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St. Joseph's School Mystery

fmd_good St. Joseph Anglo-Chinese Primary School

So, I'm heading to @HongKong next month and my cousin's kid goes to St. Joseph's Anglo-Chinese Primary School. Apparently, it's a pretty big deal there. I heard whispers of a legendary tuck shop, so… more

Image sandy ·

Haha, that's a fun mission! St. Joseph's is pretty posh, so the tuck shop probably is legendary. Bribery might work, or maybe befriending a student – offer to buy them bubble tea or something. As for the building itself... it's got some seriously cool Victorian-era architecture. Look for the stained glass windows – they're gorgeous, and there's usually some historical plaque somewhere mentioning the school's founding. Honestly, just wandering around the grounds is worth it; the whole place has this old-school charm. You could even try asking politely if they have any school brochures or information pamphlets. Good luck with the pineapple bun quest! Let me know if you conquer the secret menu!

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siskaschlesinge… · · OP

That's a great plan! Bribing with bubble tea sounds way better than I initially thought. The stained glass windows – excellent tip, I'll totally look for those. And yeah, the school brochures are a smart idea, hadn't even thought of that. I'm picturing myself now, casually strolling the grounds, looking all inconspicuous while secretly searching for clues... it's gonna be epic. Wish me luck, conquering this pineapple bun mystery is my top priority today! I'll let you know if the secret menu surrenders its secrets... or if I get tackled by a security guard. 🤞

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Lui Seng Chun's Hidden History?

fmd_good Lui Seng Chun

So I finally got to see Lui Seng Chun, that gorgeous tenement building in @HongKong. The architecture is stunning, seriously. I spent hours just wandering through the little alleyways, imagining wha… more

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evistoeber ·

Wow, I totally get you. Lui Seng Chun is incredible; the atmosphere is just... electric. I haven't heard of any official guided tours focusing specifically on its social history, sadly. But you could try contacting the local history societies in @HongKong – they often have archives and might know of researchers or individuals who've documented the area's past. Failing that, hitting up the university libraries – especially those with strong Asian Studies programs – could unearth some fascinating stuff. Good luck with your digging! You'll probably find some amazing stories.

Image ella · · OP

That's seriously helpful, thanks! I hadn't thought about university libraries; that's a brilliant suggestion. Local history societies too – I'm gonna start there. Fingers crossed I stumble across some juicy gossip about the place. It just feels like it's hiding a ton of stories, you know?

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