Biu Kee Mah-Jong forced to close after more than 50 years hand-crafting mahjong tiles in Hong Kong

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  • @marcial.1636
    @marcial.1636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +720

    I wish I could buy his mahjong set online from overseas. It would make a great gift for my mom to get a handmade mahjong set from a master like him. One of a kind.

    • @有限会社ヨコテック-m4o
      @有限会社ヨコテック-m4o 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      初めまして💘よろしくお願いします

    • @rosenia5409
      @rosenia5409 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      I was thinking this too, I wouldn’t mind buying his handcrafted set. Hopefully he could switch to online sales and continue to do work that way! Look to someone or himself that can help set up how to sale online for sure

    • @Bunny11344
      @Bunny11344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I wish I was so rich I could just buy him a new location so he can continue to work cause thats what makes him happy.

    • @tarabay9297
      @tarabay9297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I was thinking one for my old father, I know he will love a new set. So sad😔

    • @jon_nomad
      @jon_nomad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You can still buy industrial made ones. They do offer customized designs too. However, ivory sets are very rare and not encouraged.

  • @evama6348
    @evama6348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +707

    I truly hope he can continue his business after renovations. His skills are rare and must be preserved.

  • @nathanhitt8229
    @nathanhitt8229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    So sad to lose old school crafters especially when there work is so heavily rooted in the culture of the region

    • @sallieceelee5660
      @sallieceelee5660 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's what happens when you let chinese be in charge. They just want to erase the HK identity bit by bit...

  • @haydenwong659
    @haydenwong659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +595

    Mahjong is a big component of Hong Kong's culture. It's simply sad to see Hong Kong's culture diminishing like this.

    • @kittyflier8338
      @kittyflier8338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Even bigger part of SiChuan & ChongQing's culture.

    • @SOOmanyMOVIE
      @SOOmanyMOVIE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      For every Chinese .

    • @rhysezfpv
      @rhysezfpv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      And Filipino culture. One of my aunt who has passed away use to ran an illegal MahJhong tables and card games at her house. This is where she would sell her home made food too lol . Some frozen home made stuff people can take home if they loose or win a Mah Jhong game :) Everyone in the neighborhood knows and they all went there to play lol 😀🤣

    • @bigpirate7513
      @bigpirate7513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He can move to do in Taiwan

    • @boop9430
      @boop9430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s a big part of Chinese culture in general tbh

  • @Sunny-hc1bf
    @Sunny-hc1bf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    I understand that from the city point of view these type of shops could be unsafe for the shop it self and its neighbors, but the intangible cultural heritage they are carrying is incredibly valuable as well. Maybe the city could find a way to help relocate the shop so we could preserve this cultural heritage and ensure the building safety at the same time. By establishing a area for shops like this could help build a special tourist attraction and it might bring in more money for the city.

    • @Sumi_S
      @Sumi_S 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      What’s unsafe about it

    • @heisenberg744
      @heisenberg744 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sumi_S Well, have you ever created mahjong?

    • @keselekbakiak
      @keselekbakiak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@heisenberg744 answering question with question?

    • @Sumi_S
      @Sumi_S 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@heisenberg744 no but that doesn’t answer the question

    • @heisenberg744
      @heisenberg744 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sumi_S I know.

  • @edgarliu3642
    @edgarliu3642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    I wonder if there are museums that can protect such cultural heritage, i.e. have master craftspeople like him demonstrate the skills, and also opportunities for people to buy the products. Better than having a virtual display window and then trying to sell mass produced copies at the gift shop

    • @jamesau4296
      @jamesau4296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You mean the Hong Kong Museums of History?

    • @edgarliu3642
      @edgarliu3642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Any, but yes that too.

    • @ck0022
      @ck0022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I really like your idea!

    • @hayley4032
      @hayley4032 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think there will be with China trying to exterminate our culture, they're literally banning people from speaking Cantonese on online platforms in China, I think they'll try to prevent it from happening tbh
      Hong Kong is a dying culture as a whole, and with many of us including myself moving overseas into Europe, our next generation won't learn Chinese in school, and then the their generation may not speak Cantonese at all

  • @Adiadi1313
    @Adiadi1313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    move him into tourist attaction center or something, he is a living relic! even the way he speak cantonese can soothes some of us. bless him.

