Once royally called the City of Victoria, after the monarch in whose name this fair island was annexed in 1841, über-modern Hong Kong still retains a surprising amount of physical reminders of 19th century colonial society. Nowhere is this more evident than in the heart of it all – Central. Join our walk on 28 June (Sat) through the fascinating stories of Victorian Hong Kong as Her Majesty checks in before ‘Occupy Central’. Tour Highlights - Survey the changes in Hong Kong’s ethnic composition over the years and find out how a very diverse group of people that included plenty of Chinese immigrants, Brits, Portuguese, Eurasians as well Filipinos and Indonesians have shaped Hong Kong’s past and present; - East vs West: understand the cultural clash between western values and Chinese traditions in Hong Kong’s early days. We’ll especially highlight changes to the status of women over the colonial period; - Learn some juicy secrets about the colony, its rulers and their subjects (Shhh!). This tour is not only a good introduction to Hong Kong for the city’s newbies, but it also promises plenty of surprises for those who want to look at the place a bit more differently. Language: English Meeting point In front of Wellcome supermarket, 99 Caine Road, Central (opposite Dr Sun Yat-sen Musuem). Getting there An easy way is to take bus #23 or #40 on Queensway, Admiralty (the bus-stop is outside One Pacific Place; there’s an exit for One Pacific Place from Admiralty MTR station) and alight at Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum. The bus ride takes about 10 minutes. The meeting point is also very close to the Caine Road section of the Mid-Levels Escalator. End Point: Statue Square, Central.