Chapter 108 The Yau Ma Tei Vegetable Stall Opens Dismal [Forty Points]
The name Sham Shui Po comes from the deep water pier that was located at the junction of today's Pei Ho Street and Tong Chow Street. ("嗗" is the same as "埠", which means pier in Cantonese. It is located in the northwest of the Kowloon Peninsula, covering an area of about 1047 hectares. The population is approximately 353,000, divided into 21 constituencies.
During the construction of the subway, considerable Neolithic cultural relics were unearthed in Cheung Sha Wan and other places. As early as the Neolithic Age, there were already people living near Cheung Sha Wan. The ancient tomb of the Eastern Han Dynasty in Lei Cheng Uk Estate cites the vicissitudes of Hong Kong, because from the excavations After passing by, I found that when the ancient tomb was built, it was located on the seaside. However, when it was excavated, the Li Zhengwu Ancient Tomb on the mountainside was already some distance from the seaside.
The Sham Shui Po area is located to the north of Boundary Street and belongs to the New Kowloon area. Therefore, it was not administered by the British until 1898. At that time, there were four main settlements in the area: Kowloon Path, Cheung Sha Wan, Sham Shui Po and Kowloon Tong. The population is about 3,000. The residents mainly make a living by farming, growing flowers, fishing and shipping goods. Sham Shui Po was a market in the area at that time, and had a pier to transfer goods to Hong Kong Island. Sham Shui Po was named after the pier. .
Since the 1920s, due to the development of the Mong Kok area, the Sham Shui Po and Cheung Sha Wan areas in the north have also been developed accordingly. Coupled with the investment from overseas Chinese at that time, the area became a major industrial area in pre-war Kowloon, with textile, clothing, and Hardware and enamel factory.
In the late 1940s, a large number of refugees entered Hong Kong, and many of them built wooden houses in the Sham Shui Po area. The Shek Kip Mei fire in 1953 caused many victims to lose their homes, which prompted Hong Kong to build Hong Kong's first public housing there - Shek Kip Mei. Kip Mei Village.
Since the 1960s, with the rapid development of Hong Kong's industry, the industrial development of Sham Shui Po District has also become increasingly prosperous. Coupled with the construction of a large number of public housing in the district, the district has been the most populous administrative district until the 1990s.
historical events
The Pacific War broke out in December 1941, and the Japanese army captured Hong Kong within more than ten days. At that time, the Sham Shui Po Military Camp became a concentration camp for prisoners of war. Due to insufficient food and poor environment, beriberi and dysentery were rampant in the camp, and many Prisoners of war died because they failed to receive proper medical treatment.
Sham Shui Po is located in the northwest of the Kowloon Peninsula, bounded by the Lion Rock Country Park in Shatin to the north, the Kowloon-Canton Railway (the MTR East Rail Line) to the east, Boundary Street to the south, and the waterfront including Stonecutters Island to the west. One of the earliest development areas, it was also an industrial, commercial and transportation hub. Most of the land in the area is used for residential construction, such as public housing, which covers an area of nearly 81 hectares; there are still many factories and warehouses in the Chang SW area. In addition, the PLA military camp located on Stonecutters Island also falls within the scope of this district.
Sham Shui Po District is located to the north of Mong Kok, only two MTR stations away. It can be said to be the earliest industrial and commercial center in Hong Kong. It is mainly concentrated in the Cheung Sha Wan and Lai Chi Kok areas, covering an area of about 35 hectares. It is mainly engaged in textiles, clothing, and clothing. and non-staple food wholesale and retail industries. As factories moved north, the number of factories in the area dropped from more than 6,000 in the past (with a total of 100,000 workers) to less than 3,000 factories and 30,000 workers.
Sham Shui Po is the headquarters of clothing wholesale. The many clothing wholesale shops in this area are unique and constitute their own characteristics. Although most wholesale shops do not sell clothes to the outside world, some shops still serve as neighborhood businesses. , allowing you to take the opportunity to buy some cheap and beautiful clothes. After visiting the wholesale stores, you can also stop by the retail stores. There is a very eye-catching West Kowloon Center in Sham Shui Po. The 9-storey shopping mall provides a variety of Sham Shui Po has two of the largest computer hardware markets in Hong Kong: Gordon Computer Center and Golden Computer Arcade. Apliu Street is a well-known electronics street both at home and abroad. Therefore, Sham Shui Po is the heart of Hong Kong’s electronics market.
Sham Shui Po District was already very densely populated in the 1950s and 1960s, with a population of 440,000 in 1986. The district has a particularly large elderly population. In 1996, the number of elderly people over the age of 60 was
The population accounts for one-fifth of the total population in the district, which is significantly higher than the Hong Kong average (i.e. more than 10%), and the old-age dependency ratio is the highest in Hong Kong. This is a common feature of early development communities; at 55,000 people per year
About 10% of new arrivals from Mainland China will settle in this district, with a population of about 6,000, the highest among all districts.
