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Mao Zedong figurine, for sale at the famous Cat Market, Hong Kong's Sheung Wan district.
Mao Zedong, also known as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary who became the founding father of the People's Republic of China, which he ruled as the Chairman of the Communist Party of China from its establishment in 1949 until his death in 1976.
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Victoria Prison (域多利監獄), or Victoria Gaol was the first and longest-running prison to date in Hong Kong. It is located on Old Bailey Street in Central, Hong Kong Island. As part of the Central Police Station Compound, which also includes Central Police Station, Victoria Prison is a declared monument of Hong Kong.
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The Man Mo Temple is a picturesque tribute to the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo), both of whom were worshipped by ambitious students looking to succeed in the civil examinations of Imperial China. These involved rigorous systems aimed at finding the best administrative officials for the state.
Built in 1847, this remains the largest Man Mo temple in Hong Kong. To pause for a moment’s respite under its giant hanging incense coils makes for a pleasant contrast with the hectic pace of the nearby financial district.
Man Mo Temple is part of a complex that also includes the areas Lit Shing Kung and Kung Sor. Lit Shing Kung was created for the worship of all heavenly gods, while Kung Sor, built to the temple’s west, was an important assembly hall where community affairs and disputes were often discussed and settled.
In 1908, the temple was officially entrusted to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. It was listed as a Grade I historic building in 2009 and is preserved as a Declared Monument.
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Lee Jun-fan (李振藩), known professionally as Bruce Lee (李小龍), was a Hong Kong-American actor, director, martial artist, martial arts instructor, and philosopher. He was the founder of the martial art Jeet Kune Do, one of the wushu or kung fu styles. Lee was the son of Cantonese opera star Lee Hoi-chuen. He is considered by commentators, critics, media, and other martial artists to be one of the most influential martial artists and a pop culture icon of the 20th century. He is often credited with helping to change the way Asians were presented in American films.
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An elderly man, already hard at work, ensuring the "Stone Slabs Street" is clean.
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The Man Mo Temple is a picturesque tribute to the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo), both of whom were worshipped by ambitious students looking to succeed in the civil examinations of Imperial China. These involved rigorous systems aimed at finding the best administrative officials for the state.
Built in 1847, this remains the largest Man Mo temple in Hong Kong. To pause for a moment’s respite under its giant hanging incense coils makes for a pleasant contrast with the hectic pace of the nearby financial district.
Man Mo Temple is part of a complex that also includes the areas Lit Shing Kung and Kung Sor. Lit Shing Kung was created for the worship of all heavenly gods, while Kung Sor, built to the temple’s west, was an important assembly hall where community affairs and disputes were often discussed and settled.
In 1908, the temple was officially entrusted to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. It was listed as a Grade I historic building in 2009 and is preserved as a Declared Monument.
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The reasons behind the burning of incenses are manifold. One factor is that Buddha would appear in the smoke produced by burning incenses. In other words, the smoke is a soul link between worshippers and the Buddha. Incense burning reminds people to burn themselves, to give, and to sacrifice though many people still burn for money, for love, for health and the list could be much longer.
There is a Chinese saying that goes like this: 命由己造，福由己求 which literally means “Our fate and happiness are made by ourselves, not given by the Buddha or somebody else”.
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Hong Kong Taxi on the road, at Wellington Street.
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Goldfish Street (金魚街) or Goldfish Market - is a section of Tung Choi Street, north of Bute Street. There are numerous of shops selling tropical freshwater and marine fish, reptiles, vivariums etc. The shops open around 11 o'clock in the morning. There are also quite a few restaurants or street food vendors on this street.
There have been proposals to redevelop the area which may put the Goldfish market in jeopardy. There have also been reports about the sale of threatened or endangered species.
The market is located close to other local attractions, such as the Flower Market and the Bird Market.
www.goldfish-market.hk #hongkong #mongkok #kowloon #goldfishmarket #streetphotography
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Crypto-currency enabled Donald Duck. #hongkong #streetphotography #hongkonggraffiti
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Pottinger Street (Chinese: 砵典乍街) is a street in Central, Hong Kong. It is also known as the Stone Slabs Street (Chinese:石板街) since the street is paved unevenly by granite stone steps. It was named in 1858 after Henry Pottinger, the first Governor of Hong Kong, serving from 1843 to 1844.
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A candid shot of a vendor at the Cat Street Market, who collects old / scrap metal, reselling them to others. Properly named Upper Lascar Row, but known to Hong Kongers and antique enthusasts worldwide as Hong Kong's famous Cat Street market. With an over 100 year history of selling interesting and decorative items, both authentic historical pieces and hand crafted modern replicas for interior decore.
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Hong Kong, truly is a:
Metropolis, Capitalist, and "Concrete Jungle" !
