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Introduction

Before the mid-19th century, Hong Kong was just a small fishing village. However, it grew into a modern city steadily under the British administration from 1842 to 1997. During this long period, Hong Kong began to be influenced by both Chinese and Western cultures.

Aspect consists of both Chinese and Western cultures (1):

BuildingsWestern Style It was built in 1842 Its predecessor is the Building of French

Mission Association It shows the Ancient Greece’s elegancy

and dignity

Chinese Style It was built in 1970s You can eat any seafood cooked in

Chinese style here It was decorated as an ancient Chinese

palace. For example, emperor’s thrones are displayed for visitors to take photos

The Court of Final Appeal

Jumbo Boat Restaurant

Aspect consists of both Chinese and Western cultures (2):

Drama and MovieWestern Style It was a world famous movie

shown in 1998 In Hong Kong, its booking

office earned more than 10 million dollars at that time

Its soundtrack My Heart Will Go On is still popular in Hong Kong nowadays

Chinese style It is a fantastic TV drama

which talks about women’s struggle in ancient Chinese palace shown in 2004

More than 2 millions Hong Kong people had watched this TV drama

Titanic

War and Beauty

Aspect consists of both Chinese and Western cultures (3):

FestivalsWestern Style It is a traditional Western

festival which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ

Most people will hold parties with friends and appreciate the neon lights on both sides of the Victoria Harbour

Chinese style It is a day which Chinese thinks

the moon is the roundest. All family members will gather

and have a dinner of reunion Whole family will go out and

take a look at the full moon after dinner

Christmas

Mid-Autumn Festival

Factors for meeting of Chinese and Western cultures(1):Historical factor

The signing of Convention of Nanjing

The content of Treaty of Beijing(Click to have an enlarged version)

Year of signing treaties

Main Content

1842 Convention of Nanjing: ceded Hong Kong Island to Britain

1859 Treaty of Beijing: ceded Kowloon Peninsula and Stonecutters Island to Britain

1898 The Convention for the Extension of Hong Kong Territory: the northern part of Kowloon peninsula up to Shenzhen River and other outlying islands in Hong Kong

By these treaties, Britain got control of the whole of Hong Kong. Her rule here let Hong Kong peopleknow more about Western ideas.

Factors for meeting of Chinese and Western cultures(2):

Social factor

Hong Kong Golf Club(established by British in 1898)

Hong Kong Jockey Club--former Hong Kong Royal

Jockey Club(established by British in

1846)

The Peninsula Hong Kong(established by the Westerners in 1928)

After Britain took over Hong Kong, more Westerners came and settleddown here. They set up several clubs and hotels for relaxing and accommodating. Local Chinese were then able to learn western recreationsand eating style.

Factors for meeting of Chinese and Western cultures(3):Economic factor

Low Tax Rates Hong Kong government has adopted a low ta

x rate since the mid-19th century For this reason, many big foreign companies

were attracted to set up branches in Hong Kong and traded with China.

After the WWII, more Chinese were employed by these foreign companies. They became more familiar with the Western social affairs, e.g. dresses, eating, etc.

Entrepot trade After the opening of Suez Canal in 1869, mor

e western enterprises wanted to trade with China. But China’s foreign trade was still limited.

Hong Kong, however, still maintained a good relationship with China. So foreign companies would prefer trading with China through Hong Kong, vice versa.

In this way, Hong Kong people could have contact with both Chinese and Western goods.

The view of Victoria Harbour in 1840s

A big trading enterprise, Nam Pak HongIn 1920s

(Click for an enlarged one)

Conclusion As we are able to maintain our tradition, Chinese culture, and accep

t Western culture, Hong Kong can grow from a small fishing village into a prosperous and cosmopolitan city. She deserves being hailed as the “Pearl of The Orient”.

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