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

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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] Disappearing City: The Hong Kong General Post Office, Central

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Video Essay link: https://youtu.be/0AZWvwnPXX4 Brayden Lisboa (3036050829) This video aims to appreciate and acknowledge the importance of colonial heritage in Hong Kong, a slowly disappearing part of Hong Kong’s culture. This is done through focusing on the simplistic and pragmatic colonial architectural style of the General Post Office. The first area of interest is the location of the General Post Office, located right next to Hong Kong landmarks like Jardine House, Exchange Square, Central Pier and the IFC. This symbolizes the connectivity of the General Post office and how vital it is in Hong Kong. One of the most important

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

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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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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Jordan Road, HK

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Disappearing city: Jordan Road, Hong Kong Director: Li Lok Yi (UID: 3036253902) Video: https://youtu.be/UIkMxrw38QU The bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, renowned for its vibrant cityscape and rich cultural heritage, is facing a disconcerting phenomenon. Jordan Road, once a thriving artery in the heart of the city, has become a poignant symbol of the rapid urban transformation and the consequent disappearance of its historical charm. This video explores the theme of the vanishing cityscape along Jordan Road, shedding light on the specific elements that make it a microcosm of Hong Kong’s changing landscape. Jordan Road, located in the Yau Tsim Mong

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[Field-Homework 3] Slow City: Asia Society

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YouTube:https://youtu.be/x1VrJieJVbU   Slow City: Asia Society Video description In this video, it`s theme focus on discussing the feasibility of living slow in Hong Kong, specially focusing in the Central business district (CBD) in Hong Kong. It aims to find a place in Admiralty and achieve the level of having a secluded life inside the city. There is classical Chinese ‘小隱於野,大隱於市’ which means that finding a higher level of secluded life, it is better the find it inside the downtown than from the natural ( (百度百科：黎媛21, 2024). It wants people to find its own heart, own life. People always distribute Hong Kong

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[Field-Homework 3] Private City:International Commerce Centre, West Kowloon, Hong Kong_3036224365

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Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/sbMDH83IxQs Theme: The theme of the video is to introduce the International Commerce Centre. It is Hong Kong’s highest modern building which located at the most developed part of Hong Kong. Nearby the MTR station, people can travel from here to other important facilities such as Central ,Hong Kong airport or Shen Zhen within 30 minutes.(1) In ICC, there are office units, tenants settled in such as banks, hotels , and many international companies.(2) However, since 2010, tourists are not allowed to enter office lobby or take photos.(3) It is so unfortunate that ICC could be a more

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[Field-Homework 3]_Signages and City Development

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Director name: Wang Tianyi Credits: Hong Yao Neon signage, which originated in Paris in the 1910s, uses different gases such as helium, neon, argon, krypton, or xenon to achieve colorful lighting effects. In the 1920s, Hong Kong began installing neon signs on Tang buildings to attract customers. Hong Kong’s unique combination of high-density buildings, narrow streets, and “living on top” architecture allows neon signs to extend from the walls to the road, forming a spectacular streetscape. In the 1980s, when Hong Kong’s economy was booming, the number of neon signages on the streets reached its peak, and the promotion of

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[Field-homework 3] The Redeveloped City: The Good Old Days in 1881 Heritage, Tsim Sha Tsui

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1881 Heritage: The Good Old Days Director’s name: Chu Kai Ying (uid: 3036239774) 1.Description of The Theme This video is about a girl walks through the historical building, 1881 Heritage. It was the former marine police headquarters founded in 1881 and completed in 1884, which is an outstanding landmark in Tsim Sha Tsui. This building carries several memories for the former marine police and the history are recorded in the heritage hall. Different exhibition for paintings and arts would be held in it, attracting people and audience to visit. The redeveloped 1881 Heritage is comprised of a piazza, shops and

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[Field-Homework 3] Fast City: Yau Ma Tei Tin Hau Temple, Temple Street, Yau Ma Tei

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Link: https://youtu.be/yeljY56V3bM?si=oweZcJq-Dw84sypq Fast City: Yau Ma Tei Tin Hau Temple, Temple Street, Yau Ma Tei Description of the theme  This video’s theme is investigating the disappearing historical building in Hong Kong, and the place that this video focusing on is Yau Ma Tei Tin Hau Temple, which is a Grade I historic buildings in Hong Kong1 and the oldest and largest Tin Hau Temple complex in Kowloon2. In addition, there are a large number of precious historical relics are preserved in the temple3. The subject of the video is to investigate and look into the fate of Yau Ma Tei Tin

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[Field-Homework 3] – Vanishing City: Temple Street, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong

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  Temple Street, nestled in the heart of Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong, is a vibrant and culturally rich area that has long been a hub of traditional Chinese culture. Known for its iconic night market, street food stalls, and bustling atmosphere, Temple Street has been a beloved destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a glimpse into the city’s rich heritage and way of life. At the center of this exploration is the Temple Street Night Market, a lively and colorful market that has been a fixture in the area for decades. Here, vendors sell a diverse array of

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