Textiles and Dress

Culture of Hong Kong

The culture of Hong Kong is a combination of Chinese and Western influences, rooted in Lingnan Cantonese heritage, and shaped by its time as a British colony (1841 to 1997). In addition to absorbing global influences, the city's culture is enriched by its indigenous communities and ethnic minorities from South and Southeast Asia. As "Asia's World City," Hong Kong has developed a distinct identity that persists under the "one country, two systems" framework, which began after the transfer of sovereignty to China in July 1997. However, increasing Chinese control of Hong Kong has led to increasing concerns about the future of Hong Kong's culture after the end of the "one country, two systems" framework in 2047.

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• ▸Belawadi Mallamma
• ▸Butley Priory
• ▸Chasuble

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