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Sorry, but I have to ask about this. How hard is it to live in Hong Kong without knowing Cantonese? I mean, if I only speak English, will it still be possible to communicate with people there or will it be difficult?
Don't go, don't visit. If you are trying to experience the colonial vibes from the British ruling, you will be disappointed (especially if you are of Anglo-Saxon types). HK is Chinese's HK, not to be a spy paradise affected by CIA, MI6, Mossad, CSIS etc.
I had tears in my eyes during certain moments of this video. The nostalgic imagery of the 90s & early 2000s really brought back great memories. Your voiceovers really shows that you live, breathe and love Hong Kong, much like many of us far and wide. It was both heartwarming and heartbreaking to relive through these 20 minutes of all the wonderful highs and the devastating lows of the city. You were really spot on when you said this city loss it's voice...figuratively and literally. Hong Kong has indeed changed drastically over the past 5 years, but I will always be proud to tell people I'm from Hong Kong. Thank you for creating this masterpiece. - A Hong Kong born, Canadian.
Always HK! Heaps of changes in the last 20 plus years but HK is still one of the best place for me. I still can't get enough of it. I was there last year and I'll be back in December.
As a local HKer borned in the 80s I, like many others, have experienced tremendous changes in this city especially of the turmoil since 2019 and the COVID time where every pillar of this city has been crushed to rubble... and I am speechless watching your episode that a "gwai lo" (foreigner in Cantonese) has truly realise the uniqueness and beauty of Hong Kong, to visit places even I haven't been to. While many of us are planning to leave or have left, I sincerely believe there are still something worth to preserve, like what you have portraited. Thank you so much for the tribute. Thank you for giving me hope.
@@acheeyk Surely there are. HK has thrived with a long and unique cultural exchange from the East n West. We should do our best to document them all while still last
@@Info852-c5o I can’t tell why, maybe it’s the fundamental exoticism that makes “gwai lo” find things fascinating while we the natives taking all the stuffs for granted. Like “dai pai don” we don’t purposefully have a dinner or chill out there but still I am amazed by how Alex perceived it. Maybe we should also take a break and look closer to our home. Hope ur dad has also shared his own view of vibrancy in HK too
Not even joking. You were the person that made me go to Hong Kong in 2017. I remember watching your Hong Kong videos in the 2010s. I will never forget that trip. That was my first trip outside the US.
Yuuup litterally the same reason i first visited in 2016 Been back 4 times since Its still an amazing place.... its changed for sure But the whole world has changed You should go back
I'm watching this with pride and a tear in my eye. I moved here from the UK with my family in 2016 and immediately fell in love with the city. As a photographer, I've spent many a day wandering the streets (my favourite neighbourhood is also SSP), trying to capture the heart of this wonderful city. Yes, it has changed drastically over the last few years, but is still an amazing place to both live in and visit. Thanks for your video and I look forward to you recording your next visit.
Come on man, the story telling, the cinematography, the colour, the light...absolutely astonishing. Attaché has always been beautiful to watch but this is an absolute other level.
The RUclips algorithm is messed up. The quality in all aspects shows the effort that went into making the video. This should be going viral instead of lazy react videos with an open mouth in shock thumbnails.
Don't go, don't visit. If you are trying to experience the colonial vibes from the British ruling, you will be disappointed (especially if you are of Anglo-Saxon types). HK is Chinese's HK, not to be a spy paradise affected by CIA, MI6, Mossad, CSIS etc.
Don't go, don't visit. If you are trying to experience the colonial vibes from the British ruling, you will be disappointed (especially if you are of Anglo-Saxon types). HK is Chinese's HK, not to be a spy paradise affected by CIA, MI6, Mossad, CSIS etc.
As someone who’s born and raised in Hong Kong but had lived overseas in many different countries for 30 years, I get so emotional and am truly moved by your video. Over the years, the more I traveled or the longer I lived in another country, the more I realised what a unique and beautiful place HK is … Finally chose to move back for good a year ago and am feeling grateful everyday for being able to call HK my home again. Yes, HK has changed tremendously over the years and this is not the same HK I grew up in but the whole world has changed … To me, HK is still one of the most beautiful, dynamic, diversified, efficient, compact, … and most importantly safe cities in the world and will always hold a special place in my heart. ❤
@@mohamedhasan318 be sure you can find a good job in your field, and expect your home size to be smaller than where you came from. Otherwise there is nothing else to be worried about. Living costs will be higher than most other big cities. Although English is fine to live normally, you will find much more community engagement if you are willing to learn some Cantonese. All the best!
Thank you for loving Hong Kong! I share your views. I lived there for 12 years. Got my PHD from HKU and lived in many places from Central, a boat in Aberdeen, Kowloon and Yeun Long. It's not over! Glory to Hong Kong!
this video is so accurate in so many ways, it's heartbreaking; especially how you were able to contextualise the last 6 years with clear eyes and heart, and the bittersweet personal perspectives. masterpiece.
As of May 2023, the Canadian government released a travel advisory, warning its citizens NOT to visit HK due to its new rule, uncleared security law. Anyone who does is at THEIR OWN RISK. Taking the chance of being arrested, or detained without legal aid or outside communication.
Currently serving in the U.S Navy, Hong Kong was my first port visit on deployment and it happened to be one of my first foreign cities to visit. Coming here as an 18 year old was other worldly. Calling it a culture shock would be an understatement.
@@andrewsmith3257 Honestly, I don't really remember my time there all too well because it was so long ago. But I don't remember ever feeling like I was in danger, and I remember the locals being quite friendly. I hope that helps.
As a foreigner who's lived in Hong Kong for the last 19 years, I deeply relate to this video. It's an amazing tribute to the deeper side of Hong Kong, its evolution and its culture. Thank you for putting in a video what I couldn't express.
I left Hong Kong in July 1971 and have returned only once for a holiday I would dearly love to return to stay there as it was simply the best place I have ever lived Hong Kong gets into your soul and beer leaves you I miss being there Hong Kong will always be in my heart
Adding my voice to those of others who love Hong Kong and were very moved by this incredible, reflective and visually stunning ode to a unique city - thank you!
I used to live in Hong Kong back in the 1980s before moving to San Francisco in late June 1989 and the area I lived in had a Dai Pai Dong, which I rarely had a few meals; unfortunately, the National Security Law and Article 23 will decimate everything in its path
@@healthyliving7226Becuase of a tightening grip of the Chinese Central government on democracy despite promising universal suffrage and Hongkongers rules themselves at the handover from UK to CN
Thank you for capturing different sides of Hong Kong with this next-level cinematography. As a local HKer, I couldn't agree more with what you said. A lot of people were frustrated and felt hopeless about the place, while a lot of others have been working hard to preserve Hong Kong's local culture and values. Just as Hong Kong has always been, there are always a lot of things going on in this vibrant and lively city, creating endless dynamics.Thank you for reminding us to appreciate our beautiful culture when sometimes we were too frustrated about the government to even see that.
As someone born and bred in Hong Kong, this is one the best videos I have seen regarding the city post-Covid. A merging of the very real lament about its changes and issues whilst still upholding the city's unique beauty and timeless draw. This video has managed to perfectly balance the two, weaving a very accurate portrayal of a city that still retains much of its unique, strong identity and charm whilst going through a period of unprecedented change. Beautiful and moving.
I can’t help but cry when I see the introduction. I only lived in HK from 2014-2016 and try to come back at least once a year. I don’t know what it is that makes people fall in love so deeply with this city. I only know that I love this city so much it hurts.
