Commentary: To bring back nightlife, Hong Kong needs to upgrade its night markets

Commentary: To bring back nightlife, Hong Kong needs to upgrade its night markets

REMEMBERING THE ICONIC NIGHT Businesses OF HONG KONG

Instead of starting from scratch, as visitors have argued, resources could be used to modernize Hong Kong’s aging day markets. & nbsp,

With its long history, Temple Street is probably the most well-known evening market in Hong Kong. The state has been urged to make the night market a current tourist destination by the Yaumatei Temple Street Association of Hawkers and Shop Operators.

With its fortune-telling companies, city appearances, and singing stalls, the Temple Street night market had a lot of local flavor, but the food selection was lacking. Additionally, the Hong Kong Hawkers Association acknowledged that foreign visitors are not likely to find the dry goods stable appealing because they primarily sell products made in China.

It will take time to invest in Temple Street to build a thriving day business. Details have not yet been disclosed, but the Hong Kong Tourism Board has stated that it is collaborating with trade associations and authorities organizations to prepare meals markets and colorful events to” enhance the overall feeling of Temple Street.”

Short-term promotion is one way to keep Hong Kong’s economy and entice residents and visitors back into the nightlife of the city.

Halloween celebrations and fireworks displays have been planned by Night Vibes Hong Kong, which is in keeping with the administration’s design. Even so, these monuments have been a yearly occurrence in Hong Kong for at least ten years, leaving locals and tourists wanting more.

Unlike Singapore, Hong Kong does not have an F1 race or Taylor Swift music to promote the town. To revive the town that was once dormant does require more ingenuity.

Award-winning columnist Jacky Leung has worked for numerous Hong Kong TV and radio news channels. Now, he resides in London.