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This book delves into urban culture, introducing concepts like "cultural system," "cultural index," "cultural map," and "cultural space," while dissecting various aspects of urban culture. The author explores fourteen renowned cities, delving into what makes them unique cultural hubs. Additionally, the author visits different districts in Hong Kong, explores their cultural characteristics, and offers suggestions for the future development of urban culture in the city. Through this book, readers can contemplate the future of urban culture in Hong Kong alongside the author.
- AuthorRu Guolie
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2023
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In this book, author Chan Cheuk-yiu reflects on the heartbreaking reality of poverty in Hong Kong. She observes that despite the prosperity of the city, there are still individuals, including children and the elderly, who suffer from cold and hunger. Chan passionately seeks out those living in poverty, aiming to provide care, respect, and warmth amidst their desperate circumstances. Through her experiences in social work, she discovers that poverty is not a one-size-fits-all situation but manifests in varying degrees. The book portrays the unique stories of homeless individuals, solitary elderly, and grassroots families, shedding light on their struggles in the shadows of Hong Kong's seemingly prosperous facade.
- AuthorChan Cheuk-yiu
- PublisherBright Light Culture Publishing House
- Publication Date2016
In the new revised edition of 2021, explore the depths of your understanding of Cantonese. From Cantonese slangs to the meanings behind proverbs and idioms, delve into the rich linguistic heritage of the language. Uncover the origins of phrases like "If there is something, leave it to the mountain first" and unravel the meanings behind expressions like "single-eyed man watching his wife" and "fairy fart." Discover slowly disappearing Cantonese nursery rhymes such as "Big dumb elephant, holding a gun, going to war, can't win, come back to eat a bowl of chili sauce." Expand your knowledge beyond C0T (iced lemon tea) and explore other tea restaurant terms, hair salon terms, and taxi terms. Additionally, the new revised edition updates the "Hong Kong Celebrity Quotes" chapter, shedding light on the true intentions behind memorable statements made by figures like Choi Fung Wah and Lee Lai Shan.
- AuthorCantonese Data Museum
- PublisherBright Light Culture Limited Company
- Publication Date2021
The book covers various article genres and provides a writing guide for 38 essay topics. These topics are designed with reference to the secondary school diploma examination and the direction of teachers' questions.
- AuthorZhou Shuping
- PublisherBright Light Culture Publishing House
- Publication Date
In the 6th book of the "Tongxue" series, titled "Interesting Life - Commonly Misused Words in Cantonese," delve into the distinctions between three similar words "bei, bi, bi," the appropriate usage of "go, ge, guo," the correct form of "no need," and the difference between "ban, braid, distinguish, argue, petal." Uncover the correct name for fried rice, whether it's "Yangzhou fried rice" or "Yangzhou fried rice," and learn the proper way to write "liu1 lang1." Explore the concept of misused words, which have been present since the invention of writing, encompassing both writing errors and incorrect word usage. Discover how the development of writing has led to the promotion of some wrong words as correct and vice versa, and how misused words are determined based on government-announced texts. Immerse yourself in Hong Kong's daily language with this intriguing exploration in the Cantonese Data Museum's "Tongxue" series.
- AuthorCantonese Data Museum
- PublisherBright Light Culture Publishing House
- Publication Date
n the 8th book of the "Tong Xue" series, titled "Made in Hong Kong," various Hong Kong-made brands and products are explored. This includes local toys, soda brands, food brands, Chinese and Western cake brands, sauce brands, the brewing industry, pharmaceutical brands, cosmetics brands, local comics, and products from the manufacturing industry. Discover the fascinating history and significance of these industries in Hong Kong.
- AuthorCantonese Data Museum
- PublisherBright Light Culture Publishing House
- Publication Date2021