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中西區 Central and Western District

灣仔的輪廓

The Contours of Wan Chai

腦海裡的灣仔是延綿的海岸與密集的高樓,但駱克道的色、香、味更是中外馳名,連經典荷里活電影『蘇絲黃的世界』也以此為題;灣仔的繁盛,填海雖應記一功,但主導的卻是政府地標的座落;鵝頸橋的幽暗與時代廣場的光影處處;叮叮作響的電車,溜過灣仔的輪廓。

 

Wanchai is not only known for its shoreline development and towering skyscrapers, but also as a well-known tourist destination and a spot for Hollywood movie shootings during the 50s. Although Wanchai’s Reclamation Project has fostered the landing of government landmarks, it’s mystery lies at the juxtaposition between 'villain hitting' at Canal Road Flyover and the hustle of Times Square accompanied by the sound of ‘ding ding’s panning the contours of Wanchai.

香港醫道

Hong Kong Medical Path

香港的醫院制度早於亞洲馳名,原來開埠早期,市民患病只祈求神靈庇佑,1894年一場鼠疫令太平山街及卜公花園成為疫區,屍橫遍野,迫使政府在鄰近地方建立病理學院。今天的普仁街當年被稱為墳墓街,該區醫療系統漸漸建立起來。

 

Hong Kong’s healthcare system has been renowned in Asia for long. However, during the 1840s, temple worship was the common therapy for illness and sickness. It was not until the outbreak of a plague in Tai Ping Shan Street and Blake Garden that lead to the eventual establishment of pathological institutes. On top of that, Po Yan Street was nicknamed Grave Street due to the gravity of the plague. Throughout the tour, we will witness how the severity of hygienic failures led to the rapid development of the current healthcare systems. 

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