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A local / neighbourhood vegetable vendor, preparing his fresh produce for the morning, awaiting local residents to purchase these typical chinese greens and ingredients for family consumption. #hongkong #quarrybay #hongkongcitylife #streetphotography
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Here's an interesting "Knitted" Public art, displayed at the streets of Hong Kong, during Christmas of 2018. Very creative !!
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A beautiful morning scene of Victoria Park. Victoria Park (維多利亞公園) is a public park in Hong Kong, named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. It is located in Causeway Bay, on the north of Hong Kong Island, between Causeway Bay and Tin Hau MTR stations. It is part of Wan Chai District, bordered by Victoria Park Road and then Victoria Harbour to the north and Causeway Road and Hong Kong Central Library to the south. The park underwent a major revamp in the early 2000s, which gave it many of its new features, including the basketball courts and tennis stadiums.
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Undoubtedly, the most photographed site out of the whole of Hong Kong. Kinda boring really, however, just couldn't resist once i am up there.
Truly an amazing sight. One of the most beautiful harbour cities in the world. At least the ones I've been to.
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A street scene that highlights the importance of Hong Kong as a trading port (hub) for the region. Boxes staked up at one alley at Central area, facilitating trade and commerce.
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A mural of the "Simpsons", sighted at the Hong Kong Sheung Wan district. #hongkong #streetphotography #hongkonggraffiti
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Quenching thirst, slurping ice-cold ice lemon tea, at the old Victoria Prison - Central Hong Kong. Refreshing, indeed, after uphill walk.
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Old and new (modern) buildings side by side, at the old - but preserved - Victoria Prison.
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Hong Kong's old-time crowded residential apartment buildings.
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A Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu (traditional Chinese: 文武廟) is a temple for the worship of the civil or literature god Man Tai (文帝) / Man Cheong （文昌） and the martial god Mo Tai (武帝) / Kwan Tai (關帝). The two gods were popularly patronized by scholars and students seeking progress in their study or ranking in the civil examinations in the Ming and Qing dynasties. There are several Man Mo Temples in Hong Kong. This is one of four, which is located at Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_Mo_Temple
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The view of Victoria Harbour, with Hong Kong Island to the south, and Kowloon to the north. All this, against a backdrop of mountainous terrain, and low lying clouds. Without a doubt, Hong Kong has one of the most beautiful (and photogenic) skylines in the world. Simply breathtaking.
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Activities at a traffic intersection - Central Hong Kong.
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A woman seen at the Man Mo temple at Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island. She appeared to be in deep thoughts, connecting to the Gods, perhaps looking for divine intervention. A display of religious faith.
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A typical "high density" apartment complex in Hong Kong, as seen from the old Victoria Prison, Central.
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A close up of street furniture, which happens to be the make of the railings around Pottinger Street, Central Hong Kong.
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Lok Hing Lane is a small street in Hong Kong island, that is fully decorated with Graffiti or street art. Here's a sample from the area. #hongkong #streetphotography #hongkonggraffiti
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Still at Pottinger Street, Central Hong Kong.
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A sign by the side wall of a Wine Shop at 97 Hollywood Road. "La Cabane a Vin" is the name of the wine cellar.
www.facebook.com/pages/La-Cabane-a-Vin/
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A Hongkong style teahouse found at the shopping mall, that serves cantonese comfort food. Simple, yet delicious.
forum.allabouthongkong.com/index.php?/blog/6/entry-4-prai...
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Work and play. An architectural contrast between residential and office skyscrapers, reflected from the hotel window.
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One of Kowloon's landmark, the Tsim Sha Tsui bus terminal, at the heart of the shopping district in Hong Kong.
Sadly, the Hong Kong goverment has in its plan, for the terminal to be demolished, to make way for commercial development. Truly a heritage, that will soon be lost.
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Human traffic, at a popular Causeway Bay shopping area.
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After a train ride from the city.
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This is the view towards the seafood farm, and also fishing village, at Lamma Island, one of the outlying islands within Hong Kong territory, to the south of Hong Kong island. Taken from Rainbow Seafood Restaurant.
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Despite the ordinary-looking presentation, the fresh steamed scallops with minced garlic and vermicelli, was definitely the highlight of the seafood lunch. From Rainbow Seafood at Lamma Island. Full of flavours.
www.rainbowrest.com.hk/eng/index.asp
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The Star Ferry terminal.
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Trisha and mom posing outside of Harbour City, at Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
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Not sure if the name of the street really is is "First Street".
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Rows of burning "wishes", at the Man Mo temple at Hollywood Road.
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Hmmm, where is that scooter I was looking for?
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Literally under the weather, during this humid summer, where typhoon is particularly common in Hong Kong.
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Traffic at King's Road, North Point. Public transport services run well into the evening. Here a bus is seen overtaking the trams.
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Much easier to travel in Hong Kong using this card. Also can be used with any vending machine.
I have wrote about my visit to Hong Kong in my blog at saifulrizan.com/?p=2926