Brush is one of the four treasures of ancient study. With the continuous progress of modern writing tools, the production process of brush has become a precious craft in Chinese traditional culture. Jade or wood as pen holder; Boiling, liming, steaming hair... Follow Zhang Hongni, curator of the Hong Kong Brush Museum, to experience the craft of ancient brush making.

Zhusheng Noodle is a typical Cantonese traditional pasta, which was changed to "Sheng" because the Cantonese pronunciation of "Gan" is unlucky. The noodles made by pressing the bamboo pole will be more Q elastic, refreshing and resilient. Yonghua Noodle Shop is one of the only three bamboo noodle shops in Hong Kong. It has been making bamboo noodle by hand for 68 years. The teacher of noodle making introduced this unique food to us in detail.

The food stall is a traditional food shop with "market atmosphere" in Hong Kong, the food capital. Delicacies are skillfully made, which connect the neighborhood with delicacies. The "Chen Genji" stall in Shatian has become a favorite of local residents, starting from a snack shop with only 25 tables. In this issue of the story, we will enter this unique "Hong Kong style food stall".

Walk on both sides of Weigang, smell delicious food; People gather to explore the mystery, and the taste comes from the car. Since the Hong Kong SAR government put forward the idea in the financial budget in 2015, it has taken more than a year for the pilot plan of the gourmet car to come out, and the Mei family at the foot of Lion Mountain has become attached to the gourmet car, hoping to open a new chapter in the family's diet tradition

Thousands of doors are unlocked and thousands of lights are lit. In the middle of the first month, Beijing will be moved. Look at the lanterns and guess the riddles. In the eyes of Hong Kong people, the Lantern Festival is an important time for family reunion and lovers to meet. However, for the lampsetters behind the scenes, the lantern represents a deeper spiritual requirement

According to statistics, there are only four masters in Hong Kong who are still engaged in chiseling, including Hu Bo. Perhaps you have walked through the bustling streets of Mongkok for countless times, but you have never carefully identified where the sound comes from. The small hammer struck a small piece of iron sheet, making rhythmic metal collision sound, which has been knocking for nearly 40 years. The clanking sound also bears the long years of chiseling of 80 year old Hu Bo

In Hong Kong, there are more than 1400 historical buildings hidden among skyscrapers. How can we protect the vacant historic sites from being damaged by the tide of economic development? Hong Kong's "activation of historic buildings" has given historic sites a new mission, combining historical significance with use value. Walk into Rao Zongyi Cultural Museum and Meihe Tower Youth Hostel, and follow our camera for a trip from history to modern "cultural hotel".

Lugi Road is a pedestrian road in Hong Kong. It is built around the mountain and is located in Pokfulam Country Park on the top of Taiping Mountain on Hong Kong Island, overlooking the magnificent scenery of Victoria Harbour. This path is surrounded by green trees and changing scenery. It is loved by Hong Kong residents. Jokers and photographers can be seen along the way. It is definitely a quiet leisure place outside the noisy city. If you are lucky, you may encounter one or two Hong Kong stars here.

Jia Jia, a giant panda in Hong Kong Ocean Park, passed away safely last October at the age of 38. He once set a Guinness World Record for the longevity of captive giant pandas, which is equivalent to more than 100 years of human life. The Hong Kong reporter of people.com.cn had the honor to record the life impression of Jiajia. It can be seen that with the efforts of the nursing team, the long-lived Jiajia is in good health despite slow activity. Let's have a look at their stories!

How much effort is needed behind a public welfare activity? What growth did the participants gain? Li Qixi, a young "senior volunteer", is deeply impressed by this. He has had 20 years of service experience since he began to contact volunteer activities in primary school. We should not neglect every step of making plans, mobilizing training and contacting guests to arrange on site. He hopes to introduce his experience accumulated in past activities, grow up together with more new volunteers, and work together for public welfare.

Volunteering is a part of life for many Hong Kong citizens, including Hong Kong girl Hu Wanling. From an event participant to an event organizer, Hu Wanling practices her concept of "helping others as helping me", and her youth soars and dreams blossom in volunteer activities. Facing the camera, she told us a story about the growth of a volunteer girl.

