DOVC- Cultures , Lifestyles
- May 16, 2025
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A Cantonese Idiom A Day -Chicken Little
This idiom “杞人憂天” (gei2 yan4 yau1 tin1) describes someone who worries about unnecessary or unlikely things. It refers to groundless fears and anxieties, especially about things that are beyond one’s…
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- Cultures , Lifestyles
- May 13, 2025
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A Cantonese Idiom A Day -Burning the Midnight Oil
Today, we shall continue our exploration of the idiom 懸樑刺股 (hyun4 loeng4 chi3 gu2). As previously discussed, this expression characterises an individual who engages in intense and diligent study, overcoming…
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- May 13, 2025
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Cultural Connections and Culinary Conversations: Descendants of Victoria City’s Upcoming Mentorship Event in Garden of Peach Taiwan Ramen Manchester
As part of its ongoing “One-on-One Mentorship Scheme,” Descendants of Victoria City is pleased to announce a distinguished networking dinner in Manchester this July. This event aims to cultivate meaningful…
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- Cultures , Feng Shui and Fortune Telling , Lifestyles
- May 12, 2025
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Hong Kong MTR Ghost Stories
1. Yau Ma Tei Station Ghost StoryIntrigue and trepidation surround a haunting incident that has solidified its place among Hong Kong’s urban legends. On November 11, 1981, the enigmatic episode…
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- Cultures , Lifestyles
- May 12, 2025
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A Cantonese Idiom A Day- Hauntingly Beautiful
Today, we’re exploring the beautiful idiom “繞樑三日” (jiu5 loeng4 saam1 jat6)! This saying describes music or singing that is so enchanting and lovely that its sound appears to hang in…
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- Columns , Lifestyles , Meritokratias
- May 11, 2025
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The Grand Design: Oversocialisation, tribalism and legalism
In a naturally occurring environment, when stones and sand move at random directions, the tendency is that most of the stuff will distribute across the available area that it is…
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- Cultures , Lifestyles
- May 10, 2025
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A Cantonese Idiom A Day- Talking About Warfare On Paper.
Let’s explore the idiom “紙上談兵” (zi2 soeng6 taam4 bing1), which translates to “talking about warfare on paper.” This phrase refers to individuals who excel at theoretical discussions yet lack practical…
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- Cultures , Lifestyles
- May 5, 2025
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A Day of Enlightenment: Celebrating Buddha’s Birthday Around the World
Discover the rich traditions and heartfelt celebrations of Buddha’s Birthday in various cultures across the globe. As the cherry blossoms bloom and the air fills with the promise of spring,…
Unlocking Potential: Expanded One-on-One Mentorship Program Welcomes New Sponsor for Enhanced Cultural Integration
Discover how our mentorship initiative is fostering inclusivity and diversity through strategic partnerships to uplift underrepresented communities. The Descendants of Victoria City (維城後裔) is proud to introduce its “One-on-One Mentorship…
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- May 4, 2025
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The Grand Design: Legalism and Religion
In this column so far, our aim has been to cast scepticism onto common ideas that we are fed. Many ideas that we have come into contact with have been…
