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

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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

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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] 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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[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] Vanishing City – The Disappearing Laundry Lines in HK

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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] Spacious City – fewer minibus stops

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A spacious City —– with fewer minibus stops Producer: Liu Junhe (UID 3035948469) video link: https://youtu.be/S_uGgvHj8N4 Hong Kong is a busy city with a dense population. In recent years, the most popular traffic transport is minibuses, especially in areas that are short and hard to reach by the MTR. However, because of the traffic and safety concerns, changes in public transportation policies, environmental issues and so on, the number of minibus stops is decreasing.   The most series problem is traffic congestion and road safety and that’s also what I pay much attention on my video. Hong Kong’s streets are

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

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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

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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] Disappearing city: Tong Lau, Shanghai Street

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My video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cjIUSFPX-U TONG LAU —— THE FADING HERITAGE Introduction: Tong Lau are tenement buildings in Hong Kong built from the late 19th century to the 1960s. However, due to urban development, most of Tong Lau buildings have been demolished. This video aims to investigate the phenomenon of and reasons behind the disappearing of Tong Lau in Shanghai Street, and its consequences of the potential loss of Hong Kong’s cultural heritage. Tong Lau, the traditional tenement buildings of Hong Kong, are rapidly disappearing for several reasons according to some online research and interviews in the field trip. Firstly, urban

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