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Hong Kong has undergone significant changes over the past century, but the old photos beautifully capture its journey. Collected by the author, these precious images reveal the city's development, from the late 19th-century Hong Kong Island to the aftermath of World War II. The book provides an overview of Hong Kong's transformation, delving into pre-war scenes, historical events, natural disasters, and post-war civilian life. While Hong Kong's appearance evolves, the photos reflect the spirit of resilience and determination of past generations.
- AuthorHui Yat Tung
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2018
Hong Kong is said to have ten haunted hospitals that have witnessed eerie incidents. These stories include a pregnant woman encountering a ghostly presence, a mysterious suicide by a doctor, a detective haunted by a tragic event, a rumored cursed elevator, a patient awakening to a haunting melody, a doctor associated with death, a nurse breaking a taboo, ghostly images in photographs, a manicurist's strange encounter, and a cursed crystal chandelier. These chilling tales lend an air of mystery and intrigue to these hospitals, adding to the folklore surrounding them.
- AuthorLei Yu Yeung
- PublisherDay Reading Hall
- Publication Date2010
This is a captivating book that explores the development of Hong Kong's entertainment industry over the past century. Divided into two parts, it combines fifty newspaper articles written by the author under the name "Century of Change" with a fresh examination of the industry's historical background and characteristics. Accompanied by flavorful comics by Tung Pui-sun, this book offers a unique and engaging narrative style, sharing anecdotes and stories about the vibrant entertainment scene in Hong Kong.
- AuthorChen Qingfeng
- PublisherJoint Publishing (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
- Publication Date2021
"Changes in Hong Kong's Hundred Years of Wind and Moon" describes the development of the entertainment industry in Hong Kong over the past century, reflecting the livelihood and social conditions of Hong Kong from the side. The book is divided into two parts, and the second part contains fifty articles, which are the column texts published by the author in the last century. It was published under the name of "Changes in Hong Kong's Hundred Years of Wind and Moon". Unlike general monographs, it uses a novel style to describe the anecdotes of Hong Kong's "wind and moon" with interesting and friendly "three and first" words. The first part is newly written by the author, introducing the historical background and characteristics of Hong Kong's entertainment industry. The book also includes comics drawn by Dong Peixin, which are quite nostalgic.
- AuthorChan Ching-fung
- PublisherJoint Publishing
- Publication Date2023
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Buses play a vital role as a daily transportation for the general public in Hong Kong. Their importance and convenience remain unmatched to this day. Over time, buses have evolved to keep up with changing demands. From non-air-conditioned buses to luxury models and eventually the introduction of air-conditioned buses, their designs and functionalities have continually transformed. This book uses a vast collection of literature and pictures, providing a comprehensive account of the development and evolution of various types of air-conditioned buses in modern Hong Kong. It delves into a wealth of professional knowledge about buses, including exterior design, technical specifications, equipped features, and operating routes. For bus enthusiasts, this book is an indispensable collection.
- AuthorLi Hanhua
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2018
Dr. Peter Lam, former Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, shares his personal experience in organizing and promoting international events in the book "Hong Kong Beautiful Things". The book is a collection of Dr. Lam's column articles written in newspapers from December 2015 to March 2019, covering five categories: tourism events, cultural and creative industries, food paradise, film and entertainment, and economic hub.
The book has four outstanding features:
First, it records Dr. Lam's personal experience in organizing and promoting various international events, large-scale activities, and performances during his tenure as Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and discusses various tourism issues, expressing Dr. Lam's views and expectations for the future of Hong Kong tourism.
Second, the content is diverse, covering Hong Kong's economic and livelihood policies, national "two sessions" issues, cultural and creative industries and film and entertainment in both places, "Belt and Road" and the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, as well as interesting stories about food and attractions visited in other places.
Third, it is written in Cantonese, which is more vivid and expressive for readers who use Cantonese as their mother tongue, and also reflects Dr. Lam's affection for Hong Kong.
Fourth, the data is detailed. For some of the important events and policies in Hong Kong and the country mentioned in the article, there is a "data link" for special introduction, and the major events of Hong Kong tourism in recent years are sorted out for easy reading.
- AuthorPeter Lam Kin-ngok
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2019
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