It is probably the common wish of children all over the world to go to Finland to look for a Christmas hut at Christmas. This year, instead of going to Finland, you can visit Santa Claus and visit the Christmas hut in Hong Kong. This Christmas hut, located in Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, was jointly built by several Hong Kong Santas who won the award of the International Santa Claus Games and the Charity Association of Giving Gifts to Help Others. In addition to the presence of Santa Claus, the decoration of the Christmas hut in Finland is completely imitated in the Christmas hut, which adds a festive warmth to the snow free winter in Hong Kong.

Every festival or assembly celebration, folk dance lion to cheer, lion dance is divided into north and south, the south of Guangdong lion dance performance is the most famous. Under the music of gongs and drums, performers dress up as lions and make various movements of lions.

Pottinger Street connects Hollywood Road on the mountain and Connaught Road at the foot of the mountain. Since the section from Queen's Road Central to Hollywood Road is quite steep, the Hong Kong government named this street Pottinger Street in 1858 in memory of the first Governor of Hong Kong, Pottinger Street.

It is estimated that everyone loves taking selfies. Recently in Hong Kong, classic cartoon characters could not help coming to "take selfies" to join in the fun. In the seaside promenade beside the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wanchai, 30 classic Hong Kong Man figures such as Lao Fuzi, Wang Xiaohu and Bu Jingyun settled down here, forming Hong Kong's first seaside paradise with the theme of selfie.

Every girl has a dream of a princess in her heart, and the closest moment to this dream is probably the moment when she steps into the wedding hall wearing a dress and a veil. In such a holy hall as the wedding dress shop, everyone will be touched by the holy touch.

Reading is a very convenient thing in Hong Kong. There are 67 public libraries in the 18 districts of Hong Kong. However, some densely populated areas cannot enjoy the services of public libraries because of their remote location. Since 1976, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department has started to operate the first mobile library in Sham Shui Po, Twelve mobile libraries appeared on the streets of Hong Kong, rain or shine.

The university is the best interpretation of the cultural accumulation of a city. If you want to appreciate the ancient simplicity and massiveness of Hong Kong, a modern city, you must not miss the university campus. The University of Hong Kong, founded in 1911, has witnessed the vicissitudes of Hong Kong over the past century. The elegant and atmospheric Western style buildings and the school motto of Mingde and Gewu are the best interpretations of this century famous school, which has learned both Chinese and Western culture.

Wonton noodles are common delicacies in Guangdong and Hong Kong. The authentic wonton noodles are delicious and sweet in soup, full in wonton, and smooth in noodles. The practice seems simple, but it is full of the craftsman's intention to inherit and produce the ancient method. After busy work, eat a mouthful of warm soup noodles to let the memory of tongue tip that has remained unchanged for decades dispel the fatigue of the day.

When the wind blows in autumn and it is cold in winter, what can be warmer than cooking rice? Stewed rice with preserved meat is a special snack in Guangdong. Although it is simple and convenient, the production process is very sophisticated. A pot of cooked rice, which is full of burnt and fragrant food, emphasizes the cooperation between rice and cooked rice, plus the thick and multi-level secret sauce, as well as the carefulness of the cooks.

Hong Kong people like to eat porridge and noodles, and beef brisket soup powder is a classic match. "Clear Soup Brisket" is a new cooking method that has become popular in recent ten years. It stresses the transparent color of soup to highlight the flavor and texture of beef. The "Huajie Clear Soup Brisket", located near the Tianhou Metro Station, is recognized by the neighborhood for its craftsmanship and is one of the famous Hong Kong stores for clear soup Brisket.

Founded in 1938, the Hong Kong Industrial Exhibition has now entered its 50th session. It has become the largest outdoor trade fair in Hong Kong from the first exhibition of Chinese goods to promote patriotism and compete against Japanese goods. With the Spring Festival approaching, Victoria Park in Hong Kong is full of brand stalls. The variety of products and preferential prices also make the industrial exhibition a good place for Hong Kong citizens to buy New Year goods.

