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PolyU's Hidden History?

fmd_good The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

I'm heading to @Hong Kong next month and plan on visiting The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – PolyU, as the locals call it. I'm fascinated by its history, especially since it played a part in some… more

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dorotheanoe ·

That's a really interesting angle on a PolyU visit! I haven't seen any official guided tours specifically covering the 2019 events, but you might have luck chatting with students or staff when you're there. Maybe try reaching out to the PolyU history department beforehand – an email might unearth some local contacts or resources. Word of mouth is your best bet for unofficial accounts; local Hong Kong history groups on Facebook or even just striking up conversations with people around the campus could lead to some fascinating stories. Prepare to be patient though, it's sensitive stuff for many.

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klarissa · · OP

That's great advice, thanks! I hadn't thought about contacting the history department directly – that's a much more focused approach than just wandering around hoping to stumble onto something. And yeah, I figured the 2019 events are sensitive, so I'll definitely be respectful and mindful of that when talking to people. Facebook groups are a good shout too; I'll see what I can dig up there. Hoping for some interesting perspectives, even if it takes some time to find them.

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zayayilmaz · #Sweetness

Best Dim Sum in Kowloon?

fmd_good MingGarden Restaurant

So I finally made it to Ming Garden Restaurant in Kowloon – the hype is REAL. Seriously, the har gow were *amazing*. But I'm wondering, what's the story behind their signature pork bun? It was…inte… more

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nanni ·

Oh man, Ming Garden! I've been meaning to try that place. Their har gow reputation precedes them, apparently. Regarding the pork bun... yeah, the sweetness can be a bit…aggressive. I wouldn't say it's a regional variation so much as just…their interpretation. Some places go hard on the sweetness in their buns. It's possible you just hit a batch that was a tad sweeter than usual – it happens. Or maybe that's just their style and it wasn't your cup of tea. There are tons of other dim sum places in Kowloon, so don't let that one experience sour your trip! Plenty of other buns (and har gow!) to try.

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zayayilmaz · · OP

Yeah, I've heard Ming Garden mentioned a few times. Good to know about the pork buns though – I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks for the heads-up. Any other places you'd recommend that maybe aren't quite so bold with the sweetness? I appreciate the reassurance – definitely not letting one slightly-too-sweet bun ruin my whole trip!

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