The culture of Hong Kong can best be described as a foundation that began with China, and then leaned West for much of the 20th century under constructive British colonialism. Despite the 1997 transfer of sovereignty with the mainland, Hong Kong continues to hold an identity of its own. It can best be summarized as an upbeat, hi-tech and fashionably conscious culture in a super city.^[1] The History of Hong Kong began as a coastal island geographically located in southern China. ... Other Hong Kong topics Culture - Economy Education - Geography - History Hong Kong Portal Politics of Hong Kong takes place in a framework of a political system dominated by China, an own legislature, the Chief Executive as the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. ... For other uses, see Culture (disambiguation). ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... The transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to China, often referred to as The Handover, occurred on July 1, 1997. ... ...

People in the culture

Hong Kong, a hybrid culture of east and west

Main articles: Demographics of Hong Kong and Chinese social relations

Most Hong Kong ethnic Chinese people naturally lean toward eastern culture, since demographically they are the majority. Many have adopted western ways with substantial numbers still adhere to traditional Chinese traditions. On various social aspects, the bottom-line Chinese values of "family solidarity", "courtesy" and "saving face" carry significant weight in the culture. Heavy influence are derived from Cantonese culture from the neighbouring province of Guangdong. There are also substantial communities of Hakka, Fukien, Teochiu and Shanghainese people. On the contrary, people have long been referred to by their origin in China. It wasn't until 1970 when terms like "Hongkongese" were invented^[2]. Overall the background of Hong Kong Chinese born after 1945 can be classified as westernized, since they have been influenced by liberal western cultural symbols^[2]. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 673 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) 中環廟會, Temple fair at HK Central for the period April-May 2006 File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 673 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) 中環廟會, Temple fair at HK Central for the period April-May 2006 File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at... Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world with an overall density of some 6,300 people per square kilometre. ... Chinese social relations are social relations typified by a reciprocal social network. ... In the West, the term Eastern culture refers very broadly to the various cultures, social structures and philosophical systems of the East, namely Asia (including China, India, Japan, and surrounding regions). ... Face refers to two separate but related concepts in Chinese social relations. ... Cantonese people (Traditional Chinese: 廣東人; Simplified Chinese: 广东人; Pinyin: GuÇŽngdōng rén; Jyutping: gwong2 dung1 yan4), broadly speaking, are persons originating from the present-day Guangdong province in southern China. ... Not to be confused with the former Kwantung Leased Territory in north-eastern China. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...   (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Fu-chien; Postal map spelling: Fukien, Foukien; local transliteration Hokkien from Min Nan Hok-kiàn) is one of the provinces on the southeast coast of the Peoples Republic of China. ... Teochiu can refer to: Chaozhou(潮州), a prefecture-level city in Guangdong Province, China. ... For other uses, see Shanghai (disambiguation). ... Look up liberal on Wiktionary, the free dictionary Liberal may refer to: Politics: Liberalism American liberalism, a political trend in the USA Political progressivism, a political ideology that is for change, often associated with liberal movements Liberty, the condition of being free from control or restrictions Liberal Party, members of...

Social

Happy valley housing estates

Structurally one of the first law to define people's relationship is the 1972 "Hong Kong Matrimonial Ordinance". The law set the precedence to ban concubinage and same sex marriages with a strict declaration for heterosexual relationships with one partner only^[2]. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A pedestrain footpath in Happy Valley previously used by horses to get to the racecourse. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Concubinage refers to the state of a woman or youth in an ongoing, quasi-matrimonial relationship with a man of higher social status. ... International recognition Civil unions and domestic partnerships Recognized in some regions Unregistered co-habitation Recognition debated Civil unions legal, same-sex marriage debated See also Same-sex marriage Civil union Registered partnership Domestic partnership Timeline of same-sex marriage Listings by country This box:      Same-sex marriage is a term... Heterosexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by esthetic attraction, romantic love or sexual desire exclusively for members of the opposite sex or gender, contrasted with homosexuality and distinguished from bisexuality and asexuality. ... Faithfulness redirects here. ...

Other economic changes include families in need of assistance due to both working parents. In particular, foreign domestic workers have become an integral part of the household since the late 1980s. Foreign domestic helpers meeting on their typical Sunday day of rest at Statue Square in Central. ...