    • @ascendedbox612
      @ascendedbox612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      ah yes put the old man on display

    • @lunchbox1553
      @lunchbox1553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Did you really just call the man a tourist attraction?

    • @donnk
      @donnk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lunchbox1553 ? he is

    • @lunchbox1553
      @lunchbox1553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@donnk You guys are seriously calling the man the tourist attraction and you want to stick him into a menagerie? That's super degrading.

    • @Unknownplsyer
      @Unknownplsyer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lunchbox1553 I think he meant his skills

  • @heyojayo8642
    @heyojayo8642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I agree Mah Jong is a cultural heritage in HK. Everywhere I look I see or hear people playing this game. I am pretty sure the HK Cultural Society could find a way to protect and relocate this last bearer of HK culture somewhere. I do agree with him on the troubles of reopening. It's not as easy as it sounds because there's miles upon miles of red tape to go through and years of waiting between processes. It really is a pain.

    • @VashtheStampede007
      @VashtheStampede007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Is it so hard to admit it is Chinese culture?

    • @mrturtle1128
      @mrturtle1128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@VashtheStampede007 is it so hard to see the word hk

    • @VashtheStampede007
      @VashtheStampede007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mrturtle1128 1. Majong was not invented in the Chinese city of Hong Kong. 2. Hong Kong is just a city in China. Locals there are Chinese genetically.

    • @heartsDmise
      @heartsDmise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@VashtheStampede007 ​ Something you probably dont understand is that China is trying to get rid of the Catonese speaking language. They’re trying to dissolve Hong Kong as its own place, which it’s main language is Cantonese. They’re trying to reform people to speak Mandarin and are getting rid of Cantonese speaking movies as well. Thus the difference stated by the original commenter is fine. As someone who is Chinese and speaks Cantonese, I would hate for Hong Kong to be talked about as if it wasn’t it’s own thing separate from Mandarin China. Sure it’s a city, but Mah Jong is still culturally part of that city, which means the first commenters comment is correct.

    • @VashtheStampede007
      @VashtheStampede007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@heartsDmise by the way, 2019 HK riot was a color revolution sponsored by you-know-who. At the time, NED (a CIA funding front) has all of the HK riot organizers on their funding receipt list.

  • @Tsumugiaobahearts
    @Tsumugiaobahearts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is such a shame. I met Cheung during June of this year and he taught my classmates and I how to carve mahjong pieces as part of a Chinese tradition school camp. You could tell he was really passionate about his craft. Mahjong is such a large part of our culture and we are not putting enough effort to persevere it. I wish I had kept the mahjong piece I carved but unfortunately I moved to a different country and neglected to bring it.

  • @ArtsLi_Studios
    @ArtsLi_Studios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    this is truly saddening. I wish I could buy one for my grandfather he would like it :((( but I also hope he can carry ok his legacy with handcrafting mahjong.

  • @stephanieyee9784
    @stephanieyee9784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    This is dreadful and must be so heartbreaking for the owner. I hope something can be done so this shop does not have to close.

    • @sallieceelee5660
      @sallieceelee5660 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's what happens when you let chinese be in charge. They just want to erase the HK identity bit by bit...

    • @verifeli
      @verifeli 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe doing a collab with Mahjong-themed anime?

    • @MeiinUK
      @MeiinUK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@verifeli : Yeh... you can... I would think of something like that. A game, based on his store. And it is related to mah jong.. and then it could be a cartoon, a storyline, or it could be a maths game. Published and released. Simple, isn't it? But the thing is... HK society is like that, people do not necessarily live or help one another cohesively... and to be fair. People possibly do not relate to one another, as in families.. so they deliberately won't help either. Plus a lot of transient people always.. So.. double won't help. Everybody has their own agendas, and their own goals in life etc. If you go against that flow, people often shouts, and antagonise, and even possibly harm you in some ways. Especially if they find out that you earn more than they do. It is a harder time now to.. earn and to create an economy...

