Ways of life
What is the statutory minimum wage (hourly) in Hong Kong?
$37.5
Translate this jargon into its modern food name:
唔該要一個咪嘔住，烘底加個敗家仔走雪。
I would like a toasted beef sandwich with a cup of Ovaltine with no ice.
Can you name one of the dominant religions in Hong Kong?
Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity...
What are some western festivals being celebrated in Hong Kong?
Christmas, Easter, Halloween
What is/are the official language(s) of Hong Kong?
Chinese and English
How many changes have to be made travelling on MTR from Sheung Shui to Po Lam? And where?
3 (Tai Wai, Diamond Hill, Tiu Keng Leng)
How was British milk tea localised as yeet lai cha ? Name a change of ingredient in Hong Kong’s yeet lai cha.
Regular milk was replaced with evaporated milk to make the smoothest cuppa.
Can you name two temples in Hong Kong?
Po Lin Monastery (Big Buddha), Wong Tai Sin Temple, Man Mo Temple, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Pak Tai Temple, Che Kung Temple, Chi Lin Nunnery, Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees, Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail…
What traditional Chinese festivals does Hong Kong have?
Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Ching Ming Festival, Mid-autumn Festival, Chung Yeung Festival
What does Kongish mean? Give two examples.
Kongish is a mix of English and Cantonese into a new language, influencing both the way we speak and write. (e.g. laugh die me, dor tse nei, ng wui…)
List the cross-harbour tunnels in Hong Kong.
Cross-Harbour tunnel (Hung Hom), Eastern Cross-Harbour tunnel, Western Cross-Harbour tunnel.
What does a traditional ‘bing sutt’ usually serve? Name a drink and a kind of food.
Red bean ice / sandwich / Yuanyang / milk tea / coffee / French toast / Swiss roll / pineapple bun / egg tart
What is Confucianism?
Confucianism is a guiding philosophy that puts emphasis on the importance of healthy human relationships. It promotes the idea that relationships between people are unequal and that everyone should have defined hierarchical roles.
How do Hong Kongers celebrate Christmas?
Having Christmas parties, attending mass, exchanging Christmas presents or Christmas cards, Seeing Christmas illumination, Singing Christmas carols
What languages, other than Cantonese, Mandarin and English, are spoken in Hong Kong households?
Chinese dialects e.g Teochow, Fokkien etc.
What is the full name of MPF?
Mandatory Provident Fund
What makes a ‘soy sauce western’ dish? Name a dish that is considered as ‘soy sauce western’.
A distinct style of cuisine that originated in Hong Kong in the 1960s and 70s, soy sauce western combine western and Chinese cooking methods. Swiss Chicken wings
Can you name three Chinese Deities ('Chinese gods')?
Kwun Yam (觀音), Kwan Tai (關帝), Tin Hau (天后), Pak Tai (北帝), Wong Tai Sin (黃大仙), Che Kung (車公), Hung Shing Tai Wong (洪聖大王), Yeung Hau Tai Wong (楊侯大王)
What is the meaning behind the Mid-autumn festival?
In the past: Celebrate harvesting in the summer and thank the god
Present: Symbolise family reunion
Name one difference between Cantonese and Mandarin.
Different written and spoken form, the written language etc.
What types of housing buildings can be found in Hong Kong?
Public housing estates, private housing buildings, Village house, tenement building, home ownership scheme (HOS)
During the colonial period, what English dining practice was added in between meals?
Afternoon tea
Do you think that Hong Kong has a great religious diversity? Why?
Yes, there is a commendable level of freedom of religious beliefs enjoyed by everyone in Hong Kong. Each believer can find a place to worship and belong to a community of his fellow believers here, no matter what religion he may hold, and not having to be concerned about any repercussions from those who hold different beliefs.
Why does Hong Kong celebrate both western and Chinese festivals but not just traditional Chinese festivals?
Hong Kong was a British colony and is a special administrative region of China. Hong Kong is influenced by a blend of Eastern and Western cultures.
How many universities in Hong Kong provide courses in CMI
2