On October 1, 1949 the People's Republic of China was established and later dubbed Nationals Day.
It's full name, National Day of the People's Republic of China, is a public holiday celebrated every October 1st throughout China, Hong Kong, and Macau. Similar to Hawaii's Statehood Day, this holiday allows all students a one day break from school.
There is no specific event or special dish to enjoy on this day so I spent this holiday as if it were another weekend.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Typoon Usagi
Typhoon season for Hong Kong starts in May and ends in November. Being right next to the sea, Hong Kong experiences an average of 6 typhoons a year.
After learning Usagi was the most powerful Typhoon in the world in 2013, thus far, I was scared on what was to follow.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Hong Kong Slang - 潮語
Slang is unique to every community. It is the creation of new words or meanings that will describe the unique appearance, personality, action, and/or situation of someone in their society.
After many conversations with local Hong Kong people, I've noticed that I didn't fully understand a lot of the words that they were using; not because I was illiterate but because those words had a different meaning from it's literal meaning.
Before learning the more current slang words used by local HK residents, below are two sites listing a few long-established words even I've grown up hearing:
After many conversations with local Hong Kong people, I've noticed that I didn't fully understand a lot of the words that they were using; not because I was illiterate but because those words had a different meaning from it's literal meaning.
Before learning the more current slang words used by local HK residents, below are two sites listing a few long-established words even I've grown up hearing:
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