HK Tour by Eatson LIN [07N] https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78 en-us 2020-04-25 08:02:58 UTC 2024-11-20 05:06:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1ed-1f1f0.png Statue Square; Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong eatsonlin1 https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/529705372 MONUMENT
Statue Square was actually named Royal Square created in the 19th century during the British Rule over Hong Kong. Before World War 2 it was home to various British Royalty which includes Queen Victoria. However, not all of the statues remain as the only statue remaining is Sir Thomas Jackson. (The Head of HSBC). This is because during the Japanese Occupation most of the statues were destroyed.

HOW WAS IT BUILT?
How was statue square introduced to Hong Kong? Most of the sculptures were carved by a famed English sculptor named George Edward. By the end of the 1930s Queen Victoria, Queen Alexandra and the Princess of Wales, King George V, Queen Mary, King Edward VII, Sir Henry May and Sir Thomas Jackson were all honoured at statue square. 

INFLUENCE
Statue Square should be preserved because it is one of the last remaining monuments from the colonial era. Statue Square was so influential because it symbolized a place where all the most important institutions in Hong Kong came together.
RECOMMENDATION
I would highly recommend you to check this place out, you can see the remaining monuments and how truly significant they are.
]]> 2020-04-25 08:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/529705372 Court of Final Appeal, Jackson Road, Central, Hong Kong eatsonlin1 https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/529705736 ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDINGS
The court of final appeal, also known as the Old supreme court building. The building was built in 1912. For a short amount of time (4 years) the building served as a headquarters for the Japanese police during the Japanese Occupation. It has however switched locations a couple of times due to MTR construction. The Court of Final Appeal was built because they had to enforce strict rules about sovereignty based on the one country two systems rule. Also because there were new rules that had to be passed such as driving on the left.
HOW WAS IT BUILT?
How was The court of final appeal built? The Court of Final Appeal had its building foundation built in 1903. The court was designed by two prominent British architects named Sir Ashton Webb and E. Ingress Bell. 
INFLUENCE
The Court of Final Appeal was a symbol of imperial British rule. The court of final appeal was architecture that was so unique because it had a combination of Greek, Roman, English and Chinese architectural elements to make it stand out and look more elegant than the rest. It was also where most of the laws were made and conducted like driving to the left which has heavily influenced Hong Kong
RECOMMENDATION
This is a place I highly recommend checking out because you can really see the difference between British architecture and Hong Kong architecture

]]> 2020-04-25 08:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/529705736 Tai Kwun - Centre for Heritage and Arts, Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong eatsonlin1 https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/529706458 ART AND HERITAGE
Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts is a museum that was once home to the Central Police Station but has now turned into a popular museum. The Central Police Station was built in 1846, it was built to stop thieves and robbers from sneaking into Hong Kong from Mainland China. In World War 2 it moved to Wan Chai. This is very significant because this was one of the few remaining architectures to remind us about Hong Kong during its colonial period, thus being preserved. 
HOW WAS IT BUILT?
he Tai Kwun Arts and Heritage museum is built around the Central Police Station. They wanted to preserve the police station as it was one of the few remaining British architecture in Hong Kong
INFLUENCE
The Tai Kwun Arts and Heritage museum is really influential because of the architecture such as the Central Police Station and artworks during that era. We can also see how the British had influence in Hong Kong because of the designs of various different architecture, religion, food and laws are all examples of British influence in HK. Another way The Tai Kwun Heritage and Arts museum is influential because it symbolizes the care and respect that the British and Hong Kongers had for the police department at that time.
RECOMMENDATION
I think this is a great place to get  familiarized with the architecture of the Police Station and the significance behind it.
]]> 2020-04-25 08:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/529706458 Former Site of Victoria Prison, Chancery Lane, Central, Hong Kong eatsonlin1 https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/529707061 ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDINGS
The Victoria Prison was built in 1841. It was the first ever western architecture that was built from material in Hong Kong. Vicotria Prison is one of the first and longest running prisons to date in Hong Kong
HOW WAS IT BUILT?
William Caine was put in charge and ordered the prison to be built in order to stop robbers and pirates. As you can see from these walls the prison was created using only granite and bricks which is extremely impressive.
INFLUENCE
This prison was extremely relevant and influential because it was also the prison which Ho Chi Minh was kept captive during the Vietnam War. During World War 2 the prison was occupied by the Japanese occupation and most of the prison was broken from bombings. The prison however, was re-opened in 1946 to help Vietnam refugees. Now it has since turned into a popular sightseeing attraction for tourists.
RECOMMENDATION
Being one of the first prisons to be built in Hong Kong it is very important that you go check it out. The walls and grounds are all built with materials like granite and rock

