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China: Hong Kong
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Published: 9.6.2017

Hong Kongu is amazing place to many. It is strong, intense and sometimes wierd experience... It sounds strange but my feelings were mixed about Hong Kong. The city is full of contrasts. For long, it was under the rules of the British. Now it is belongs to China again Yet the laws there are different, culture resembles more that of Europe, and the currency is different as well. However, the historic roots are apparent.

 

Text and video: Matouš Vinš

Music: Dexter Britain





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