Hong Kong was ruled by British until 1997 when it was handed back to China and it is said to be under the condition of “One Country and Two Systems which means it is part of China but its government will be of its own.
Chinese opera is an important possession for Chinese. Although it is losing its popularity amongst the younger generation in Hong Kong, it remains an integral part of Chinese entertainment and culture. Hong Kong is gifted because it has got a Harbour named the Victoria Harbour which connects it to Asia and the rest of the world for trading. As a result Hong Kong has become one of the developed cities in Asia.
One of the Hong Kong’s most colourful and popular places of worship is the Wong Tai Sin Temple. Wong Tai Sin, the Daoist god of healing, is said to have discovered the secret of transforming cinnabar (vermillion, a red mercuric sulphide) into an elixir for immortality. A painting of god was brought to Hong Kong from China in 1915 and was first place in a small temple in Wan Chai, before being moved to Wong Tai Sin Temple. Backed by the formidable Lion Rock and facing the sea, geomancers agreed that this new site had favourable feed back from the god. By raising money from the temple’s donation boxes, the old temple was demolished and a new temple was constructed.
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The internet web site from which I fetched the second document is . This document is represented with a lot more colourful images and description of each image.
There’s so much to see and do in Hong Kong no matter what time of the year it is. Therefore, you should never miss out on any opportunity to visit Hong Kong. It is certainly a city of stunning contrasts where you find anything from traditional types to modern types. Hong Kong is the City Of Life!
Hong Kong has a spectacular multimedia display which is already named the “World’s Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show” by the Guinness World Records. It has been further expanded to included 44 buildings on the both sides of the Victoria Harbour. The show creates an all-round vision of coloured lights, laser beams and searchlights performing a stunning, unforgettable spectacle synchronised to music and narration that celebrates the energy, sprit and diversity of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong celebrates its own festivals that include The Chinese New Year. This is a holiday festival like no other, an amazing celebration that is full of ancient traditions, rituals and culture. You will find the festive mood infectious as the people of Hong Kong come out to welcome the New Year!
No trip to Hong Kong would be complete without a visit to the world’s tallest, outdoor, seated bronze Buddha. The eyes, lips, incline of the head and even the right hand is raised to deliver a blessing to all, combine to lend great depth of character and dignity to this extraordinary statue.
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Conclusion
In my opinion, the first document is well written and is detailed. It is because it explains the history of Hong Kong, culture and the life style. Most of its linguistic features were easy to understand but there were a few Chinese words used as well which did not have explanation next to them, hence making it a difficult piece of document.
The second document is better in its linguistic features than the first document because it is straightforward to read and empathize. The colourful and magnificent images of the attractions add to the interest of the reader. It provides most of the information that a tourist will need for example the information about the hotels, restaurants, transport and the must see attractions.
Recommendations:
Hong Kong is a small place but don’t misunderstand! Within this small city, you can find anything at all. Hong Kong is the largest shopping paradises in the World. You can also find any food from any country in the Restaurants in Hong Kong. In fact, one of the most striking characteristics of Hong Kong is this interweaving of seeming contradictions and of the exotic and the technically advanced. There are as many skyscrapers here as you are likely to see anywhere.
Bibliography:
1st document: Insight Guide edited by Scott Rutherford and Brian Bell Distributed by UK and Ireland.
2nd document: www.discoverhongkong.com
Full Name: Nosheen Bibi
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Date: 16th April 2008
