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One of the New Territories’ best-kept secrets. Picturesque little island where villagers watch the world go by from quaint homes.
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This stronghold of the Tsang clan dates back to 1848 and is built in typical Hakka style, with thick walls and a defensive tower in each corner. Dozens of families still live here.
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This is the terminus of the MTR line and a perfect example of new town overcrowding. Worth a look just to glimpse Hong Kong life at its bleakest.
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The shipping magnate Tung Chee-hwa takes Hong Kong’s helm after Handover.
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Prefix added to names when denoting affection, as in “Ah-Timothy”, “Ah-Belinda”.
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The universal exclamation of disappointment, surprise or regret.
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Hong Kong English for warehouse or storage facility; a contraction of “go put your load down”.
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All-purpose slang term meaning “cool”, “excellent”. (As used in the Hollywood filmWayne’sWorld. )
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Hong Kong police slang for “white trash”.
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Translates roughly as “What’s your talent?” but used as a streetwise greeting; a bit like “what’s up?” or “wassup?”
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