Mongkok Flower Market, located in the north of Mongkok, Hong Kong, is the largest flower retail center in Hong Kong. On the eve of the Spring Festival, 14 Hong Kong New Year flower markets opened one after another, becoming a traditional event of the annual Lunar New Year festival. Hong Kong people's favorite New Year flowers include phalaenopsis, narcissus, asparagus, a symbol of rising steadily, and kumquat, a symbol of good luck. Sending beautiful flowers can bring good luck to the New Year.

In the fast-paced urban life of Hong Kong, Tai Po Seaside Park brings the enjoyment of "slow living" to Hong Kong people. This is the largest park in Hong Kong, with beautiful scenery, surrounded by trees, close to the harbor, rich leisure facilities, and a memorial tower built by residents of the New Territories to commemorate Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Walking in the park, the sea breeze and the fresh grass and trees meet at the tip of your nose, and you can ride past many bicycles. People live in harmony with nature, which shows that Hong Kong also has another side of its tranquility and relaxation.

Christmas at the end of the year is a western festival. Because of its joyful elements and the accompanying commercial value, Christmas has become one of the most popular festivals in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is located in the subtropical zone. Although it never snows, the bright lights and decorations on the streets will definitely present a romantic and colorful Christmas for everyone.

Hong Kong Wetland Park, with more than 60 hectares of wetland reserves, is the first park in Asia with similar facilities, and is also the "new lung" of Hong Kong in the process of urban development. In this delicate and fresh place, reeds shake, blue waves ripple, and birds fly. In this paradise of education and entertainment, people can explore wetlands closely, understand human's own survival logic, and learn to make their own efforts for ecological protection.

As the second Disneyland in Asia, Hong Kong Disneyland attracts tourists from all over the world to explore and fantasize every year and find the source of happiness and innocence in everyone's heart. Now, Hong Kong Disneyland is celebrating its tenth birthday, presenting diverse cultures and unique Disney experiences for guests of different ages. Enter the dreamland like fairy tales and recall the touching stories of childhood together.

Since 1977, Ocean Park has carried the happy memories of several generations of Hong Kong people, and has become one of the must see attractions for visitors to Hong Kong. In this local theme park in Hong Kong, where everything is related to the "sea", all tourists, regardless of country and age, can experience the purest happiness. The reputation of "the best theme park in the world" is truly deserved.

The 1881 shopping complex was renovated from the original Hong Kong Marine Police Headquarters. It not only retains the architectural style of the Victorian era, but also adds modern popular elements. In this old and fashionable place, you can go shopping, sit and have a rest. There are often different forms of works displayed at the door, and there are well decorated hotels for tourists to live in. Find a relaxing afternoon tea time to 1881, and spend a period of lazy nostalgia in the cozy leisure.

Stanley, located in the south of Hong Kong Island, was a military base in Hong Kong during the British colonial rule. There are different opinions about the origin of its name; Many people prefer to interpret it as "the place where red kapok is in full bloom". Today, although there are no large areas of red kapok, it still does not prevent Stanley from becoming a leisure resort with simple life and romantic feelings.

Shaowei can be said to be the "best" among Hong Kong's civilian cuisines. Although it can be seen everywhere, the taste of every family is different. Wanchai "Rexing Baked Pork Restaurant" is one of the most famous. Its family has been operating the baked goods business in Wanchai since the end of the Guangxu period. Its craftsmanship has been passed down from generation to generation, retaining a strong taste of ancient antiquity

The Dakeng District hidden in Causeway Bay has a history of more than 100 years. This quiet and comfortable community, like a paradise, is isolated from the bustling Hong Kong Island, quietly witnessing the changes in Hong Kong. There are Lotus Palace, a first-class historical building in Hong Kong, Hakka stone houses with a history of 100 years, and many fashionable designer studios and coffee shops. The old time and the new atmosphere are inclusive, forming a special street style.

Chunyang Street in North Point is the only street in Hong Kong where trams run. Although the street is not long, its road condition is more complex than many access roads due to the large number of people and stalls. Pedestrians and trams have reached a wonderful understanding. The tram runs slowly, and pedestrians also walk on the track with swagger. The stalls on both sides have a strong Shanghai Fujian color, telling the story of migration to Hong Kong and development from generation to generation.