You've actually done something that has always been attempted but rarely, and I mean rarely, accomplished--getting into the soul of this wonderful yet fraught city. This really is a masterful piece
There's so much I love about this video, production quality aside, your storytelling is amazing. As a person of Cantonese descent whose parents were born and raised in HK, I grew up visiting HK a lot - I have many fond memories of the city despite my love-hate relationship with densely populated cities. Your description of Hong Kong really captured how I've always felt about the city, how it is truly like an unpolished gem. I recently returned from a short trip to HK to celebrate CNY with my extended family after 5 years of being unable to return due to the pandemic. The vibe has definitely changed in a negative way, and it's kinda upsetting. But I still had a great time as it will always be my second home. Nonetheless, I really look forward to more videos of Hong Kong from you guys, thank you for putting out such cinematic and visually stunning videos.
You made me cry. The pain, the disappointment, the loss, the beauty, the uniqueness, the essesnce of je ne said quoi. This is a beautiful masterpiece. Thank you.
Lived in HK for 30 years, the most formative of my adult life. No longer lives there (but visits 2 to 3 times a year). But, man, what a ride those 30 years were. HK makes you live life! And a big part of that is being greeted every time I stepped into a dai pai dong (street corner al fresco eatery) or a cha chaan teng (local style diner) by the indomitable spirit of someone like Irene. This woman, her casual smile and her attitude of taking in her stride everything life throws at her and then starting over again the next day; she's the embodiment of the proud HK spirit! I miss it so much!
This is amazing, loved every second. My wife and I spent two weeks there on our honeymoon and promptly went back with my best friend the next year. It’s a place close to my heart and I can understand your feelings. I think you more than honoured the city that raised you!
It was worth the wait! A masterpiece. Your finest work I think. Huge congratulations to Alex and Greg for telling HK's story and capturing it so beautifully.
Vibrant, frenetic, ultra modern yet ultra traditional, teeming with hardworking, self-sufficient, generous peaple from all walks of life, best food in the world, and possibly the world's safest city. I love Hong Kong, my adopted home for 46 years. Wouldn't change it for anywhere else.
As a hong konger who left to study abroad a year ago, This is one of the best video that described the dramatic change of Hong Kong in 20 mins. This is awesome, thank you so much for making this video!!!
I was completely captivated by this episode. I never too my eyes off the screen from the moment it started until the very end. Absolutely brilliant work. Hope you’re proud of this one because you should be
As a foreigner like you and a resident of almost 20 years this video gave me hope having lived through all the changes. Beautifully captured and so well narrated. Thank you.
I was born in this city, but I am sad to say that I have never been to it in my conscious years. This video made me reminded me of something that I have been thinking about for awhile now, and that is that I need to go experience this city fully before it's too late. Hong Kong Forever. Thank you for making this.
My family's ancestral home is Macau/HK. My brother and I had the fortune to spend 4 months living in HK when we were around 7 years old. That cemented a love and connection to the place, people, food and culture. You videos remind me of how I feel about this amazing little city of dreams and suffering. Bravo for the work that you and Greg do. I've watched all the Attache videos. We even started staying at the Hotel Icon because of your first HK video. We've stayed there over 10 times now.
It makes me so happy to hear this, thank you for letting me know. Rest assured there will be more Hong Kong content from our little channel. There's too much awesomeness that needs to be shared.
Outdone yourselves again, Alex and Greg! HK will always hold a special place in my heart. Growing up it was the first place in Asia I was fascinated by. Most likely because of the British connection, it gave me geographically awareness of a different world. I’ve since visited a couple of times and even documented some of the protests first hand. There’s a strength and energy on the ground that feels incredible. This episode gives me all of those feelings and is absolutely stunning visually and audibly. I can only imagine how much more has been left on the cutting room floor for this one. I actually watched this on my iPad on a flight and then desperately wanted to watch it again on my TV - beautiful beautiful beautiful!
I have been a HK resident for a few years and feel the fundamental changes you mentioned. This is my last night before going back to my country for the Lunar New Year, and somehow your video appears on my feed. Thanks for voicing out what I am witnessing, and I love every single moment of this video.
Oh man, you really moved me when you spoke about how you do not feel out of place even though you are a foreigner here. This is so true. Never felt such a welcoming and accepting culture as it is here in Hong Kong. I love the people here so much. This city is my adopted home and I feel like it adopted me. An easy place to love.
I started watching this video due to a fascination with the city of Hong Kong, and I'm leaving it with an appreciation of Attaché. The genuine passion, incredible cinematography and deep storytelling has made me rewatch this video a few times! Your channel is awesome!
This resonates so much. I moved there as a 10yr old in '88. Thank you for capturing my thoughts and feelings in such an amazing way.... Can't wait for more
You and Greg at your absolute best! Thank you for this film, and for not forgetting about Hong Kong. I’ve only been once…for 12 days in April 2019 (12-24th). I was so fortunate to have a glimpse of this magnificent city just days before the crackdown began in earnest. You and Greg have brought back such wonderful memories for me - thank you again! I look forward to visiting again and your future Hong Kong videos. Hopefully, the City’s voice, even if muffled, will remain - its people are a resilient lot!
Beautiful video! Just got back from Hong Kong last week So much have change indeed! I was born and raised in Hong Kong and my wife is American and she has never been to HK before I took her there to show her where I grew up before our baby is born and we had a great time! She loves our food and we feel very connected with your video! It is sad to see some of the changes for sure
Thank you for making this video. I was lucky enough to spend 10 years (my best) in Hong Kong. Nowhere has, or probably ever will, feel so much like home. And this video has done the place justice, moving me deeply. I look forward to more. Hong Kongers deserve people who speak up for the millions that have been silenced.
spent 4 years there as a teenager and now in my 40's. totally get the nostalgia and melancholy of things we lost over the years. thanks for telling a really relatable story through a great video.
Alex, thank you once again for another great video. I've watched almost all of Attache's videos for years and have shared with all of my friends. This one in particular hit my heart as I was also born and raised in HK (though have not been back for some years now) still ... I feel every word you said in this video is so genuine and filled with emotions, and that's why it resonates with me. A recent video I saw by another RUclipsr (an Australian native living in HKG and fell in love with the city) said loving a place is like loving a person, the love should be long-lasting even as the person ages and may no longer look as good as before ... Thank you so much again for all the quality productions.
Thanks Attaché. HK was my home from 1994 to 2003! My last visit was in 2018! Your video brought back some amazing memories! Many thanks and keep up the good work!
This is a true masterpiece and speaks volume of what a great city HK really is. I was born in HK, moved to Melbourne in 1993 when I was a 4th grader before moving back in 2008 after uni to pursue a career. I have loved everything about being in Aus, but what makes HK so mesmerising and stands above so many other places is its vibrancy and its past. Despite what the city has been through over the past few years and all the negativity, I am confident that the city will rebound, maybe not necessarily to its former glory or its peak, but certainly like the beautiful and fascinating place that has featured in many movies in the past. Thank you for such a great video which brings back the memories and the emotions. Keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
My first trip to HK was way back in 1975 as a young boy. I have lost count of how many times I've returned, most recently Nov 23. I have to say changes are subtle but overall still holds that buzz for me and emotional connection..going again 2024
An amazing love letter to Hong Kong man. I spent my high school years there and resonate with your video and story so much. Thank you for capturing the essence and sharing it with the world
you are by far my favourite travel youtuber, TBH calling this RUclips is not doing justice to what you do, its proper TV stuff.. keep up with this great work. love from Pakistan❤
Thank you for capturing the spirit of Hong Kong so authentically. Truly an ode and a lament to a city that I will always cherish no matter which way the winds of change blow.
