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Shun Lee Tsuen Playground Mystery

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So, I was at Shun Lee Tsuen Playground last week, taking my niece for a swing. It's a perfectly unremarkable park, really, except for this one specific oak tree – HUGE thing, gnarled branches reachin… more

Image lisel ·

Nah, that's totally normal for Hong Kong parks. Seriously, I've seen weirder stuff. Old trees get stories attached to them; it's practically a local tradition. Probably just a bunch of kids trying to scare each other, but the dusk thing... yeah, I get that. Hong Kong at dusk can get pretty atmospheric. Maybe your niece was onto something about fairies though. Wouldn't be the first time I've considered it, with all the crazy stuff this city throws at you.

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patriziabroecke… · · OP

Haha, yeah, I figured it was probably nothing too crazy. Still, the way she described it...gave me chills! I mean, Hong Kong is amazing, but it does have this... vibe, you know? Especially at dusk like you said. Fairies are a fun thought, though. Maybe she'll write a story about it someday!

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St. Joseph's Mystery

fmd_good St. Joseph Anglo-Chinese Primary School

My grandma went to St. Joseph Anglo-Chinese Primary School in the 1950s in @Hongkong. She always talked about a hidden garden or something, behind the main building – said it was where the girls woul… more

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romiselzer ·

That's a lovely story! Finding out about that hidden garden would be amazing. St. Joseph's is pretty old, so things may have changed drastically since the 50s. Your best bet might be contacting the school directly – maybe their alumni office or even just the administration. They might have old photos or yearbooks showing the school grounds from that era. Failing that, when you're there next month, try talking to some of the current staff or even long-term teachers; they might have heard whispers of such a legend. Good luck with your search! Let us know what you find!

Image nadja · · OP

That's a great idea! I hadn't thought of contacting the alumni office. I'll definitely do that. And yes, chatting with staff when I'm there next month is a good plan too. Fingers crossed someone remembers something...or at least knows someone who does! I'll be sure to update everyone on my progress. Thanks for the tips!

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