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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. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world with an overall density of some 6300 people per square kilometre Population census in Hong Kong ( a collection of demographic data in Hong Kong, is conducted by Census and Statistics Department of Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world with an overall density of some 6300 people per square kilometre The Hong Kong Identity Card (abbreviation HKID, ID card) is an official Identity document issued by the Immigration Department of Hong The issue of who has the right of abode in Hong Kong prompted a fierce debate at the end of the 20th century and tested the One Country Two Systems policy in China The cinema of Hong Kong is one of the three major threads in the history of Chinese language cinema, alongside the Cinema of China The cuisine of Hong Kong is Cantonese cuisine with extensive influences from parts of non-Cantonese-speaking China (especially Chaozhou, Dongjiang, Public holidays in Hong Kong are Holidays designated by the Government of Hong Kong. The majority of the population in Hong Kong are descendants of migrants from Mainland China. Shopping in Hong Kong have been categorized from "social activity" to a "serious sport". Manhua ( are Chinese Comics originally produced in China. Possibly due to their greater degree of artistic freedom of expression and closer international ties The Music of Hong Kong is an eclectic mixture of traditional and popular genres Religion in Hong Kong is part and parcel of the Culture of Hong Kong. Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China 's Cantonese culture. Sports in Hong Kong, as in other countries are important part of the culture Hong Kong's highly favorable geographical position and Entrepot trading opportunities are wealth-generating assets Education in Hong Kong has a similar system to that of the United Kingdom, in particular the English education system of Hong Kong was modernized by the The Geography of Hong Kong primarily consists of three main territories Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories Hong Kong began as a coastal Island geographically located in southern China. Politics of Hong Kong takes place in a framework of a political system dominated by People's Republic of China, its own legislature the Chief Executive Culture (from the Latin cultura stemming from colere, meaning "to cultivate" generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The British Empire was the largest empire in history and for over a century was the foremost global power. Despite the 1997 transfer of sovereignty with the mainland, Hong Kong continues to hold an identity of its own. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China, often referred to as the Handover Mainland China, Continental China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term synonymous with the area that is under the jurisdiction [1]
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People in the culture
Most Hong Kong ethnic Chinese people naturally lean toward eastern culture, because demographically they are the majority. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world with an overall density of some 6300 people per square kilometre Chinese social relations are Social relations typified by a reciprocal Social network. The term Eastern world refers very broadly to the various Cultures social structures and philosophical systems of " the East " Many, though, have adopted western ways with substantial numbers still adhering to Chinese traditions. On various social aspects, the bottom-line Chinese values of "family solidarity", "courtesy" and "saving face" carry significant weight in the culture. Face refers to two separate but related concepts in Chinese social relations. Heavy influence is derived from Cantonese culture from the neighbouring province of Guangdong. Cantonese people ( Jyutping: gwong2 dung1 jan4 broadly speaking are persons originating from the present-day Guangdong province in southern China Guangdong ( EFEO: Kouangtong; Pinyin Guǎngdōng; Postal map spelling: Kwangtung) is a province on the There are also substantial communities of Hakka, Fukien, Teochiu and Shanghainese people. The Hakkas ( Hakka language: Hak-kâ; Mandarin Chinese: Kèjiā) are a subgroup of the Han Chinese people who live predominantly This article is about the People's Republic of China province Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million 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]. Hongkongers usually refers to residents of Hong Kong, and not Ethnicity or Nationality, i Overall the background of Hong Kong Chinese born after 1965 can be classified as westernized, since they have been influenced by liberal western cultural symbols[2].
Social
Structurally, one of the first laws to define people's relationship was the 1972 "Hong Kong Matrimonial Ordinance". Happy Valley ( more popular form 跑馬地 lit horse racing ground former name 愉園 is a mostly residential suburb of Hong Kong, located in the north of Hong Kong Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The law set the precedence to ban concubinage and same sex marriages with a strict declaration for heterosexual relationships with one partner only[2]. Concubinage is the state of a woman or youth in an ongoing quasi-matrimonial relationship with a man of higher social status Same-sex marriage (also referred to as gay marriage) is a term for a legally or Socially recognized Marriage between two people of the same Heterosexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of the opposite sex or to a heterosexual orientation Monogamy is the custom or condition of having only one mate in a Relationship, thus forming a Couple.