On the eighth day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar, the annual Cheung Chau Taiping Festival is held in a lively manner. The residents of Cheung Chau Island thank God and pray for peace and prosperity. Another climax of the celebration will come late at night - the annual bag snatching mountain. At the beginning of the competition, hundreds of people will scramble to climb the Baoshan Tower to snatch the blessing bag. People believe that the more "peace" they get, the better they will get.

From the original Central Academy, to the police dormitory, to today's founder, PMQ, a beautiful building, has its most perfect role and interpretation in different times. Its existence has injected fresh cultural atmosphere into the city, and also provided a free space for the designers of Hong Kong's young generation to realize their dreams.

Hong Kong is known as a "shopping paradise". Shopping malls are well aware of customers' needs. They decorate architectural details, ingeniously use escalators, open up different visual spaces, and virtually make customers "lost". People who are not familiar with the shopping mall will feel messy. In fact, this is the ingenuity of designers.

The famous antique street, Moro Shangjie, can be described as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". It has everything from priceless porcelain, bronze, sculpture, wood furniture, to badges, postcards, to affordable old appliances, old posters, etc., with values ranging from tens to millions of yuan. If you are not careful, you can encounter precious cultural relics from hundreds of years ago.

Liyuan Amusement Park, founded in 1949, is a common childhood memory of the post-60s and post-70s in Hong Kong. After graduating in 1997, it was rebuilt at the Central Seaside this summer to restore its classic scenic spots, giving young people a chance to experience their parents' childhood interests.

The "Dingding Car" in Hong Kong is the largest double decker tram fleet still in service in the world and one of Hong Kong's oldest transportation vehicles. This tram, which can only be seen in Hong Kong Island, picks up 230000 passengers every day on average, connecting several important blocks along the coast of Central, Wanchai and Victoria Harbour in Taikoo. It is not only an antique in Hong Kong, a modern city, but also an indispensable part of Hong Kong culture.

Fast paced Hong Kong people love a slow culture, that is, "sigh" morning tea. The expression "sigh" for morning tea originates from the Cantonese pronunciation. Although the meaning is similar to "drink", it has a more leisurely and comfortable meaning. No matter how busy modern life is, Hong Kong people can't dampen their enthusiasm for morning tea.

In the 1970s, the trend of fish farming in Hong Kong rose, and the western section of Tongcai Street in Mongkok, Hong Kong, gradually developed into today's "Goldfish Street". On the street less than 300 meters away, there are more than 40 goldfish stores selling all kinds of ornamental fish and aquatic products. Among them, "bag fish" is the original and mainstream of Goldfish Street, which symbolizes money and wealth and is sold in bags.

In the 1950s, many small traders in Hong Kong pushed wooden carts to sell noodles. The carts were filled with fish eggs, beef balls, pig skin, pig blood, radish and other ingredients, which could be freely selected and cheap. The noodles sold on these carts were called "Chezai noodles". Nowadays, the living standard of citizens has improved, and new elements have been added to "Chezai Mian", but its casual and caring characteristics have not changed over time.

Zhilian Garden and Nanlian Garden Pool are located in Diamond Hill, the heart of Kowloon, Hong Kong. Surrounded by towering skyscrapers, this picturesque Chinese scenic spot is a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. It was once a place for monks to clean up, and later turned into a charity place for poor people, where we can find the public service traces left by Hong Kong stars.

At the end of March 2015, Xiyingpan Station of Hong Kong MTR was officially opened. The station with "the most artistic atmosphere" in the MTR network is characterized by the collection of a variety of art exhibits with "Old West Ring" characteristics. This Xiyingpan subway station records the historical changes and also preserves the memory of the community in the urban development.

In the east of Victoria Harbour, there is a narrow channel that separates Hong Kong Island from the east of Kowloon. This section of the strait is called "Liyumen". The stone mining and ceramics industry here once flourished. After more than 150 years of baptism, the villages on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, especially in the area of Kowloon, have become famous seafood food areas in Hong Kong.

Tai O, located in the western part of Lantau Island in the New Territories of Hong Kong, is the most famous existing fishing village in Hong Kong. The iconic hut on the waterway is the home of fishermen and one of the most unique landscapes in Hong Kong. Hong Kong citizens fled from the city to relax at weekends, shuttling between busy markets and traditional fishing villages, and feeling the "other side" of Hong Kong.

