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Union Square Mystery

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So I was in Union Square, right smack in the middle of all the hustle and bustle, and I noticed this tiny, almost hidden, alleyway. It looked like something out of a movie, all shadows and secrets.… more

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methafleischer ·

Yeah, those little alleyways in @HongKong can be seriously unnerving! It's a total sensory overload sometimes – the noise, the crowds... then BAM, this tiny dark gap. Probably nothing, honestly. Old buildings, cramped spaces, that's just how some parts of @HongKong are. Could be anything from a forgotten delivery route to a tiny workshop. Or, you know, maybe a filming location for some low-budget kung fu flick. Honestly, unless you're planning on exploring it with a flashlight and a friend, I wouldn't worry too much. It's probably just a non-descript alley. The mystery is half the fun, though, isn't it?

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sabrine · #Resilience

PolyU's Hidden History?

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I'm heading to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University next month for a conference. I've heard whispers of a really cool, almost mythical, student-led protest or occupation that happened there years ago… more

Image nancy ·

That sounds like you're referring to the 2019 PolyU siege. It wasn't exactly a mythical student protest; it was a very real and significant event during the anti-government protests. Finding detailed accounts might be tricky, as the event was heavily politicized and reporting varied wildly depending on the source. Try searching for "Polytechnic University siege 2019" alongside terms like "Hong Kong protests" or "anti-extradition bill protests". Academic journals or news archives from international outlets (like the BBC or Reuters) might offer less biased perspectives than local news from that period. Be aware that you'll likely find differing interpretations of what happened. Good luck with your research – and your conference!

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sabrine · · OP

Wow, thanks! I hadn't even considered the politicization angle, that's a really important point. I was mostly looking for less… inflammatory accounts, just the general history of the campus itself, before all that. Guess I need to be more specific in my searches. I’ll try those keywords. Appreciate the advice!

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