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Hong Kong has inherited traditional Chinese cultures. Situating at a unique geographic position while having a special role historically, for over a century, Hong Kong has always been an important hu... more
FAQs about Hong Kong Heritage:How many episodes does Hong Kong Heritage have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
February 13, 2019Chinese PuppetryAcross different times in the history of Hong Kong, Chinese puppetry played an indispensable role in the community’s entertainment and sacrificial rituals.In as early as around the 1870’s, Cantonese rod puppetry already enjoyed massive popularity in ......more22minPlay
February 06, 2019More than Dialects: Hakka and Wai TauNative dialects are the dialects which were widely-used among residents on land in Hong Kong before it was ceded to the United Kingdom, including Weitou and the mainstream Hakka dialect, as well as those that were only popular in specific areas like Ti......more22minPlay
January 30, 2019The Transforming JiaoThe Transforming JiaoAmong the commonly-seen religious rituals held by villages in Hong Kong, Tai Ping Qing Jiao is of the largest scale. However, there is an even more high-profile Taoist jiao festival, the Taishang Golden Register Ritual and Great......more22minPlay
January 23, 2019A time for JiaoA time for JiaoAccording to Guangya, “jiao” is offerings. In Shouwen Jiezi, jiao equals to the coming-of-age ceremony, wedding ceremony and sacrificial offerings. Therefore, jiao means to worship god, to pray for good luck, as well as to celebrat......more22minPlay
January 16, 2019Poon Choi – Eating From the Same BasinPoon Choi – Eating From the Same BasinIn preparing Poon Choi, which means “basin meal”, ingredients cooked in advance are placed layer by layer in a basin, starting from the bottom. The more refined the ingredient is, the upper layer it forms. Ther......more22minPlay
January 09, 2019The Fading NanyinThe Fading NanyinThe melodious nanyin (southern tunes) is sorrow-provoking. While nanyin in the broad sense can be traced to ancient times, we are unable to ascertain when exactly Guangdong’s nanyin emerged. During Daoguang’s reign in the Qing dy......more22minPlay
January 02, 2019Medicine and Martial Art of the Same RootMedicine and Martial Art of the Same RootBone-setting goes way back in history. It was called “battlefield medicine” in Zhou dynasty and “osteopathy” in Song dynasty, up until Qing dynasty. “Bone-setting” is the name commonly used in the Canton a......more22minPlay
December 26, 2018Paper-craft MakingTo the indigenous villagers in Hong Kong, paper-craft making is like a cycle. Every year, it appears in festivals, celebration activities, sacrificed offerings and religious ceremonies of all scales throughout the year. It constitutes a crucial part ......more22minPlay
December 19, 2018Passing on TraditionsEvery series of shengongxi in Cantonese Opera features set pieces, common examples of which include Eight Immortals Bestowing Longevity, Blessings for Promotion, and Fairy Delivers Her Son to his Mortal Father. Retaining the musical structures, tunes,......more22minPlay
December 12, 2018Theatrical Performances to Give Thanks to the DeitiesTheatrical Performances to Give Thanks to the DeitiesEvery time it approaches 13 February in the Chinese calendar, villagers of Kau Sai Chau at East Sea in Sai Kung return to their home village to help organise and celebrate the Hung Shing Festival, ......more22minPlay
FAQs about Hong Kong Heritage:How many episodes does Hong Kong Heritage have?The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.