I worked and lived in HK for over 5 yrs. from 1978 to 1984 and like you still my favorite place. Went back for a visit on 2007 for few days and noticed some changes especially their airport I just said WOW and went to Peak to see the total view of HK but I loved most are the food. Love visiting you again HK.
I grew up in HK under British rule in 1970s and 1980s. The first governor I knew was Murray Maclehose and the last was David Wilson. The only reason to go to HK is to make lots of money like my parents did. I will not go to HK again because it is no longer British HK and there’s nothing worthwhile to see there.
@@TheTruthIsFiction HK is, I think, still an amazing place. It's still my favourite place in the world. But I'm terrified the CCP under Xi will destroy it.
I’m a Hong Konger now living in Canada, watching this episode makes me cry ! I share your feeling about Hong Kong and miss and love this city so much but in the meantime scare to go back. Thanks for your love and support to this once beautiful Pearl Of The Orient and please do, come back and tell us more stories about her !
Lots of wu mao CCP shills in the comments section. I feel your sadness. HK is, for me, the best place in the world. But the CCP seem intent of gradually destroying its culture.
I visited HK in 2000 and most recently in New Year of 2020 and noticed the difference (was in the middle of a protest and could not explore much of HK due to limited public transport). Have a cousin living in HK and have been hearing heartbreaking stories. Then this video.. made me shed tears.
As of May 2023, the Canadian government released a travel advisory, warning its citizens NOT to visit HK due to its new rule, uncleared security law. Anyone who does is at THEIR OWN RISK. Taking the chance of being arrested, or detained without legal aid or outside communication.
One of the most artistic love letters to HK. My first visit was in 2008 and now its just a shattered frame of what it once was. Amazing piece and im only 3 mins in.
We have been waiting for this, and we are not disappointed without question the best video yet, a truly emotional script, beautiful cinematography- absolutely wonderful!
Thank you for this beautiful masterpiece! I love seeing the casual footage, walking the streets, landscape, encounter with people and shops. I lived two very intense years in HK, early twenties, grandios dreams and aspirations, right before the pandemic, when its protests and identity seemed to reignite again 2016-2018. Absolute stunning experience to have been part of this beautiful and tumultuous place.
Unlike many big cities, Hong Kong has the ability to make a foreigner love her like home. Become part of her. And in exchange, she becomes part of you. A connection for life. Kinda like New York does too. After living there for a decade she will be in my heart forever. Your video captures the tone of my feelings towards her. Sad and proud. Sweet and bitter. Great job. Thank you for making this.
This is so great! I used to work in homekong as a model when I was 17 :)) it was a real shock for me to see something like this city at first.. but then I fell in love with it, and I’ve been there many times after that, this video shows real and authentic hk! Love it 💕😍
Thank you for an excellent update on my favourite country in Asia. My memories of business and play in Hong Kong between 2000 and 2015 are endearing and I’ll always remember how amazing the culture, food and fun was. I really hope the voice of Hong Kong comes back and I’ll once again make an effort to enjoy this great part of our planet! Thank you!
What a masterpiece! From your childhood perspective to bringing your son to HK. You may say it has come to a full circle. Thank you for doing justice portraying HK's past and present with such accuracy and insight. No matter where I live (now in Boston), I will always be proud of growing up in Shamshuipo. Those old apartment buildings, noisy street, Dai Pie Dong, cafes, street vendors......etc. I still hold them close to my heart and they are still haunting my dreams to these days. Who knows, maybe I will come home someday.
As a Hong Konger who has moved to the Uk and has came back to visit Hong Kong, I completely agree with how this place is so magical and unique that it cannot be placed in a 20min video, the memories I had in this place are the ones that I treasure the most, upon moving to the Uk I have come to realise how beautiful this city of Hong Kong truly is, and I hope that in the near future Hong Kong can return to its former glory and become the place I truly loved and will love forever. For now, I guess I'll just have to accept that good things will never last (even though HK is still quite a good place now) and that this magical place will only reside in my memories and my heart for now. Truly an amazing and unique city.
This video is extremely well done...congrats and thank you. I love Hong Kong and fell in love with the city, the people, the smells, everything about it and could see myself living there. The changes after the handover were slow at first, but accelerated, and though a lot has stayed the same visually, the underlying 'voice', the 'feel' has changed and is not as free and open...more subdued. I wish for all the best for HK... I'll return soon.
I'm sure you won't be disappointed when you return. I wouldn't worry too much about that aspect (as I feel a lot of the stories can be very, very subjective) and just look forward to it!
This was me last week. Visited for the first time again after 6 years away. Spent extensive time there 15 years back. You've captured exactly my sentiments. I'm with you, won't ever stop loving this place. Can't wait to go back again.
@@attachetravel it was great. The spirit of Hong Kong shone through for me. Knowing what they have been through and seeing their resilience. Like you, I always feel like I'm at home. These are hardy people who have always adapted to what history has thrown at them.
Alex and Greg, I’m glad you finished this despite the struggle. As a piece of content, it’s wonderful. But as a reflection of something deeper, it’s even more important. It is as if Hongkongers themselves have lost, and are losing, their voice. Along with the actual Cantonese language. So it may be the role of foreign content producers who have lived the HK experience in its golden years, to document. I too, am of that generation and background (though not in media).
Thank you for posting this heartfelt video. I agree with you very much. Like you, I have not given up on Hong Kong. I hope people will continue to visit and experience Hong Kong to keep the spirit, culture, and heritage alive. For all those who emigrated away, go back to visit to keep your roots. You don't have to abandon Hong Kong.
Great video! My first time in Hong Kong was back in 1976 when I flew into Kai Tak on a Pan Am flight from San Francisco. At the time I was a very young Third Mate joining my first ship at the Hong Kong United Dockyard [HUD] in Kowloon.. The shipyard has since moved out to the west side of Tsing Yi Island. For 6 months my ship ran out of HK [Kwai Chung Container Terminal] to Subic Bay, Manila, Singapore and Bangkok. To say the city has changed since 1976 is an understatement. My wife is a Hong Konger, although she left there in 1969 as a 10 year old when her family came to the US. She and I have returned on numerous occasions. Each time we go back, sadly it seems, a little of the old Hong Kong we once knew and loved is gone.. Your video eloquently put into words what my wife and I have witnessed over the years; the sad slow erosion of a great city..
This video accurately sums up how I feel about HK. It started for me 20 years ago and my first visit to the city - back then it was the furthest place I had ever visited from the UK. I recall my first day in HK as if I just got dropped into a "Pinball Machine". I also recall the evening that I actually fell in love with the place; I was sitting on the Avenue of the Stars looking over at HK Island. It was a real clear evening and I have never felt such a moment of relaxation. Apart from the "covid years" I have visited HK at least once a year and will be back in my beloved city this coming April. Like you, I find it hard to accept the changes and your video made me realize I'm not the only one feeling this way. Thank you.
@@canto_v12 I have a Sports Travel Company and just like every year for the past 20 years, I will be escorting my customers to HK for the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens. "A Great Time" is guaranteed. 🍺🍺🤣🤣🤣
Around 2016, just when I was close to my graduation and looking forward to exploring the world, I started watching YT and stumbled onto this channel. Thank you for preserving the beauty of the channel. It just feels so authentic.
I’m born and raised in HK, I felt so emotional after watching your video. Thank you for making this video and your love for HK. It saddens me deeply about the changes occurring here, but we are staying as we all love this place. It’ll never be the same but there’s something here that still worth the visit. Please do come again.
