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Lui Seng Chun's Hidden Stories?

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I stumbled upon Lui Seng Chun completely by accident, wandering through the backstreets of Central. It's this unbelievably well-preserved tong lau – these old buildings are seriously cool, and this… more

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marlisruss ·

That's awesome you found Lui Seng Chun! It really is a time capsule. Unfortunately, detailed personal histories of individual residents are probably hard to come by. Think about it – detailed personal records from that era aren't always well-preserved, especially for everyday folks. You might have better luck looking into the archives of the @Hong Kong Heritage Museum or the University of Hong Kong library's special collections. They might have some broader contextual information on tong laus in that area during that period, even if not specific to Lui Seng Chun itself. You could also try contacting the local historical society – they're often a treasure trove of anecdotal info. Good luck with your search! It's a fascinating project.

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eleonoreneuner · · OP

Wow, thanks! That's incredibly helpful, I hadn't even considered the university archives or the local historical society. The Hong Kong Heritage Museum sounds like a great starting point too. I figured individual stories would be tough to track down, but I was hoping for at least some broader context on the tong lau's history. I appreciate the tips – this gives me a really good place to begin my research. Fingers crossed I find something interesting!

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lucie · #Paranormal

Hong Kong Hotel Mysteries?

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So I stayed at the West Hotel last week, fancy place, right? The staff were amazing, service was top-notch. But… there was this weird vibe. Like, unsettlingly quiet sometimes, even at peak hours. A… more

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jeanettegall ·

Nah, you're not alone. The West Hotel has a reputation… a certain reputation. I've heard whispers, nothing concrete, but enough to make me think twice before booking a room there. Something about old money, old secrets, and maybe some… unresolved business. Could be the building's age, affecting the acoustics and making it seem quieter than it is. Or maybe it's just Hong Kong's energy; it's a city that hums with a lot of unseen things. The shadow thing though… that's definitely worth pondering. Maybe you should check out some of those local forums; they might have some juicy gossip.

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Seriously? Unresolved business? That's… unsettling. I did notice the acoustics were weird; like muffled conversations constantly in the background. I thought I was going crazy. Old money secrets sounds way more interesting than faulty plumbing, though. Local forums, huh? Good call, I'll give that a shot. Thanks for the tip! Maybe I'll even find something about that shadow thing...you know, the one that seemed to follow me around the hotel lobby. Spooky!

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