Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous
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Floral Arrangement
"Flowers are popularly used in Hong Kong for decorations in big events or offerings in temples. Most of the open markets across Hong Kong have small flower shops that sell flower arrangements using various flowers such as Magnolia, Hong Kong…
Tailoring
"The roots of the Hong Kong tailoring industry can be traced back to Shanghai at the turn of the 20th century, European colonialism, and the Chinese Communist Revolution. Tailoring for the upper class in Hong Kong goes back to 1920s where there were…
Bonsai
"It is an art form using cultivation techniques to produce small trees in containers that mimic the shape and scale of full size trees. The purposes of bonsai are primarily contemplation for the viewer, and the pleasant exercise of effort and…
Woodworking
"Chinese home furniture evolved independently of Western furniture into many similar forms including chairs, tables, stools, cupboards, cabinets, beds and sofas. Until about the 10th century CE the Chinese sat on mats or low platforms using low…
Zhizha, Taoist Paper Art
"It is a type of traditional craft, mainly used as offerings in Taoist festive celebrations and funerals. It had become a widely accepted element in religious practice since Northern Song Dynasty. It now faces a gradual loss of craftsmanship due to…
Aloe Vera
"Aloe Vera originates from the Arabian Peninsula but the plat grows wild in tropical climates around the world. It is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. In traditional Chinese Medicine, the inner gel of the Aloe Vera plant helps to…
Brothels
"Although organised prostitution is illegal, the industry had always been under the influence of triads to recruit economically disadvantaged women who otherwise would never enter the profession voluntarily. Until the 1980s, most Hong Kong…
Construction Work
"In 1950s, construction work was family based business by either Local or Shanghai contractors. After World War II, large scale construction projects of reclamation, site formation, construction of reservoirs and private housing projects became a…
Tram; Ding Ding
"Hong Kong Tramways is a narrow-guage heritage tram system. It is one of the earliest modes of public transport and has been completely electric, since its inaugration. It has never used horse or steam power. It is the cheapest mode of public…
Southorn Playground
"It is a sports and recreational ground in Wan Chai, comprising of a football pitch, four basketball courts and a children's playground. Though the site is not big, it is often used for district functions such as fun fairs and sports matches. It is…
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