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The Hong Kong Education Museum of the Education University of Hong Kong has compiled a book featuring over 150 precious photos and historical images related to kindergarten life and early childhood education. These images, donated from various sources and some previously exhibited, vividly depict the changes in early childhood education in Hong Kong over the past century. This book offers a relaxed and detailed narrative, starting from the first kindergarten in Hong Kong, inviting readers to revisit the joy of childhood reading with a fresh perspective.
- AuthorHong Kong Education University Hong Kong Education Museum
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2018
This book features precious images of over fifteen old-style teahouses, including the bustling De Yun, Duo Nan, and Long Men, as well as community-based teahouses like De Fa, Bei Hao, and Jin Bi. These teahouses, closely intertwined with the lives of Hong Kong people, have witnessed the glory of an era, from prosperity to decline. Most have closed down, and those that remain are becoming a rarity. The revised edition includes additional priceless photos, offering readers the chance to reminisce about the beauty and joy of visiting these old teahouses.
- AuthorLeung Kwong Fuk
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2018
Teacher Hu Yongchao, known for his lifelong dedication to education, particularly during his thirty-year tenure at Lingnan, has nurtured countless successful students. This book, a compilation of manuscripts by a group of his high-achieving students, serves as a tribute to his influence and reflects the profound connection between Hu Yongchao and his students. The collection includes seventeen insightful essays by Hu Yongchao, spanning topics such as Chinese language and literature, history, and philosophy, offering valuable knowledge for readers.
- AuthorHu Yongchao
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2019
Synopsis: In the 1949 immigration wave, thousands of people came from the mainland to the south, facing an unknown fate and crawling forward. The author's mother also came to Hong Kong from Xingning, Meizhou at that time. Like many immigrants, she bravely changed her own destiny and opened a new page in Hong Kong's history. This young Hakka girl got married in Hong Kong, but ran away from her husband's family in an unspeakable grievance. A marriage that seemed to be there or not, dragging children and poverty, but she did not complain, embracing life with flexibility. "The runaway mother" lived comfortably in the hard days, allowing her children to live with dignity and love. The author narrates the vicissitudes of Wanchai, Wong Tai Sin, Li Zhengwu, Deep Water Bay, Kwai Chung and other areas from the 1950s to the 1970s, depicting the life of a strong woman and an era.
- AuthorChan Miu
- PublisherCosmos Books Co., Ltd.
- Publication Date2020
This book is a curated collection of essays by Professor Liu Shuyong, an esteemed authority in Hong Kong history, encompassing diverse topics such as political history, economic history, cultural history, historical figures, textual research, research dynamics, and local records. Notably, the author's insights on the dual historical impact of Western influence on modern Chinese society and Hong Kong's significant contributions to the Chinese revolution have garnered attention from domestic and international Chinese media. The revised edition, based on the 2010 original, includes the removal of 14 articles and the addition of 24 recent articles and 6 letters, offering a comprehensive reflection of Liu Shuyong's recent research on the relationship between Hong Kong and modern China, as well as his advocacy for the publication of local records in Hong Kong.
- AuthorLiu Shuyong
- PublisherChung Hwa Book Co., (H.K.) Ltd.
- Publication Date2021
The industrial landscape of Hung Hom in the 1950s, dominated by establishments like the Whampoa Dockyard, Ching Chau Lime Factory, and China Power Station, underwent a significant transformation by the 1980s due to government-led redevelopment. This led to the emergence of upscale residential areas in place of the industrial sites. St. James' Church, established in 1954, has been instrumental in providing social services and missionary work, becoming a notable landmark. The book commemorates the anniversary by chronicling the historical development of Hung Hom and the impactful journey of St. James' Church, showcasing its evolution from aiding various segments of the community to addressing diverse social needs.
- AuthorLiang Cao Ya
- PublisherThe Commercial Press
- Publication Date2015