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Gweimui's Hong Kong Story

By: Christine Cappio(張雪婷)

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She crossed from France to Hong Kong for her true love, stepped into an unknown world with……amazing wet markets, the pace of life, a funny title “lou-po”(wife). This is a journey of a French young woman turning into a Honghonger. From the bizarre wet market to colourful decorations for local festivities, Christine invites you to enjoy her daily adventures in a Chinese society which she calls home.

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商務(香港)印書館

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9620771605

ISBN 13

9789620771606

Gweimui’s Hong Kong Wet Markets

By: Christine Cappio

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Gweimui’s Hong Kong Wet Markets

By: Christine Cappio

Contrary to the general impression that wet markets are smelly, dirty, and slippery, Christine finds that they are actually fun places to walk around and shop. As a French lady, Christine’s learning experience has not been without disappointments, such as being overcharged, given old veggies or pushed to buy more. Nonetheless, in Hong Kong, most sellers are generally very kind. Like in France, vendors remember the preferences of their regular clients. _e kindness of many sellers help her overcome the fear of speaking Cantonese. They even take time to explain to her how to cook this and that. It is the warm atmosphere that she loves most. Christine finds it exciting to discover lots of new foodstuffs such as Chinese yam. She even discovers ingredients, such as lye water, a kind of alkaline solution that is not used in Western countries. Last but not least, this book helps us understand the real French lifestyle which often sounds so “elegant” and sometimes “mysterious” to most people, who are curious to know the answers to the following questions: Do French eat foie gras and escargots every day? Do they always have meals that last for ages? Do all French people have a wine cellar full of good bottles? … and a lot more. Be it foreigners or Chinese people, everybody can explore the wet markets and learn to appreciate their atmosphere and benefits. Using the English-Cantonese vocabulary list and the guide about market specificities, start your own journey right now!

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商務印書館(香港)有限公司

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9620773314

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9789620773310

Gweimui’s Hong Kong Wet Markets

By: Christine Cappio

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Gweimui’s Hong Kong Wet Markets

By: Christine Cappio

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246

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商務印書館(香港)有限公司

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9620773314

ISBN 13

9789620773310

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Gweimui's Hong Kong Story

Gweimui's Hong Kong Story

Gweimui’s Hong Kong Wet Markets

Gweimui’s Hong Kong Wet Markets

Gweimui’s Hong Kong Wet Markets

Gweimui’s Hong Kong Wet Markets

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