]]> 2020-04-25 08:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/529707061 International Finance Center, Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong eatsonlin1 https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/529957167 PEOPLE AND FASHION
The International Finance Centre also known as IFC is an extremely famous and well known place in Hong Kong. It is known for its high quality hotels, food, people and fashion. It is also well known for being the end to the Asian FInancial Crisis period. IFC is also the home to many famous hollywood movies that were shot there such as the Tomb Raider and The Dark Knight. The IFC was a very big influence to Hong Kong because it led to increased jobs which provided outsiders a chance to work in Hong Kong. This led to an increased population in Hong Kong.
HOW WAS IT BUILT?
IFC has 38 floors and stands at around 210 meters. It is the 31st tallest building in the world. The IFC was built and owned by Sun Hung Kai Properties and Henderson Land and Towngas.
INFLUENCE
There are many signs of british influence in Hong Kong mostly being fashion brands such as Dunhill, Levis, Hobbs, Whistles and many more. These fashion brands have influenced Hong Kong because now there are more people wearing these brands other than chinese fashion such as traditional clothes.  
RECOMMENDATION
This is a great place to shop for new fashion or enjoy some delicious food. I would highly recommend it.

]]> 2020-04-25 12:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/529957167 Jackson Road, Central, Hong Kong eatsonlin1 https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/530827201 A lot of the British influence still remains in the HK. As you can see, most of these streets are in English and named after significant people in Britain]]> 2020-04-26 09:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/530827201 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong eatsonlin1 https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/530831882 You can also see here how much of an influence Britain had on Hong Kong. Some of the laws were changed till today! One of the most famous ones being driving on the left.]]> 2020-04-26 09:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/530831882 Central, Hong Kong eatsonlin1 https://padlet.com/eatsonlin1/nwjdwdoulytvkt78/wish/535123502 INTRODUCTION
Hello and welcome to the Hong Kong Tourism Board. I have a lot of experience therefore during this tour I will show you guys old and significant monuments, architectures, religion and fashion of Colonial Hong Kong. We will visit the Pre Colonial, Colonial and Post Colonial era of Hong Kong. The significance and importance of these buildings, religion and fashion and why it should be preserved. We will also see how the british made an impact in Hong Kong and how significantly. So come on now, there's not enough time to waste.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, The religion in Hong Kong was heavily influenced by the Qing Dynasty in China until 1842 when the British colonized Hong Kong. Before the colonial era the Qing Dynasty controlled the entire China including Hong Kong. Back then, Hong Kong people spoke Chinese and cantonese and food was often fish and soup. However, when the British came the Hong Kong culture started to shift and change. The British introduced a different type of tea and other delicacies like cake and biscuits to Hong Kong. Laws were also changed, the most famous ones being driving. The language spoken in Hong Kong was also changing with English being one of the most spoken languages in Hong Kong. Architecture started becoming more and more detailed and pristine, fashion started to change. I think the British colonizing Hong Kong was the best thing that ever happened to Hong Kong. It opened their eyes to new and more innovative times, both countries got to experience what it was like living together and socializing with each other and it changed Hong Kong forever. Thank you for joining me on this tour and see you next time!

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