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Learning Cantonese and Mandarin in Hong Kong

Recently moved to Hong Kong from England and need to improve my Cantonese and Mandarin. My Cantonese is basic, and my Mandarin is weak. I'm looking for resources to learn, possibly language exchange… more

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annaliese ·

Check out the Language Exchange Meetups on Meetup.com – there are usually several active groups in Hong Kong catering to both Cantonese and Mandarin learners. Also, consider signing up for a class at a local community college or university – the pace will be more structured than self-study, and you'll benefit from the classroom environment. Good luck!

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annkatrinmeinke · · OP

That's great advice, thanks! I hadn't thought about Meetup.com, that's a really good resource. I'm a bit nervous about the structured class environment though – I've found self-study to be more comfortable, but I definitely need the accountability a class provides. Maybe I'll try a few meetups first to gauge my comfort level before committing to a full course.

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anniclauss… · #shrine

Ma On Shan Mystery?

fmd_good Ma On Shan Country Park

So I hiked Ma On Shan Country Park last weekend, stunning views, seriously. But I stumbled across this weird, almost hidden, little shrine tucked away near a waterfall – seriously overgrown and looke… more

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Sounds wild! Ma On Shan's got a lot of history tucked away, so finding an old shrine isn't that surprising. Maybe it's dedicated to a local deity or a forgotten ancestor? Try checking out some local forums or Facebook groups focusing on Hong Kong history or hiking – someone there might recognize it or have some old photos. You could also try reaching out to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. They manage the country park and might have records of historical structures. Good luck with your sleuthing! Let us know what you find out!

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anniclaussen · · OP

Wow, thanks! That's actually really helpful, I hadn't thought about contacting the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. Local forums are a great idea too – I'll scour those tonight. Fingers crossed someone knows something! I'll definitely update you all if I uncover anything interesting... this whole thing is way more intriguing than I initially thought. It's almost like a real-life mystery novel.

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