Posts tagged sunset survivors

【SHARED】Leung Lo Yik (Chen Kau) | Letter Writer

Chen Kau has been a letter writer for nearly 40 years. Originally from Vietnam, where he worked as an accountant for a film production company, he first came to Hong Kong in 1972 and took a job as a bartender. Given his education and proficiency in English, a customer suggested he become a letter writer.

Career, Shared Article, CultureWe Are HKers1 October 2020sunset survivors, book, traditional, lindsay varty, letter, writer, language, vietnam, film, productions, accountant, elders, shopComment

【SHARED】Chan Lok Choi | Bamboo Birdcage Maker

I find the work here very special as you can't find anywhere like this outside of hong kong. This is a unique place that represents our home.

Career, Shared Article, CultureWe Are HKers3 September 2020sunset survivors, book, lindsay varty, chan lok choi, bamboo, birdcage, skill, traditional, birds, Yuen Po, tradeComment

【SHARED】Irene Lee | Owner Of Sing Heung Yuen Dai Pai Dong

Irene is the owner of Sing Heung Yuen, one of Hong Kong's last and most popular dai pai dongs, nestled in the backstreets of Central. Each day, office workers, students and tourists pack the outdoor seating, feasting on Irene's famous macaroni in tomato broth, among dozens of other favourites. Despite being the owner and boss, Irene works in the kitchen alongside her staff, some of whom have...

Career, Shared Article, Culture, FoodWe Are HKers12 August 2020sunset survivors, book, irene lee, dai pai dong, daai paai dong, food, food market, food stall, traditional, sing heung yuen, central, restaurant, lindsay vartyComment