kong-art-man]

Let Us Sing Together And Along: The Young Choral Festival Leader Kelvin Lau (劉灝顯) Explains Why Choral Singing Is Great And How His Reverse Thinking Works

What is “Reverse Thinking”?

To put it in a simple way, turning the problem upside-down and finding a solution upside-down is reverse thinking. To put it in layman’s terms, it is about how you solve an old problem from a new angle.

Music contests are a good example. They are supposed to be a means of promoting musical abilities and interest. In reality, winners are often glorified and losers are ignored. Sadly, music contests end up not giving opportunities to teach important values such as respect for others, empathy and learning from mistakes.

Kelvin Lau, like me, is also a believer in reverse thinking. He said, “As the founder of a choir festival, I care more about the choirs that are struggling. Winners are often already in good shape.”

Kelvin himself is however a winner on all counts. He graduated from a top school, St. Paul’s College. He went to study in the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA. After his return to Hong Kong, he became a music teacher in a famous school. In 2011, this young man founded a charitable organization called the Hong Kong Virtuoso Chorus. In 2018, the popular and acclaimed Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival (香港校際合唱節) was established by him. Kelvin is now working full-time for the organisation. Ever since childhood, Kelvin has been passionate about choral singing. He performs as a soloist, chorister and conductor and has won numerous awards and prizes over the years.

Kelvin thoughtfully said, “Winning is great. However, we must understand that it is more important to enjoy and learn from the process. If I do not win a competition, I must reflect on how I could do better next time and keep trying to improve.”   

He brought new ideas to actions in the Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival. For instance, he encouraged students to make friends with choristers from other schools. He also arranged for adjudicators to work with the choirs after they performed in the Competition cum Masterclass. He visited schools to provide “choral clinics” to help improve choral singing standard. He talked to students in the Hong Kong Inter-School Choir with behavioural issues and extended guidance. He taught unhappy students how to take life easy.

Kelvin said, “I think what’s most important of all is to instil a positive value into our next generation. As a music teacher, I have a hand in shaping the choral leaders of tomorrow. Things are changing so fast that we need to help students become critical thinkers who have the courage to question the old ways and do what is right, even when everyone else is a follower.”

The young, ambitious but kind man continued, “Some said choirs are out of fashion. I disagree. In fact, choral music is amazingly adaptive because choirs can perform all kinds of music. Whether it’s rock, jazz, pop or musical theatre, choirs can perform it. We do have to make sure choral music continues to evolve to meet the tastes of the new generation and attract their participation. The sense of unity and belonging are crucial to the success of a choir group.” I replied, “I have no confidence to sing alone. Singing in a choir, for me, is comfortable and connecting.”

Recent research concludes that choral singing enhances our physical and emotional health. Many great singers joined a choir or singing group when they were children, and that’s how their vocal skills and musical abilities developed.

Let’s sing together and along!

Maurice Lee

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Kelvin Lau - Founder's Message, The Hong Kong Virtuoso Chorus https://youtu.be/yDq1gotnMjA?si=tZwfjUfp_KNGp9Qb  Acknowledgement – The Hong Kong Virtuoso Chorus

 Kelvin Lau - HKICF2023 Highlight https://youtu.be/He8SpwQUuig?si=4Nv51gQ3_oCb4yjF  Acknowledgement – The Hong Kong Virtuoso Chorus

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Interview: The “Captain” in Hong Kong theatrical fields: Chan Kin Bun(陳健彬) . His views on audience growth and drama development

Most people wait for things to happen. KB (Chan Kin Bun陳健彬) is different. He is someone that has the determination to make things happen. Passion and belief are the driving force for his sustainable energy.

KB is often nicknamed “Drama Captain” by theatre practitioners. He laughed, “I had to be the engine of a train when you led an organisation! Often and only when a locomotive blew its steam, people began to work.”  

His life was made extraordinary by the government. After graduating from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, he tried being a teacher for some years. Then, he became a civil servant in Hong Kong and government assigned him to work for arts and culture matters. Finally and until his retirement, KB had been the executive head of the biggest drama group “Hong Kong Repertory Theatre”.

KB laughed again, “I am now a free consultant in the theatre world. If anyone has a problem, please come to me and I shall try to help!”

He continued to explain his faith, “Hong Kong is small. However, we do need wide-ranging theatrical works to attract the segmentary tastes of the society. Most importantly, since our market is small, we also do need to ‘export’ our performances to other places and so cross-border development will be the correct trend!”

KB said, “Apart from helping drama groups to exist, it is more crucial now for the government to handpick good shows and use ‘shows’ as a tool to attract more audience, local and overseas.”  

Are you interested to share KB Chan’s concerns about the performing arts development in Hong Kong? Please enjoy the following interview by me:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDubvZrCuJw

Maurice Lee

[hong-kong-art-man]

The Proper And Improper Ways Of Handling A Buzzing And Twitching Smart Phone In Your Hand

I want to be with someone when alone. When we have moments like this, the smart phone is your great companion. We often sit in silence, but the phone knocks and knocks on your thigh telling that you have got messages. Then, it becomes an imp!