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 ( in Hong Kong are Domestic workers who work in Hong Kong but are from outside of Hong Kong
Languages
Cantonese is the most widely spoken language in Hong Kong. The majority of the population in Hong Kong are descendants of migrants from Mainland China. Hong Kong Cantonese ( is a variant of Cantonese, one of the languages in the Chinese language family spoken in Hong Kong. Since the 1997 handover, the government has adopted the "biliterate and trilingual" (兩文三語) policy. The transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China, often referred to as the Handover 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. Standard Mandarin, also known as Standard Spoken Chinese, is the official modern Chinese spoken language used in mainland China and Taiwan
Superstition and beliefs
Despite the relatively modernized way of life, Chinese superstition still plays an integral part of the culture. Cheung Chau Bun Festival ( or Cheung Chau Da Jiu Festival ( is a traditional Chinese Festival on the island of Cheung Chau in Hong Kong Superstition ( Latin superstitio, literally "standing over" derived perhaps from standing in awe used in Latin as a unreasonable or excessive belief Concepts like Fung shui are taken quite seriously. Feng shui ( ˈfəŋˌʃueɪ fehng-shway in English is an ancient Chinese system of Aesthetics believed to utilize the Laws of both heaven (astronomy and earth (geography 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. The Bagua ( are eight diagrams used in Taoist Cosmology to represent a range of interrelated concepts Numbers in Chinese culture also play a role in people's everyday life. 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 Numbers like "4" (because of its similarity to the Chinese word for "(to) die") are avoided at all cost. Other rituals like not using scissors on Chinese New Year are still around. Scissors are hand operated cutting instruments consisting of a pair of Metal Blades connected in such a way that the blades meet and cut materials placed Chinese New Year is the most important of the Traditional Chinese holidays.
Holidays
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 Traditional Chinese holidays have been part of Chinese tradition for thousands of years they are an essential part of Chinese culture. Public holidays in Hong Kong are Holidays designated by the Government of Hong Kong. The most well known is Chinese New Year, which occurs after every regular New Year. Chinese New Year 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 Other events include Dragon Boat Festival where zongzi is made by the millions at home as part of the tradition. Zong, or zongzi is a traditional Chinese food, made of Glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in Bamboo Dragon boats also compete for regional awards. A dragon boat or "dragonboat" is a very long and narrow human-powered Boat now used in the team Paddling sport of dragon boat Mid-Autumn Festival is another highly celebrated event with massive purchase of mooncake around Chinese bakery shops. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, or in Chinese Zhongqiu Jie ( is a popular harvest festival celebrated by Chinese Mooncakes are Chinese pastry traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Chinese bakeries in big cities like Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and across the world in Chinatowns serve traditional Chinese goods such as
Pop culture
Music: The origin of Cantopop, decades of cantopop dominance in Hong Kong means music in general has been synonymous with the genre. Cantopop (Chinese 粵語流行曲 is a colloquial Portmanteau for " Cantonese popular music ". The Music of Hong Kong is an eclectic mixture of traditional and popular genres Cantopop (Chinese 粵語流行曲 is a colloquial Portmanteau for " Cantonese popular music ". 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. Mandopop from Taiwan is fast gaining popularity. Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia. Most artists are essentially multi-language singers, singing in Cantonese and Mandarin.
TV Dramas: Besides from the staple of TVB dramas, citizens also watch a lot of dramas from Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Television Broadcasts Limited ( commonly known as TVB, was the first over-the-air commercial Television station in Hong Kong. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Korea is a geographic area composed of two sovereign countries a civilization and a former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. The most notable is Korea's Dae Jang Geum. Dae Jang Geum ( literally The Great Jang Geum, aired in the United States as A Jewel in the Palace) is a 2003 TV series produced Its 2005 broadcast on TVB was extremely popular. On the night of the series' finale the streets were unusually quiet due to people staying at home to watch the finale.
