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Hong Kong Authentic
Hong Kong is a unique and diverse city, with a culture composed of elements from China, the West and other parts of the world. From its food, music, and landmarks to its transport, fashion and superstitions, there are many aspects that have become ingrained into the fabric of the city and helped it carve out its distinct, authentic identity. This video series explores some of the things that make Hong Kong what it is.
Updated: 19 Dec, 2023
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Video | These Chinese wedding dresses used to be made of real metal
For Hongkongers, a beautifully crafted kwan kwa, or traditional Chinese wedding dress, symbolises love, happiness and power. Red satin often provides the background for a rich embroidery of silver and gold threads, with each set taking three months to a year to complete. Wing Lung Embroidery in Hong Kong has been selling Chinese wedding gowns in Kowloon’s Shanghai Street for 50 years. Its owner, second-generation wedding seamstress Ng Lan Fa, has been running the family business for more than a decade. She explains why they only sell the traditional dragon and phoenix design and why the black kwan kwa is no longer in fashion.
07 May, 2023
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Video | How Hong Kong lost its neon glow
Neon signs used to be synonymous with Hong Kong’s nightscape, but recent enforcement of government building rules has left the city’s streets mostly devoid of their famous glow. In this episode of Hong Kong Authentic, we look at what is replacing the traditional look of the Pearl of the Orient, and what Hongkongers are doing to preserve the city’s visual culture.
11 Jun, 2023
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Video | The last of Hong Kong’s dai pai dong street food rebels
Distinct, delectable, but disappearing: streetside hawker stands in Hong Kong known as dai pai dongs, and the classic comfort food they serve are an iconic part of the city’s history, offering up a striking contrast to the modern polished skyscrapers that throng the city skyline. While many have closed down over the years, others have adapted to the times. From the classic food stands to cooked food centres to mushroom pavilions nestled in public housing estates known as dung gu ting, this episode of Hong Kong Authentic explores the history behind the famed food stalls and the families that run them.
25 Nov, 2023
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