The glory days of Canto-pop seem to be in the past. Illustration: Craig Stephens The glory days of Canto-pop seem to be in the past. Illustration: Craig Stephens
The glory days of Canto-pop seem to be in the past. Illustration: Craig Stephens
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The rise and fall of Canto-pop and, with it, Hong Kong’s cultural identity

Vivienne Chow says the Ultimate Song Chart Awards reminded her of how Canto-pop once brought a thriving Hong Kong together. But, with its glory days long gone, she wonders if the uniquely Hong Kong genre can once again find that power to unite

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Vivienne Chow
Vivienne Chow

Updated: 11:30pm, 5 Jan, 2018

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The glory days of Canto-pop seem to be in the past. Illustration: Craig Stephens The glory days of Canto-pop seem to be in the past. Illustration: Craig Stephens
The glory days of Canto-pop seem to be in the past. Illustration: Craig Stephens
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