[Field-Homework 3] Eclectic city: Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon(By: Xiong Na)

Video Link: https://youtu.be/govx9C7B_E8?feature=shared Eclectic city: Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Director: Xiong Na 3036260345 Haiphong Road, situated in the vibrant heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, is a symbolic showcase of Hong Kong’s unique urban landscape. This road highlights the dynamic interaction between the bustling pace of the city and its tranquil moments. On one side are bustling street vendors, old street markets, and a bustling flower market, while adjacent to it is Kowloon Park, a serene spot with lush greenery and historical buildings. Tsim Sha Tsui is one of the most important CBD areas in Hong Kong. (He, 2016) In

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[Field-Homework 3] Eco City: Rubbish bin

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/Ge36Lmi96z0 Directed by Li Mei Yiu Belinda Description of the theme The film object is an orange rubbish bin, which is not any rubbish bin on the street. In particular, the model was launched in 2016 with a smaller opening by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department . The recent launch of Municipal Solid Waste Charging inspired me to produce the video, raising my attention to waste management. For the last couple of months, I have seen more of the new rubbish bin models appear on the street, with an even smaller opening. Eventually, they will replace the

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: The Earth God Temple, Wo On Lane, Central

Sole Author: Chen Xingcheng (original photographs) Description of the Theme and Subject Matter Ancient buildings like the Sam Yee Kwan Shrine carry the culture and memories of the city, and I want to tell stories about the shrine so that more people will realize the importance of preserving these ancient buildings. Wo On Lane is a street in Central Hong Kong Island, located in the northern part of Lan Kwai Fong, at the southern end of the street in the middle of D’Aguilar Street. Wo On Lane is a Central white-collar meeting place for lunch, but also the night of

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[Field-Homework 3] Fragmented City – Dai Pai Dong and neighborhood

Fragmented City – Dai Pai Dong and neighborhood Director: Chen Haodong UID:3035974030 Video Link:https://youtu.be/FNtTewVauXs This video explores the diminishing presence and cultural impact of Dai Pai Dongs in Hong Kong, specifically focusing on the ones located on Stanley Street. Once a vibrant symbol rooted in Hong Kong’s bustling local culture, as well as places for neighborhood to thrive. Nevertheless, these traditional open-air food stalls are now facing irresistible  extinction due to factors such as urban redevelopment, changing dining habits, and regulatory challenges. Stanley Street, situated in Central Hong Kong, is historically significant for hosting these stalls. The location is nestled

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[Field-Homework 3] Ghastly City – [Video Essay] Ghastly City: the Sheung Wan MTR station and the Central-Western District

Link: https://youtu.be/keA98Hq0m0w The theme of the video essay is “Ghastly City”. Ghastly, in this project, does not equate to literally haunted, but instead it depicts the high stress and lack of personal development that most of the working class in Hong Kong are currently experiencing, thus raises the question of whether Hong Kong’s international financial centre status hinders the cultural diversity of Hong Kong. MTR stations are utilized as a medium to show the repetitiveness and high functionality of the city’s work culture, with most MTR lines having a frequency of 2-3 minutes per train on weekdays. The film adopts

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[Field-Homework 3] Vanishing City – The Disappearing Laundry Lines in HK

YouTube Link:  https://youtu.be/njYTDbAPG-s   Vanishing City – The Disappearing Laundry Lines in HK Director: Yan Chi Hong The bamboo pole or scaffold, commonly referred to as the Hong Kong drying rack, presents a smart answer to the problem of drying laundry and other objects in a crowded cityscape with limited space. However, the Hong Kong drying rack goes beyond its primary function of drying garments; it also serves as a representation of sustainability. By utilizing renewable and biodegradable materials, it embodies an eco-friendly approach. Moreover, opting to hang clothes for drying instead of relying on a dryer enables individuals to

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[Field-Homework 3] Vibrant City: Yau Ma Tei Fruit Market

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeFupsv1ajo Essay: This video essay delves into the vibrant world of the Yau Ma Tei Fruit Market, a bustling hub of commerce and culture in Hong Kong, underscoring its historical value, its cultural significance, and its vital role in the present day.  Established in 1913, the market has been a vital hub for fruit trading in Hong Kong for over a century. The market buildings reflect early 20th-century Hong Kong architecture, with a mix of Chinese and Western styles, such as tiled roofs and pilasters. Also, as a social gathering place for vendors, workers, and residents, the market reflects traditional culture and daily

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[Field-Homework 3] Vibrant City: Smithfield Market, Kennedy Town

Zhang Yifan 3036127385 1. If I were to use one word to describe Hong Kong, I would choose vibrant and energetic. The prosperity of a city is, in some cases, precisely reflected in whether or not the city is vibrant and energetic and whether or not it has a fireworks atmosphere. The Smithfield Market can precisely reflect this. Our story begins in the early morning, when the city wakes up, there’s also a building that wakes up along with the residents, whose name is Smithfield Market. At this time of day, the market looks like something new and freshly built,

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[Field-Homework 3] Demolition City: Tudi Gong 3036193059

Demolition City: Tudi Gong  HO Tsz Hei 3036193059 Video link:https://youtu.be/-LaDcIjKZkY Background  It is not difficult for us to locate red cabinets on the street’s ground level in our daily lives. These are called “Tudi Gong Spirit tablets” (土地公神位), which translates to “Earth god” in English. Since there were numerous Tudi Gong Spirit tablets outside of the shops during my fieldwork, I decided to use Tudi Gong as a theme to look into both the tangible and intangible effects of Tudi Gong’s demolition. Tangible: the present condition of the Tudi Gong spirit object and site, such as temples and tablets. Intangible:

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[Field-Homework 3] Inconspicuous Alleyway in City: Sheung Shui, Shek Tong Tsui

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/tsND-fmgHOI Directed & Produced by — Ye Tsz Yu (3036075702) “Alleyways in Asian metropoles can be spaces of refuge, vibrant communities, collective memory, mosaic-like identity formation, through traffic and shortcuts, and dense, conflict-laden interactions between the established residents and newcomers.” (Bultmann 225) Description of the theme Hong Kong is an international city with rapid development, which has a close relationship with an alleyway. As alleyway is the backstage of a city which supports development of that, I argue that alleyway is inconspicuous in the city due to the fast speed of the city — in terms of the

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