What impressions strongly spark in your mind when you set your foot on this unique land of Hong Kong? This post is not about dim sum, wonton or Jackie Chan, but what unique scenes that make it Hong! and Kong!
1. Block out the sky with a palm
No space = immensely crowded > subconsciously feeling stressful > reflect on emotion: anxiety > reflect on behaviour: rush + demanding > become part of Hong Kong’s lifestyle
The concrete jungle of Hong Kong has its own kind of geometric elegant.
Standing at the junction of Central Hong Kong, concrete jungle where you can block out the sky with a palm.
An extreme narrow shower room in a Hong Kong hotel.
2. Bamboo Scaffolding builds up Hong Kong’s skyscrapers.
If you watch Jackie Chan’s movies, you will subconsciously noticed Jackie often show his Kung Fu by fighting with enemies on the bamboo structure. Here’s why. Hong Kong’s infrastructure construction heavily relies on bamboo scaffolding, not common metal scaffolding.
100% bamboo scaffoldings are use to support building structure construction.
Hong Kong’ skyscrapers are constructed with the sturdy support of long, slender bamboo poles lashed together with nylon strips. Epic bamboo technology deemed as 21st century green construction material.
3. Addicted to celebrity influences
Be it the Hong Kong stars was popular in 70′, 80′ or 90′. they still carry a strong influencing power to the society via celebrity endorsement ads, everywhere.
Dodo Cheng on a nutrition drink ad | Ekin Cheng on an insurance ad | Eric Tsang on a medic ad.
4. Strong appreciation for old goodies
Nope, new tech, new ideas, new people won’t make them forget the old ones. They’re expert in making old goodies valuable, classical, irreplaceable and harmoniously coexistence with new goodies. Remarkably, the Ding Ding Tram (began in 1904) and Mass Transit Railway (MTR, began in 1979) are both essential to Hong Kong people daily commute across the high dense concrete jungle.
Ding Ding Tram is a timeless beauty in this modern Hong Kong city.
5. No, Hong Kong is not ready for environmental protection
Plastic bags, plastic utensils and styrofoam food packaging are still being widely used in the markets, be it buying groceries or take out Dim Sum, you can easily throw away a plastic bags that would never degrade in decades.
Styrofoam – a dangerous material for health & bad for environment – is still widely used in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Disneyland, a lovely place to entertain & educate the younger generation, being irresponsible for environmental protection by offering their guests to use one-time disposal plastic utensils.
90% of the trashes materials are plastic. Generally, they are not aware or don’t really care for environment protection by using recyclable materials. Plastic cups, straws & bags are inescapable in their daily life.
Thoughts & Reflection
1. Environment and space are extremely important for a human being to grow physically and mentally healthy. Not money.
2. Put efforts in protecting the environment, otherwise, everyone will be hurt by the revenge of the mother nature.
3. The art and science of balancing in life. Anything reached an extreme level will lead to a negative result.
4. Learn to preserve old stuff strategically, it can yield an abundance of wealth, invaluable experiences, knowledge & the spirit of appreciation.
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