HKSQ Social Events–Walking Tour of points of Interest in Sham Shui Po

HKSQ Social Event named “Walking Tour of points of Interest in Sham Shui Po” led by Mr. CP Chow (Former Chairman, HKSQ) on 19^th Mar 2023. We started in the station of Sham Shui Po. We took a group photo once gathered.

We started the tour from Yen Chow Street.

The first location is Garden Bakery.

CP explained the history since 1935 the buying the land and the building was in 1958. The Life Bread (生命麵包) was started in 1960.

Then we visited Mei Ho House (YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel).

After that we went to the St. Thomas Church.

CP explained the stele in the church which established in 1955. The Chinese word “劬” means mother's hard work (母親的辛勞). 

We then went to Kwan Kee Store and brough some cakes.

Third Prince Temple and Pak Tai Temple were visited too.

Kwan Tai Temple was visited and it was managed by Chinese Temples Committee (華人廟宇委員會). 

Finally, we visited Pei Ho Street Public Open Space (北河街公眾休憩空間) where is original location of New Asia College (Under CUHK).

Lastly, we disbanded in the Old Sham Po Military Camp boundary block.

At the end, Minda and I had lunch with Mr. CP Chow in Hoi Lai Kok Cuisine. We had a very happy morning tour.

Reference:

HKSQ - http://www.hksq.org/

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