Abbas mentioned that some colonial culture in Hong Kong is slowly disappearing and the city is gradually becoming ordinary. I actually do not agree with this view. I think both Hong Kong itself and Hong Kong architecture are the result of cultural collision and impact. Architecturally, modern skyscrapers can coexist with temples and old tube-shaped apartments. No matter how the appearance of the city changes, the essence of the city is still human. Due to the colonial history, there are still a large number of foreigners in Hong Kong. It is the special population composition that causes cultural conflicts and integration. You can even celebrate both Christmas and Chinese New Year here. Regardless, Hong Kong will remain one of the most special cities in the world.
FANG LEI
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Good reflection on the hybridity of Hong Kong. I wonder if the culture of disappearance equates to ordinariness? The culture of disappearance can be a critique as well as a way to understand Hong Kong. If Abbas is only criticizing disappearance, I believe he would not use ‘the culture of’ to describe the phenomenon of disappearance. What do you think?