How Does the “Cha Chaan Teng”(Hong Kong Style Restaurant) Reflect and Contribute to Hk Identity?

Topic: How does the “Cha Chaan Teng”(Hong Kong Style Restaurant) reflect and contribute to HK identity? Hong Kong identity is a complicated issue and many different perspectives have to be taken into consideration in order to study this issue. This paper mainly focuses on the cultural perspective of the Hong Kong identity. Hall.S (2000) “identities are never unified and, in late modern times, increasingly fragmented and fractured; never singular but multiply constructed across different, often intersecting and antagonistic, discourses, practices, and positions.” This implies identity is regarded as a shared culture in Hong Kong. Most Hong Kong people think that ”Cha Chaan Teng” is an important feature of Hong Kong’s lifestyle. In other words, it is an important part of Hong Kong culture. This paper will be divided into two sections. The first section discusses the important role “Cha Chaan Teng” plays as a part of Hong Kong’s lifestyle and how it reflects and contributes to the Hong Kong identity. In the second section 3 major characteristics of “Cha Chaan Teng”; their affordable prices, high efficiency in serving food and varieties of dishes offered will be discussed.

“Cha Chaan Teng” is a significant icon of Hong Kong lifestyle. Lots of Hong Kong people grew up with “Cha Chaan Teng”.It is a great place to hang out with friends and discuss current events. Furthermore, it is a good place to see the vicissitudes of life. It is true that “Cha Chaan Teng” has an important cultural value in Hong Kong people’s mind. A survey has been conducted by Radio Television Hong Kong (2004) on the internet, 10 most representative elements of Hong Kong among 50 local characteristics. “Cha Chaan Teng” received 1,930 votes, beating the old tram by 106 votes and gaining its place in top 10. This shows that “Cha Chaan Teng” plays an important role in the cultural heritage of Hong Kong. At the same time, it contributes and reflects to local identity.

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