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[Field-Homework 3] Lively City

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  Description of the theme and subject matter, including the setting/places and components The Lively Hawker stalls of Tung Choi Street, also known as Ladies’ Market or Ladies’ Street, and Fa Yuen Street in Hong Kong have a rich history of evolution. These markets have transformed from traditional vegetable and flower markets into diverse and vibrant commercial centers. Today, they continue to attract locals and tourists alike, offering a wide range of products and reflecting the unique charm of Hong Kong. Tung Choi Street, once primarily known for affordable clothing and accessories targeted at women, has grown to provide a

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[READING RESPONSE] L6 Communal After-Living: Asian Ghosts and the City by Katarzyna Ancuta

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The article emphasizes the need for Asian cities to accommodate ghosts as an integral part of their urban fabric. It highlights the cultural and socio-economic factors that shape the portrayal of ghosts in Asian urban contexts and explores the themes of community, isolation, and migration through the lens of Asian horror cinema. And I will discuss how Asian cities adapt to the presence of ghosts and the living, and the impact on public life and urban mindsets in the context of urbanization and socio-cultural dynamics. The accommodation of ghosts in Asian cities has several implications for communal living and the

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Moving House – Jin Yawen

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The increase in Singapore’s population has led to a shortage of living space, with people having to move and relocate ancestral graves to build larger homes. This reflects a preoccupation with economic development more than cultural values, especially in modernised cities. The younger generation has a limited understanding of traditional culture, and in Chinese culture, moving graves is a rare and special act.

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[Fieldwork Report] Luk Sin Ching Icy & Jin Yawen

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Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/3LEyJdmo7Mc We will delve into the Hong Kong monster film directed by Ho Meng-hua and explore the architectural significance of the locations featured in the movie.  We’ll talk about the Hawker stalls that will probably disappear in the future in Hong Kong afterwards.. “The Mighty Peking Man” is a 1977 Hong Kong monster film directed by Ho Meng-hua, which was inspired by the classic King Kong story. The architecture in the film plays a vital role in shaping the narrative, creating a sense of awe and contrast.  The film showcases the contrast between the untamed Himalayan wilderness and

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[READING RESPONSE] NOIRS: The City, the Woman and Other Spaces by Seng E

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I’m really struck by the article “Noirs.” Women have appeared as protagonists in Hong Kong films since the 1960s due to the changing societal landscape, increased female workforce participation, and the desire to provide a unique perspective. It appealed to the growing female audience and explored gender dynamics and social inequalities. Hong Kong’s noir films of the mid-1950s and mid-1960s focused on the upper and working classes to reflect the city’s transformation into a modern metropolis and the social realities of its inhabitants. These films depicted the stark contrasts and social inequalities within the urban landscape, with upper-class characters portraying

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