This is such an amazing video. I was born and raised here. I moved to NY for 7 years but this has always been home and I eventually moved back to be with my family. I used to say this place is THE BEST! In literally every way possible. I couldn’t imagine myself moving anywhere else coz there isn’t any other place remotely like this. In the last few years though, it feels like the city’s spirit has been fading. It’s as thought it is dying a slow death. All that made it so mesmerising and magnetic seems to have gradually faded leaving us with just our memories. It’s hard to pin-point what has caused this slow death of the amazing city’s spark… it’s even harder to explain to someone who has never experienced the vibe and energy this city exuded in the past. I find myself telling the newbies who say they love the city, that they have no clue how much more phenomenal it was before. There is still no place like the HK I grew up in. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I had the privilege to travel to Hong Kong in 2019 from May to end of June. This video encapsulates everything so well. I will never forget the people, food and culture. I was there when the extradition bill was being passed. Seeing millions of people flood the streets and shut down admiralty and central station was definitely a shock as I had no idea what was going on when I walked into a crowd of people with smoke rising from the street. But after learning more I have such a burden for those people. I will be returning for a short visit next week, and your videos make me feel so bittersweet about returning, but still very excited.
This video brought back so many memories, that I have tears in my eyes. I only lived in HK for a few years to study there. I honestly didn't know much about this unique and precious city before I got there. I arrived late at night at the airport and took the devil bus to the city center. I've never been that far away from home in my whole life and I knew I will stay here for longer; so you can imagine I was a bit worried how it'll gonna be. But from the first evening I knew, that I love this place. I made so many friends, tried my best to learn Cantonese, enjoyed the food, the vibrant city, neon lights, islands, beaches, the culture, took part in the protests as the whole political situation felt so unfair... When I think back, it feels like I cried the whole way back home when I had to return - from saying goodbye to my friends and the student residence stuff, taking the bus from uni to the airport and the whole flight, I was heartbroken. Now, years after being back in Germany I can still say, that these years have been the best ones in my life and the Hong Kong I got to know has a very special place in my heart. This video brought back all these memories and I feel like it descibes the love I feel for this place extremely well. Thank you! ❤
So pleased to hear more HK footage is on its way. The city is becoming our 'winter base' for a few weeks each year - a great place to escape from the cold in Northumberland and about the only time of the year when the climate is pleasant for us in HK. This love affair all started on the back of your video when you stayed at the Icon. We first visited in Dec '19 (towards the end of the riots and JUST pre-covid). Once the travel restrictions were lifted we were booking flights! Have just returned from our second visit and have our third booked already for Dec/Jan....... can't wait. It's really weird being the only English faces amongst tens or hundreds of thousands of people in the local area where we stay and everyone is so nice, your comment about fitting-in really rings true for us. Great city, great people, great food, great Octopus system!
Wow, you're practically becoming honorary Hong Kong residents! Don't forget to bring some Northumberland charm to the locals while you're there. They'll love it!
Hong Konger currently living + studying in the UK. Born in the early 2000s, I've lived through the rapid cultural and political changes in the city post 2014. It's kinda sad that most of the values that Hong Kong stood for has been eroded. I really hoped that things would turned out different, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. Thank you sooo much for this amazing video, I miss Hong Kong. Hope to go back and visit places like Mong Kok and Sham Shui Po. NEVER GIVE UP! Glory to Hong KONG!!! O7
Thank you for this gorgeous love letter to Hong Kong. I had been travelling to and living and working in Hong Kong from 1989 to 2002. I call this place my second home, a place where I became an adult, and I still miss it dearly. My first job included sourcing fabric and sewing materials in Sham Shui Po so I knew the neighborhood well. No where can you find people as welcoming and generous as the people of Hong Kong. My last visit was in 2019 and since then my HK friends have told me of some of these changes.
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CCP is too powerful
HONG KONG IS NOW A DEAD MALL in 2024
Sorry, but I have to ask about this. How hard is it to live in Hong Kong without knowing Cantonese?
I mean, if I only speak English, will it still be possible to communicate with people there or will it be difficult?
The CCP's economy is now in the toilet. ha.ha.ha..😢😢
Don't go, don't visit. If you are trying to experience the colonial vibes from the British ruling, you will be disappointed (especially if you are of Anglo-Saxon types). HK is Chinese's HK, not to be a spy paradise affected by CIA, MI6, Mossad, CSIS etc.
I had tears in my eyes during certain moments of this video. The nostalgic imagery of the 90s & early 2000s really brought back great memories. Your voiceovers really shows that you live, breathe and love Hong Kong, much like many of us far and wide. It was both heartwarming and heartbreaking to relive through these 20 minutes of all the wonderful highs and the devastating lows of the city. You were really spot on when you said this city loss it's voice...figuratively and literally. Hong Kong has indeed changed drastically over the past 5 years, but I will always be proud to tell people I'm from Hong Kong. Thank you for creating this masterpiece.
- A Hong Kong born, Canadian.
Really glad you enjoyed it
Always HK! Heaps of changes in the last 20 plus years but HK is still one of the best place for me. I still can't get enough of it. I was there last year and I'll be back in December.
As a local HKer borned in the 80s I, like many others, have experienced tremendous changes in this city especially of the turmoil since 2019 and the COVID time where every pillar of this city has been crushed to rubble... and I am speechless watching your episode that a "gwai lo" (foreigner in Cantonese) has truly realise the uniqueness and beauty of Hong Kong, to visit places even I haven't been to. While many of us are planning to leave or have left, I sincerely believe there are still something worth to preserve, like what you have portraited.
Thank you so much for the tribute. Thank you for giving me hope.
Nothing will be left in Hong Kong .....under CCP
My dad is another one of those gweilos who absolutely love HK! Has seen more of Hong Kong's nooks and crooks than most Hongkongers I know haha
@@acheeyk Surely there are. HK has thrived with a long and unique cultural exchange from the East n West. We should do our best to document them all while still last
@@Info852-c5o I can’t tell why, maybe it’s the fundamental exoticism that makes “gwai lo” find things fascinating while we the natives taking all the stuffs for granted. Like “dai pai don” we don’t purposefully have a dinner or chill out there but still I am amazed by how Alex perceived it. Maybe we should also take a break and look closer to our home.
Hope ur dad has also shared his own view of vibrancy in HK too
The question is, if all the Hongkongers move out, and everyone remaining there is from the mainland, is Hong Kong still Hong Kong?
Not even joking. You were the person that made me go to Hong Kong in 2017. I remember watching your Hong Kong videos in the 2010s. I will never forget that trip. That was my first trip outside the US.
💩 place from now on
That sucks. Always wanted to visit again. Felt like my vacation was short.@@matpk
Yuuup litterally the same reason i first visited in 2016
Been back 4 times since
Its still an amazing place.... its changed for sure
But the whole world has changed
You should go back
@@TheJProducti0nsCome on back. It's nowhere near as bad as some people make it out to be. It's already crowded again and lots of YTers have returned.
@TheJProducti0ns
Well then you have never been to Hong Kong.
As someone who grew up and lived in Hong Kong for almost two decades, now resides afar, thank you for making this episode
I'm watching this with pride and a tear in my eye. I moved here from the UK with my family in 2016 and immediately fell in love with the city. As a photographer, I've spent many a day wandering the streets (my favourite neighbourhood is also SSP), trying to capture the heart of this wonderful city. Yes, it has changed drastically over the last few years, but is still an amazing place to both live in and visit. Thanks for your video and I look forward to you recording your next visit.
Thank you so much
Come on man, the story telling, the cinematography, the colour, the light...absolutely astonishing. Attaché has always been beautiful to watch but this is an absolute other level.