  • @phobists7802
    @phobists7802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Mahjonng is honestly such a great game that I love playing, and seeing news that a shop that's been up for 50 years, opearting for 3 generations is closing down? That breaks my heart, I pray that Biu Kee Mahjong is able to stay in operation, because that is culture that they're burying...
    Business is business, how unfortunate

  • @arturo7926
    @arturo7926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Can we set up a go-fund-me for him to still have a shop somewhere? This is breaking my heart and I don't play mahjong. I can't stand seeing EVERYTHING becoming mass produced by machines. There is no heart in it.

  • @paranoidpumpkin98
    @paranoidpumpkin98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When he heard the news he lost his appetite . Man that feeling is really heartbreaking

  • @paulnonatuse.bautista1294
    @paulnonatuse.bautista1294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is sad. I bought a small set from him back in 2019, and he found that he is such a nice man - amiable, likes small talk. I hope the government, or anyone finds some way to support him and his store. Let him continue with his trade.

  • @quit9488
    @quit9488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I visited that place a year ago it felt cozy and mumble I’m really sad it’s closing

    • @有限会社ヨコテック-m4o
      @有限会社ヨコテック-m4o 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      初めまして💘よろしくお願いします

    • @ao2415
      @ao2415 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@有限会社ヨコテック-m4o nice to meet u too

    • @unknowngt6185
      @unknowngt6185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ao2415 he is spamming on videos

  • @patrickkaiserliew3691
    @patrickkaiserliew3691 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Mahjong is really a part of centuries old Chinese culture. It helps one to have better analytical minds & more alert especially old folks. I think it's a waste if the art of making hand crafted mahjong is lost for HK. Hope the Chinese authorities will think a way to preserve this dying trade & art for future generations to come.

    • @gold9994
      @gold9994 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In the end, not enough people are buying traditional mahjong for a huge sum of money. That's the main problem.
      Otherwise, the old man could just relocate to any place in HK, however due to li ka shing and co, prices are unreasonable (basically, new york and double it).

  • @HaloFlemz86
    @HaloFlemz86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so sorry for his loss. I hope he will find a new place to practice his craft. I wish I could afford to buy a mahjong set. Love From Canada !!!

  • @viljaangelica
    @viljaangelica 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hand craftmanship is so important for culture preservation ❤️

  • @jon_nomad
    @jon_nomad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Unfortunately, people are opting for mass produced mahjong sets rather than customized sets. Can't find many of these shops in mainland China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore anymore.

    • @sallieceelee5660
      @sallieceelee5660 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's what happens when you let chinese be in charge. They just want to erase the HK identity bit by bit...

  • @lauralafauve5520
    @lauralafauve5520 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've only learned to play mah-jong recently. I am terrible! But it is a beautiful game. I hope they can save this man's store and HK's heritage!

  • @normantan4988
    @normantan4988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If the building is illegal, then why gov still collect rent, water bills, electrical bills. They are also doing illegal business. And gov allow this building to be there so long then now say all have to move. Hope this business can be located somewhere near

    • @j4spdz449
      @j4spdz449 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because the govt want the land back

  • @wingsoflotus
    @wingsoflotus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't have any idea the whats or hows of mahjong but I remember the elders of my community coming together in the afternoons to pass the time back in the days. I don't support gambling but I would love to have a set or two of such craftsmanship in my home...a memento of my fondest memories of those sweet grandmas & grandpas. It will also be a great honor... the crafts of a master like him deserves appreciation from every generation❤

  • @forcexjr1566
    @forcexjr1566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    The government saying that the building is illegal is super sus. It’s been there for so many years already, so why now? Everything must be accountable, especially in this case.

    • @有限会社ヨコテック-m4o
      @有限会社ヨコテック-m4o 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      初めまして💘よろしくお願いします

    • @ianhomerpura8937
      @ianhomerpura8937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Probably to benefit real estate tycoons like Li Ka-shing

    • @MDH0704
      @MDH0704 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I agree with you. I think it's just a excuse for government causa it's not logic to wait for 50 years to to come with notice to close the shop. I think it's because that's place quite suitable for their next project

    • @douglei4413
      @douglei4413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maybe for the fact that this building is over 50 years old and needs to be torn down.

    • @ianhomerpura8937
      @ianhomerpura8937 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@douglei4413 in other countries they tend to preserve the building through retrofitting and the shops located there instead.

