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Cantonese is not just a language in our daily life; it reflects the lives of people in different eras. While some things may have disappeared over the years, the Cantonese language continues to connect us to the vibrant local culture of Hong Kong.
- AuthorCantonese Data Museum
- PublisherBright Light Culture Publishing House
- Publication Date2019
In the 7th book of the "Tongxue" series, titled "Hong Kong's Strange Tales," discover captivating stories from the Cantonese Data Museum. From the Stone Man Incident to the Star Ferry fare increase incident, delve into lesser-known events like the history of Victoria Peak, Tsuen Wan's former name, and the intriguing stories behind On Wo Lane and Wo On Lane. Uncover the unique ideas, opinions, and views of Hong Kong people through these unusual legends and surprising tales.
- AuthorCantonese Data Museum
- PublisherBright Light Culture Publishing House
- Publication Date2021
Do you remember the public payphone booths on the street? Have you ever heard the ringtone from inside a payphone booth? Where can you find the most public phones in Hong Kong? Recently, news broke that most of the public payphone booths on the streets will be demolished. Surprisingly, this news didn't seem to capture public attention. These once-serving payphone booths have now become mere display installations. The public payphone service has fulfilled its historical mission, and people seem mentally prepared for its disappearance. However, as we witness the tide of elimination, we can still explore its development from prosperity to decline. Even if there are no plans to revive the phone booth in this city, we can keep its memory alive through books and our recollections.
- AuthorXu Zhenbang
- PublisherBright Light Culture Publishing House
- Publication Date2021
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
Was the birth of Hong Kong's public housing due to a big fire? Did you have to go to the post office to claim your mail in the past? Were early telephone numbers not eight digits? Why is the 2 dollar coin wavy? Why is the Hong Kong dollar pegged to the US dollar? Was Hong Kong's only hospital once a ship? In order to let readers understand where Hong Kong's advantages come from, the author uses 25 stories to tell the growth process of Hong Kong.
- AuthorHong Kong History Knowledge
- PublisherBright Light Culture Publishing House
- Publication Date2023
The book ""Shadow"" contains two stories: Shadow and Yuhuatai Stone. Wisely was given a half of a large house by his good friend Xu Xin. The original owner of the house was a deceased uncle of Xu Xin. Upon receiving this ""generous gift"", Wesley and Xu Xin found stacks of silver dollars in the study of the house, and also found evidence that many people in this house had fled in a hurry. They later discovered that there was a ""mysterious guest"" in the house...
- AuthorNi Kuang (Wisely)
- PublisherMing Window Publishing House
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