Stanley Village, Sea and Sky Court

Hi

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed Kirsten's article about Stanley and Sea and Sky Court in the 1970s.  It brought back many memories - particularly of the 'scent' of the rice-wine factory on the corner of the market, going round to Sea and Sky.

I lived in Gordon Terrace from 1967-1970 and knew Stanley and the market area very well.  I have been back on several visits and found Stanley market  quite sanitised in comparison to when I lived nearby.  When I visited in the late 1990s, the area around Sea and Sky was much changed - I remember a restaurant and a chic cafe/bar that looked out onto the bay.

I have no memory of the statue of Kwan Kin so presume it must have been erected after 1970.

I have such affection for Hong Kong and so enjoy reminiscing over the old photographs - I have learned so much, too.