[Flowing Through Time] Postcard Set

Flowing Through Time Witness the transformation of rivers and the urban development of Hong Kong. Historically, communities thrived near riverbanks, relying on agriculture. However, with urban expansion, many major rivers in the New Territories and Outlying Islands have undergone varying degrees of artificial modification. The lower reaches of the Shan Pui River in Yuen Long were widened and straightened for flood control as early as the 1960s, with concrete lining both the riverbed and banks. During the development of Tai Po New Town in the 1970s, the mouth of the Lam Tsuen River was also straightened. By the 1990s, to facilitate the development of areas like Sheung Shui and Fanling, the main course and most major tributaries of the Ng Tung River were channelized. The Tung Chung River stands out as one of the few rivers not extensively channelized, retaining much of its natural ecosystem. Following restoration efforts, Tung Chung Valley was designated Hong Kong's first riverside park by the government in 2018. Rivers within the city remain silent witnesses to their fate, their past memories fading with time. So, what choices will the people of the city make? Originally published in "This is Hong Kong" Autumn Issue 2020 Product Specifications Paper Size | 10.5 x 14.8cm Paper | V-Lite Silk 290gsm Printing | Digital Print Product ID | P028 Set of 8 cards / Handmade / Sent in a padded envelope, free Hong Kong local shipping / If purchased together with a quarterly magazine, shipping will be via SF Express. No additional postage is required for the postcards, and they will be shipped together with the magazine.