Echoes of the past
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22:23 11. Over a Cup of Tea
2003-12-11
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Traces the development of "yum cha"" (tea-drinking) culture in Hong Kong which dates back to the late Qing dynasty with the opening of the first restaurant in Wellington Street and becomes an integral...
22:24 12. Wedding Affair
2003-12-18
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Looks at the evolution of marriage rituals in Hong Kong. The traditional matrimonial ceremonies are illustrated by three indigenous tribes. First is the fishermen in Tai O who have engagement and wedd...
22:23 13. Dressing Up
2003-12-25
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Traces the origins and development of qipao (or cheongsam) as a traditional female gown in Hong Kong. After the liberation of mainland, the flock of Shanghai entrepreneurs brings along the qipao handi...
22:26 14. The Herbs of Human Kindness
2004-01-01
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〝Tells the history of Chinese medicine business in Hong Kong and its heyday after the World War II. Many famous brands of Chinese medicine have been developed over the years. Third and fourth generat...
22:24 15. Floating Thoughts
2004-01-09
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〝Tells the history of floating villages and the decline of fishing industry in Hong Kong. Families of fishermen relate their traditional lifestyle of living on fishing junks and building of first b...
