top of page


Hong Kong Without Disneyland
I returned to Hong Kong a few years after my first visit. That time, I travelled with my mom, brother, sister, the same aunt, the same cousin, my uncle (the same aunt's husband), and their other daughter. My dad had to stay behind because of business commitments. The second trip was more of a family trip, focusing on theme parks with a bit of shopping and dining here and there. We spent one whole day at Ocean Park, which was THE park to go to when in Hong Kong in those days (
Atlas and Anthology


Made in Hong Kong
In 1981, a song with a rather annoying, but I must admit, very catchy tune, made it to the airwaves in the Philippines, where I used to live. I would not describe it exactly as a hit song, but it was popular enough that I remember hearing it at least twice a day on the radio. It’s called, “Made in Hong Kong” and it was sung by actress/singer, Claudja Barry. To this day, all I can remember is the highly-synthesized refrain that ran over and over again, “Made in Hong Kong, made
Atlas and Anthology
bottom of page
