Friday Pathé viewing

a) Fantastic that a substantial chunk of the British Pathé library is online and available for free. b) Lots of fascinating Hong Kong stuff in there – start with the great selection from Hong Wrong.
Raiders of a lost ship

Raiders of a lost ship

There’s a vessel run aground on the east side of Cheung Chau (aptly and ironically the ship is called Sunrise Orient). A multi-GoPro expedition shows you how it looks closer up. Great footage, especially the drone. Thanks to Hong Wrong for the...
Cantonese proverbs

Cantonese proverbs

These are brilliant. As Wiffy says, a great window into the culture. The anarchist umbrella monk is the oddest; the slappy ghost and telephone congee are my favourites. Cantonese Proverbs in...