Poon Choi (also known as Basin Feast) is a traditional Hakka festive dish, with over a dozen ingredients stacked layer by layer inside a metal basin or claypot, full to the brim, symbolizing prosperity, as well as family reunion. The ingredients used in Poon Choi are according to one’s means, and vary with regional or personal preference. The making of Poon Choi may seem simple,...
Thye Chong Weighing Scale
Weighing scales are indispensable tools in daily life. From wooden steelyard balance in ancient times, spring scales invented in the 17th century, to electronic scales which have become common since the 20th century, accurate weight measurement is essential for commerce. While ancient units of measurement varied widely, nowadays, there are internationally standardized units such as the gram, kilogram, and metric ton. As long as there...
Yong Kong Haberdashery in Jinjang
In daily life, it is common to find clothes with threads coming loose, holes, missing buttons, or broken zippers. It would be a shame to discard them when minor repairs could extend their lifespan. The materials required, such as needles, threads, buttons, and zippers, may be purchased from a haberdashery. Yong Kong Haberdashery, established in Jinjang Utara for 50 years, is the only remaining store...