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Luo Liming, a proficient opera enthusiast, holds a particular fascination for Cantonese opera and music. His well-referenced and meticulously researched writings consist of high-quality, serious opera reviews. In the 1950s, Luo serialized a series of opera-themed articles in the ""Sing Tao Evening News"" under the column name ""Gu Qu Tan,"" drawing on the allusion of ""Qu You Wu, Zhou Lang Gu."" These articles, penned from an ""expert"" perspective, covered opera, music, anecdotes, and renowned actors, offering rich and diverse content. Subsequently, he compiled some of these serialized manuscripts into the book ""Gu Qu Tan."" This book, based on the first edition of ""Gu Qu Tan,"" incorporates Luo's preface from the original publication, re-proofreads the content, and provides simple notes for certain words and phrases to enhance readability for the convenience of readers.
- AuthorZhu Yuanzhang
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2020
In 2011, Professor So Hing-bun published his semi-autobiographical essay collection titled "Seventy Miscellaneous - From the Fall of Hong Kong to the Years of New Asia College." The book reflects his observations and experiences, including life in Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation and interesting anecdotes from his teaching career at New Asia College and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Following his passing in 2016, Professor So's students re-edited and organized his articles, which were supplemented with nearly fifty new pieces featuring his retirement life, last years, and his reminiscences about friends in the "Teacher and Friend." Notably, the book features cover illustrations by Professor So's daughter, renowned illustrator Ms. So Mei-lo, adding significant meaning to the publication.
- AuthorSo Hing-bun
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2018
On August 15, 1945, the Second World War ended with the victory of the Allies and Japan's unconditional surrender, ending the unforgettable three years and eight months of Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. Hong Kong history expert Cheng Baohong uses old newspaper documents, old photos, and other materials such as certificates and documents to take you back to this period of history, revealing the situation of people's livelihood before and after Hong Kong was occupied by the Japanese army. This book records many aspects of Hong Kong's history, from the pre-war Hong Kong with clouds of war, to the difficult scenes during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, and then to the post-war Hong Kong returning to the right track. It records how Hong Kong people, facing brutal military and political rule and severe material shortages, relied on their strong will to survive and worked together to overcome a period of dark years.
- AuthorCheng Bo-hung
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2020
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Since the opening of Hong Kong, with the changes of the times and the eating habits of the citizens, various dining places with their own characteristics have emerged, including tea houses, local tea houses, small restaurants, porridge and noodle shops, restaurants serving food from other regions, dai pai dongs, Western restaurants, cha chaan tengs, etc. Over the past century, they have undergone various changes, big or small. Among them are famous tea houses and local tea houses that have disappeared, such as Tak Yun, Ma Yuk Shan, and Wu Yi Xian Guan, restaurants such as Yin Qiong Lin, Jin Ling, Da San Yuan, small restaurants such as Ai Pi Xi, Shen Deng, and Yi Le Yuan, Western restaurants such as Wesleyan, Meridian, and On Lok Yuen, which still evoke endless memories for many people. This book records the changes in Hong Kong's catering industry over the past century through more than 300 pictures and newspaper documents, as well as the origins and evolution of different restaurants, allowing readers to understand Hong Kong's unique food culture in different eras, popular foods, the living conditions of citizens, and the development of different districts in Hong Kong.
- AuthorCheng Po-hung
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2021
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Tea holds great significance in the lives of Hong Kong people. It is commonly found in tea restaurants, tea houses, and daily living spaces, and is even depicted on our banknotes. Despite its small size, this beverage encapsulates thousands of years of Chinese tea culture and our colonial history. This book aims to explore the transformation and growth of Hong Kong's tea trade from the 19th century to the present through text organization and interviews with veteran tea shop owners and tea experts. By savoring a cup of tea, readers can gain insights into Hong Kong's journey from a port city to an international metropolis, witness the evolving relationship between Hong Kong, the mainland, and tea, and discover the essence, trends, and future of local tea culture.
- AuthorLin Xuehong
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2019
"The Beginning of an Entrepot" by Dr. Lam Chun-cheung is a pioneering historical work that re-examines overlooked aspects of early Hong Kong history. The book covers topics such as the discovery of Hong Kong Island, the origin of its name, village and place name conventions, and early developments in urban construction, land policy, judiciary, education, commerce, trade, and finance. The book offers fresh insights and controversial viewpoints that will engage readers and stimulate further discussion.
- AuthorLam Chun Cheung
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2019