I am lucky enough to work with a bonafide genius in Greg Barnes.
@@attachetravel it used to be great under our rules
The RUclips algorithm is messed up. The quality in all aspects shows the effort that went into making the video. This should be going viral instead of lazy react videos with an open mouth in shock thumbnails.
100% agree. This is an incredible work of art.
Don't go, don't visit. If you are trying to experience the colonial vibes from the British ruling, you will be disappointed (especially if you are of Anglo-Saxon types). HK is Chinese's HK, not to be a spy paradise affected by CIA, MI6, Mossad, CSIS etc.
This is what Bourdain's last foray into Hong Kong should have been more like. The storytelling, the history, the tides of change. A masterpiece.
That episode was so weird. It could have been so good; the Wong Kar Wai/Chris Doyle element, the music, the food. But it was just...weird.
Uncle Tony was sadly, not in the best mental place during that period of his tragically shortened life.
Don't go, don't visit. If you are trying to experience the colonial vibes from the British ruling, you will be disappointed (especially if you are of Anglo-Saxon types). HK is Chinese's HK, not to be a spy paradise affected by CIA, MI6, Mossad, CSIS etc.
This is garbage...hk ppl never gave a shit about politics
Did Bourdain Kill Himself By Hanging?!!
As someone who’s born and raised in Hong Kong but had lived overseas in many different countries for 30 years, I get so emotional and am truly moved by your video. Over the years, the more I traveled or the longer I lived in another country, the more I realised what a unique and beautiful place HK is … Finally chose to move back for good a year ago and am feeling grateful everyday for being able to call HK my home again. Yes, HK has changed tremendously over the years and this is not the same HK I grew up in but the whole world has changed … To me, HK is still one of the most beautiful, dynamic, diversified, efficient, compact, … and most importantly safe cities in the world and will always hold a special place in my heart. ❤
I'm so glad we were able to do HK justice. Thanks for your kind words.
Hope you get more and more chances to return to HK! I certainly can't wait to go back again.
I wish to live in Hong Kong but alot of people scares me, what is your advice as you back to HK?
Yes and Singapore 🇸🇬 has become a hotbed for migration besides Canada 🇨🇦, Australia 🇦🇺, United Kingdom 🇬🇧 and United States 🇺🇸
@@mohamedhasan318 be sure you can find a good job in your field, and expect your home size to be smaller than where you came from. Otherwise there is nothing else to be worried about. Living costs will be higher than most other big cities.
Although English is fine to live normally, you will find much more community engagement if you are willing to learn some Cantonese. All the best!
Thank you for loving Hong Kong! I share your views. I lived there for 12 years. Got my PHD from HKU and lived in many places from Central, a boat in Aberdeen, Kowloon and Yeun Long. It's not over! Glory to Hong Kong!
Thanks for sharing!
光復香港
Free hongkong❤
free hong kong to who?
this video is so accurate in so many ways, it's heartbreaking; especially how you were able to contextualise the last 6 years with clear eyes and heart, and the bittersweet personal perspectives.
masterpiece.
Thank you so much!
As of May 2023, the Canadian government released a travel advisory, warning its citizens NOT to visit HK due to its new rule, uncleared security law. Anyone who does is at THEIR OWN RISK. Taking the chance of being arrested, or detained without legal aid or outside communication.
You and Greg have created an absolute masterpiece - Attaché’s best work yet!
Wow Joel, thank you!
Currently serving in the U.S Navy, Hong Kong was my first port visit on deployment and it happened to be one of my first foreign cities to visit. Coming here as an 18 year old was other worldly. Calling it a culture shock would be an understatement.
Yeah that's exactly how I felt when I first arrived. It's overwhelming at first.
the clock ticks differently, distance feels differently, its more appropriate to describe that "Alice in the Wonderland"
How safe is Hong Kong for the average American citizen? I'd like to visit Hong Kong but would never go to China major
@@andrewsmith3257 Honestly, I don't really remember my time there all too well because it was so long ago. But I don't remember ever feeling like I was in danger, and I remember the locals being quite friendly. I hope that helps.
@@andrewsmith3257generally speaking, its very safe, but under the new law, keep your mouth shut over political issues.
As a foreigner who's lived in Hong Kong for the last 19 years, I deeply relate to this video. It's an amazing tribute to the deeper side of Hong Kong, its evolution and its culture. Thank you for putting in a video what I couldn't express.
Wow, thank you
Thanks for making this video. I love it.
This channel has been so consistently great over the years and it deserves more recognition.
Hear Hear!
I left Hong Kong in July 1971 and have returned only once for a holiday
I would dearly love to return to stay there as it was simply the best place I have ever lived
Hong Kong gets into your soul and beer leaves you
I miss being there
Hong Kong will always be in my heart
I would love to hear how you find 2024 HK
Adding my voice to those of others who love Hong Kong and were very moved by this incredible, reflective and visually stunning ode to a unique city - thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Why do you love hong kong
I used to live in Hong Kong back in the 1980s before moving to San Francisco in late June 1989 and the area I lived in had a Dai Pai Dong, which I rarely had a few meals; unfortunately, the National Security Law and Article 23 will decimate everything in its path
@@jcngokai-76 why would it do that. Because it's heritage ?
@@healthyliving7226Becuase of a tightening grip of the Chinese Central government on democracy despite promising universal suffrage and Hongkongers rules themselves at the handover from UK to CN
Thank you for capturing different sides of Hong Kong with this next-level cinematography. As a local HKer, I couldn't agree more with what you said. A lot of people were frustrated and felt hopeless about the place, while a lot of others have been working hard to preserve Hong Kong's local culture and values. Just as Hong Kong has always been, there are always a lot of things going on in this vibrant and lively city, creating endless dynamics.Thank you for reminding us to appreciate our beautiful culture when sometimes we were too frustrated about the government to even see that.
As someone born and bred in Hong Kong, this is one the best videos I have seen regarding the city post-Covid. A merging of the very real lament about its changes and issues whilst still upholding the city's unique beauty and timeless draw. This video has managed to perfectly balance the two, weaving a very accurate portrayal of a city that still retains much of its unique, strong identity and charm whilst going through a period of unprecedented change. Beautiful and moving.
Ive lived here in Hong Kong for 18 years. That’s one of the best videos I’ve ever seen about the city. Made me cry. Thank you.
I can’t help but cry when I see the introduction.
I only lived in HK from 2014-2016 and try to come back at least once a year. I don’t know what it is that makes people fall in love so deeply with this city. I only know that I love this city so much it hurts.
You've actually done something that has always been attempted but rarely, and I mean rarely, accomplished--getting into the soul of this wonderful yet fraught city. This really is a masterful piece
There's so much I love about this video, production quality aside, your storytelling is amazing. As a person of Cantonese descent whose parents were born and raised in HK, I grew up visiting HK a lot - I have many fond memories of the city despite my love-hate relationship with densely populated cities. Your description of Hong Kong really captured how I've always felt about the city, how it is truly like an unpolished gem. I recently returned from a short trip to HK to celebrate CNY with my extended family after 5 years of being unable to return due to the pandemic. The vibe has definitely changed in a negative way, and it's kinda upsetting. But I still had a great time as it will always be my second home. Nonetheless, I really look forward to more videos of Hong Kong from you guys, thank you for putting out such cinematic and visually stunning videos.
I really appreciate your kind words!
@attachetravel
It's the insights and flavor that others have missed. ❤
You made me cry. The pain, the disappointment, the loss, the beauty, the uniqueness, the essesnce of je ne said quoi. This is a beautiful masterpiece. Thank you.
