Discover
Hong Kong's living culture through the lens of an award-winning videographer

HONG KONG,�CHINA
-�Media OutReach�-�26�September�2018�-�Behind skyscrapers
and shopping malls, there is another world to explore in Hong Kong. Look beyond
the established attractions to Sham Shui Po -- an eclectic neighbourhood where
every street corner exudes the sheer essence of daily lives.

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You can happily lose
yourself for hours in the enticing bustle of Sham Shui Po. But the experience is
now compressed into a fascinating two-minute time-lapse video Immerse Yourself in Sham Shui Po like Locals
Do. The local resident and award-winning videographer Alex Rodriguez has
been invited by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to present Sham Shui Po's
best-kept secrets from the perspective of a gaai fong (local inhabitant).

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Immerse Yourself in
Sham Shui Po like Locals Do

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The film portrays a
typical day in the distinctive community. Within the markets lies
a bewildering array of goods such as vintage toys, colourful fabrics and more.
The open-air market on Apliu Street in particular has a hypnotic allure for
treasure hunters from local and abroad.

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Following a long line of hungry diners into the dim-sum mecca of
Tim Ho Wan, the film captures stacks of bamboo steamers. The culinary exploration continues through Michelin-recommended eateries and street food stalls, not missing the popular tofu dessert at Kung
Wo Beancurd Factory.

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The film then runs at
a more leisurely pace at the entrance to Arli Star Leather Factory. The mellow
ambience injected by young dream-chasers radiates to Caf� Sausalito, where a live jazz
performance provides soundtrack to the vividly creative atmosphere.

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The pace of life remains just as frenetic as
dusk falls. "One of my favourite parts is seeing my neighbourhood's silhouette lights
up at sunset. The building clusters create a vista that is beyond compare." says Alex.�

Self-guided Walks Recommended by Locals

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Visitors can follow in Alex's footsteps and enjoy the life-enhancing
scenes captured in his remarkable film. The HKTB offers insiders' insights on
exploring Sham Shui Po through a walking guide containing recommendations from local personalities, making every traveller's trip to this distinctly Hong Kong
neighbourhood an unforgettable experience.

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• Walking guide

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• Time-lapse video and images

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