Summary Hong Kong, one the world's best natural ports, became one of its busiest and richest cities after the infamous colonial Opium War lead to its 99 years concession by the British, and remains so in the 50 years transition after the Chinese take-over. It's a curious mix of efficient modernity and traditions, including Buddhism, Taoism, feng-shui and other superstition. The luck culture favors gambling and trade. Since the Chinese take-over from colonial Britain in 1997, the two systems coexist and influence each other immensely. The local Cantonese dialect is giving way to continental Mandarin, many Anglosaxon traditions remain, like boy-scouting, albeit in a more Chinese and wealth-oriented form.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Griff Rhys Jones Jackie Hoffman Henry Wyndham Mary Testa
Genres : Documentary
Release date : May 5, 2010
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : ITV
Language : English
Production companies : Modern Television
Summary Hong Kong, one the world's best natural ports, became one of its busiest and richest cities after the infamous colonial Opium War lead to its 99 years concession by the British, and remains so in the 50 years transition after the Chinese take-over. It's a curious mix of efficient modernity and traditions, including Buddhism, Taoism, feng-shui and other superstition. The luck culture favors gambling and trade. Since the Chinese take-over from colonial Britain in 1997, the two systems coexist and influence each other immensely. The local Cantonese dialect is giving way to continental Mandarin, many Anglosaxon traditions remain, like boy-scouting, albeit in a more Chinese and wealth-oriented form.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : May 5, 2010
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : ITV
Language : English
Production companies : Modern Television