  • @peterretep1010
    @peterretep1010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So much respect for older generations. They have been working non stop to create a better tomorrow. Nowadays, we got people standing on the streets waiting for the federal government to pay their a$$es.

  • @speakamumbo
    @speakamumbo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    i really want a set even though i don't even play mahjong

  • @witannia3186
    @witannia3186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Old people who's retiring sometimes get sick easily, my grandpa was a truck driver his whole life, forced to retire by my aunts. He get sick soon enough and now he's one of those old people who's waiting fot things to end.

  • @kiyoshitakeda452
    @kiyoshitakeda452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hong Kong is changing and not always for the better. Sad!

    • @captives6479
      @captives6479 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's better now....safer.

  • @needlepointnana
    @needlepointnana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So very sad for him. It takes great skill and we need him to continue this work.

  • @bishal645
    @bishal645 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hope government provide him with a new shop so that he can carry on with his business !!! I believe this is gonna happen for sure since it's one of last few shops and this a traditional and artistic marvel for china for sure !!!

  • @Styraxtwinblade
    @Styraxtwinblade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish i could buy his mahjong tiles online and support him.

  • @tamjacobite4758
    @tamjacobite4758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is extremely sad to hear. Wish I could buy a set from overseas. Mahjong is almost synonymous with HK. I love going there but nowadays with the mainland sticking its nose in everything and wanting to take HK heritage and individuality away…where will it end.

    • @34口2fds蛋トマgs
      @34口2fds蛋トマgs 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You honestly think people from mainland China don't play mahjong? Who do you think are making these mahjong tiles? Of course, you will never see this comment and have your moronic view challenged

  • @aumarigan
    @aumarigan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I prefer you download these videos with voice narration and subtitles. Really hate watching news without voice narration.

  • @jaredho8566
    @jaredho8566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    if he sells online , imma get one for sure

  • @vamurlinamakani4444
    @vamurlinamakani4444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your craft is priceless and beautiful

  • @jessicazhustudio7600
    @jessicazhustudio7600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope everything goes well for this grandpa🙏

  • @jasontungjw
    @jasontungjw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s quite sad for all these traditional mahjong makers because nowadays people order mahjong sets online and skip the hassle.

  • @meliblue156
    @meliblue156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really hope he keeps his shop, It's like neglecting his passion if his store is completely closed. The next generation wont be able to admire his works and learn how to do this craft. For him its not just for earning money its his love for the craft.

  • @xjwqj1907
    @xjwqj1907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is so sad. SG has a mahjong culture and i would love to buy for my friends and family :’)

  • @tamjacobite4758
    @tamjacobite4758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can someone set up a website for him so we can all buy?

  • @deekang6244
    @deekang6244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love mahjong. This should be preserved, this handmade

  • @elkawong9264
    @elkawong9264 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I mom not only loves but she is a professional mahjong player. It’s an art and a skill thats been past down from generations in the Chinese culture. It’s a nation treasure that needs to be preserved.

  • @victoriaregina8344
    @victoriaregina8344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ordered! To close! 👍

  • @ljcool17
    @ljcool17 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No. We still have a set from them bought my cousin back in the 90s. My Mom, Aunt, Uncles still use them to this day.

  • @itjieh
    @itjieh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pls continue, this is a dying art

  • @GambinoTheGoat
    @GambinoTheGoat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hope he gets to keep it

  • @izumihanagata1148
    @izumihanagata1148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anywhere here in South East Asia, Mah-jong, is even significant to each countries' Chinese- influenced tradition.

  • @w2385-i2s
    @w2385-i2s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He can open an online shop. Less overhead and reach more customers.

    • @RedsHitpostMedia
      @RedsHitpostMedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So? Factory made are still cheaper and materials are just as expensive. A single owner cant compete with large companies.

    • @fajaradi1223
      @fajaradi1223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RedsHitpostMedia
      That's the beauty of capitalism

  • @MICH43LZ
    @MICH43LZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    should have made a website

  • @MeiinUK
    @MeiinUK 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope that he finds a location. Whether it is a shared one with some of the other cultural workshops as well. Has he considered maybe sharing a workshop space with somebody? Tidy up his store, and then file all his admin stuff into one place. And then reframe those lovely photos. Or to use them to create a new and creative cover and nice and modern card. (Or a traditional card.) Then create a newer and simple but modern website to let his customers know. Then have an opening light buffet party or something, for a low price, and let his friends mingle and chit chat about their mah jong gaming experiences. Can do a "mah jong" chit chat dim sum midnight snack night/podcasts as well... ! Lots of things to do... !

