https://padlet.com/jaydenlo1/6ai164zshc62bo05 en-us 2020-05-06 12:58:18 UTC 2025-10-10 15:45:02 UTC hello@padlet.com jaydenlo1 https://padlet.com/jaydenlo1/6ai164zshc62bo05/wish/554679097 After a deadly fire struck Shek Kip Mei Estate, leaving 58,000 people homeless. The government decided to build and H-shape with 127 rooms dedicated to help replace the homes of those who's houses got struck by the Shek Kip Mei fire. This is the only remaining example of a 'Mark 1' building, this is also currently the oldest building in Hong Kong. While the other estates where destroyed dating back from 1950. It is now contained as heritage from the Mei Ho House musuem which showcases public housing history through the 1950's to 1970's. ]]> 2020-05-06 13:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydenlo1/6ai164zshc62bo05/wish/554679097 jaydenlo1 https://padlet.com/jaydenlo1/6ai164zshc62bo05/wish/554730783 Founded in 1929, by the precious blood sisters. Later parts of the building became shelter for orphans and those in need. The convent played an important role in the welfare society. It provided shelter, medicine and was even an orphanage for abandoned children. It was built in the times when British ruled Hong Kong, meaning the architectures were heavily inspired by the British architectures. Unfortunately the building is not open to the public, but you can still admire the design of this convent as it was influenced by the British colonial. ]]> 2020-05-06 13:33:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydenlo1/6ai164zshc62bo05/wish/554730783 jaydenlo1 https://padlet.com/jaydenlo1/6ai164zshc62bo05/wish/554782661 This is part of the main street in Sham Shui Po. The street begins from the Castle Peak road then headed down towards the shore, it spans to a total of 860m. The street has been populated with craft enthusiasts and design students selling textiles, fabrics, cloth etc. The street was opened on the 1978.]]> 2020-05-06 13:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydenlo1/6ai164zshc62bo05/wish/554782661 jaydenlo1 https://padlet.com/jaydenlo1/6ai164zshc62bo05/wish/554824792 In 1924, the British decided to build a 3 stories base camp at Sham Shui Po overlooking the western side of Victoria's harbour.. This police station was designed to replace the older stations in the area. It was since the crime rates had start increasing, immigrants coming from China etc. It currently remains to be one of the oldest buildings in Kowloon, and is still maintain well with many of the original architecture conserve. ]]> 2020-05-06 14:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydenlo1/6ai164zshc62bo05/wish/554824792 jaydenlo1 https://padlet.com/jaydenlo1/6ai164zshc62bo05/wish/556145408 Built in 1891, this temple was  to worship the Mo Tai/Kwan Tai, a great general of shu kingdom.  This is currently the only temple and the oldest Tai O's temple which worships Mo Tai, the god of war and righteousness. This is also one of the only Chinese temples in California.]]> 2020-05-06 23:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydenlo1/6ai164zshc62bo05/wish/556145408 jaydenlo1 https://padlet.com/jaydenlo1/6ai164zshc62bo05/wish/556186404 Sham Shui Po surprisingly has a variety of mixed raced population. During the world war, many chinese came crossing over borders settling in Hong Kong, Sham Shui Po. As time passed, many other races such as Indians and Pakistanis also migrated towards the area.  Its currently an area famous for their different souvenirs shop. In 2016, it was measured to be around 405,869 people living in this district.]]> 2020-05-07 00:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jaydenlo1/6ai164zshc62bo05/wish/556186404