According to the results of the 2004 census, the population of Sham Shui Po District is approximately 360,000, accounting for 5.3% of the total population of Hong Kong.
There are two theories about how Kowloon got its name: One is that the small imperial court of the Song Dynasty was forced to live here by the Yuan soldiers. Lu Xiufu and other ministers often supported the Song emperor to climb the boulder on the hill, overlooking the seaport of Liyumen, looking forward to the army of King Qin.
Legend has it that the Emperor of the Song Dynasty climbed a rock one day and saw a group of green mountains around him, so he said to his ministers: "Eight green mountains, one dragon on each mountain, are eight dragons." Lu Xiufu, who was standing by, replied: "Your Majesty is the emperor, so
"It's a dragon." Emperor Song nodded. So there was a saying of "Nine Dragons", and later this place was called "Nine Dragons".
Another theory is that Kowloon got its name from its natural environment. There are nine mountains running across the northern end of the peninsula. Although the mountains are not big or high, they move like dragons. The nine mountains are like nine dragons. The dragon is used to symbolize the mountains, so it is called
"Kowloon Peaks", also known as "Kowloon Peninsula". The names of these nine mountains are: Ciyun Mountain, Fei'e Mountain, Lion Rock, Tate's Cairn Mountain, Dongshan, Chicken Breast Mountain, Eagle's Nest Mountain, Pipa Mountain and Beacon Mountain
.Beacon Mountain was formerly called Yandun Mountain, and there were smoke piers on the mountain to convey wind news. When sailing ships saw smoke rising from the mountain, they knew that the monsoon wind was coming, and they could set sail.
Sham Shui Po is one of the oldest districts in Hong Kong. It still maintains its original appearance in the 1960s. At first glance, it may be difficult to understand what is charming about the old neighborhood that has gone through vicissitudes of life. However, this place is full of traces of time.
The community is actually very charming, and people can get a glimpse of old Hong Kong everywhere.
Sham Shui Po has become a popular place to shop for all kinds of electronic products. In particular, Golden Computer Plaza and Gordon Computer Center are famous shopping malls in Hong Kong. All kinds of new products, parts, equipment, etc., are all available for those who are obsessed with technology.
The adjacent Apliu Street is an open-air market, where you can find a variety of ancient electrical appliances, photographic equipment and other sundries.
Although Sham Shui Po is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Hong Kong, it has attracted young artists and designers from all over Hong Kong. For example, the newly opened 22 Degrees North concept store was founded by three young entrepreneurs. They feel that this
The place is full of surprises and is suitable for displaying its creative products. One of the founders, Yam Wing-cheong, explained the reason for opening a store in Sham Shui Po: "Many of the most famous themed shopping streets in Hong Kong are in Sham Shui Po, where a variety of clothing-related supplies stores are gathered, from
There are everything from clothing to leather, fabrics and sewing supplies. Whether they are design students or professional designers, they will come here to hunt for treasures. "These shops are centered on Ruzhou Street, commonly known as "Pearl Street", and there are "Ribbons"
Nam Cheong Street, also known as "Leather Street", Tai Nan Street, commonly known as "Leather Street", and Keelung Street, "Button Street" are all within easy reach. The designer described Sham Shui Po as an unpolished, but vibrant
A vibrant community, this place is filled with enthusiasm for life. It is like a window that allows people to review how Hong Kong entrepreneurs worked hard in the 1980s and strived to improve themselves and the development of the community they belong to. In Sham Shui Po, there is a saying that "everything is perfect"
It’s possible to have a “vibe.
In other corners of Sham Shui Po, you can also see many historical sites and buildings that have been officially listed as monuments and included in the monument maintenance and revitalization plans. These include the Jao Tsung-I Cultural Center, the Jockey Club Creative Arts Center, Mei Ho House, and Savannah The School of Art and Design, etc., are places worth visiting, and each building adds creativity and vitality to the entire area.
Of course, if you come to Sham Shui Po without visiting the roadside stalls that Hong Kong people call Tai Pai Dong, you will always feel unsatisfied when you taste Hong Kong’s authentic classic food. These roadside stalls serve traditional noodles and meals, which exactly reflect the unique street style of Hong Kong. Food culture. Su Kee is a popular big food stall in the area. It provides delicious meals that satisfy the taste buds at low prices, and has friendly and friendly staff. It has been operating here for more than 30 years and has successfully conquered the stomachs and hearts of a group of loyal customers. The recommended must-order dishes are pork chop noodles and beef noodles.
This place is not only full of history, but also has a future full of infinite possibilities. Young students explore the area and capture the beautiful scenery with their lenses, making all walks of life in Hong Kong realize the cultural value of Sham Shui Po. And the tenement house building with a history of more than a century Lui Seng Chun Hall, as well as other colonial-style buildings scattered throughout the area, also create the unique flavor of this community.
