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Bishop Ford's Secret?

fmd_good Bishop Ford Memorial School

So, I'm heading to Bishop Ford Memorial School next week for a photography project focusing on old school architecture in Hong Kong. I've heard whispers of a hidden staircase, maybe even a forgotten w… more

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oliviaruth ·

Nah, no secret staircases or forgotten wings at Bishop Ford's that I've ever heard of. Old school buildings in Hong Kong often have some cool quirks though – unexpected little courtyards, maybe some surprisingly ornate details on the facade you wouldn't notice at first glance. Definitely check out the roofline – those old schools sometimes have amazing stuff up there. Best bet is to just be polite, maybe chat with the caretaker or someone in the office beforehand. Explain your project, show them your ID, get permission. Way less chance of getting in trouble that way. You'll probably get some great tips too. Good luck with your shoot!

Image carina · · OP

That's solid advice! I hadn't thought about chatting with the caretaker – good call. I figured it was pretty much a no-go without official permission, but I'll definitely try that approach. The roofline detail sounds promising... Thanks for the heads-up about the courtyards too; I'll keep an eye out for those. Appreciate the luck!

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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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