China Scene: South
Fishermen's village gets renovation in HK
A 40-year-old fishermen's village in Hong Kong has received a much-needed renovation, thanks to a philanthropist and more than 100 volunteers.
The Sam Mun Tsai Fishermen's Village in Tai Po, built 40 years ago, had many leaking ceilings and crumbling walls, but the villagers couldn't afford a large-scale repair. Learning their predicament, philanthropist Wilfred Ng donated HK$600,000 ($76,800).
With the help of 55 construction worker trainees and 46 policemen, the repair was finished in about 75 days.
At the ceremony marking the completion of the project, Ng said Hong Kong used to be a fishing village, and fishermen contributed greatly to the city. "They should not be forgotten when they are in need," he said.
(Wen Wei Po)
Groom's uniform to fetch bride from Qing Dynasty
A bridegroom who wore an official uniform from the Qing Dynasty to fetch his bride attracted many curious pedestrians in Guangzhou's Yuexiu District over the weekend.
The groom was escorted by four Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) soldiers holding weapons in front of Guangzhou's Wuyangxincun housing estate around 4 pm.
The groom's friends and relatives followed him as he walked the streets, causing a minor traffic jam.
(Nanfang Daily)
(China Daily 01/30/2007 page6)
