HONG KONG: walled village Photo 5

HONG KONG: walled village

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July 7th 2011
July 7TH, 2011 Yesterday we had 2 lectures on environment and indigenous peoples of Hong Kong. For the second lecture we went to the western side of Hong Kong to a building that was said to the village chief’s council room. From what I understood living in the walled villages is very misogynistic and unfair for women. I will admit I am a bit of a feminist so I didn't like their stupid ground ... read more

Asia » Hong Kong » Yuen Long

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Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong... ... read more