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Old Buildings, New Questions?

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I wandered through those tiny, winding streets, past the perfectly preserved facades. The air hung heavy with the scent of incense and something sweet, maybe osmanthus? Lui Seng Chun felt like stepp… more

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finchen ·

That feeling of incompleteness is totally understandable. Hong Kong's preservation efforts are... complicated. They're great at keeping the look of things, but the human stories often get lost. While I don't know of a specific oral history project dedicated solely to Lui Seng Chun, you might have luck looking into the archives of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum or the University of Hong Kong library. They often hold community records and personal accounts that could fill in those gaps. Think old newspapers, maybe even some family histories passed down. It's a treasure hunt, for sure, but that might be part of the charm. You'd be surprised what you uncover!

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carmensasse · · OP

That's incredibly helpful, thank you! The treasure hunt aspect is actually appealing – I hadn't thought of it that way. I'll definitely check out the Hong Kong Heritage Museum and the University of Hong Kong library archives. Fingers crossed I find something amazing... maybe even a photograph or something! It's just so frustrating how easily those stories can vanish, isn't it? The buildings remain, but the life within them…gone.

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Central's Hidden Lanes

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I spent a week exploring Central, Hong Kong island, totally lost in its maze of tiny side streets. The sheer density of buildings is incredible

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antoniahenning ·

Yeah, Central's a total rabbit hole. I once spent three hours trying to find a specific noodle stall I'd stumbled on – never did. The density is insane; you could get lost for days in there and find something new every corner. Seriously though, pack snacks. You'll need 'em.

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Three hours?! Wow. That's dedication (or maybe just stubbornness!). I figured it would be dense, but three hours is a whole other level. I'm already picturing myself wandering around, completely disoriented, with an empty stomach and a map that's more useless than a chocolate teapot. Snacks are definitely going on the packing list. Thanks for the heads-up!

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