Languages

Main articles: Languages of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Cantonese

Cantonese is the most widely spoken language in Hong Kong. Since the 1997 handover, the government has adopted the "biliterate and trilingual" (兩文三語) policy. Under the principle, Chinese and English must both be acknowledged as official languages, with Cantonese being acknowledged as the de facto official spoken dialect of Chinese in Hong Kong, while also accepting the use of Standard Mandarin. This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Hong Kong Cantonese (Traditional Chinese: ) is a variant of Cantonese, one of the spoken forms of the Chinese language, spoken in Hong Kong. ... This article is about all of the Cantonese (Yue) dialects. ... The transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to China, often referred to as The Handover, occurred on July 1, 1997. ... Map of eastern China and Taiwan, showing the historic distribution of Mandarin Chinese in light brown. ...

Superstition and beliefs

Cheung Chau Bun Festival

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Despite the relatively new modernInsert non-formatted text here way of life, Chinese superstition still plays an integral part of the culture. Concepts like Fung shui are taken quite seriously. Expensive construction projects often include the hiring of consultants, that are believed to make or break a business. Other objects like bagua mirror are still used regularly to shield evils. Numbers in Chinese culture also play a role in people's everyday life. Numbers like "4" are avoided at all cost. Other rituals like not using scissors on Chinese New Year are still around. For other uses, see Superstition (disambiguation). ... Fēng Shuǐ (風水 – literally, wind and water pronounced fung shuway), which may be more than 3000 years old, is the ancient practice of placement to achieve harmony with the environment. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... In Chinese culture, certain numbers are believed by some to be auspicious (吉利) or inauspicious (不利) based on the Chinese word that the number name sounds similar to. ... Different types of scissors - sewing, kitchen, paper Scissors are a tool used for cutting thin material which requires little force. ... Chinese New Year (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ), or Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ), is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. ...

Holidays

Main articles: Traditional Chinese holidays and Public holidays in Hong Kong

There are some distinctive holidays celebrated by Hong Kong as part of the eastern culture, not participated in the west except in select overseas Chinese communities. The most well known is Chinese New Year, which occurs after every regular New Year. Other events include Dragon Boat Festival where zongzi is made by the millions at home as part of the tradition. Dragon boats also compete for regional awards. Mid-Autumn Festival is another highly celebrated event with massive purchase of mooncake around Chinese bakery shops. The traditional Chinese holidays have been part of Chinese tradition for thousands of years; they are an essential part of Chinese Culture. ... General holidays in Hong Kong are times when Hong Kong workers get rest from their work, in conjunction with special occasions. ... Chinese New Year (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ), or Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ), is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. ... The New Year is an event that happens when a culture celebrates the end of one year and the beginning of the next year. ... A Taiwanese style Flag Catching dragon boat during Dragon Boat Festival ZongZi: Rice dumpling with red bean filling Duanwu Festival (端午節, DuānwÅ« Jié) is a traditional Chinese festival held on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar. ... Zong, zongzi, or Chinese rice dumplings are a traditional Chinese food, made of glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo leaves. ... A Dragon boat (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Hanyu Pinyin: ) is a very long and narrow human powered boat used in the team paddling sport or Dragon boat racing which originated in China. ... Japanese name Kanji: Kana: Korean name Hangul: Hanja: Vietnamese name Quoc Ngu: Chu Nom: Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in Victoria Park, Hong Kong. ... Traditional baked mooncake The mooncake (Simplified Chinese: 月饼; Traditional Chinese: 月餅; pinyin: ) is a Chinese confection that is traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival, although they can be eaten at other times of the year as well. ... Chinese bakeries in big cities like Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and across the world in Chinatowns, serve delicate pastries and delicious buns as well as tea, coffee and other drinks. ...

Pop culture

A cantopop concert

Main articles: Music of Hong Kong and Cantopop

Because of years and decades of cantopop dominance in Hong Kong, music in general has been synonymous with the genre. While many other forms of music exist, young cantopop fans continues to be the biggest driver of the market. The influx of mandarin influence has been changing the style. Most artists are essentially multi-language singers, singing in Cantonese and Mandarin nowadays. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Cantopop (Chinese: 粵語流行曲) is a colloquial abbreviation for Cantonese popular music. It is also referred to as HK-pop, short for Hong Kong popular music. It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop. ... Hong Kong is a part of China that has produced a number of popular traditions, including a large part of what is known as Cantopop. ... Cantopop (Chinese: 粵語流行曲) is a colloquial abbreviation for Cantonese popular music. It is also referred to as HK-pop, short for Hong Kong popular music. It is categorized as a subgenre of Chinese popular music within C-pop. ...

