I first arrived in Hong Kong 20 years ago this week. To commemorate this anniversary of sorts, I'm going to dedicate this week's posts to my favorite memories of my favorite city.I sent this postcard to my paternal grandmother in 1997, a few months before the handover.My … [Read more...]
The miracle of fragrant harbor
When I look at this photo, I want to cry.It's not because I'm appalled by the living conditions or the monotonous architecture. Or the fact that many people have no choice but to live in these buildings. (In fact I'm not appalled by any of this. I love the … [Read more...]
Book of the week–The Man in the Wooden Hat
Several years ago I read a highly anticipated novel called Old Filth (Europa Editions, 2006) by Jane Gardam.Filth, the acronym for Failed in London Try Hong Kong, is also the nickname of the novel's protagonist. My memory is bit clouded, and I can't remember all the details … [Read more...]
Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels
This luggage tag from the Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels advertises the group's three hotels in the 1950s.The Peninsula Hotel (b. 1928) was the first of the group's hotels. After the Japanese invaded Hong Kong on Christmas Day, 1941, the Kempeitei used the hotel as a … [Read more...]
Once upon a time in Mongkok
At first glance, the scene on this Hong Kong postcard appears relatively recent. Without cars to identify the era, it's hard to tell when the photo was taken.The neon looks familiar, as do the buildings. But at closer look, I recognize certain shops and hotels from the 1960s. … [Read more...]
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