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Ho Yiu-sang's new book is a captivating exploration of Hong Kong's lesser-known traditional customs and crafts. Through this work, readers are introduced to a diverse range of customs and crafts that are often overlooked by the public and rarely covered by the media. From the once-in-sixty-years Qingjiao in Sheung Shui Heung to the custom of Hek Shan Tou, and from the incense factory to the wood carving art of the Dragon and Phoenix, the book sheds light on these hidden treasures. As the call for conservation grows louder, the book emphasizes the importance of preserving and passing on these customs and crafts. It urges every Hong Kong resident to embrace their local customs and traditions, rather than blindly following Western trends.
- AuthorHo Yiu-sang
- PublisherMing Pao Publishing
- Publication Date2010
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Despite the rise of supermarkets, street markets remain an integral part of Hong Kongers' lives. These markets offer diverse ingredients and hold cherished memories. Hong Kong Island's street markets blend tradition with novelty, each with unique characteristics. However, both traditional and modern markets face challenges due to urban development. This book explores various street markets across Hong Kong Island, interviewing shop owners and capturing the changes brought by urbanization through their stories.
- AuthorEr Dong
- PublisherMing Pao Publishing
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The development of public housing estates in the New Territories, starting from Kwai Chung and Tsuen Wan and expanding to Yuen Long, Tuen Mun, Tin Shui Wai, etc., had a profound impact on rural culture. Each housing estate represents a different era, reflecting societal changes. In the current era, where even public housing is subject to speculation, the original goal of providing affordable homes has shifted. The cultural history behind these housing estates deserves remembrance.
- AuthorEr Dong
- PublisherMing Pao Publishing
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The Shinsengumi, also known as the ""Wolves of Mibu"", was a samurai organization that was feared at the end of the Japanese shogunate. Led by Kondo Isami and Hijikata Toshizo, they were tasked with protecting the Tokugawa shogun and maintaining the security of Kyoto, and were skilled in assassination and encirclement, their fame spread throughout Kyoto, Osaka, and Edo. This book takes readers deep into the daily operations of the Shinsengumi, interesting personal stories, and the ins and outs of famous assassination operations. Through historical records and existing historical sites in Japan, it takes readers on a ""time travel"" to the end of the shogunate era to reacquaint themselves with the Shinsengumi.
- AuthorStephane Lun
- PublisherRed Publishing (Aomori Culture)
- Publication Date2021
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Lam Wan Chung published the essay collection "Past Memories - A Hong Konger's Adventure" to review his life. This book is composed of more than forty independent short stories, including reviews of major events in Hong Kong, interesting life events of the year, career choices, and social travel. The articles in this book are full of human touch, the author writes about relatives and friends, all revealing true feelings. The author, an engineer by training, is a good storyteller with a simple and delicate writing style and rich vocabulary.
- AuthorLam Wan Chung
- PublisherRed Publishing (Aomori Culture)
- Publication Date2020
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Seventy-five years after the end of World War II, as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the war's victory, it's crucial to remember the sacrifices made by the old soldiers for the stability of their homeland. These nearly hundred-year-old veterans, the last living witnesses of the war, provide firsthand accounts and preserve precious historical materials for the future. Their stories fill the gaps in textbooks and reflect the chaos and resilience of wartime life. The intergenerational nature of this oral history ensures that the legacy of the war will be passed down for generations to come.
- AuthorYuan Meifang, Lu Muyun
- PublisherRed Publishing (Aomori Culture)
- Publication Date2020
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