Poignant, whimsical, funny – these takes on our city by famous people will have you nodding your head in agreement
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There’s something about Hong Kong that always seems to get people talking. Whether it’s the extraordinary buzz of our city, the out-of-this-world food scene, the quirky fashion, or just the sense of acceptance and belonging that people find here – remarks about our great city never seem to end. Here are nine notable quotes by prominent people – from Hong Kong and elsewhere – that really sum up our city.
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10 quotes that sum up Hong Kong
1.Michelle Yeoh (Oscar-winning actress)
"To my extended family in Hong Kong where I started my career; Thank you for letting me stand on your shoulders, giving me a leg up so that I can be here today."
While Michelle Yeoh is Malaysian, her career started in Hong Kong before she moved on to Hollywood. Her 2023 Oscar win is a historic milestone for all Asian actors and hasthrust Hong Kong films back into the spotlight.
2.Anthony Bourdain (late American celebrity chef)
“In Hong Kong, you don’t take the tour bus to find good food. You don’t need to know where you’re going – you just press start.”
“Hong Kong is the benchmark; everybody else's affluence is mere tat. Until you've experienced that perfume-washed air as polarized glass doors embrace you into a luxury hotel's plush interior, you've only had a dud replica of the real thing.”
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10.Jet Li (actor)
“When I lived in Hong Kong, I felt that Hong Kong is my family.”
Li lived in Hong Kong in the 80s where he became involved in the martial arts film scene
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