Hong Kong Old Shops Records

Exploring old shops isn't about nostalgia; it's about understanding Hong Kong better. As cultural vessels, documenting old shops helps us understand Hong Kong's history, culture, customs, community characteristics, industry changes, and even geographical features.

This book first uses a "point" approach, narrating the history and stories of individual old shops, then uses a "line" approach to interpret the connections between these old shops. It even includes traditional design patterns and other aesthetic elements of old shops, hoping to present a more three-dimensional picture of Hong Kong's old shops.

The trend of old shops closing has never stopped, and fewer and fewer will be able to withstand the currents of time. However, our lives have never truly left old shops. Documenting old shops preserves history and helps us understand our Hong Kong.