Food

Aberdeen Harbour, where one can catch a sampan to the Jumbo Floating Restaurant

Main article: Cuisine of Hong Kong

Food holds an important place in Hong Kong culture. Restaurants are available in a level of convenience and variety unmatched by anywhere in the world. The fusion of east and west makes Hong Kong unique, especially in the close proximity where one can find any style any time. From dim sum, da been lo, fast food to the most rare of delicacies, Hong Kong carries the reputable label of "Gourmet Paradise" and "World's Fair of Food". Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A gate of Aberdeen Square, the largest shopping area in Aberdeen. ... A sampan carrying passengers to the outlying islands off the Sai Kung Peninsula in Hong Kong Sampan on the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang), China A sampan (舢舨) is a relatively flat bottomed Chinese wooden boat from twelve to fifteen feet long. ... Jumbo Floating Restaurant at night Jumbo Floating Restaurant pier Jumbo Kingdom (Traditional Chinese: ) consists of the Jumbo Floating Restaurant (珍寶海鮮舫) and the Tai Pak Floating Restaurant (太白海鮮舫), renowned tourist attractions in Hong Kongs Aberdeen Harbour. ... The cuisine in Hong Kong can best be described as a fusion of eastern and western style cuisine. ... Dim sum (Chinese: 點心; Cantonese IPA: dɪm2sɐm1; Pinyin: diǎnxīn; Wade-Giles: tien-hsin; literally dot heart or order heart, meaning order to ones hearts content; also commonly translated as touch the heart, dotted heart, or snack), a Cantonese term... Raw meats ready to be cooked. ... Fast food is food prepared and served quickly at a fast-food restaurant or shop at low cost. ... A delicacy is a food that is particularly prized within a given culture. ...

Shopping

Westernized stores such as U2 are numerous

Main article: Shopping in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is well identified by its materialistic culture and high levels of consumerism. Shops from the lowest end to the most upscale pack the streets in close proximity. The mild weather, low tax and convenience makes Hong Kong a premiere international shopping centre. Some popular shopping destination include Mongkok, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Causeway Bay. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 627 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) U2 Clothing shop in Telford Garden, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong By Tim Parkson File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 627 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) U2 Clothing shop in Telford Garden, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong By Tim Parkson File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it... U2 clothing is a casual wear brand founded by Michael Tien in 1980. ... Shopping in Hong Kong have been categorized from social activity to a serious sport[1][2]. It is an important part of the culture and a way of life. ... Materialism refers to how a person or group chooses to spend their resources, particularly money and time. ... “Consumerist” redirects here. ... Mong Kok (旺角, pinyin: Wàngjiǎo, pronounced locally as Wong Kok in Cantonese) is an area in Yau Tsim Mong district, on the Kowloon peninsula, in Hong Kong. ... The Clock Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui is a famous landmark of Hong Kong. ... Large crowds of shoppers can be seen in Causeway Bay. ...

Cinema

Main article: Cinema of Hong Kong

The industry has been one of the most successful worldwide, especially during the second half of the 20th century. It remains prominent despite a severe slump starting in the mid-1990s. Martial artists and stars such as Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee are known globally, especially in Chinese settlements overseas. Many have transitioned over to Hollywood, including Chow Yun Fat and John Woo. The cinema of Hong Kong is one of the three major threads in the history of Chinese language cinema, alongside the cinema of China, and the cinema of Taiwan. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... Chan Kong-Sang (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ), also known as Jackie Chan Sing Lung (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ) or Jackie Chan SBS, (born on April 7, 1954) is a Chinese martial artist, action star, actor, director, screenwriter, film producer, singer and stunt performer. ... Bruce Lee (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Pinyin: Lǐ XiÇŽolóng; Cantonese Yale: Léih Síulùhng; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was an American-born martial artist, philosopher, instructor, and martial arts actor widely regarded as the most influential martial artist of the 20th century and a... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... ... Chow Yun-Fat (周潤發, Jau1 Yeun6 Faat3, Pinyin: Zhōu Rùnfā) (born May 18, 1955 on Lamma Island, Hong Kong) is among a handful of internationally recognized screen actors that Hong Kong has ever produced, along with Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. ... For other uses, see John Woo (disambiguation). ...

