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“To study street sign typefaces is to appreciate the multiple layers of a city. They represent different eras and have different functions. When you walk around the city, you see a wide variety of typefaces. For people with an eye for typography, that is an exciting kind of exploration, but it can be an overwhelming mental exercise, too. There aren’t many places like Hong Kong, which has so many stone archways from the 1960s, metal lintels with sans-serif typefaces, millennial digital fonts, and minimalist and literary styles that became popular in the 2010s. Their coexistence reflects a city’s diversity and also a mark of the passage of time.” Forrest Lau, a zine designer (zine is a non-profit independent publication), says in the prologue of Walking Map on Typography in Causeway Bay (銅鑼灣字型散步地圖).

In a concrete jungle like Hong Kong, the life of a farmer and the abundance of locally grown produce may seem out of reach for city dwellers. Back in the 1960s to 1980s, vegetable farming had its heyday in Hong Kong, achieving a self-sufficiency rate of 30% by the end of that period. However, as the city’s economy experienced rapid growth and transformation, the ‘Made in Hong Kong’ vegetables gradually became a rarity.

Hong Kong, a place that was once renowned for its Incense Tree and named after it, has always been closely linked to incense. With a thriving local industry that produced incense powder and incense, fragrant wood was ground into powder, which was crafted into incense sticks. The making of incense was a traditional craft that formed the basis of Hong Kong incense culture.

The Lee Gardens Area serves as a microcosm of Hong Kong, where soaring commercial edifices and venerable tong lau — which literally translates to Chinese tenement buildings— intertwine, collectively shaping a community that seamlessly blends the old and new.

Discover hidden stories by taking a stroll through the Lee Gardens Area with an array of cultural contrast and diversity.

The Lee Gardens Area is committed to promoting all kinds of cultural trends as well as creating endless possibilities. In recent years, many street culture elements, such as skateboarding and hip-hop, have been added to the community, bringing a touch of vitality to the bustling city.  

As spring approaches with its warm and humid weather, the increased air moisture poses challenges for hair management. Common problems include hair greasiness, flatness, tangling, and breakage, not to mention scalp issues like increased dandruff and clogged hair follicles.

Arts education, a crucial avenue for nurturing children's creativity, imagination, and communicative abilities, is increasingly valued by parents. Not only does it serve as a key to accelerate children's cognitive development, but also helps children explore their inner emotions and spirit, ultimately laying a sturdy foundation for their personal growth and holistic development.

In the bustling city of Hong Kong, where space is a precious commodity, cleverly utilising limited space to create a spacious and comfortable haven is a challenge for most households.

In the realm of jewelry, natural jadeite stands out as a gem highly sought after by enthusiasts for its unique allure and pristine beauty. In pursuit of this treasure of nature, how does one discern its authenticity and appreciate its value?