A City of Many Tongues

How words, names, and translation shaped Hong Kong

Foreign Influence
Diana Pang Diana Pang

Foreign Influence

Think Hong Kong’s street names are purely British? Think again. From Portuguese suburb creators and Indian regiments to Parsi pioneers and bizarre mistranslations, over 11% of non-Cantonese street names hide unexpected global roots. Discover the fascinating, multicultural secret history behind the signposts you walk past every day.

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