Nowadays, people seldom answer mobile phone calls unless they really have to. We may be busy and do not want to be disturbed. You may think it is only polite for a person to leave a voicemail or typed message instead of requiring you to talk directly. When you do not recognise the number, you will not answer a telephone call as there is too much spam these days. You are tired and holding a phone up for more than 2 minutes can be very exasperating.

It is equally not easy to handle a mobile phone message. Many do not read or listen to such messages. Some are paranoid, thinking you should talk to them instead of being indirect. More and more people check messages only at their leisure. Work is often delayed.  When things around you become irrelevant, you do not want to be bothered by mobile messages. I guess why more and more families stop using a ‘landline’ at home, the old telecommunication connection by cable laid across land. I miss the classic ringtone of a home telephone: very monophonic, playing only one note at a time. These are my good old days.

A funny incident happened to me. I had a work project in which the leader set up a telephone ‘WhatsApp’ group and made 4 interesting requirements.  The messages shall not be in English as the standard of English of people in Hong Kong is getting poor and some of them may not understand English. We shall all use Cantonese, a local dialect, instead of formal Chinese as Cantonese words are more ‘friendly’. We shall not leave any voice message as people are busy and they may not listen to. Reading text messages is much faster. But, those messages shall be purely about work and other unnecessary conversations may dilute the nature of the chat group. Finally, messages must be in simple words and informal. Emojis are encouraged to be embedded in the text in order to tone down feelings in case when the words used are too strong and annoying. I am an opponent of such military style because conversations should not become an act of slavery.   

I would rather comply with 3 reasonable rules. When we talk on the phone or send messages, we should not be long-winded, continuing at tedious length. People have no patience nowadays. We shall not also send more than 5 to 6 messages to the other side during a text conversation. Others will be annoyed by your massive attacks. Finally, you should not use text messages for nothing other than the unmitigated commercial or political propaganda.

In modern days, people must not have unrealistic expectations about friendship. All gratification in friendship can be instant and transient. Or, friends can disappoint or betray. Mobile phones provide perfect solutions in daily life. One can ‘delete’ a friend by a finger press on an option on the screen. Alternatively, one can ‘quit’ a chat group when a need or desire arises and jump to know many other new online friends.   

The most important impact on the world is smart phone. Communication technology can be our best friend. It can also be our biggest enemy. A singer said correctly about mobile phones, “For the way we are attached to our buzz and twitch in our pockets, we have to look and see if it was a text, a voicemail or an e-mail. We are almost like lab rats.”

Sorry! We have no choice!

Maurice Lee

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Evolution of Mobile Phones https://youtu.be/hQDOPi7GwHs?si=4RDvA8h43jZTDcW5  Acknowledgement – kenzhishi

How does mobile phone change our life? https://youtu.be/yoIMgEarB-A?si=bVqslHZWDS1yZvNp  Acknowledgement-中國熱點

Should Children use mobile phones? https://youtu.be/0vdJ3maB9w4?si=JttMk-i3x2-_ScGS  Acknowledgement – Angela Tam

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Interview: Ip Sai Hung (葉世雄), the great media and Cantonese Opera Veteran in Hong Kong

I have known Ip Sai Hung since 1980s. He is truly an intellectual. He engages in his cultural research especially on Cantonese Opera (粵劇), writes and talks in seminars. All his activities display his critical thinking and normative reflections about what Hong Kong should do more in order to be a cultural center in Asia.

Sai Hung used to be a senior official of Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK). He retired a few years ago. He smiled, “Retirement gave me freedom: freedom of time and lifestyle. I can pick up new learning and do the things that I have always wanted to do but never had the time to do it before! Besides, I now live on government pension. I do feel obliged to do something for the community as the taxpayers pay my pension.”

He continued, “Happiness sometimes does not dwell on how much I get, but how much I can return to Hong Kong. I am lucky to know a little bit more about the history, art form and current development of Cantonese Opera (or “Yuet Kuk”) in Hong Kong. People like to consult me and I am delighted to answer. This is not contribution as a big deal.” Sai Hung is a very modest man.

Some hate retirement because they feel the loss of routine and direction in the lives. Sai Hung tells us that after retirement, one can stay active and still get good social life and healthy relationships.

Do you wish to share the wisdom of Ip Sai Hung. You may visit the following interview by me with him: https://youtu.be/2OqdWgXOITs?si=ij8HiQBa-6eOx1T0

Maurice Lee

[hong-kong-art-man]

What Gave Rise To The Name Of The Enchanting Waterloo Road In Hong Kong? Nothing Can Beat A Stroll Along The Road And Visit To Some Of the Places Remembered In History

The visible thing called a ‘Street’ is made up of invisible memories that people put to the place. My ability to retrieve memories begins to falter, except the uptick of remembering those beautiful spots.

