Set against the bloody civil war, in 19th century China, that lasted 15 long years and resulted in the death of almost 70 million people, the film traces the friendship and the feuding between a general (Jet Li) and two bandits (Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro) who become blood brothers and fight endless wars for the government. For although the film may not be in league with the action films of Yang Zhimou, specially Hero, it has an opulent canvas and a moving theme that carries the viewer through the relentless body count. So, as a common courtesy, please keep your snot and splutter to yourself and let us all have a happy, germ-free week."It is about people like us: three men and a woman and the web of deceit and betrayal that follows when relationships get entangled." The film, which showcases the talent of Jet Li and Andy Lau, has already grossed $35 million in China alone, with an equally rich haul in the Western market. Hong Kong has been pretty high on hygiene ever since the SARS outbreak in 2003, the legacy of which means most Hongkongers wear masks when they have respiratory colds. Since we’re all crammed in tightly together, it’s only good manners to don a mask. Just because you’re feeling miserable, doesn’t mean everyone has to suffer. So, if there’s something you don’t like – and we’re not all fans of duck tongue here – at least be more specific, or try more dishes until you find one you do enjoy! And as for WeChat – you’re not on the Mainland anymore, Dorothy.ĩ Claim that all Chinese food is the sameĪs the fourth largest country in the world, there’re huge differences in Chinese regional cooking and it would take almost a lifetime to sample everything China has to offer. Yes, Line has cute stickers but it’s still niche. Not having the service installed on your phone is equivalent to not having a phone at all. WhatsApp is simple, effective and free, and it’s how sane people communicate. If we ask for your number, please don’t expect a call. But when else can we unveil our winter wardrobe? We like coats as much as the next person, not to mention that if you’ve tried going on the MTR in winter or walking through the IFC, you’ll know the conditions are almost Arctic, so they’re totally needed, okay? Or for that matter, when an individual stands slap in the middle of the doorway, with a huge backpack jutting out, so the orderly system of entering a carriage collapses and chaos ensues.įortunately, our winters only ever really get as cold as about 16 degrees Celsius. Nowhere is it more infuriating to a Hongkonger than when someone cuts in line on the MTR, so desperate are they to be on first. It’s really quite simple: you stand one behind the other in a straight line and await your turn. Since 2007 house prices have soared by 154 percent in the city, so rubbing it in that you happen to have room to swing a cat is simply not cool. ![]() With 180sq ft apartments being sold for $500,000 in some parts of Hong Kong and the poorest living in cage homes, you can imagine the offense when you complain about the size of your four-bedroom pad in Mid-Levels. You might be enjoying your leisurely meandering but the person behind you is doing everything in their power to get past and put you and your trolley behind them.ĥ Complain about the size of your apartment However, bring a suitcase, a street market and a shopping mall into the mix and things start to become problematic. Hong Kong’s 7.2 million people know exactly how to walk around its crowded pavements without too many collisions. It’s an art form that takes years of dedication and persistence to master and, as hardworking city-dwellers, most of us simply don’t have time. But that doesn’t mean we all come kung fu fighting out the womb. Yes, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Jet Li and Donnie Yen are local legends, we’re aware. This is the city that pioneered contactless payment for public transport! Hong Kong’s MTR, unlike other metro systems around the world, has a system and it works. Want to really piss us off? Just try repeatedly swiping an out of credit Octopus in the MTR while a queue builds behind you, maintaining your denial that you’re out of money and that it’s the turnstile that has somehow got it all wrong. And quite frankly, when there are 30 plus floors in a building, we’re not getting anywhere if someone is content to wait for the doors to close in their own sweet time. Why wouldn’t you? Yes, it’s automatic, but we have places to be, things to do, people to see. ![]() Here's a roundup of the best ways to get us riled.įor many of us it happens several times a day – you bundle into a lift and immediately press the ‘close’ button. We live in a fast paced city and don't have time for minor annoyances.
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