Hong Kong has made a name for itself as a foodie heaven, with an amazing array of desserts and delicacies from all over the world, ranging from the all-too-irresistible tiramisu to the increasingly popular frozen yoghurts.
But some of the best sweet treats are traditional candies that have much longer roots in the city.
Dragon's beard candy
Dragon's beard candy is a furry white sweet with a chewy core and a crispy outer layer that melts in your mouth. It was created 2,000 years ago during the Han dynasty.
Alin Leung Oi-tai, 46, learned the technique from her cousin 10 years ago and works in the family business, Wah Hei Yuen. With floured hands, she repeatedly stretches and folds a sugary mix to make thousands of silky strands. Then she trims the strands and wraps them around crushed peanuts, coconut and sesame.
'I hope the delicacy is ... a popular snack to be passed on to the next generation,' she says.
