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Research Question - Formulate a research question and explain its relevance.

How has the cultural diversity of Central Mid Levels evolved over time?

District - Identify the district/neighborhood.

Central / Mid Levels

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Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum - 2006 (post-colonial)

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Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum - 2006 (post-colonial)

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Culture Features - Record details of each.

Building and monuments

Features:
-Veranda
-Arches
-Arched/sashed windows
-Fine brickwork
-Stone brick walls
-Thin black gates

Local features:
-Tiled roofs
-Local materials

Materials:
-Stone
-Brick
-Steel
-Metal

Symbolism:
-Open to public
-Historical
-Elegant

Location:  7 Castle Road in Central, Hong Kong

Descriptions - Research details of each cultural feature - who, what, when, where etc...

Dr Sun Yat-sen was a Chinese statesman, physician, and political philosopher, who served as the Republic of China's first temporary president and the Kuomintang's founding leader. He also studied medicine and became a successful doctor. Dr. Sun Yat-sen dedicated his revolutionary life to overthrowing the Qing Dynasty and establishing the Republic of China. His accomplishments were recognized and respected by both local and international Chinese. He developed his revolutionary ideas and goals while attending secondary and higher education.

https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/sysm/en_US/web/sysm/aboutus/intro.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr_Sun_Yat-sen_Museum
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Yat-sen

Explanations - Explain how and why that cultural feature came to Hong Kong.
The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Museum was opened to the public in 2006. It can be found at 7 Castle Road in Central, Hong Kong. The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Museum provided a overview representation of his life and revolutionary ideas.

https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/sysm/en_US/web/sysm/aboutus/intro.html

How has globalisation changed HK culture since 1997?
Although the British had left a lot of their colonial buildings, a lot of colonial buildings are still left remaining in Hong Kong to show history.

Perspectives - You should research different perspectives (including your own) about each cultural feature and/or the cultural diversity of your neighbourhood.
The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Museum is dedicated to displaying Dr. Sun Yat-accomplishments sen's and contributions to China and Hong Kong.

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Culture Features - Record details of each.

Town Planning and Streets

Location: Central/Mid Levels

Descriptions - Research details of each cultural feature - who, what, when, where etc...
SoHo was a quiet residential area with a multicultural mix of people. When the Central Mid-Levels escalator opened in 1993 the area became a dining hub. The central Mid Levels escalator was built at 1993. The escalator system, which at the time was the longest in the world, is credited with giving SoHo its current vibrant character. Buildings around SoHo  consists restaurants, bars, nightclubs, art galleries and antique stores.

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/2022873/stories-behind-hong-kong-districts-soho-escalator
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SoHo,_Hong_Kong

Explanations - Explain how and why that cultural feature came to Hong Kong.
The acronym 'SoHo' was created by the creator, Thomas Goatz. The South China Morning Post newspaper attributed the first mention of SoHo to Elgin Street restaurant owner Thomas Goetz.

How did the British influence Hong Kong?
The British government opened schools that taught many foreigners British Protestant ideals and philosophy and promoted the Christian religion and ideology. However the greatest Cultural diversity the British have given HK is the language 'English'. English is the most widely spoken language in Hong Kong followed by Cantonese. Over 46-53% of people in HK can speak English.

https://www.chinahighlights.com/hong-kong/culture.htm
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/china/hong-kong/articles/what-remains-of-british-influence-still-exist-in-hong-kong/
https://howwidelyspoken.com/how-widely-spoken-english-hong-kong/

Perspectives - You should research different perspectives (including your own) about each cultural feature and/or the cultural diversity of your neighborhood.
SoHo was dedicated to the people who visit HK. SoHo provides entertainment while also displaying an achievement made during colonial time (the longest escalator).

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Culture Features - Record details of each.

Architecture and Town planning

Descriptions - Research details of each cultural feature - who, what, when, where etc...
As you know from the introduction, Central Mid Levels has evolved a lot over time. Back then Mid Levels was a mountain filled with small resistance houses, beside it was a village named 'Queen's Town' which was later on called 'Victoria'. When the British arrived Mid Levels and Victoria was home to over 3,650 people. By 1845, the population grown to be over 25,000 ever since the British came.

How was traditional Chinese culture different?
Back then, the culture in Mid Levels was all Chinese. The British hadn't moved in until 1841. The Architecture back then included stone and religious writings on walls, and Chinese tiled roofs. Ever since the British moved in, the architecture has changed to having more Arches and Arched windows, fine brickwork, stone brick walls, and sashed windows.