That's really kind, thank you
I felt like i was late to a party when i went there. :/ i felt its magic going away. like Neons that they took down.
Lived in HK for 30 years, the most formative of my adult life.
No longer lives there (but visits 2 to 3 times a year). But, man, what a ride those 30 years were. HK makes you live life!
And a big part of that is being greeted every time I stepped into a dai pai dong (street corner al fresco eatery) or a cha chaan teng (local style diner) by the indomitable spirit of someone like Irene. This woman, her casual smile and her attitude of taking in her stride everything life throws at her and then starting over again the next day; she's the embodiment of the proud HK spirit!
I miss it so much!
This is amazing, loved every second. My wife and I spent two weeks there on our honeymoon and promptly went back with my best friend the next year. It’s a place close to my heart and I can understand your feelings. I think you more than honoured the city that raised you!
Ah man, thank you, I really appreciate that.
It was worth the wait! A masterpiece. Your finest work I think. Huge congratulations to Alex and Greg for telling HK's story and capturing it so beautifully.
Thanks so much, Andrew! Hope it brought back some memories!
As an American born Chinese from NYC , both parents and wife are also from Hong Kong, makes me feel great a fellow American loves my favorite city
Vibrant, frenetic, ultra modern yet ultra traditional, teeming with hardworking, self-sufficient, generous peaple from all walks of life, best food in the world, and possibly the world's safest city. I love Hong Kong, my adopted home for 46 years. Wouldn't change it for anywhere else.
You nailed it.
This is a love letter to HK! Thank you for creating it
As a hong konger who left to study abroad a year ago, This is one of the best video that described the dramatic change of Hong Kong in 20 mins. This is awesome, thank you so much for making this video!!!
change for the better imo.....
From colony to a real city
Shame there are so many wu mao in the comments section.
@@fatdoi003 How is it better?
@@jackytang3683 Actually, quite the reverse. It's gone from being a real city to a colony of China.
I was completely captivated by this episode. I never too my eyes off the screen from the moment it started until the very end. Absolutely brilliant work. Hope you’re proud of this one because you should be
Thank you so much, I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
As a foreigner like you and a resident of almost 20 years this video gave me hope having lived through all the changes. Beautifully captured and so well narrated. Thank you.
Wow, thank you
I was born in this city, but I am sad to say that I have never been to it in my conscious years. This video made me reminded me of something that I have been thinking about for awhile now, and that is that I need to go experience this city fully before it's too late. Hong Kong Forever. Thank you for making this.
My family's ancestral home is Macau/HK. My brother and I had the fortune to spend 4 months living in HK when we were around 7 years old. That cemented a love and connection to the place, people, food and culture. You videos remind me of how I feel about this amazing little city of dreams and suffering. Bravo for the work that you and Greg do. I've watched all the Attache videos. We even started staying at the Hotel Icon because of your first HK video. We've stayed there over 10 times now.
It makes me so happy to hear this, thank you for letting me know. Rest assured there will be more Hong Kong content from our little channel. There's too much awesomeness that needs to be shared.
"this amazing little city of dreams and suffering" so perfectly captures Hong Kong especially at this time 💔❤️ that broke me not gonna lie 😭💔❤️
Outdone yourselves again, Alex and Greg! HK will always hold a special place in my heart. Growing up it was the first place in Asia I was fascinated by. Most likely because of the British connection, it gave me geographically awareness of a different world. I’ve since visited a couple of times and even documented some of the protests first hand. There’s a strength and energy on the ground that feels incredible. This episode gives me all of those feelings and is absolutely stunning visually and audibly. I can only imagine how much more has been left on the cutting room floor for this one. I actually watched this on my iPad on a flight and then desperately wanted to watch it again on my TV - beautiful beautiful beautiful!
Ah thanks so much, Joe, that means the world to me coming from you.
I have been a HK resident for a few years and feel the fundamental changes you mentioned. This is my last night before going back to my country for the Lunar New Year, and somehow your video appears on my feed. Thanks for voicing out what I am witnessing, and I love every single moment of this video.
Oh man, you really moved me when you spoke about how you do not feel out of place even though you are a foreigner here. This is so true. Never felt such a welcoming and accepting culture as it is here in Hong Kong. I love the people here so much. This city is my adopted home and I feel like it adopted me. An easy place to love.
It's an easy place to love and an easy place to just BE.
I started watching this video due to a fascination with the city of Hong Kong, and I'm leaving it with an appreciation of Attaché. The genuine passion, incredible cinematography and deep storytelling has made me rewatch this video a few times!
Your channel is awesome!
This resonates so much. I moved there as a 10yr old in '88. Thank you for capturing my thoughts and feelings in such an amazing way.... Can't wait for more
Ha, I wonder if we crossed paths!
You and Greg at your absolute best! Thank you for this film, and for not forgetting about Hong Kong. I’ve only been once…for 12 days in April 2019 (12-24th). I was so fortunate to have a glimpse of this magnificent city just days before the crackdown began in earnest. You and Greg have brought back such wonderful memories for me - thank you again! I look forward to visiting again and your future Hong Kong videos. Hopefully, the City’s voice, even if muffled, will remain - its people are a resilient lot!
Thanks so much James!
Beautiful video!
Just got back from Hong Kong last week
So much have change indeed!
I was born and raised in Hong Kong and my wife is American and she has never been to HK before
I took her there to show her where I grew up before our baby is born and we had a great time!
She loves our food and we feel very connected with your video!
It is sad to see some of the changes for sure
I'm so glad you were able to take your wife and show her where you grew up!
Thank you for making this video. I was lucky enough to spend 10 years (my best) in Hong Kong. Nowhere has, or probably ever will, feel so much like home. And this video has done the place justice, moving me deeply. I look forward to more. Hong Kongers deserve people who speak up for the millions that have been silenced.
spent 4 years there as a teenager and now in my 40's. totally get the nostalgia and melancholy of things we lost over the years. thanks for telling a really relatable story through a great video.
I'm visiting Hong Kong for the first time in two weeks, what excellent timing. Masterpiece of a video as always!
That's really kind, thank you!
How was it? Hope it was awesome!
Alex, thank you once again for another great video. I've watched almost all of Attache's videos for years and have shared with all of my friends. This one in particular hit my heart as I was also born and raised in HK (though have not been back for some years now) still ... I feel every word you said in this video is so genuine and filled with emotions, and that's why it resonates with me. A recent video I saw by another RUclipsr (an Australian native living in HKG and fell in love with the city) said loving a place is like loving a person, the love should be long-lasting even as the person ages and may no longer look as good as before ... Thank you so much again for all the quality productions.
I think that chap is spot on. One can have a deep, deep emotional bond with a place just like a person. And that is a double-edged sword.
Thanks Attaché. HK was my home from 1994 to 2003! My last visit was in 2018! Your video brought back some amazing memories! Many thanks and keep up the good work!
I hope you're able to get back there soon
This is a true masterpiece and speaks volume of what a great city HK really is. I was born in HK, moved to Melbourne in 1993 when I was a 4th grader before moving back in 2008 after uni to pursue a career. I have loved everything about being in Aus, but what makes HK so mesmerising and stands above so many other places is its vibrancy and its past. Despite what the city has been through over the past few years and all the negativity, I am confident that the city will rebound, maybe not necessarily to its former glory or its peak, but certainly like the beautiful and fascinating place that has featured in many movies in the past.
Thank you for such a great video which brings back the memories and the emotions. Keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Sounds like we would have experienced HK around the same time!
The 2 cities in the world closest to my heart . Hong Kong and Melbourne.