The Star Ferry has been carrying Hong Kong citizens around Victoria Harbour for more than a century. It is not only an integral part of Victoria Harbour scenery, but also carries the feelings and memories of several generations of Hong Kong people. Hong Kong citizens voted for ten "My Favorite · Hong Kong Centennial Architecture", including Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier and Central Star Ferry Pier.

Take thousands of ingredients and simmer slowly. Sugar water is not only water, but also the blend of ingredients and water. Therefore, Hong Kong people do not say "drink sugar water", but "sugar water". Braised papaya and peanuts in spring; Summer boiled mung beans and horseshoes; Stewed lily and almond in autumn; Eating glutinous rice and red beans in winter. Generation after generation of Hong Kong people have passed down bowl after bowl of sugared water, telling a delicious, healthy and romantic food story.

As a traditional industry, pawnbroking once provided a convenient way for the older generation of Hong Kong people to borrow money. Among them, one of the oldest pawnshops in Hong Kong, Hechang Da Bet, has a history of more than 100 years. Now the repaired old building has been reborn, and the wall has been repainted and put on a new light yellow dress. However, the big signboard of "Bat Mouse Hangs Money" is still fresh.

Wong Tai Sin Temple is the most popular place for incense in Hong Kong. At the beginning, the Wong Tai Sin Temple was only a private place for Taoist monks. By 1956, the gate of the temple was officially opened to the public for worship. Since then, there have been more and more believers and incense sticks have become increasingly prosperous. On New Year's Day, the "jostling for the first incense" ceremony at Wong Tai Sin Temple is one of the most important folk activities of Hong Kong people in the New Year.

The authentic Hong Kong street snacks have been passed down for generations. Even though various popular snacks from abroad are popular every year, the price and consistent quality of these street snacks keep Hong Kong people in a good position. Fresh and solid raw materials and handmade products that have persisted for decades make this delicious food impossible to imitate and become a unique food brand in Hong Kong.

The Baihua Street, located on a slope in Central, the central and western district of Hong Kong Island, connects Lan Kwai Fong, which is full of lights and entertainment, and the bustling and fishy Central Market, which has proved that Hong Kong is a contradictory combination of modernity and tradition, prosperity and tranquility for a century.

Mongkok can be called the most densely populated area in Hong Kong. The bustling and crowded streets, small and exquisite shops, and high-rise buildings constitute a unique Mongkok. On weekends, there will be a group of special people on the road. They are street performers who love art. One speaker, one microphone, this is the stage for street performers.

Yongle Street and Wenxian Street near Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, are the largest seafood dry goods distribution center in Hong Kong. In the past, there were many "south-north travel" businesses dealing in local products and groceries in mainland China; Today, there are still many old and decorated "time-honored brands" selling ginseng antler seafood, which is the best choice for citizens to buy nourishing health food.

Kowloon Park is the largest park in downtown Kowloon, located in the bustling Tsim Sha Tsui Business District. The rest place in the downtown is hidden among the dense high-rise buildings in Hong Kong. There are lush trees, leisurely springs and green grass in the park, which is a paradise for birds.

Among all kinds of public facilities in Hong Kong, pedestrian walkways are the most common and best reflect Hong Kong's "people-oriented" urban planning concept. There are eaves on the head to protect the sun and rain; The floor is paved with big and small hemp bricks under your feet, never slipping; The escalator will take you up and down, which is easy and convenient everywhere. All this will make you feel that Hong Kong pedestrians are very "happy".

Most herbal tea shops in Hong Kong are family businesses, so a small shop has brewed an exclusive recipe from generation to generation, which also confirms what Hong Kong people often say, "One hundred herbal tea shops, one hundred kinds of herbal tea". Herbal tea produced by a century old shop not only attracts young office workers to queue up to buy it, but also foreign customers often review it. The bitter, astringent and sweet taste has been passed down to this day and has become one of the indispensable symbols of the "collective memory" of Hong Kong people.

Goufu Street, located in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, is famous for several food stores that have operated for decades. In recent years, it has joined the European classic and slow living feelings, adding a little artistic flavor to the original Hong Kong style. Although there is no prosperity in Central, it has the characteristics of dynamic and static.