Mass media and publishing

Newstand at Star Ferry Pier

Main articles: Media in Hong Kong and Communications in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has two broadcast television stations, ATV and TVB. The latter, launched in 1967, was the territory's first free-to-air commercial station, and is currently the predominant TV station in the territory, often garnering more than 90% share of the viewing population.^{[citation needed]} Paid cable and satellite television have also been widespread. The production of Hong Kong's soap drama, comedy series and variety shows have reached mass audiences throughout the Chinese-speaking world. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Lower deck of a Star Ferry in the morning Old Star Ferry Pier in Central, Hong Kong. ... Media in Hong Kong is available to the public conveniently in various forms, namely: television and radio channels, newspapers, magazines and the World Wide Web. ... // Telephone Telephones - main lines in use: 3. ... There are two free-to-air television services in Hong Kong: Asia Television Ltd (ATV): operates one English-language (World) and one Chinese-language (Home) channel. ... Asia Television Limited (logo aTV) (Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ) was Hong Kongs first television station under Rediffusion. ... REDIRECT Television Broadcasts Limited ... Free-to-air is a phrase used to describe television and radio broadcasts which are available without subscription and without decryption (pay-TV). ... Pay Television Services in Hong Kong Hong Kong Cable Television Ltd (CableTV): controlled by Wharf Holdings, operates over one hundred channels with programmes broadcast in English, Cantonese, Putonghua and other languages. ... A variety show is a show with a variety of acts, often including music and comedy skits, especially on television. ...

Magazine and newspaper publishers distribute and print in numerous languages like Chinese and English. The media lean heavily on sensationalism and celebrity gossips. While the practice is criticized, it continues to sell papers. The media is relatively free from government interference compared to that of mainland China, and newspapers are often divided along political lines of support or show skepticism toward the Chinese government in Beijing. Sensationalism is a manner of being extremely controversial, loud, attention-grabbing, or otherwise sensationalistic. ... Neighborly gossips in the Altstadt in Sindelfingen, Germany Gossip consists of casual or idle talk of any sort, usually slanderous and/or devoted to discussing others. ... Media in Hong Kong is available to the public conveniently in various forms, namely: television and radio channels, newspapers, magazines and the World Wide Web. ... Within the Peoples Republic of China there is heavy government involvement in the media, with many of the largest media organizations (namely CCTV, the Peoples Daily, and Xinhua) being agencies of the Chinese government. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Government of the Peoples Republic of China. ... “Peking” redirects here. ...

Manhua

Manhua cover of Tin Ha

Main article: Manhua

Manhua are Hong Kong based comic books that have provided an avenue of expression long before the arrival of television. While readership has fluctuated throughout different decades, the art is one of the most consistent in terms of providing highly affordable entertainment. Manhuas are regularly available at news stands in most street corners. Characteristics of Old Master Q, Chinese Hero and many others have undoubtedly showcased Chinese artwork and stories. Japanese manga have also been translated and fused into local manhua libraries. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Manhua (Traditional Chinese: 漫畫; Simplified Chinese: 漫画; Pinyin: ) is a general term for comics produced in China, often including Chinese translations of Japanese manga. ... Cloud (left) and Wind Tin Ha (Chinese:天下) is a manhua series in Hong Kong. ... Manhua (Traditional Chinese: 漫畫; Simplified Chinese: 漫画; Pinyin: ) is a general term for comics produced in China, often including Chinese translations of Japanese manga. ... A newsagent (British English), newsagency (Australian English) or newsstand (American English), is often a small business that sells newspapers, magazines, stationery, snacks and often items of local interest such as postcards and clothing emblazoned with sports team mascots. ... Old Master Q (Chinese: ; pinyin: ) is a popular Chinese comic strip created by Alfonso/Alphonso Wong (Chinese name: Wong Chak/王澤/王家禧). The cartoon first appeared in the newspapers and magazines in Hong Kong in 1962, and later published as comic books from 1964. ... // The artwork and drawing style of Chinese Hero is responsible for the modern day characteristics of manhua. ... This article is about the comics published in East Asian countries. ...

Animation

Main article: Chinese Animation

While Hong Kong have had an endless supply from Japanese anime and US disney animations. China have been trying hard to revitalize the industry. Hong Kong have made contributions in recent years with productions like A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation and DragonBlade. Most notably companies like Imagi Animation Studios located directly in the territory are now pushing 3D-CG animations to the market. This page is about the development of animation and comic industry in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. ... “Animé” redirects here. ... Disney may refer to: The Walt Disney Company and its divisions, including Walt Disney Pictures. ... Imagi Animation Studios is a Hong Kong animation studio, specializing in computer animation, with affiliated offices in Los Angeles and Tokyo. ... 3D computer graphics (in contrast to 2D computer graphics) are graphics that utilize a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images. ... Computer-generated imagery (commonly abbreviated as CGI) is the application of the field of computer graphics (or more specifically, 3D computer graphics) to special effects in films, television programs, commercials, simulators and simulation generally, and printed media. ...

