Brothels
Dublin Core
Title
Brothels
Subject
Description
"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 underground sex establishments were run by gangsters. Spring Garden became a red-light district in the early twentieth century with brothels and prostitutes. To attract customers the brothels used large numbers on the buildings and the area was known as Big number brothels. In Wan Chai today, there are a number of clubs and bars that offer prostitution. Therefore Wan Chai is known as the Hong Kong Red Light District."
Creator
Unknown
Date
1950s
Contributor
Unknown
Rights
Unknown
Relation
N/A
Format
N/A
Type
Identifier
Miscellaneous0007
Coverage
Hong Kong Ordinance No 12 1857
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “Brothels,” Wan Chai Heritage Trail, accessed January 8, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-26/items/show/73.