  • @PensiunMuda-l9n
    @PensiunMuda-l9n 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please ask china finance minister to do whatever it is to make CCB Indonesia (mcor)stock price to go up.. Just Make any issues, buy more stock from 60% to 80% or, merge to others small bank, or buy others bank to become digital bank under CCB Indonesia or any others such as all trade between Indonesia China must use CCB ... Please maintain the price CNY 0.10 (10 cent Chinese money) or above.. Now the share at CNY 0.04.. Highest at CNY 0.16.. Going down for 5 years more..

  • @avocado3-in-182
    @avocado3-in-182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His store may be force to shut down but I hope someone takes him in. His skills should not be gone to waste just because we live in a modern world.

    • @stevenliang3213
      @stevenliang3213 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Speaking as an avid mahjong player, how is his skill useful in a modern world?
      Factory made mahjong is cheaper and faster to make than handcrafted one.

  • @MiniMu-2008
    @MiniMu-2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is heartbreaking

  • @johnjohnfrederickh.webber2124
    @johnjohnfrederickh.webber2124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe online and homebased with pre order systems can keep the business ongoing. A shop in Amazon and a Whatsapp number might keep the old tradition alive.....

  • @pastelshadows6594
    @pastelshadows6594 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it not possible to open an online store? So he can do this beautiful work from home?

  • @victoriaregina8344
    @victoriaregina8344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FORCED!!!!!!!

  • @grashew4323
    @grashew4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sad news ! I hope his shop will be able to keep running 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

  • @latostime9849
    @latostime9849 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can i buy from his shop ?

  • @carolinechiang264
    @carolinechiang264 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can someone tell me how I can get in touch with the shop owner to place an order? Thanks in advance.

    • @fred5784
      @fred5784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Simple. Go online and do a search. It shouldn’t take you more than a minute to find his address and phone number.

  • @MrThfknsamurai
    @MrThfknsamurai 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can someone tell me the name of the tool he is using at 1:00 please

  • @nursejacen
    @nursejacen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your mahjong shop should be a protected landmark!

  • @Mlpw-dm9tm
    @Mlpw-dm9tm ปีที่แล้ว

    May i know where can we get the mahjong tiles from him eventho its closed?😢

  • @MrRedsjack
    @MrRedsjack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy must have been there for 30 years looking at the photos.
    How come the building is found to be illegal after 30 years???
    I could understand it might take the government one or 2 years to find illegal structures and notify the tenants but 30 years is ridiculous.
    It must be a new policy.

    • @gold9994
      @gold9994 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The government is paid by Li Ka Shing, it's not something new anywhere in the world.

  • @posthrdcore
    @posthrdcore 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Relocate them. PLEASE

  • @shannymayasari1972
    @shannymayasari1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really hope he can continue his business tho...when I was a kid I always played mahjong (even though it's in my computer)

  • @vladimir-poutine1952
    @vladimir-poutine1952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nooooo

  • @shychick96
    @shychick96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can someone help him set up shop online. I would gladly purchase

  • @nancymolina10195
    @nancymolina10195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dnt force the old man business shop close, even in my places in queens New York, there r some old (memory of our childhood) stores or some dffnt country or culture stores n some of our favorite restaurants r closing it down too, cuz some of them said the rent is costing much higher or just getting too expensive, so it’s keep going closing one after another too. I hate force Business closing down.

  • @philoctetes_wordsworth
    @philoctetes_wordsworth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so sad. An art form lost. My heart is breaking, for the people of Hong Kong. So many pointless changes; oppression, for oppression’s sake.

    • @gold9994
      @gold9994 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, blame Li Ka Shing for this.

  • @tsukiko3000
    @tsukiko3000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want a set from him..😩❤️

  • @everythingsalright1121
    @everythingsalright1121 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonder whatll happen. He doesnt want to open another shop...

  • @Irene-iu9sj
    @Irene-iu9sj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So sad that old
    traditional arts and crafts, games and clothing shops disappear every day.......