Waterloo Road (窩打老道) is an old principal north-south thoroughfare of Kowloon in Hong Kong. It stretches from Yau Ma Tei (油麻地) waterfront to Kowloon Tong (九龍塘), an expensive area at the foot of Lion Rock (獅子山), and then by means of a tunnel, get you to the new town behind the Lion Rock mountain which is named Shatin (沙田).

Nobody can explain why the street is called ‘Waterloo’. Some ridiculously said that the name was created in memory of Napoleon being defeated in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Hong Kong, a former British colony, should have nothing to do with France. Some attributed it to the name of an official in the past but historical records do not show any official by that name.

It is rare to see a street, at its core, represent the 3 levels of people of Hong Kong. The area of Waterloo Road in Yau Ma Tei is a grassroots community. People still live in poor conditions and partitioned cubicles. The central part near Argyle Street (亞皆老街)  is inhabited by the middle class. This is why it has many pet shops. The sector close to the end of Waterloo Road is occupied probably by the jet-setters who live in elegantly furnished houses with nice gardens. When someone tells you that he has his residence on Waterloo Road, you may be curious and ask, “Which part of Waterloo Road?”

The word ‘stroll’ came from the German word ‘strollen’, which means to wander aimlessly. ‘City walking’ is now a very popular physical and cultural exercise. Please do go for a stroll along Waterloo Road and it will take roughly one hour.

You should start off with Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market (油麻地果欄) at the junction of Waterloo Road and Reclamation Street (新填地街). This old market was built in 1913. The fruit shops are called ‘Laan’ (欄). They are all low-rise buildings carrying various signboards with beautiful traditional Chinese calligraphic characters. The great architectures have historical value. There, you see, especially at night after 9 p.m., half-naked muscular men with tattoos on their arms working very hard to transport boxes of fruits. Fruits come from different parts of the world and are extremely colourful. The amazing images evoke good photographic ideas.  

Cinema has the magic to make you feel not lonely. Near the Fruit Market there is an old theatre called  Yau Ma Tei Theatre (油麻地戲院). It is a pre-war opera house, established by a Portuguese in 1930. It was later turned into a movie cinema. Classic and charming, the Theatre was classified as a grade 2 historic building and conversion works started in 2008. It is now back as a Cantonese opera theatre. Cantonese opera is a performing art with a history of more than 1,000 years and you should not miss the opportunity of watching a good show in the nostalgic Yau Ma Tei Theatre. 

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” I guess the middle-class persons in the central part of Waterloo Road love dogs and cats very much and it is why there are many pet shops, clinics, hotels and grooming salons in the vicinity. The locality has become as though the famous ‘pet centre’ in Hong Kong. I often go there to say hello to the popular dog breeds for their cute looks and joyful personalities. I love Shiba Inu.

Finally, you can find, at the junction of Waterloo Road and Arygle Street (亞皆老街), a popular known as CLP Pulse. The old clock tower was built in 1940. Formerly CLP (China Light and Power Company)’s head office, the brown building has been converted into a museum that shows you the intertwined histories of Hong Kong electricity development and the owner of CLP, Kadoorie Family. It also encourages the public to support decarbonisation and sustainable development through experiential activities of fun. Many photographs there are precious. 

The ‘Kadoorie’s are a wealthy Hong Kong-based Jewish family. They have been doing business in Bombay, Shanghai and Hong Kong since the 18th century. The family is low-key. They have never become poorer from donating generously to the community.

Still not enough? Please visit Tung Wah Museum (東華三院文物館) inside Kwong Wah Hospital on Waterloo Road. The Museum, previously a hospital, was built in 1911. It is, in my humble opinion, the most elegant and well-maintained Chinese architecture in Hong Kong.

Life is better in motion. We stroll through the beautiful Hong Kong with the joy of a curious heart. In every walk on Waterloo Road, poor or rich section, I learn far more than I intend to seek.

Maurice Lee

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Waterloo Road in 1960s and now

https://youtu.be/whhtxNNmJ6w?si=d1h3Jbdk0r1GhgTi  

Acknowledgement-老朋友

Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market Night and Day

https://youtu.be/xg2sJjeBQAA?si=0tNq-F-wQFkLsP1e  

Acknowledgement-鳳凰衛視

Tung Wah Museum

https://youtu.be/Fs1jibzR9oQ?si=7V6kG0jNbpRUh_x6  

Acknowledgement-TWGHs Records and Heritage Office

Yau Ma Tei Theatre and Red Brick Building

https://youtu.be/yxY2I7PKckU?si=8cAMJGrPLtpKQBD3  

Acknowledgement-ARCHSDGOVHK

CLP Clock Tower

https://youtu.be/iXcP0xFOVss?si=0xTywRCmiNZ4RMBJ  

Acknowledgement - SCMP