Essays In Asia: Spread Your Wings: 013-NS-Hong-Kong

A Tanka villager sells tours around Aberdeen Harbour. Aberdeen Harbour, located on the south shore of Hong Kong Island, is known for its floating villages and the Tanka people, who are generally associated with the fishing industry. The government of Hong Kong has built high-rise buildings along Aberdeen Harbour to encourage its boat dwelling community to leave their junkets, yet many refuse to trade their way of life for a more modern life-style.Additionally, Hong Kong means {quote}fragrant Harbor{quote} and it was Aberdeen where incense trees from the New Territories used to be transferred for export to other cities in China..Aberdeen Harbour, Hong Kong

A Tanka villager sells tours around Aberdeen Harbour.  

 

Aberdeen Harbour, located on the south shore of Hong Kong Island, is known for its floating villages and the Tanka people, who are generally associated with the fishing industry. The government of Hong Kong has built high-rise buildings along Aberdeen Harbour to encourage its boat dwelling community to leave their junkets, yet many refuse to trade their way of life for a more modern life-style. 

 

Additionally, Hong Kong means "fragrant Harbor" and it was Aberdeen where incense trees from the New Territories used to be transferred for export to other cities in China.. 

 

Aberdeen Harbour, Hong Kong