Reading printed newspapers was once a daily routine for everyone, and newspaper stands have been an important part of Hong Kong's streetscape. Newspaper vendors use everyday materials, such as fruit cartons, cardboard, wooden boards, and plastic boxes, to build newspaper stands that fit the needs of the space, traffic flow, nearby consumer patterns, etc., to present unique geographical, cultural, and social characteristics.
As the city develops and technology advances, newspaper stands in Hong Kong face decline and their presence is becoming rare.
Visit "Newsstand Through Time" at HK Fair to take a trip down memory lane and learn more about Hong Kong’s signature newspaper stands.
睇實體報紙曾經係大家嘅日常,而報紙檔更係香港街景嘅重要一員。報販會就地取材,用生果紙箱、紙皮、木板、膠箱度身搭建報紙檔出嚟,當中要配合街道空間、交通人流、附近嘅消費模式等等,呈現獨特嘅地理、人文同埋社會特性。
隨住科技同城市發展﹐街邊報紙檔已經買少見少,亦都成為咗香港地嘅夕陽行業。
一齊嚟香港人市集嘅「今.昔報紙檔」了解多啲,重溫港式報紙檔嘅點滴。