Strip Shows in the 70s
November 21, 2016
The Kowloon Walled City was famous for its “yellow” business – sex industry. The strip shows in the 70s was a means to attract customers for drugs and other vices. … More Strip Shows in the 70s
My Friend Ah Meng
October 13, 2016
Ah Meng was my childhood friend. We played table tennis together. Ah Meng’s parents owned a rice shop. His brother was a muscle man, doing all the heavy duty home delivery. … More My Friend Ah Meng
A Brief History of the Kowloon Walled City (Part II)
August 20, 2015
Part 2 of a Brief History of the Kowloon Walled City, and its vicinity, and especially the “Kowloon Street” … More A Brief History of the Kowloon Walled City (Part II)
A Brief History of the Kowloon Walled City (Part I)
August 17, 2015
History of the Kowloon Walled City (Part I), starting from the early record to the Opium War in the 17th Century. … More A Brief History of the Kowloon Walled City (Part I)
Where is the Kowloon Walled City?
August 1, 2015
The Kowloon Walled City Park is located at the heart of Kowloon City, circumvent by Tung Tau Tsuen Road (North), Junction Road (West), Carpenter Road (South) and Tung Tsing Road (East). The Kowloon Walled City proper, i.e, that original site with a walled, was located at the North East corner of the park. The main … More Where is the Kowloon Walled City?
Tuberculosis: The Treatment (Part 2 of 2)
July 17, 2015
3 times a week … 3 times a week … 3 times a week … The treatment of my Tuberculosis was a 2 step process. As I mentioned in my previous post, I was required to report to the Kowloon Hospital Chest Clinic 3 times a week for treatment. As a first step, I was … More Tuberculosis: The Treatment (Part 2 of 2)
Tuberculosis: The Treatment (Part 1 of 2)
July 10, 2015
I picked Kowloon Hospital from the list. Diamond Hill was closer in distance (“displacement” if you are more scientifically minded) from home, but the Kowloon Hospital was more convenient in terms of public transportation. I will never ever forget my patient code. It begins with “85E.”
The Bloody Tuberculosis
July 3, 2015
It was one of those regular weekday evening. Nothing special. Well, not quite. As usual, mom cleaned up the table after dinner. Then, as usual, from the kitchen she dished out a plate with some red apple on it. She did not peal it, that’s why I remember it was red apple. While enjoying one of … More The Bloody Tuberculosis
Baby in a Cartoon Box
June 26, 2015
I was 11 years old when I saw mom’s tummy growing bigger and bigger. At that time, I already had one sister, Karen, who was 2 years younger than me. Karen and I were both born in China. Mom took me and Karen with her when she came to Hong Kong in the 70s.
The Men in White Underpants
June 7, 2015
Perhaps I have underestimated how my experience in the Kowloon Walled City has affected my life. In 1993, the Kowloon Walled City became history. In this year, the government finished its final stage of demolishing Kowloon Walled City and turned it into the Kowloon Walled City Park that you see today.
My Kowloon Walled City Story 