Alfred

This story map shares graffiti spots in Kowloon Tong, Kowloon City and Tsuen Wan, and explores the public’s views towards this form of arts.

‘Villian hitting’ is a traditional Chinese ritual carried out on the day of ‘insects waken 驚蟄’, one of the Chinese solar terms. On that day, people beat the paper effigies, which are called ‘villains’, with a shoe or slipper to bring good fortune to oneself and bad luck away.

In its early years, Hong Kong was in a deplorable public health situation for a long time.

In 1954, J. Carroll Demster, the Colonial Surgeon, pointed out that Hong Kong needed to address its sanitary issues immediately and proposed the establishment of public toilets for the first time in Hong Kong’s history. 

We aim to explore the historical significance of Nam Shan Estate, examining how it embodies the characteristics of traditional Hong Kong public housing and its enduring appeal. Additionally, we seek to uncover the diverse activities undertaken by various groups within the estate. Furthermore, we aim to elucidate the reasons behind Nam Shan Estate’s preservation.