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Walled Villages Of Hong Kong
Most of the walled villages of Hong Kong are located in the New Territories. History During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the shore of Guangdong suffered from pirates, and the area of present-day Hong Kong was particularly vulnerable to pirates' attacks. Winding shores, hilly lands and islands and remoteness from administrative centres made the territory of Hong Kong an excellent hideout for pirates. Villages, both Punti and Hakka, built walls against them. Some villages even protected themselves with cannons. Over time, the walls of most walled villages have been partly or totally demolished. Names In Punti Cantonese, ''Wai'' (, Walled) and ''Tsuen'' (, Village) were once synonyms, hence most place names which include the word 'wai', were at some point in time a walled village. Conservation Two heritage trails of Hong Kong feature walled villages: * Ping Shan Heritage Trail. One walled village: Sheung Cheung Wai (). * Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail. Five walled villages: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Pin Wai (Yuen Long)
Nam Pin Wai (), sometimes transliterated as Nam Bin Wai, is a walled village in the Yuen Long Kau Hui area of Yuen Long District, Hong Kong. Administration Nam Pin Wai is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. History Nam Pin Wai and nearby Sai Pin Wai were set up by members of the Tang Clan of Kam Tin. The Tang later considered that the two villages were of bad '' feng shui'' and moved to nearby Ying Lung Wai.Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building AppraisalNos. 92 & 93 Sai Pin Wai/ref> At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Nam Pin Wai was 519. The number of males was 223. Nam Pin Wai is part of the Tung Tau alliance ()Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building AppraisalYi Shing Temple, Wong Uk Tsuen/ref> or "Joint Meeting Group of Seven Villages", together with Tung Tau Tsuen, Choi Uk Tsuen, Ying Lung Wai, Shan Pui Tsuen, Wong Uk Tsuen and Tai Wai Tsuen. The Yi Shing Temple in Wong Uk Tsuen is an alliance temple of the Tu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakka Chinese
Hakka (, , ) forms a language group of varieties of Chinese, spoken natively by the Hakka people throughout Southern China and Taiwan and throughout the diaspora areas of East Asia, Southeast Asia and in overseas Chinese communities around the world. Due to its primary usage in scattered isolated regions where communication is limited to the local area, Hakka has developed numerous varieties or dialects, spoken in different provinces, such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Fujian, Sichuan, Hunan, Jiangxi and Guizhou, as well as in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Hakka is not mutually intelligible with Yue, Wu, Southern Min, Mandarin or other branches of Chinese, and itself contains a few mutually unintelligible varieties. It is most closely related to Gan and is sometimes classified as a variety of Gan, with a few northern Hakka varieties even being partially mutually intelligible with southern Gan. There is also a possibility that the similaritie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cantonese
Cantonese ( zh, t=廣東話, s=广东话, first=t, cy=Gwóngdūng wá) is a language within the Chinese (Sinitic) branch of the Sino-Tibetan languages originating from the city of Guangzhou (historically known as Canton) and its surrounding area in Southeastern China. It is the traditional prestige variety of the Yue Chinese dialect group, which has over 80 million native speakers. While the term ''Cantonese'' specifically refers to the prestige variety, it is often used to refer to the entire Yue subgroup of Chinese, including related but largely mutually unintelligible languages and dialects such as Taishanese. Cantonese is viewed as a vital and inseparable part of the cultural identity for its native speakers across large swaths of Southeastern China, Hong Kong and Macau, as well as in overseas communities. In mainland China, it is the '' lingua franca'' of the province of Guangdong (being the majority language of the Pearl River Delta) and neighbouring areas such as Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuen Long
Yuen Long is a town in the western New Territories, Hong Kong. To its west lie Hung Shui Kiu (), Tin Shui Wai, Lau Fau Shan and Ha Tsuen, to the south Shap Pat Heung and Tai Tong, to the east Au Tau and Kam Tin (), and to the north Nam Sang Wai. Name The Cantonese name Yuen Long may refer to the limits of the original market town, Yuen Long New Town, Yuen Long Plain or Yuen Long District. Market town The central part of Yuen Long was traditionally a market town, in the area now known as Yuen Long San Hui (), in Yuen Long District, where people from the surrounding villages sold their crops and fish. The market is still a place where people from villages in the northwest New Territories shop and trade. Like many market towns in Hong Kong, the market operates only on certain days each week. Modern shopping malls and restaurants have also established. New towns Two new towns have been developed in Yuen Long since the 1970s: Yuen Long New Town was developed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kat Hing Wai Kamtin
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Fanling Ching Wai