Celebrity: Hong Kong can be described as "gossip mad". The personal lives of singers, actors and celebrities in general are popular conversation topics. Hong Kong's thirst for gossip is not only limited to local celebrities, but celebrities from Taiwan, Japan and to a lesser degree Korea and Mainland China, are also welcomed. Many gossip magazines are also in circulation, one of the most notable/notorius sections is the "HD Reality" section. Introduced after the implementation of HD broadcasting, the section shows HD photos of celebrities and rather truthfully analysis of their attractiveness/unattractiveness. Naturally the section is very popular.
Food
Food holds an important place in Hong Kong culture. For the harbour serving the Scottish city of Aberdeen see Transport in Aberdeen. A sampan ( Chinese: 舢舨 is a relatively flat bottomed Chinese wooden Boat from 3 Jumbo Kingdom ( 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 The cuisine of Hong Kong is Cantonese cuisine with extensive influences from parts of non-Cantonese-speaking China (especially Chaozhou, Dongjiang, 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". Dim sum is the name for a Chinese cuisine which involves a wide range of light dishes served alongside Chinese tea. For the style of "hot pot" cooking that uses a clay pot see Clay pot cooking. Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly
Shopping
Hong Kong is well identified by its materialistic culture and high levels of consumerism. U2 Clothing is a casual-wear clothing brand founded by Michael Tien in 1986. Shopping in Hong Kong have been categorized from "social activity" to a "serious sport". This article addresses materialism in the economic sense of the word Consumerism is the equation of personal Happiness with the purchase of material possessions and consumption. 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. Mong Kok or Mongkok ( Chinese: 旺角 the English name is a Transliteration of its older name 望角 or 芒角 which pronounced "Mong Gok" Tsim Sha Tsui (尖沙咀 or 尖沙嘴 often abbreviated as TST, also known as Tsim Tsui (尖咀 or 尖嘴 by local people is an urbanised area in the Causeway Bay or East Point is a heavily built-up area of Hong Kong, located on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, and covering parts of
Cinema
The industry has been one of the most successful worldwide, especially during the second half of the 20th century. The cinema of Hong Kong is one of the three major threads in the history of Chinese language cinema, alongside the Cinema of China 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. Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE (born Chan Kong Sang, 陳港生 on 7 April 1954 is an Actor, action choreographer, Film director Bruce Lee ( November 27 1940 – July 20 1973 was an American-born Martial artist, Philosopher, instructor, Martial arts actor and the A Chinatown is a section of an urban area with a large number of Chinese outside the majority-Chinese countries of Greater China. Many have transitioned over to Hollywood, including Chow Yun Fat and John Woo. Chow Yun-Fat SBS ( born May 18, 1955) is a Chinese Actor. He is one of the most famous actors in Asia and a John Woo Yu-Sen (born May 1, 1946) is an internationally and critically acclaimed Chinese Film director and producer.
Mass media and publishing
Hong Kong has two broadcast television stations, ATV and TVB. The "Star" Ferry Company Ltd is a passenger Ferry service operator in Hong Kong, China. Media in Hong Kong are available to the public in the forms of Television and Radio, Newspapers, Magazines and the Internet A wide-ranging and sophisticated communications network has developed in Hong Kong, reflecting its thriving commerce and international importance Television in Hong Kong has both free over the air channels and several subscription cable networks Asia Television Limited ( is one of the two free-to-air television broadcasters in Hong Kong, the other being its arch-rival Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB Television Broadcasts Limited ( commonly known as TVB, was the first over-the-air commercial Television station in Hong Kong. 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. Free-to-air (FTA Television (TV and Radio broadcasts are sent unencrypted and may be received via any suitable receiver Free-to-view Paid cable and satellite television have also been widespread. Television in Hong Kong has both free over the air channels and several subscription cable networks The production of Hong Kong's soap drama, comedy series and variety shows have reached mass audiences throughout the Chinese-speaking world. A variety show or variety entertainment is an entertainment made up of a variety of acts especially Musical performances and Comedy Skits and
Magazine and newspaper publishers distribute and print in numerous languages like Chinese and English. Hong Kong is home to many of Asia's biggest Newspapers. The territory has one of the world's largest press industries and is a major centre for Print journalism The media lean heavily on sensationalism and celebrity gossips. Sensationalism is a manner of being extremely Controversial, loud or attention grabbing Gossip is idle talk or Rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others 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. Media in Hong Kong are available to the public in the forms of Television and Radio, Newspapers, Magazines and the Internet This article is about media in Mainland China. See also Media of Hong Kong and Media of Macau. The politics of the People's Republic of China take place in a framework of a single-party socialist republic.