謝謝！
My first trip to HK was way back in 1975 as a young boy. I have lost count of how many times I've returned, most recently Nov 23. I have to say changes are subtle but overall still holds that buzz for me and emotional connection..going again 2024
Oh absolutely, it's still a fantastic place to visit and experience.
Can't express how special this video is to me! Thank you for sharing this with us!
I miss Hong Kong and my family.
I hope you can get back there soon
An amazing love letter to Hong Kong man. I spent my high school years there and resonate with your video and story so much. Thank you for capturing the essence and sharing it with the world
Glad you enjoyed it!
you are by far my favourite travel youtuber, TBH calling this RUclips is not doing justice to what you do, its proper TV stuff.. keep up with this great work. love from Pakistan❤
Thank you for capturing the spirit of Hong Kong so authentically. Truly an ode and a lament to a city that I will always cherish no matter which way the winds of change blow.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it
HK is still my favourite place in the world 🌎 ❤
Thank you for putting this together. It's still a magical place
It absolutely is.
I worked and lived in HK for over 5 yrs. from 1978 to 1984 and like you still my favorite place. Went back for a visit on 2007 for few days and noticed some changes especially their airport I just said WOW and went to Peak to see the total view of HK but I loved most are the food. Love visiting you again HK.
I grew up in HK under British rule in 1970s and 1980s. The first governor I knew was Murray Maclehose and the last was David Wilson. The only reason to go to HK is to make lots of money like my parents did. I will not go to HK again because it is no longer British HK and there’s nothing worthwhile to see there.
@@TheTruthIsFiction HK is, I think, still an amazing place. It's still my favourite place in the world. But I'm terrified the CCP under Xi will destroy it.
@@paulwally9007will destroy it? 😅
I’m a Hong Konger now living in Canada, watching this episode makes me cry ! I share your feeling about Hong Kong and miss and love this city so much but in the meantime scare to go back. Thanks for your love and support to this once beautiful Pearl Of The Orient and please do, come back and tell us more stories about her !
I will do my very best to keep making HK content
give up your Hong Kong nationality and i am sure you have no regret at all, HK is yet another mainland city now
Why are you scared? Because you committed crimes against other HK people? Like infringing on their rights and freedoms?
i'm HKer in AU.... i'm never scared of going back to my birthplace as i never done anything against it.....
Lots of wu mao CCP shills in the comments section. I feel your sadness. HK is, for me, the best place in the world. But the CCP seem intent of gradually destroying its culture.
As a Hong Konger myself you have renewed my love for my own city. Thank you for sharing your love for Hong Kong at the most poignant times of change
Thanks for making the video of HK that touches many hearts… Especially those who lived, visited, understood Hong Kong.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Incredible video, sir. As a hongkonger myself I would love to thank you for bringing awareness to Hong Kong our home ❤❤❤❤
I visited HK in 2000 and most recently in New Year of 2020 and noticed the difference (was in the middle of a protest and could not explore much of HK due to limited public transport). Have a cousin living in HK and have been hearing heartbreaking stories. Then this video.. made me shed tears.
My brother, who also grew up in HK, hasn't been in 20 years. I'll be interested to see what he feels about it.
As of May 2023, the Canadian government released a travel advisory, warning its citizens NOT to visit HK due to its new rule, uncleared security law. Anyone who does is at THEIR OWN RISK. Taking the chance of being arrested, or detained without legal aid or outside communication.
One of the most artistic love letters to HK. My first visit was in 2008 and now its just a shattered frame of what it once was. Amazing piece and im only 3 mins in.
Thank you very much.
We have been waiting for this, and we are not disappointed without question the best video yet, a truly emotional script, beautiful cinematography- absolutely wonderful!
Ah thanks Ed, really appreciate that!
Thank you for this beautiful masterpiece! I love seeing the casual footage, walking the streets, landscape, encounter with people and shops. I lived two very intense years in HK, early twenties, grandios dreams and aspirations, right before the pandemic, when its protests and identity seemed to reignite again 2016-2018. Absolute stunning experience to have been part of this beautiful and tumultuous place.
Alex your work is a masterpiece that evokes memories of past travels, I’m glad to have experienced Hong Kong before
Unlike many big cities, Hong Kong has the ability to make a foreigner love her like home. Become part of her. And in exchange, she becomes part of you. A connection for life.
Kinda like New York does too. After living there for a decade she will be in my heart forever.
Your video captures the tone of my feelings towards her. Sad and proud. Sweet and bitter.
Great job. Thank you for making this.
Thanks for your kind words, I really appreciate it.
This is so great! I used to work in homekong as a model when I was 17 :)) it was a real shock for me to see something like this city at first.. but then I fell in love with it, and I’ve been there many times after that, this video shows real and authentic hk! Love it 💕😍
So glad you enjoyed!
Thank you for an excellent update on my favourite country in Asia. My memories of business and play in Hong Kong between 2000 and 2015 are endearing and I’ll always remember how amazing the culture, food and fun was. I really hope the voice of Hong Kong comes back and I’ll once again make an effort to enjoy this great part of our planet! Thank you!
It's such a wonderful place, I'm glad you were able to experience it.
What a masterpiece! From your childhood perspective to bringing your son to HK. You may say it has come to a full circle. Thank you for doing justice portraying HK's past and present with such accuracy and insight. No matter where I live (now in Boston), I will always be proud of growing up in Shamshuipo.
Those old apartment buildings, noisy street, Dai Pie Dong, cafes, street vendors......etc. I still hold them close to my heart and they are still haunting my dreams to these days.
Who knows, maybe I will come home someday.
Gotta thank RUclips for recommending this video, what a beautiful find, what a beautiful story
Glad the algo is working!
As a Hong Konger who has moved to the Uk and has came back to visit Hong Kong, I completely agree with how this place is so magical and unique that it cannot be placed in a 20min video, the memories I had in this place are the ones that I treasure the most, upon moving to the Uk I have come to realise how beautiful this city of Hong Kong truly is, and I hope that in the near future Hong Kong can return to its former glory and become the place I truly loved and will love forever. For now, I guess I'll just have to accept that good things will never last (even though HK is still quite a good place now) and that this magical place will only reside in my memories and my heart for now. Truly an amazing and unique city.
This is crazy man, I cried a bit from the story. Don't do it so heartbreaking :)))
This is amazing work, thanks.
It was a hard story to tell. I suppose I was really just reflecting on my own feelings and experiences.
What a masterpiece this is, thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Thanks
As someone who lived in HK, this brings back so much memories. Amazing story telling and footages. Thanks for making this video.🌟
This video is extremely well done...congrats and thank you. I love Hong Kong and fell in love with the city, the people, the smells, everything about it and could see myself living there. The changes after the handover were slow at first, but accelerated, and though a lot has stayed the same visually, the underlying 'voice', the 'feel' has changed and is not as free and open...more subdued. I wish for all the best for HK... I'll return soon.
I'm sure you won't be disappointed when you return. I wouldn't worry too much about that aspect (as I feel a lot of the stories can be very, very subjective) and just look forward to it!
This was me last week. Visited for the first time again after 6 years away. Spent extensive time there 15 years back. You've captured exactly my sentiments. I'm with you, won't ever stop loving this place. Can't wait to go back again.
How did it feel going back?
@@attachetravel it was great. The spirit of Hong Kong shone through for me. Knowing what they have been through and seeing their resilience. Like you, I always feel like I'm at home. These are hardy people who have always adapted to what history has thrown at them.
A masterpiece. This city deserves it. Thanks for the gift.
Thanks!
Thank you very much!
