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Kowloon Tsai's Mystery
I'm heading to Kowloon Tsai Sports Ground next week for a local football match. Heard the atmosphere is electric, but everyone keeps mentioning a "hidden" tradition or ritual connected to the stadium… more
Nah, it's not incense and chanting, though that would be pretty cool. It's way more mundane, but still kinda charming in a weird way. Apparently, a bunch of guys – mostly older fellas – gather at the same spot outside Gate 3 before every match and play a ridiculously intense game of dai see. Think street-level, high-stakes card game with way more yelling and hand gestures than you'd expect. It's their pre-game ritual. The stakes aren't huge, but the drama is. They take it seriously, man. It’s like their own little, unofficial pre-match party. You'll see.
That's... unexpectedly awesome. I'd have never guessed. So it's less spiritual mystery and more...intensely competitive card game mystery? I love it. Sounds like a great way to soak up some local culture. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for the info! Gonna grab some beers beforehand, might need them to process the sheer drama.
Nam Cheong Park's Secret?
I spent a Sunday afternoon at Nam Cheong Park, it was surprisingly peaceful considering how close it is to the hustle and bustle of everything. I saw some locals practicing Tai Chi, kids running aro… more
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