Manhua
Manhua are Hong Kong based comic books that have provided an avenue of expression long before the arrival of television. Manhua ( are Chinese Comics originally produced in China. Possibly due to their greater degree of artistic freedom of expression and closer international ties Fung Wan ( is a Manhua series in Hong Kong. It was the first manhua released by Ma Wing Shing in 1989 with the help of assistant Manhua ( are Chinese Comics originally produced in China. Possibly due to their greater degree of artistic freedom of expression and closer international ties 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. A newsagent ( British English) newsagency ( Australian English) or newsstand ( American English) is often a small business that sells Characteristics of Old Master Q, Chinese Hero and many others have undoubtedly showcased Chinese artwork and stories. Old Master Q ( is a popular Chinese Manhua created by Alfonso Wong. Chinese Hero ( is a popular Manhua created by Chinese artist Ma Wing Shing. Japanese manga have also been translated and fused into local manhua libraries. ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly
Animation
While Hong Kong have had an endless supply from Japanese anime and US disney animations. Chinese animation ( are Animations from China, including the regions Mainland China, and Hong Kong. (anime in Japanese, 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. A Chinese Ghost Story The Tsui Hark Animation ( is a 1997 Hong Kong animated film. DragonBlade The Legend of Lang ( is the first 3D - CGI Chinese animated Feature film from Hong Kong and directed by Most notably companies like Imagi Animation Studios located directly in the territory are now pushing 3D-CG animations to the market. Imagi Animation Studios ( was established in 2000 by Imagi International Holdings Limited a listed company on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange 3D computer graphics (in contrast to 2D computer graphics) are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer Computer animation Computer-generated imagery (also known as CGI) is the application of the field of Computer graphics or more specifically 3D computer graphics
Cantonese opera
Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China's Cantonese culture. Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China 's Cantonese culture. Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China 's Cantonese culture. Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China 's Cantonese culture. Chinese Opera ( Chinese: 戏曲/戲曲 Pinyin: xìqǔ is a popular form of Drama and Musical theatre in China with roots going back China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Cantonese people ( Jyutping: gwong2 dung1 jan4 broadly speaking are persons originating from the present-day Guangdong province in southern China The art carries a national identity that goes as far back as the first wave of immigrants to arrive from Shanghai in the 1950s. Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million Sunbeam Theatre is one of the places that hold the tradition. Sunbeam Theatre (Chinese 新光戲院 is a landmark Theatre in Hong Kong showcasing Cantonese Opera. Like all versions of Chinese opera, it is a Chinese art form involving music, singing, martial arts, acrobatics, and acting. Chinese art ( Chinese: 中國藝術/中国艺术 has varied throughout its ancient history, divided into periods by the ruling Dynasties of China and changing Music is an Art form in which the medium is Sound organized in Time. Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. 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
Sports
With limited land resource available, Hong Kong continues to offer recreational and competitive sports. Sports in Hong Kong, as in other countries are important part of the culture Locally sports in Hong Kong is described as "Club Life". Internationally, Hong Kong have participated in Olympic Games, and numerous other Asian Games events. The Olympic Games is an international Multi-sport event established for both summer and winter games The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a Multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. Major multipurpose venues like Hong Kong Coliseum are found. Hong Kong Coliseum ( informally 紅磡體育館 香港紅磡體育館 紅館 is a major multi-purpose Indoor arena in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Others include regular citizen facilities like Macpherson Stadium. Macpherson Stadium (麥花臣室內體育館 is a major stadium in Hong Kong.
