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[field-homework] MTR Passage

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Introduction   This video essay explores the dynamic roles of three major subway stations in Hong Kong—HKU Station, Central Station, and Jordan Station. These hubs are essential for understanding the city’s pulse and fast-paced lifestyle. By capturing urban movement and interaction during peak hours, the essay highlights the urban rhythm and its impact on daily life, demonstrating how the subway system integrates into the city’s social and cultural fabric (Fleishman, 1992).   Economic Contributions   Subway stations like HKU, Central, and Jordan are not just transit nodes but pivotal economic catalysts within Hong Kong. The dense foot traffic generated by

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Chen Binbin’s great-grandfather came to Singapore from Xiamen, China, in the late 19th century and set up a pottery shop in Clive Terrace, near Beach Road. The film documents a part of Singapore’s social change from the perspective of the family, showing the interweaving of personal memories and social history

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Fieldworkwork: vanishing neon sign

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Authors：yexiang uid 3036263452  xujun uid 3036126874 Introduction Today, we want to share a story about Yau Ma Tei in Hong Kong—a story about light and shadow, past and future. It’s a tale of neon signs—the colorful lights that once illuminated our city’s night sky, now slowly fading away. This report explores the disappearance of Yau Ma Tei’s iconic neon signs, a defining feature of the bustling district in Hong Kong. It delves into the reasons behind their vanishing, their historical importance, their current status, the impact on the community, and the preservation efforts being undertaken to safeguard these cultural treasures.

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The author argues that cinema in the 1930s Shanghai was a fusion of Western and Chinese storytelling, reflecting the city’s modernity and traditional values. The 1950s films like “Space is Gold,” “A Hymn to Mother,” and “Mid-setting the Love Trap” showcased genres of social realism, family melodrama, and romantic comedy, respectively, highlighting societal issues, familial bonds, and lighter, romantic narratives. In the 1960s, “Teddy Girls” and “A Purple Stormy Night” communicated themes of youth rebellion and the complexities of love, showcasing a shift towards more personal and societal challenges. “The Secret” by Ann Hui in the 1970s delved into themes

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