Fanling Wai is a village in Fanling, North District, Hong Kong, built by the Pang () Clan. It is composed of a walled village and its two extensions: Ching Wai or Chung Wai ( or ) - the only walled hamlet of Fanling Wai and also the first hamlet to be built, Pak Wai (), and Nam Wai ().Historic Building AppraisalPang Ancestral Hall, Fanling Pak Wai, Fanling /ref> History Fanling Wai is the centre of the Pang Clan, who arrived in Hong Kong during the Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). The ''wai'' (walled village) was constructed in the early part of the Wanli (1572–1620) reign of the Ming dynasty.Antiquities and Monuments OfficeFanling Ching Wai - History/ref> The ancestors of the Pang Clan of Fanling Wai were settled in Gansu province, in China, and moved to Jishui County in Jiangxi province in 739, and later, during the Northern Song dynasty (960- 1127), they moved successively to Chaozhou and Dongguan. Pang Kwei (), the founding ancestor of the Pang Clan, moved fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fui Sha Wai (Tai Po District)
Fui Sha Wai () is a walled village in Tai Hang, Tai Po District, Hong Kong. Administration Fui Sha Wai is one of the villages represented within the Tai Po Rural Committee. For electoral purposes, Fui Sha Wai is part of the Lam Tsuen Valley constituency, which was formerly represented by Richard Chan Chun-chit until October 2021. History At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Tai Hang Fui Sha Wai was 117. The number of males was 47. Conservation The enclosing walls of Fui Sha Wai have been listed as Grade III historic buildings.Antiquities Advisory BoardList of the 1,444 Historic Buildings with Assessment Results/ref> See also * Walled villages of Hong Kong * Chung Sum Wai (Tai Hang), an nearby walled village in Tai Hang References External links Delineation of area of existing village Tai Hang (Tai Po) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)(includes Fui Sha Wai) * Antiquities Advisory Board The Antiquities Advisory Board (AAB) is a stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kat Hing Wai
Kat Hing Wai () is a Punti walled village in the Yuen Long District of Hong Kong. The village is popularly known as ''Kam Tin'', from the name of the local area. Kat Hing Wai is home to about 400 descendants of the Tang Clan, one of the " Five Great Clans" of the territory who settled here from China during the Song Dynasty. The village walls were added in the 17th century.Hong Kong Museum of History The Tangs are Punti people descended from Southern China and were the first to settle in Hong Kong. Kat Hing Wai's residents speak the Weitou dialect, a Yue dialect. Three other walled villages, Wing Lung Wai, Tai Hong Wai, and Kam Hing Wai are located nearby and were built around the same time. Administration Kat Hing Wai is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. History Kat Hing Wai was established during the reign of the Ming Chenghua Emperor (r. 1464–1487). The walls enclosing Kat Hing Wai were built by Tang Chue-yin () and Tang Chik-kin () ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lung Yeuk Tau
Lung Yeuk Tau (), commonly known as Lung Ku Tau () and also called Lung Ling () is an area located northeast of Luen Wo Hui in Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong. Administration For electoral purposes, Lung Yeuk Tau is part of the Queen's Hill constituency of the North District Council. It is currently represented by Law Ting-tak, who was elected in the local elections. Lung Yeuk Tau (including San Uk Tsuen, San Wai, Wing Ning Tsuen, Wing Ning Wai, Ma Wat Tsuen, Tung Kok Wai and Lo Wai) forms collectively a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. Villages Lung Yeuk Tau is home to the Five Wais ( walled villages) and Six Tsuens (villages) () of the Tang Clan. The "Five Wais" () are:Antiquities and Monuments OfficeLung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail/ref> * Lo Wai () * Ma Wat Wai () * San Wai (), also called Kun Lung Wai () * Tung Kok Wai (), also known as Ling Kok Wai () * Wing Ning Wai () The "Six Tsuen" () are: * Kun Lung Tsuen () * Ma Wat Tsue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mong Tseng Wai
Mong Tseng Wai () is a walled village in Ha Tsuen, Yuen Long District, New Territories, Hong Kong. Administration Mong Tseng Wai is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. For electoral purposes, Mong Tseng Wai is part of the Ping Shan North constituency. History In 2001, a house structure with underground water system dated to Song Dynasty were discovered in Mong Tseng Wai by the Hong Kong Archaeological Society. It was the only Song Dynasty village site in Hong Kong. Mong Tseng Wai was founded by the Tang Clan of Kam Tin during the Ming dynasty.Antiquities Advisory Board. Historic Building AppraisalEntrance Gate, Mong Tseng Wai/ref> Mong Tseng Wai was historically probably allied to Ha Tsuen in an oath-sworn alliance, although it was not part of the Ha Tsuen Heung (). Features * The entrance gate of the walled village was listed as a Grade III historic building.Antiquities Advisory BoardList of the 1,444 Historic Buildings with Assessment Results/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lam Tei Tsuen
Lam Tei Tsuen () is a walled village in Lam Tei, Tuen Mun District, Hong Kong. Administration Lam Tei Tsuen is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. It is one of the 36 villages represented within the Tuen Mun Rural Committee. For electoral purposes, Lam Tei Tsuen is part of the Tuen Mun Rural constituency, which is currently represented by Kenneth Cheung Kam-hung. History Several villages of the Lam Tei area were established by the To () Clan. Originally from Poyang, JiangxiAntiquities and Monuments OfficeTuen Tsz Wai - History/ref> (other sources mention Watlam in Guangxi),Antiquities and Monuments Office: Historic Building AppraisalTo Ancestral Hall Tuen Tze Wai/ref> the To Clan moved to Ngau Tam Mei and then to Tuen Mun Tai Tsuen. Following the increase of the clan population, the village dispersed and developed into five villages in the Lam Tei area: Nai Wai, Tsing Chuen Wai, Tuen Tsz Wai, Lam Tei Tsuen and Tuen Mun San Tsuen, which were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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