Martial Art
Martial arts in Hong Kong is accepted as a form of entertainment or exercise. Kung fu and wushu are popular terms that have become synonymous with Chinese Martial arts. 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 Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. Tai chi is one of the most popular, especially among the elderly. Tai chi chuan (is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for Health reasons Old age consists of ages nearing or surpassing the Average life span of Human beings and thus the end of the human life cycle. There are groups of people practicing the motion in every park at dawn. Dawn refers to the Twilight before Sunrise. It is recognized by the presence of weak sunlight while the sun itself is still below the horizon 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. For the Southern Chinese self-defence technique of the Hakka people see Southern Praying Mantis (martial art. There are several Chinese martial arts known as Snake Boxing or Snake Style ( which imitate the movements of snakes The legend of the White Crane The Fāng family lived in Fujian, a province of China, in a place where there were many cranes Qīniáng's father The atmosphere is also distinct as people practice outdoor in peaks next to ultra modern high rise buildings. The following is a list of mountains peaks and hills in Hong Kong: Tallest peaks of Hong Kong Tai Mo Shan - 958 m Tsuen Wan A skyscraper is a tall continuously habitable Building. There is no official definition or a precise cutoff height above which a building may clearly be classified as a skyscraper
Leisure
Much time is spent on leisure games like Mahjong. A game is a structured activity, usually undertaken for Enjoyment and sometimes also used as an Educational tool Mahjong (also called mah-jongg by the American association Traditional Chinese 麻將 Pinyin: májiàng is a Game for four players that originated in 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. A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. Japan remains to be the leading importer for software and hardware. Titles like Super Street Fighter II have been highly respected. is the fourth installment of a long string of Fighting games in the Street Fighter II series In the past, Hong Kong had some of the most up-to-date arcades games available outside of Japan. An arcade cabinet, also known as an arcade machine or coin-op, is the housing within which an Arcade game 's Hardware resides Associations have been made between triad gang hang outs and arcade arenas. Triad ( also known as) is a term that describes many branches of Chinese underground society and/or organizations based in Hong Kong and Macau and also A video arcade (also known as an amusement arcade in the United Kingdom in Japan or as an "arcade" is a venue where people play arcade video games Improvement of home console also diminished arcade culture.
Gambling
Hong Kong Jockey Club provides an avenue for horse racing and gambling to mostly middle-aged locals. Mahjong (also called mah-jongg by the American association Traditional Chinese 麻將 Pinyin: májiàng is a Game for four players that originated in The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) is one of the oldest institutions in Hong Kong, founded in 1884 to promote Horse racing. This article is about the sport For other uses see Horserace (drinking game or Horse race (politics. 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. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including 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 In 1975 , lottery Mark Six was introduced. Mark Six' (Chinese 六合彩 is a Lottery game organized by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. And in 2002, the club offered wagerings for soccer world championship games including the English FA Premier League and the World Cup. The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international Association football
Games like mahjong can be played in relaxation or with sizeable money at stake. Mahjong (also called mah-jongg by the American association Traditional Chinese 麻將 Pinyin: májiàng is a Game for four players that originated in Plenty of Mahjong shops and parlors are available. All variations of card games are found in Hong Kong. A playing card is a piece of specially prepared heavy paper thin card or thin plastic figured with distinguishing motifs and used as one of a set for playing Card games 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. God of Gamblers ( lit God of Gambling) is a 1989 Hong Kong drama - comedy - action film written and directed by
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References
- ^ Lilley, Rozanna. Shopping is the examining of Goods or services from Retailers with intent to purchase at that time The cuisine of Hong Kong is Cantonese cuisine with extensive influences from parts of non-Cantonese-speaking China (especially Chaozhou, Dongjiang, [1998] (1998) Staging Hong Kong: Gender and Performance in Transition. University of Hawaii. ISBN 0824821645
- ^ a b c Chou, Wah-Shan. Zhou, Huashan. [2000] (2000). Tongzhi: Politics of Same-Sex Eroticism in Chinese Societies. Haorth Press ISBN 156023153X
See also
- Leisure and Cultural Services Department
- Hong Kong cultural policy
- Museums in Hong Kong
- Literature of Hong Kong
- Chinese mythology
- Hong Kong celebrities
- Villain hitting
- Hongkonger or Hongkongese
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