Ng Fat Chuen
Ng Fat Chuen
A farmer in the city with strong sentiment to rural lives
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A hand-written map of Chuk Yuen Village
A hand-written map of Chuk Yuen Village
Based on his memories, in 2000s Ng Fat Chuen drafted a sketch map of Chuk Yuen Village in the 1950s. He had lived in Chuk Yuen and it's environ for more than 20 years. He earned his living by growing vegetable and raising pigs.-Provided by Ng Fat Chuen
A hand-written map of Chuk Yuen Village
Based on his memories, in 2000s Ng Fat Chuen drafted a sketch map of Chuk Yuen Village in the 1950s. He had lived in Chuk Yuen and it's environ for more than 20 years. He earned his living by growing vegetable and raising pigs.-Provided by Ng Fat Chuen
Ties and affection among Wong Tai Sin neighbours
Ng Fat Chuen's family lived in Dai Yuen Zone, Chuek Yuen Village for many years and they had a harmonious relation with neighbours in Wong Tai Sin. In 1950, Ng Fat Chuen and his wife took the marriage. The wedding took place at Ng Fat Chuen’s home. At that time, he and his mother had built a wooden house. Their neighbours, who newly migrated to Hong Kong, helped with cooking and preparing fine dishes such as pig skin, salted vegetables, pork and mushrooms. Eight people sat together at each table and they were served one meal in the morning and another in the afternoon. A typical gift from a guest was two dollars; a top gift was up to 10 dollars. Ng’s grandfather knew a lot of Wong Tai Sin residents. Ng Fat Chuen was also close to the neighbours. Thus, when the community learnt about the wedding, they all came without needing to invite them. He lamented this kind of community tie was long gone.