    • @sallieceelee5660
      @sallieceelee5660 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's what happens when you let chinese be in charge. They just want to erase the HK identity bit by bit...

  • @mirandaandrews2872
    @mirandaandrews2872 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nooo I love Mah-Jong please don't close

  • @stickyfox
    @stickyfox 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Remember when cities and villages were the designated cultural areas, and people, not factories, were important?

  • @susanellis1994
    @susanellis1994 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sad for him. I play Mahjong online. Maybe I don't play right but it is a big part of your culture.

  • @lilchic510
    @lilchic510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hk is going to lose a bit of heritage culture. Preserve history in its essence by having him in a museum and do workshops or have him show his craftsmanship to the public to educate and foster the new generation with cultural history.

  • @shqip_sumejja
    @shqip_sumejja 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Economy so hard for small family businesses old traditions being lost because of it

  • @ki6eki
    @ki6eki 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He should have pivoted his business to hand make high end mahjong tiles and charged way more. Be the go to person with the best tiles money can buy. Use premium materials and hand carve every piece. I'm sure there's a market for that instead of competing with mass produced tiles

  • @deepdude4719
    @deepdude4719 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is important to clarify that this shop is located in Hong Kong.

  • @dk99
    @dk99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder what is the last tile that he crafts.

  • @peterk814
    @peterk814 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I order a set from this guy online?

  • @avocadotoast4934
    @avocadotoast4934 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    点解唔用木头做呢?

  • @mayurpatil7356
    @mayurpatil7356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is store forced to close

  • @SawerrygIlIIl573
    @SawerrygIlIIl573 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s very sad

  • @Indrakusuma_a
    @Indrakusuma_a 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's saddening really, seems like the only news coming from HK is these long standing cultural/heritage sites closing down one by one.

  • @springflower1336
    @springflower1336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hk is killing their heritage

  • @jeano121
    @jeano121 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please help him 🙏😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @BERITA_KONOHA
    @BERITA_KONOHA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Send $$$ to support this oldman crowfunding now everybody

  • @victoriaregina8344
    @victoriaregina8344 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This warmed my heart!

  • @jhoy73tv44
    @jhoy73tv44 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to buy Mahjong paper at this shop

  • @aloryt
    @aloryt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love mahjong🙂

  • @GraniteInTheFace
    @GraniteInTheFace 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The problem is not the building is to be removed. The problem is that young Hong Kong people don't play mahjong. You heard what the old craftsman said, in his heyday business was booming, now there isn't even 10 shops. Mahjong is simply just not as culturally relevant anymore. If it was, setting up a new shop would be worth his trouble.

  • @moiskyrie
    @moiskyrie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish I can a set of mahjong….

    • @stevenliang3213
      @stevenliang3213 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chinese stores and amazon exist for a reason

  • @mike111om
    @mike111om 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This Is Unacceptable. This Man Better Get to Keep His Store.

    • @leoncraftmc
      @leoncraftmc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is why arts and craft is non profitable

    • @emanwastaken
      @emanwastaken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@leoncraftmc oh is it? or is it because blinded people think it's not profitable or anything that matters

    • @有限会社ヨコテック-m4o
      @有限会社ヨコテック-m4o 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      初めまして💘よろしくお願いします

    • @derpedfox
      @derpedfox 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leoncraftmc your profile picture is an example of an art that became one of the most profitable in the world. Educate yourself

    • @leoncraftmc
      @leoncraftmc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@derpedfox It wouldn’t be successful without computer science advancements. How about you educate yourself?

  • @xqwc
    @xqwc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😢 sad to HK like this

  • @benjamingam3694
    @benjamingam3694 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A short train ride away and you can get a mahjong set at much much lower price. How is he going to compete? It's sad. But that's the way it is.

  • @debralittle1341
    @debralittle1341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very 😢😭 sad

  • @wargames2195
    @wargames2195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh no :(

  • @mightykc9735
    @mightykc9735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hongkong is changing very fast

    • @michaelmorris2623
      @michaelmorris2623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yah, into a totalitarian State!!!
      Goodbye Hong Kong

  • @semerahpadi4484
    @semerahpadi4484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think new generation doesn't even care about older generation. How selfish is that.