Display in Dai Pai Dongs
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Title
Display in Dai Pai Dongs
Subject
Display
Description
Traditional displays appeared in Dai Pai Dongs which mainly functions as tools in Dai Pai Dongs.
Creator
HongKongers
Format
Color: Mainly green and orange
Characteristics: Common used
Materials: Plastic, wood, iron
Characteristics: Common used
Materials: Plastic, wood, iron
Type
Object
Coverage
Small size to large size
Alternative Title
'大排檔擺設'
Spatial Coverage
Mainly outdoor spaces and beside roads
Audience
The elder generation
The younger generation
Tourists
The younger generation
Tourists
Audience Education Level
Mainly primary school and secondary school for the younger generation
Collection Items
Small Bamboo Basket
It is used to keep coins for changes before. But nowadays are generally change to store other things.
Burner
It is designed and made by themselves. filling fire water with it can make a fire with 1~2m high flame
Cast Iron Pan
It can transmit heat in a very short time which make cast iron pan popular for Dai Pai Tong to use as it is what they need.
Old Fan
It is usually appeared in Tai Pai Tong. It provides an alternative choice for air conditioning while air conditioner is not common at that time.
Old Water Boiler Heater
Town gas burner is equipped with the water boiler, besides boiling water, simple cook can also be done with it.
Light Bulb
500W tungsten filament bulb. The yellow light is dim and weak, which seems to be used for decoration.
Green Sheet Iron
The sheet iron is painted with green color which is the cheapest color in the past. Sheet iron also acts as a structural support in Dai Pai Dongs.