Hong Kong - 3/5/21 Lightning talk

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Fun Facts ●

Fragrant Harbor

Most densely populated city

Skyscrapers

Highest life expectancy.

90% of daily trips are made on public transport.


Fun Facts - Details ●

Most densely populated city: 7.5M people in 426 sq m of land.

High rises: The city has the largest number of skyscrapers of any city in the world, doubling its nearest rival, NYC

Life expectancy: HK residents have the highest life expectancy in the world.** 84.9 years old

Great public transportation: 90% of daily trips are made on public transport, highest in the world. That’s why it has a highly developed and sophisticated public transport system.


Culture: Hybrid of East and West Traditional Chinese values ●

Family; strong respect for age and the elderly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr3uVhMB-zc


Culture: Hybrid of East and West Feng Shui Architects often take Feng Shui into consideration in the design & construction of buildings IFC Tower: no taboo floors


Culture “Eating comes first” - Amazing food scene ○ As a pastime ○ Local people enjoy meal in groups with friends and family. Colleagues might share work-related news, and business people engage in business




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZF-QekaD5k


The other side of the city: Walking Trails


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