Cantonese opera

A cantonese opera costume

Main article: Cantonese Opera

Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China's Cantonese culture. The art carries a national identity that goes as far back as the first wave of immigrants to arrive from Shanghai in the 1950s. Sunbeam Theatre is one of the places that hold the tradition. Like all versions of Chinese opera, it is a Chinese art form involving music, singing, martial arts, acrobatics, and acting. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (960 × 1280 pixel, file size: 657 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) 任劍輝和白雪仙的粵劇戲寶 1957年首演 帝女花: 樹盟 Oath under the twins tree 辭殿 Depature 香劫 Princess sufferings 庵遇 Reunion at the nunnery 上表 Negotating with the Qing Emperor 香夭 The fragrant death 殉國 File historyClick on a... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (960 × 1280 pixel, file size: 657 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) 任劍輝和白雪仙的粵劇戲寶 1957年首演 帝女花: 樹盟 Oath under the twins tree 辭殿 Depature 香劫 Princess sufferings 庵遇 Reunion at the nunnery 上表 Negotating with the Qing Emperor 香夭 The fragrant death 殉國 File historyClick on a... Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern Chinas Cantonese culture. ... Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern Chinas Cantonese culture. ... Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern Chinas Cantonese culture. ... Emperor Xuan-Zong of Tang (left) and his Consort Yang Yuhuan (right) portrayed in a Chinese Opera 19th century Chinese opera Chinese opera costumes Some athletic jump Chinese opera is a popular form of drama in China. ... Cantonese people (Traditional Chinese: 廣東人; Simplified Chinese: 广东人; Pinyin: Guǎngdōng rén; Jyutping: gwong2 dung1 yan4), broadly speaking, are persons originating from the present-day Guangdong province in southern China. ... For other uses, see Shanghai (disambiguation). ... Theatre entrance in the lower right corner of image Sunbeam Theatre (Chinese: 香港新光戲院) is a landmark theatre in Hong Kong showcasing Cantonese Opera. ... Chinese Jade ornament with flower design, Jin Dynasty (1115-1234 AD), Shanghai Museum. ... For other uses, see Music (disambiguation). ... Harry Belafonte singing, photograph by C. van Vechten Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with speech. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... High wire act Acrobatics (from Greek Akros, high and bat, walking) is one of the performing arts, and is also practiced as a sport. ... Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play. ...

Sports

Main article: Sport in Hong Kong

With limited land resource available, Hong Kong continues to offer recreational and competitive sports. Locally sports in Hong Kong is described as "Club Life". Internationally, Hong Kong have participated in Olympic Games, and numerous other Asian Games events. Major multipurpose venues like Hong Kong Coliseum are found. Others include regular citizen facilities like Macpherson Stadium. // International Competitions Hong Kong is represented by Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China in all international competitions. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... Asian Games Logo The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. ... Hong Kong Coliseum (Traditional Chinese: 香港體育館; Simplified Chinese: 香港体育馆; informally, 紅磡體育館, 香港紅磡體育館, 紅館) is a major multi-purpose indoor stadium in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. ... Macpherson Stadium (麥花臣室內體育館) is a major stadium in Hong Kong. ...

Martial Art

Main articles: Chinese martial arts and List of Chinese martial arts

Martial arts in Hong Kong is accepted as a form of entertainment or exercise. Tai chi is one of the most popular, especially among the elderly. There are groups of people practicing the motion in every park at dawn. Many forms of martial arts were also passed down from different generations of Chinese ancestry. Styles like praying mantis, snake fist and Crane are some of the more recognized. The atmosphere is also distinct as people practice outdoor in peaks next to ultra modern high rise buildings. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... The hundreds of different styles and schools of Chinese martial arts (中國武術) are collectively called Kung Fu (功夫), Wushu (武術), Kuoshu (國術), or Chuan Fa (拳法), depending on the persons or groups doing so. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... Tai chi chuan (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Hanyu Pinyin: tàijíquán; Wade-Giles: tai4 chi2 chüan2) is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced with the aim of promoting health and longevity. ... Old age consists of ages nearing the average lifespan of human beings, and thus the end of the human life cycle. ... Dawn in Peng Chau, Hong Kong. ... The Praying Mantis system of Kung Fu (蟷螂拳 Tanglangquan) was created by Master Wang Lang (王郎) over 350 years ago in the Shandong (山東) province of China. ... There are two unrelated, Northern and Southern(She Ying Diao Shou), snake styles. ... This article is about the Fujian style of White Crane. ... The following is a list of mountains, peaks and hills in Hong Kong: // Tallest peaks of Hong Kong Tai Mo Shan - 958 m Lantau Peak (Fung Wong Shan) - 934 m, on Lantau Island Sunset Peak (Tai Tung Shan) - 869 m, on Lantau Island Ma On Shan - 702 m Wong Leng... Taipei 101, the worlds tallest skyscraper by roof height on high rise. ...

