Hong Kong Long-established Shop Record Book Updated Edition_Hong Kong and Macau Exclusive

Author: "Hong Kong Long-established Shop Record Book" special page Publisher: Bright Culture Book length: 150mm x 210mm Number of pages: 240 pages ISBN: 978-988-8820-84-9 Publication date: November 2023 【brief introduction】 This book is an expanded edition of "Hong Kong's Old Shop Record Book". It originally included 28 articles recording Hong Kong's old shops. The updated edition adds articles by four members to 32 articles. The team combined desk research and personal interviews, hoping to leave a record of the old store through words and photos, and also hope to arouse everyone's attention to the old store. News of old shops relocating or even closing are heard from time to time. This updated edition also serves as an opportunity to update the current status of the shops recorded in this book. Hong Kong's culture is eclectic, absorbing the essence of Chinese and foreign cultures while developing its own characteristics and styles. It not only retains traditional wisdom and craftsmanship, but also introduces innovative ideas and technologies, making it rich and diverse. Hong Kong can be said to be "a small sparrow, but it has all the internal organs". People from all over the world gather between the mountains and the sea. Everyone works hard for life with their hands, creating a variety of shops and industries, bringing prosperity to the streets and alleys. vitality, bringing a colorful socio-economic outlook to Hong Kong. Stores that have accumulated over time contain rich history and culture, telling the changes in the industry and society. Many of them embody extraordinary craftsmanship and high-quality products, which are worthy of our understanding, appreciation and support from different perspectives. In addition, the facades and signboards of old shops depict the street appearance, the decoration and packaging reflect local aesthetics, and the products and customs of the shops shape the lifestyle of Hong Kong people. If you want to inherit Hong Kong culture, you cannot ignore the local old shops. Start with records first, then organize the information and write a detailed introduction. The updated version of "Hong Kong Old Shop Record Book" contains thirty-two articles, covering different industries. Combining desk research and personal interviews, the author hopes to provide a better understanding of the old shop through words and photos. By leaving a record, we also hope to arouse everyone's attention to the old store. 【About the Author】 makino Born in Hong Kong, he holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Hong Kong and a Master of Economics from the University of Hong Kong. He studies Hong Kong history and local culture in his spare time. In 2018, a special page "Hong Kong's Old Shops Record Book" was launched to introduce the Hong Kong culture contained in local old shops and preserved old shops. Zhan Yingyi Bachelor of Arts in History, Master of Architectural Heritage Conservation, currently engaged in architectural conservation work. I like to roam around Hong Kong, travel around the world, appreciate the natural scenery, and take a closer look at the cultural landscape. I am grateful to be able to study historical buildings and shops at work and in my spare time, record Hong Kong’s rich historical and cultural connotations, and protect the city’s beautiful cultural scenery. Chen Rongsheng Currently living in Hong Kong. A senior commercial photographer, he majored in photography in college and later worked as an advertising and film distribution designer. He also worked as a photographer for two travel books. Work was ups and downs, but two years ago I suddenly realized that I wanted to do something to break myself, so I started to record my city with a camera. Later, I became associated with "Old Shop" to provide another kind of record besides writing. Huang Wenjin A freelance photographer who specializes in taking lifestyle photos. In his free time, in addition to taking photos of food, he also likes to walk in the streets and alleys to take photos of Hong Kong’s street scenes and people’s daily life. He hopes to leave a little bit of Hong Kong today. history record. Li Jiabo An office worker who lives in Hong Kong and loves photography. Every time I pass some old shops with traces of time, I can't help but stop. Take a look, take a picture, and smell it, hoping to use light and shadow to retain the past bits and pieces. After all, under the rapidly changing turbulence, people and objects may disappear in the next second. Huang Letong A Hong Kong post-90s generation. I usually walk around the streets between shifts, observe the community scenery, and feel the various throbbings of daily necessities, food, housing, and transportation. I would like to use words to pick up the fragments and feathers under the torrent of history, just like an old shop nourishing every bit of our lives, one second is eternity. Zhou Yinglin Currently studying for a master's degree in cultural management from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. I love Hong Kong culture, like to explore the city, record the urban landscape, and explore the interaction between people and buildings in the community. Not only do you appreciate the architectural aesthetics of the old store, but you also appreciate the cultural connotation of the old store. Fang Congsheng Many people think I'm a reporter (even though I'm really writing interviews), and sometimes I introduce myself as "Shu Cong." Love history and street culture. Huang Yingqi I like words and am very interested in Hong Kong local culture. I share different perspectives on life, culture and people through written records, transforming what I see and hear into stories, and at the same time feel the beauty of old things.