Side Trip to Hong Kong / OFWs.
This is a short photo series about my last year visit to Hong Kong and about the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) living there.
Hong Kong, officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory of the People's Republic of China, facing Guangdong to the north and the South China Sea to the east, west and south. Hong Kong is a global metropolitan and international financial centre, and has a highly developed capitalist economy. Under the "one country, two systems" policy and according to Basic Law, it has a "high degree of autonomy" in all areas except foreign affairs and defence, which are the responsibility of the PRC Government. Hong Kong maintains its own currency, legal system, political system, immigration control, rule of the road and other aspects that concern its way of life, many of which are distinct from mainland China.
Beginning as a trading port, Hong Kong became a crown colony of the United Kingdom in 1842. It was reclassified as a British dependent territory in 1983 until the transfer of sovereignty to the People's Republic of China in 1997. Renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour, its identity as a cosmopolitan centre where the East meets the West is reflected in its cuisine, cinema, music and traditions. The city's population is 95% Han ethnicity and 5% other. With a population of 7 million people and a land area of 1,054 km2 (407 sq mi), Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world.
(source: wikipedia)
Incredible!!!!Awesome captures!!
Posted by: Process Analysis | December 03, 2009 at 05:58 PM
The night shot is awesome!!!A colorful city!
Posted by: Ford Middle East | December 02, 2009 at 08:30 PM
nice shots. The night shot is very pretty :)
Posted by: bw | October 06, 2009 at 07:40 AM
this is a real breather. we've been to HK only 3x but i suddenly miss it with this series. who doesn't admire HK's skyline from victoria peak? i miss riding the tram going up there...and of course, the chinese food! :D
Posted by: docgelo | October 01, 2009 at 10:01 PM
hong kong, always love the skyline.. never had a chance to visit though... hope soon i will be able to make a trip there...
by the way, hong kong in chinese cantonese language, is called, hiong kong.
hiong = fragrant
kong = harbour
Posted by: zbjernak | October 01, 2009 at 02:55 AM
An amazing series of images.
Posted by: Still | September 30, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Beautiful! beautiful! beautiful! :D
Posted by: Karlo dL | September 30, 2009 at 06:31 PM
I hear ya! hong kong is beautiful, excellent cityscape shot. and if you can, go to shanghai too! =]
Posted by: Liang | September 30, 2009 at 05:36 AM
these are really great shots sidney! i never get to see those structures up close just across the harbour
Posted by: ayie | September 30, 2009 at 04:36 AM
Beautiful! *sniff*I'm getting homesick.*sniff* My family and I lived in Hong Kong for three years and they were my happiest years (but not the husband's unfortunately).
I loved its food and shops, and IMHO it is the safest place to live with young children.
Posted by: oggi | September 30, 2009 at 12:56 AM
Amazing city. My favorite is the last one at night with all of the amazing light and colors!
Posted by: Andy | September 30, 2009 at 12:22 AM
A fine cityscape series. That skyline is so impressive. I like the second image with the lighted signs as a favorite daytime shot. The night version has its own beauty that is remarkable.
Posted by: don | September 29, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Love this place, thanks for bringing back great memories.
Posted by: Ashish Sidapara | September 29, 2009 at 10:26 PM
I find some great pictures with a very special magic.
Posted by: Ricardo | September 29, 2009 at 06:16 PM
difficile d'échapper à l'architecture à HongKong. Tu t'en sors bien
Posted by: lasiate | September 29, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Sidney, je hebt echt een oog om architectuur te fotograferen. Proficiat.
Posted by: Jules | September 29, 2009 at 04:23 PM
This city always did fascinate me. Your pictures make me want to visit it!
Posted by: standley | September 29, 2009 at 04:21 PM
Great cityscape, I want to go to Hong Kong!
Posted by: Zing | September 29, 2009 at 03:50 PM
amazing town this town i like a lot! well , documentary pictures, i like very much 2 previous photographs, the woman in the white hats and the eye of the boy .. very good!
and i expect for the floods 's snaps !! :-)))
Posted by: vera | September 29, 2009 at 03:29 PM
i was always fascinated of hk, i hope one day i can visit it, great shots
Posted by: yz | September 29, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Toutes ces tours sont superbes, surtout la nuit ! :-)
Posted by: Loan | September 29, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Une ville étonnante à bien des niveaux.
Posted by: Pierre | September 29, 2009 at 02:29 PM
if you'd walked the streets of HK on a Sunday, i'm sure you've met many OFW's with their own stories to tell. some heart-breaking, some inspiring. i remember my first trip to HK many years ago...went to Victoria Peak and admired the Hong Kong skyline.
Posted by: luna miranda | September 29, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Les photos sont très différentes : j'aime beaucoup la 2 et la 4 ! Bonne journée.
JP
Posted by: jpla | September 29, 2009 at 12:47 PM
The 3rd, 4th and 5th images are mind blowing. Beautiful shots and impressive city.
Posted by: bluechameleon | September 29, 2009 at 12:34 PM