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[Field-Homework 3] a documentation of food in temple street

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The video is a documentary about food in temple street. It is a combination of different short videos, forming a montage. The main goal of the video is to record what the food culture of temple street was like today. Hong Kong is a bustling metropolis renowned for its rich culinary heritage and diverse food scene. Among its many culinary treasures, the vibrant street food culture stands out as a unique and integral part of the city’s identity. From savory snacks to delectable desserts, Hong Kong’s street food offerings tantalize the taste buds and provide an immersive experience into the

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［Field-Homework3］Ecological City

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  Ecological City A description of the video’s theme and subject, the setting/places and components Chungking Mansions has long been a symbol of the complex interplay between globalization and local identity in Hong Kong. Situated in one of the most visited districts of the city, it represents a unique fusion of histories, cultures, and economic stories from across the globe. ‘Chungking Forest’ seeks to unravel these layers, presenting the Mansions not only as a place but as a phenomenon that reflects broader social and economic trends. This video essay peels back the layers of its past, explores its present dynamics,

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[Field-Homework 3]: Hidden City: Man Ying Street, Man Wah Complex, Jordan

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Link to Video: https://youtu.be/b3XqEH7yqmc?si=6TICFz2gZmgA6lob   Hidden City: Man Ying Street, Man Wah Complex, Jordan This video’s theme is ‘Hidden City’, focusing on the subject of a closed-off shopfront on Man Ying Street, Jordan. With the Man Wah Complex being announced for redevelopment, it is crucial that we focus on these neglected stores within the site. Upon interview with owners and footage from filming, the space has its gate shut and is used for storage of car tyres. This sealed-off storage space was chosen to reflect the theme of ‘Hidden City’, with my attempt to shed light on the neglected, unseen

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Traditional food market

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Disappearing city：Traditional food market Director：Wang Dongtong Video:https://youtu.be/g6m9pid5PAw Introduction The theme of this video essay is to explore the disappearance of traditional food markets due to the emergence of supermarkets and online shopping. Focused primarily on the Shek Tong Tsui market, the video draws comparisons with Wellcome and Park’n Shop, showing that supermarkets’ superior customer flow and popularity. In addition, the video highlights the convenience factor of the food delivery industry, which has led consumer preference for online shopping. Hong Kong is well-known for its diverse street food culture, which has gathered friends and family for a range of simple meals. Thus,

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[Field-Homework 3] Vanishing City: Dai Pai Dong

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Video Essay:   Director and Producer: Angie Tang Video Essay: The video will be focused on the preservation of ‘dai pai dong’, or street food vendors in Hong Kong. A typical dai pai dong consists of a small green metal stall that serves as a kitchen, with wooden or plastic seating outside. It translates to ‘food stall with a big licence plate’, referring to the restaurant’s printed permit to operate. There were over 40 of these stalls in 1950s Hong Kong, but just a little more than 20 survive today. My selected dai pai dong, So Kee, is well-known for

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing city: Tong Lau, Shanghai Street

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Disappearing city: Tong Lau, Shanghai Street Director: Zhao Yuxuan Video: https://youtu.be/UIkMxrw38QU Brief introduction Hong Kong is a legendary city with a bright past. It used to be a shining star over the sky of China. When the mainland was still in rural scene with low houses, Hong Kong was already a prosperous city with a series of tall buildings. However, like the sun always has a setting moment, while the surrounding cities developing rapidly, Hong Kong has gradually dimmed instead for its limited developing space. Those once shining tall buildings gradually shed their flourishing coats and were stained with dust

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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Telephone Booth

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Final Video Essay Disappearing City: Telephone Booth Director: Wang Yi 3036268024 The main theme of the video is about the disappearing old telephone booths in Hong Kong. The main locations of the video are in Central and Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong. The current situation of some old telephone booths is filmed to show the impact of urbanization on telephone booths. Hong Kong’s telephone booths are iconic and striking in their unique design. These compact phone booths are made of sturdy metal construction with large glass panels and lockable doors for privacy. The kiosks are equipped with public telephones with

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[Field-Homework 3] The Disappearing Squatter Settlement: Cha Kwo Ling Village

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Video essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqqGUp-prOg Introduction In Hong Kong, squatter houses typically refer to makeshift homes constructed illegally, often found on the outskirts of the city or in remote mountainous areas. These squatter areas form a unique urban landscape in Hong Kong, bearing witness to the transformation of the region from a fishing village to an international metropolis, and illustrating the evolution of living conditions for a segment of the population. These rudimentary dwellings are usually built from temporary materials such as metal sheets, wooden planks, and plastic cloth, offering only basic facilities and a challenging living environment. The existence of squatter

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[Field-Homework 3] Mobile City: Tramways

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Video essay: Director: Jiang Ziyan The Tramway is a traditional mode of transport in Hong Kong. To describe it in more colloquial terms terms, it is a rail tram. As early as 1881, with the growing population and rapid development of industry and commerce, there was a strong demand for mass transit transport, and there were already proposals to build railways. On 29 August 1901, the United Kingdom approved the construction of an electrically powered tramway system on Hong Kong Island. Since 1904, the Tramway has been travelling east and west on Hong Kong Island. However, with the emergence of

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[Field-Homework 3] Nostalgic City: Tram Tales, Hong Kong Island

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Youtube link: https://youtu.be/Aeg-HXAcwPc Hong Kong has a high population density and skyscrapers, along with its unique architectural environment, make urban connections complicated. At the same time, Hong Kong has a diverse public transport system, including the MTR, tramway, buses, ferries etc. Within these various types of transport, the tramway has a special role. It is the world’s largest double-decker tramway still in operation, and it is a popular tourist attraction, transporting around 200,000 passengers every day. The tramway has always been a common symbol in Hong Kong‘s stories, and is one of the city’s most representative images. Discussion The Hong

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