letters

History can never be forgotten

I am writing in response to the article 'Lessons from our darkest era' (Young Post, October 14). I think many people nowadays have little idea about the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong during the second world war.

A lot of local youngsters are very interested in Japanese cartoons and films but they don't want to learn about the city's past.

In my opinion, we need to know more about the history of China and Hong Kong. The Japanese committed some terrible crimes, and although that 'dark era' is long gone, we should never forget it.

Through the study of history, we can learn more about our Chinese identity and enhance our sense of belonging to the country.

Vince Cheung, Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School