Footprints across seven floors - Oral History of Li Cheng Uk Resettlement Area

In 1955, an ancient tomb was discovered, and in 1956, the Double Ten Riot occurred. A deep historical trace was left on the 19 seven-story buildings of the Li Cheng Uk Estate. Visiting Lee Cheng Uk Estate, a place full of history, is a journey of rediscovery. Listening to the stories of the previous generations, imagining what happened fifty or sixty years ago in the post-war Hong Kong, in an era of frequent fires, they moved to the Li Cheng Uk Estate with excitement, hoping to put a roof over their heads with three meals a day. Here, it also became a playground for children and a food paradise. The difficult but still happy life constituted unique memories. There were once over a million Hong Kong people living in resettlement estates, and I believe that anyone who has lived in a public housing estate will find these stories resonating. I believe that recording history is not about writing beautiful things. Liking history does not mean nostalgia. Understanding where happiness comes from allows us to continue to pursue happiness; only by understanding pain can we avoid suffering again. If you love this land, you must know its past, before you can protect it and pass on the stories.