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Hong Kong historic village faces eviction for new development

Residents of the historic Hong Kong village of Tin Sam Tsuen face imminent eviction as the area is slated for redevelopment. The village, home to approximately 50 households and with a history spanning over 360 years for some families, is part of the larger Northern Metropolis megaproject. The planned development aims to create the Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen New Development Area, necessitating the demolition of the ancestral homes and community spaces that have been central to the villagers' lives for generations. AI

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Hong Kong historic village faces eviction for new development

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen ·

    Residents of historic Hong Kong village run out of options as evictions loom

    The picturesque old village of Tin Sam Tsuen in Hong Kong, marked by small houses built with bricks in a traditional colour and an ancestral hall with green and white walls, has been home to generations of residents for hundreds of years. From traditional rituals to celebrate new…