Explanations - Explain how and why that cultural feature came to Hong Kong.
Central Mid Levels had grown since 1840 because business operations from Macau and Canton had come over to Victoria to build on a colony.

https://www.china-mike.com/china-tourist-attractions/hong-kong/history-timeline-part3/

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Food and drink

Descriptions - Research details of each cultural feature - who, what, when, where etc...
Located at G/F & 1/F, 38 Shelley Street, Feather and Bone is a popular butcher grocery shop in Mid Levels. The traditional design gives each store a nostalgic feel, and the design was inspired by the neighborhood's butchers and grocers in the 20th century. The restaurant will have over 60 seats accessible for dining in, providing breakfast, lunch, supper, and more from 7 a.m. to midnight.

The butcher grocery store was created for people who want to try different cultural foods, such as American food.

https://featherandbone.com.hk/pages/about-us
https://www.google.com/search?tbm=lcl&q=Feather+%26+Bone+-+Sai+Ying+Pun&rflfq=1&num=20&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAC2QvWocQRCEucDG-RkHC4aJnAn6v7pTBY4FihweYiUdHLfmzn4hP4GeS0-hnsOwDEtNTfdX9eXzsvciuFShpCxNJGPZm7g6lCTYWDkh2mK6ObtRiMOZOXz5ymEAChBQKjLZtVVruZgqNaBVgchWWRAsRmQhEcwaN6_YXGYZTlYmXJOgEB5q5gVGhRLmAFBvEWFrZJAZTYQ5daJ1AGUKl5heEhhpA0sjd4S-WPbZ1OyABZdGcYpMaycTISgH5sLUtrIhpf_INbKzitSyn5s0q7_O1wfl7b0nwrQDZMNydGMTtrokg6qijVIxB4ixOCGqq6XqxsGzAla36m3diij0f109LltuI6MRzeptt3vffXtYt9-ndRxO121c18Pl6XU8b5d_n77_XA9_XtfL-DHut_M67sbj4Th-Hc8v4-Hv-QOPIRyE7gEAAA&ved=2ahUKEwi8xPjAheP3AhWXy4sBHbqZD5cQjHJ6BAhCEAU&rldimm=5907529979294842286&safe=active&ssui=on

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Conclusion - Discussing the different perspectives on how culturally diverse Central Mid Levels is

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Conclusion - Discussing the different perspectives on how culturally diverse Central Mid Levels is

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Over time Mid Levels had gone from Chinese culture to a multicultural area. Many different people have been associated with cultural change. The people that have been interviewed have agreed that there is cultural diversity in Central Mid Levels. There are many westerners who live there, as well as numerous pubs and culturally diverse dining establishments. There are also numerous museums dedicated to colonial history. Therefore, Central Mid Levels is indeed Hong Kong's most diverse shopping district.

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Introduction - Where is Central Mid Levels? How has the cultural diversity of Central Mid Levels evolved over time?

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Introduction - Where is Central Mid Levels? How has the cultural diversity of Central Mid Levels evolved over time?

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Opened on 15 October 1993, Central Mid Levels is one of Hong Kong's most diverse shopping districts, with a population of 20,000 people. Mid-Levels also has close proximity to nature and better air quality than many other parts of Hong Kong Island. Many wealthy people in Hong Kong pay a higher price for residential property for a residence that is further away from pollution and yet remains close to the Centre of the city. Many of the attractions in Central Mid Levels are shopping districts and historical architecture from the post-colonial, colonial, and pre-colonial periods. Culture, religion, ethnicity, language, nationality, class, gender, age, disability, health differences, and geographic location all possess cultural diversity. These 4 locations on the map show you how much the cultural diversity of Central Mid Levels has evolved over time during the post-colonial, colonial, and pre-colonial periods.

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/china/hong-kong/articles/the-top-10-things-to-do-and-see-in-mid-levels-hong-kong-island/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Levels
https://www.salto-youth.net/rc/cultural-diversity/about/what-is-cultural-diversity/

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Do you agree that there is cultural diversity in Mid Levels?
-Agree
-Many westerners live over there
-There are a lot of pubs (bars)
-A lot of westerners hanging out over there
-There are some museums
-Different cultural dining places
-Big diversity
-Appreciate SoHo's culture's atmosphere
-Interact with new people

Viewpoint on colonial, post, pre cultural features:
-Likes old style (post colonial times)
-Architecture has an antique style