Sai Kung is a quiet district in Hong Kong known for its fresh seafood restaurants. And by fresh, I mean picking out one's dinner while it's still swimming. Although I lived a quick bus ride from Sai Kung, I only have one memory of eating at a waterfront restaurant with a couple … [Read more...]
My parents in Kowloon
There's something about finding old photos that jog one's memory from a time long ago. But it's even more exciting to discover old photos that tell a new story. When I recently uncovered a roll of film from 1996 Hong Kong, they included photos my parents had taken while I was … [Read more...]
Book of the week–Father’s Chinese Opera
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, for the next several weeks I'm going to feature different children's books that touch upon some aspect of Chinese culture. Today I'm incredibly excited to introduce a new one I came across a couple weeks ago at my kids' school library.Rich … [Read more...]
Book of the week–I’m Not Chinese
I've really hit the jackpot this year with the books I've read. Last week I was looking around Amazon and found a new memoir set in Hong Kong by Raymond M. Wong. I'm Not Chinese: The Journey from Resentment to Reverence (Apprentice House, 2014) is a heartfelt story that will stay … [Read more...]
Tiger Balm Gardens
For decades, Tiger Balm Gardens in Hong Kong was a top tourist attraction. My mom went there in 1962 on her first trip to the colony, but I didn't get around to it until Christmas 1996.I still remember this outing quite clearly. My parents were visiting me for their … [Read more...]
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