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Hong Kong Stories
監製 Executive Producer： Albert Cheung, Canace Lam, Grace Tse |
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Hong Kong Stories tells the stories of Hong Kong.
In this series of Hong Kong Stories, host Peter Wong takes you through the changes in the city ’ s social life and spiritual integrity as he narrates the stories of people and things uniquely Hong Kong.
Fengshui, the money tree; tram tracks that have survived time; mah-jong, the national essence with a Hong Kong accent; school uniforms that have adapted to the changing needs of society over time; markets that have a fond place in the hearts of Hong Kong people; a horseracing industry that has evolved consistently over the years; the ice cream van bringing back long-lost childhood memories; the art of bamboo scaffolding that leaves the world in awe; Hong Kong style roasts, best served sizzling hot …
Hong Kong ’ s spiritual civilization – collectively created by the people of Hong Kong.
The program will be broadcast every Thursday night from 19 March 2009, at 1855-1925 on TVB Pearl Channel.
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2009-07-30
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網上直播完畢稍後提供節目重溫
Archive available later after live webcast.
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Bamboo
Hong Kong people are certainly familiar with bamboo scaffolding. From major construction sites to stages for god revering Chinese opera, advertising signs and building maintenance work, the scaffold industry has made immense contribution to Hong Kong ’ s development. Bamboo scaffolding has a long history in China: it is believed that Youchao Tribe (the Nesters) built tree houses with bamboo as early as 5,000 years ago. In recent years, however, iron frames and screws are used to build scaffolding in Mainland China instead of bamboo poles and bamboo skin.
Yet in Hong Kong, bamboo scaffolding continues to be used in construction for its versatility, abundance, convenience, neatness and cost-effectiveness. Doesn ’ t this remind you of the spirit of Hong Kong people?
Having said this, few people in Hong Kong are aware of the wisdom and taboos of the bamboo scaffold industry. What part does a bamboo pole play in the building of a skyscraper?
Producer: Diana Wan
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