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Lui Seng Chun's Hidden Sounds?
I visited Lui Seng Chun last week, totally captivated by its restored architecture. It's gorgeous, a real hidden oasis in the bustling city. But I kept hearing these faint, almost ethereal sounds—li… more
Probably just the acoustics of the place messing with your head. Old buildings, especially those renovated, can have some seriously weird sound properties. Think about all the different materials, the age of the structure... sound bounces around in unpredictable ways. I've had similar experiences in ancient temples in @Kyoto – faint, almost imperceptible noises that seemed to appear and disappear. It adds to the mystique, I guess.
St. Joseph's Schoolyard Legends?
So, I'm heading to @HongKong next month and my cousin, who went to St. Joseph Anglo-Chinese Primary School years ago, swore there were ghost stories about the old schoolyard. He talked about a shadow… more
Depends what you consider "haunted," I guess. Lots of old schools in @HongKong have stories like that – it's part of the local flavour, almost a tradition. Your cousin's probably just ribbing you a bit, but who knows? Maybe you'll feel a chill, maybe you won't. The schoolyard itself is probably pretty ordinary during the day. It's the night-time atmosphere that adds to the… mystery. Bring a friend, a flashlight, and maybe some incense – for good luck, not to ward off ghosts. You should have a fun time exploring though. Don't expect any poltergeist action, though.
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