If I ask you to think about Hong Kong, what goes through your mind?<\/p>\n
Like most people, I have memories of the city<\/a> imprinted in the form of images: views from The Peak; the blinding rays of the sun reflecting off the windows of towering skyscrapers; rows and rows of shining brake lights as automobiles inch through the Cross-Harbour Tunnel.<\/p>\n I also remember some parts of Hong Kong as a smell or taste: a whiff of the Victoria Harbour; the stench (but also the deliciousness) of stinky tofu<\/a>; the butteriness of my grandpa\u2019s favourite egg tarts<\/a>; the alluring but delicate scents from the Flower Market<\/a>.<\/p>\n But, beneath the landscape and constant visual stimuli lies an important part of our urban experience: Hong Kong sounds.<\/p>\n Just as every place has its unique visual landscape, it also has its own soundscape. And Hong Kong is, of course, no exception. This dynamic and competitive city is filled with constant motion, emotions, ambitions, and grievances. Yet, I\u2019ve recently learnt to practise mindfulness<\/a> by listening to my surroundings in order to find solace and at least a brief moment of calm. Whether it\u2019s birds chirping, or even taxi horns blaring, I feel comforted by the fact that the world is still turning. The beauty in the mundane is that life goes on, even if I may have messed something up, or have been feeling overwhelmed<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hopefully, by sharing some of my favourite Hong Kong sounds, you\u2019ll not only see, but also hear, the beauty of Hong Kong.<\/p>\nListening to the sounds of Hong Kong<\/h2>\n
1. The calls by the Asian koel<\/h3>\n