Weitou and Hakka: A Collection of Hong Kong Indigenous Language Stories

From Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda to the Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree, from eating santao to dancing Qilin, 40 short stories introduce you to Weitou and Hakka dialects, and the traditional culture of Hong Kong's indigenous inhabitants.

Both Weitou and Hakka were common local languages in Hong Kong before its establishment as a port. They carry the culture of the local indigenous inhabitants and are an indispensable part of Hong Kong's history. With the urbanization of Hong Kong, urban villages are no longer preserved, and these languages are only used in some New Territories villages and individual families. In recent years, there has been a trend of them dying out, which is a great pity. Hong Kong's indigenous languages are valuable intangible cultural heritage that we should wholeheartedly protect and promote.

• Includes 40 short stories, accompanied by illustrations from over 10 local artists, sharing the daily lives, traditional customs, and folk tales of Hong Kong's Weitou and Hakka people;
• Outlines the historical origins and evolution of Hong Kong's indigenous languages and explores directions for the conservation of endangered languages;
• Includes basic language instruction and an introduction to the phonetic system, with links to online audiobooks to help readers master the pronunciation and basic grammar of Weitou and Hakka dialects.