The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has unveiled the second phase of its Temple Street promotion, as well as extending the operation period of the promotion until December this year. This aims to revitalise the retail section of Temple Street and attract more visitors to the street.
Tapping into the lively ambience of Temple Street, HKTB has invited local singer Wan Kwong, who is also known as the grassroot pop song legend (廟街歌王), to remake the music video of one of his signature songs I Love Temple Street (廟街) to promote the charm of the night market.
In the music video, Wan takes his tourist friends to dai pai dong (open-air food stall) (大排檔) for beers and local delicacies such as spicy whelks and stir-fried crabs in Typhoon Shelter style. Wan and his friends also try out the food stalls at the night market. By inviting Wan to tell an authentic story of the street with his iconic musical style, HKTB aims to encourage visitors and locals to explore the Temple…