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Canton floor tiles were among many other tiles which was used in ancient Hong Kong and parts of China. They were especially made in Dongguan county and were extensively used in construction work.

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According to The Book of Rites, "The unicorn, the phoenix, the turtle and the dragon are the four spiritual creatures." The unicorn is one of the four propitious creature deemed to bring auspiciousness and ward off evils. The unicorns seen in Hong…

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Hand fans were used in order to keep away heat. The movement of a handheld fan provides cooling by increasing the airflow over the skin. Hand fans made from Jutes were used my many in ancient China.

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A kwan kwa is a traditional Chinese wedding costume composed of a long, silk blouse and a long skirt. Historically, only members of the Chinese imperial family were privileged to wear this costume.

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A sewing machine is a machine used to stitch fabric and other materials together with thread. Home sewing machines are designed for one person to sew individual items while using a single stitch type.

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Paper lanterns are special kind of lanterns.They are made from paper or silk, with a frame of bamboo or wood and a lit candle inside as a source of light. It is displayed during the festive season.

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In this traditional Hakka rice cooker, well-soaked rice will be put into the wooden bucket, which is then placed into a big cauldron for steaming. Rice prepared in this way is mostly used to make wine

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For the brithday celebration activities, a small statue of the deity (for parade purpose) will be 'invited' from the temple and placed in a sacred sedan chair to be carried in the parade, or taken to the bamboo theatre where the thanksgiving opera…
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