Not all the heritage detective stories were published on the Young Post front page, but all teams showed they learned a lot from their projects. The interview process was a novelty for many. Approaching strangers and asking them to talk about their lives was exciting and challenging, and allowed them to build up their confidence. Engaging with elderly people was also full of surprises.
Some heritage detectives rediscovered their neighbourhoods, others learned about their grandparents' past and understood them better. A few of the team members shared their impressions.
Energetic Detectives, Leung Shek Chee College
Natalie Tam Po-yee: I learned more about my grandmother's old lifestyle in Kwun Tong after interviewing her. Although she had few facilities, she never gave up. However difficult things are, we must be determined but flexible.
Cherry Cheung Pui-yu: Some of the elderly I met yearn for old Kwun Tong - the factories where they worked and the dai pai dong where they had lunch.
Generation X, St Mark's School