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Hong Kong Stories - Treasures of Hong Kong
By RTHK.HKSociety & Culture
Hong Kong Stories - Treasures of Hong Kong episodes
- The Legend of the SupermarketTung Tai Provisions has witnessed the century-long development of Hong Kong since its establishment as a free port. The first-generation founder went from being a street vendor to opening a corner store, which would eventually become a supermarket. The...24 min
- The GrandmastersKow Hoo Shoe Company first opened in Shanghai in the 1920s. Due to the exquisite craftsmanship of its shoemakers, it boasts a clientele of public figures the likes of I.M. Pei, Jin Yong, and Sir Pao Yue-Kong. Through hard work and society’s recently re...24 min
- Fifth-Generation FusionTai Ping Koon Restaurant has a history of more than 160 years, and is the first Western restaurant in China to be opened by a person of Chinese descent. Many of its signature dishes, including chicken wings in Swiss Sauce, the soufflé, roasted pigeon, ...24 min
- Timeless Tea HouseLuk Yu Tea House is more than just a Michelin-recommended restaurant famous for its nostalgic dim sums and Cantonese cuisine. It has been serving up tantalising tea and delectable delights for 90 years, and champions the preservation of traditional yum...24 min
- The Soy Sauce FactorSammy Yip, the founder of Sammy’s Kitchen, has been mesmerised by French cuisine all his life. He opened a steakhouse in Sai Ying Pun in 1969, serving up hotel-quality food at affordable prices, so as to enable the general public to experience the indu...24 min
- An All-Weather CompanionLeung So Kee is a time-honoured brand renowned for its umbrellas which are handmade in Hong Kong. Leung Man-shing, the fourth-generation owner, has been silently toiling away to preserve the family legacy which began in 1885. Despite having undergone r...24 min
- Vegetarian VeteranThis vegetarian restaurant has been in business for more than a century and is currently run by the fifth-generation owner. Its traditional braised assorted vegetarian snack platter is renowned the world over and constitutes a part of many Hongkongers’...24 min
- Understairs WaresUnique to Hong Kong’s landscape, understairs shops are rare architectural gems in our city. Wing Wah Shoes is an embroidered slipper store on Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei, that is tucked away under a flight of stairs. With an area of less than 100 square fe...24 min
- When White Congee Meets Black Sesame SoupThose who dedicate themselves to making life warmer and sweeter for others have often tasted all the flavours of life. On Ning Po Street in Jordan, there are two time-honoured shops, Sun Hing Chang Restaurant and Kai Kai Dessert, serving up authentic...24 min
- A Feast of ColourIn Choi Hung Estate, there is an eatery which opened more than 58 years ago and remains jam-packed to this very day. Kam Pik Restaurant has been in business since the completion of Kam Pik House in Choi Hung Estate in 1964. Mr Yuen Chau, the owner at t...24 min
About Hong Kong Stories - Treasures of Hong Kong
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Hong Kong is a fast-paced commercial city. it has frequent businesses and rapid development. Although emerging industries continue to develop, old-style shops still have room to survive and flourish.…
However, after pandemic in the past three years, some old stores were unable to withstand the torrent of the times and closed down. Fortunately, there are still many old stores that are able to survive with perseverance. Whether it is adding a new meaning or a major innovation, the ancestral business still sticks to it and continues to build on the past. These long-established shops are not only well-known in Hong Kong, but some of them have already gone international and become famous all over the world. They even become check-in hotspots for many tourists. When more tourists come to Hong Kong, visiting classic stores will become a popular activity for tourists. This series of "Hong Kong Stories~ Treasures of Hong Kong" will take you to visit different time-honored restaurants and shops, savor their charms, and how to survive? At the same time, what enlightenment does the persistence of the shop owners bring to the audience?