Hong Kong Old Store Record Book

Hong Kong's culture is eclectic, absorbing the essence of Chinese and foreign cultures while developing its own characteristics and styles. It not only retains traditional wisdom and craftsmanship, but also introduces innovative ideas and technologies, making it rich and diverse.

Hong Kong can be said to be "a small sparrow, but it has all the internal organs". People from all over the world gather between the mountains and the sea. Everyone works hard for life with their hands, creating a variety of shops and industries, bringing prosperity to the streets and alleys. vitality, bringing a colorful socio-economic outlook to Hong Kong. Stores that have accumulated over time contain rich history and culture, telling the changes in the industry and society. Many of them embody extraordinary craftsmanship and high-quality products, which are worthy of our understanding, appreciation and support from different perspectives. In addition, the shop fronts and signboards of old shops depict the street appearance, the decoration and packaging reflect local aesthetics, and the products and customs of the shops shape the lifestyle of Hong Kong people.

If you want to inherit Hong Kong culture, you cannot ignore the local old shops. Start with records first, then organize the information and write a detailed introduction; the book "Hong Kong Old Shop Record Book" contains 28 articles recording Hong Kong old shops, covering different industries. Combining desk research and personal interviews, the author hopes to use words to and photos to leave a record of the old store, and also hope to arouse everyone's attention to the old store.