Leisure

Much time is spent on leisure games like Mahjong. The popularity of the game is apparent when family and friends play for hours together. The image of elderly men playing Chinese chess, surrounded by crowds in observation is common. Checkers are also enjoyed by people of all ages. Today video games are one of the main forms of entertainment among all ages. Japan remains to be the leading importer for software and hardware. Titles like Super Street Fighter II have been highly respected. In the past, Hong Kong had some of the most up-to-date arcades games available outside of Japan. Associations have been made between triad gang hang outs and arcade arenas. Improvement of home console also diminished arcade culture. For other uses, see Game (disambiguation). ... This article is about the four-player game of Chinese origin. ... Xiangqi (Chinese: 象棋; pinyin: xi , Wade-Giles: hsiang-chi; roughly pronounced shyang-chee; literally translated as elephant chess) is one of a family of strategic board games of which chess and shogi are also members. ... starting position on a 10×10 draughts board Draughts, also known as checkers, is a group of mental sport board games between two players which involve diagonal moves of uniform pieces and mandatory captures by jumping over the enemys pieces. ... This article is about computer and video games. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Street Fighter II. (Discuss) Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers was the penultimate release of a long string of fighting games in the Street Fighter II series. ... This arcade cabinet, containing Centipede, is an upright. ... Triad (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; literally Triad Society) or (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; literally Black Society, a general term for criminal organizations) is a term that describes many branches of Chinese underground society and/or organizations based in Hong Kong and Macau and also operating in Taiwan, mainland... arcade, see Arcade. ... “Game console” redirects here. ...

Gambling

Standard Mahjong

Hong Kong Jockey Club provides an avenue for horse racing and gambling to mostly middle-aged locals. The club was established in 1844 by the British with the first racecourse built in Happy Valley. The club closed for a few years during World War II due to the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong. In 1975 , lottery Mark Six was introduced. And in 2002 , the club offered wagerings for soccer world championship games including the English FA Premier League and the World Cup. Typical setup of a Mahjong game This picture depicts a typical Cantonese mahjong game setup. ... Typical setup of a Mahjong game This picture depicts a typical Cantonese mahjong game setup. ... This article is about the four-player game of Chinese origin. ... The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC, 香港賽馬會) (formerly The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club, 英皇御准香港賽馬會) is a non-profit organisation providing horse racing, sporting and betting entertainments in Hong Kong. ... Horse-racing is an equestrian sporting activity which has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times were an early example, as was the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. ... Happy Valley, when used generally, can describe any location regarded as calm, idyllic or enjoyable. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... The Japanese occupation of Hong Kong began after the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Mark Young surrendered the territory of Hong Kong to Japan on 25 December 1941 after 18 days of fierce fighting between British and Canadian defenders against Japanese Imperial forces. ... Mark Six (Chinese 六合彩) is a lotto game organized by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. ... For other sports leagues which may be referred to by this name, see List of professional sports leagues. ... For the club competition, see FIFA Club World Cup. ...

Games like mahjong can be played in relaxation or with sizeable money at stake. Plenty of Mahjong shops and parlors are available. All variations of card games are found in Hong Kong. Street smart and gambling tactics have been valued by Hong Kong culture, much to the credit of movies like God of Gamblers in the 1980s. This article is about the four-player game of Chinese origin. ... For the Russian group of artists, see Jack of Diamonds (artists). ... God of Gamblers (Du shen, Simplified Chinese: 赌神 pinyin, dǔ shen) is a 1989 Hong Kong drama/comedy/action movie directed by Wong Jing. ...

Cultural Gallery

Shopping is a highlight Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Shopping is the examining of goods or services from retailers with intent to purchase. ...

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Exotic dishes Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The cuisine in Hong Kong can best be described as a fusion of eastern and western style cuisine. ...

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See also

Hong Kong Portal

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• Literature of Hong Kong
• Chinese mythology
• Hong Kong celebrities
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