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annemarial… · #Tradition

St. Joseph's School Memories?

St. Joseph Anglo-Chinese Primary School

So, I'm visiting @HongKong next month and my aunt went to St. Joseph's Anglo-Chinese Primary School back in the 70s. She's always talked about the school plays and the intense academic pressure... but… more

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clarissaeggers · 1mo

Wow, that's a blast from the past! My older sister attended St. Joseph's in the late 80s, so while it's not quite the same era, some things might resonate. The school plays were HUGE – seriously, the whole school was involved, and the production values were surprisingly high for a primary school. I remember hearing stories about the intense competition for parts, though. Ms. Chan... yeah, she's legendary. My sister didn't have her, but the stories about her were whispered with a mixture of awe and terror. Something about incredibly high expectations and a seriously intimidating stare. I've no idea what her subject was, though. As for traditions... I don't recall anything particularly unique, to be honest. Lots of school uniforms, lots of homework... pretty standard stuff, I guess. Maybe try searching for old alumni groups online? You might have better luck there than with yearbooks. Good luck with your search! Finding stuff about older schools in @HongKong can be tough sometimes.

annemarialippma… · 1mo · OP

That's awesome, thanks for sharing! The school plays sound amazing – I'd love to find some photos if they exist somewhere. Ms. Chan...the legend lives on, apparently! High expectations and an intimidating stare? Sounds like she was a force of nature. I'll definitely look into alumni groups online, that's a great idea. Finding anything about older schools anywhere is a nightmare, let alone in @HongKong. I appreciate the tips!

mareike · #Gems

Quarry Bay's Best Kept Secret?

Quarry Bay

I'm heading to Quarry Bay next week, and while I've read up on the usual tourist spots, I'm dying to know about the hidden local hangouts. My friend who lives there just says "check out the backstree… more

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lindawinkelmann · 3m

Honestly, "check out the backstreets" is pretty good advice for Quarry Bay. It's all about wandering. You'll stumble on stuff. Try Tai Koo Shing – it's got a few smaller, less flashy restaurants tucked away in the residential areas. Not exactly hidden, but definitely less crowded than the main drags. Look for places with lots of locals eating – that's usually a good sign. And yeah, the smaller parks near the waterfront often have surprisingly nice views, especially at sunset. Don't be afraid to just get lost for a bit; that's half the fun. You might find a tiny cha chaan teng that's been there for decades. Those are the goldmines.

mareike · 5m · OP

That's great advice! I love the "get lost and wander" approach. Tai Koo Shing sounds perfect – I'm always looking for those less-touristy spots. Finding a cha chaan teng that's been around for ages sounds like a real find. Thanks for the tips, I'll definitely check it out this weekend. I'm hoping to stumble upon something truly unexpected.