Alex and Greg, I’m glad you finished this despite the struggle. As a piece of content, it’s wonderful. But as a reflection of something deeper, it’s even more important. It is as if Hongkongers themselves have lost, and are losing, their voice. Along with the actual Cantonese language. So it may be the role of foreign content producers who have lived the HK experience in its golden years, to document. I too, am of that generation and background (though not in media).
you know it's personal with the amount of time and efforts invested in this episode, your best work yet! love it!
It's been a long time in the making but I'm delighted with what we've created.
Thank you for posting this heartfelt video. I agree with you very much. Like you, I have not given up on Hong Kong. I hope people will continue to visit and experience Hong Kong to keep the spirit, culture, and heritage alive. For all those who emigrated away, go back to visit to keep your roots. You don't have to abandon Hong Kong.
Thank you very much
Thanks
Thank you for this Video. I too was a kid in Hong Kong from 1989 to 1992, and I have core memories of the city that this let me re-experience.
So glad we were able to capture the magic
Great video! My first time in Hong Kong was back in 1976 when I flew into Kai Tak on a Pan Am flight from San Francisco. At the time I was a very young Third Mate joining my first ship at the Hong Kong United Dockyard [HUD] in Kowloon.. The shipyard has since moved out to the west side of Tsing Yi Island. For 6 months my ship ran out of HK [Kwai Chung Container Terminal] to Subic Bay, Manila, Singapore and Bangkok. To say the city has changed since 1976 is an understatement. My wife is a Hong Konger, although she left there in 1969 as a 10 year old when her family came to the US. She and I have returned on numerous occasions. Each time we go back, sadly it seems, a little of the old Hong Kong we once knew and loved is gone.. Your video eloquently put into words what my wife and I have witnessed over the years; the sad slow erosion of a great city..
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Your timeline echoes my father's first experiences of HK too, also as a young merchant marine.
This video accurately sums up how I feel about HK. It started for me 20 years ago and my first visit to the city - back then it was the furthest place I had ever visited from the UK. I recall my first day in HK as if I just got dropped into a "Pinball Machine". I also recall the evening that I actually fell in love with the place; I was sitting on the Avenue of the Stars looking over at HK Island. It was a real clear evening and I have never felt such a moment of relaxation. Apart from the "covid years" I have visited HK at least once a year and will be back in my beloved city this coming April. Like you, I find it hard to accept the changes and your video made me realize I'm not the only one feeling this way. Thank you.
The pinball machine comparison is spot on, I felt exactly the same way
I'm sure you will have a great time!
@@canto_v12 I have a Sports Travel Company and just like every year for the past 20 years, I will be escorting my customers to HK for the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens. "A Great Time" is guaranteed. 🍺🍺🤣🤣🤣
Around 2016, just when I was close to my graduation and looking forward to exploring the world, I started watching YT and stumbled onto this channel. Thank you for preserving the beauty of the channel. It just feels so authentic.
I’m born and raised in HK, I felt so emotional after watching your video. Thank you for making this video and your love for HK. It saddens me deeply about the changes occurring here, but we are staying as we all love this place. It’ll never be the same but there’s something here that still worth the visit. Please do come again.
Thank you for sharing Hong Kong’s beauty, HK is home to me and you’ve captured it wonderfully.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful video that is so true. Makes me teary to see how much of the under layer that makes HK so special has changed.
I'm glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful video, packed with nostalgia. Thank you for putting this out into the world.
It was my pleasure and privilege
This is such an amazing video.
I was born and raised here. I moved to NY for 7 years but this has always been home and I eventually moved back to be with my family.
I used to say this place is THE BEST! In literally every way possible. I couldn’t imagine myself moving anywhere else coz there isn’t any other place remotely like this.
In the last few years though, it feels like the city’s spirit has been fading. It’s as thought it is dying a slow death. All that made it so mesmerising and magnetic seems to have gradually faded leaving us with just our memories.
It’s hard to pin-point what has caused this slow death of the amazing city’s spark… it’s even harder to explain to someone who has never experienced the vibe and energy this city exuded in the past.
I find myself telling the newbies who say they love the city, that they have no clue how much more phenomenal it was before.
There is still no place like the HK I grew up in. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I had the privilege to travel to Hong Kong in 2019 from May to end of June. This video encapsulates everything so well. I will never forget the people, food and culture. I was there when the extradition bill was being passed. Seeing millions of people flood the streets and shut down admiralty and central station was definitely a shock as I had no idea what was going on when I walked into a crowd of people with smoke rising from the street. But after learning more I have such a burden for those people. I will be returning for a short visit next week, and your videos make me feel so bittersweet about returning, but still very excited.
This video brought back so many memories, that I have tears in my eyes. I only lived in HK for a few years to study there. I honestly didn't know much about this unique and precious city before I got there. I arrived late at night at the airport and took the devil bus to the city center. I've never been that far away from home in my whole life and I knew I will stay here for longer; so you can imagine I was a bit worried how it'll gonna be. But from the first evening I knew, that I love this place. I made so many friends, tried my best to learn Cantonese, enjoyed the food, the vibrant city, neon lights, islands, beaches, the culture, took part in the protests as the whole political situation felt so unfair... When I think back, it feels like I cried the whole way back home when I had to return - from saying goodbye to my friends and the student residence stuff, taking the bus from uni to the airport and the whole flight, I was heartbroken. Now, years after being back in Germany I can still say, that these years have been the best ones in my life and the Hong Kong I got to know has a very special place in my heart. This video brought back all these memories and I feel like it descibes the love I feel for this place extremely well. Thank you! ❤
How I want to return 1 day to what she used to be. ❤
So pleased to hear more HK footage is on its way. The city is becoming our 'winter base' for a few weeks each year - a great place to escape from the cold in Northumberland and about the only time of the year when the climate is pleasant for us in HK. This love affair all started on the back of your video when you stayed at the Icon. We first visited in Dec '19 (towards the end of the riots and JUST pre-covid). Once the travel restrictions were lifted we were booking flights! Have just returned from our second visit and have our third booked already for Dec/Jan....... can't wait. It's really weird being the only English faces amongst tens or hundreds of thousands of people in the local area where we stay and everyone is so nice, your comment about fitting-in really rings true for us. Great city, great people, great food, great Octopus system!
Wow, you're practically becoming honorary Hong Kong residents! Don't forget to bring some Northumberland charm to the locals while you're there. They'll love it!
Hong Konger currently living + studying in the UK. Born in the early 2000s, I've lived through the rapid cultural and political changes in the city post 2014. It's kinda sad that most of the values that Hong Kong stood for has been eroded. I really hoped that things would turned out different, but unfortunately that wasn't the case.
Thank you sooo much for this amazing video, I miss Hong Kong. Hope to go back and visit places like Mong Kok and Sham Shui Po.
NEVER GIVE UP! Glory to Hong KONG!!! O7
Thanks for watching
Thanks for this! This is exactly what I needed to watch and hear ... Much appreciated! Keep up the good work ❤
Love your video! Hong Kong is my home, I love this place so much! Yes, Hong Kong is changing but it's by no means dead. Good work, thank you!
Incredible. Just incredible piece of art this video is. A love letter to Hong Kong. Amazing work, Attache team!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for this gorgeous love letter to Hong Kong. I had been travelling to and living and working in Hong Kong from 1989 to 2002. I call this place my second home, a place where I became an adult, and I still miss it dearly. My first job included sourcing fabric and sewing materials in Sham Shui Po so I knew the neighborhood well. No where can you find people as welcoming and generous as the people of Hong Kong. My last visit was in 2019 and since then my HK friends have told me of some of these changes.
Sounds like you have a great understanding and love of HK