Talk: A Taste of Hong Kong’s Dai Pai Dongs
Hill Dickinson, Admiralty
Why We Recommend it
A talk by a cultural heritage researcher Naomi Schroeder explores the significance of the iconic dai pai dongs in Hong Kong culture through the lens of movies, the city’s world-class status and nostalgia.
Description
Dai pai dongs, open-air food stalls with street kitchens, were once a staple of Hong Kong’s lively dining culture. Due to strict government regulations introduced in the 1970s, however, fewer than 20 licensed dai pai dongs remain today.
In Hong Kong’s Dai Pai Dongs: Hong Kong’s Cultural Heritage, hosted by RGS-HK, Naomi Schroeder explores their history and cultural significance. Her talk delves into what defines a dai pai dong, their historical development as well as their impact on people and urban geography through the lens of films, Hong Kong’s aspirations as a world-class city and collective nostalgia.
Having written her honours dissertation on Hong Kong’s dai pai dongs, Schroeder currently works on research regarding rural and cultural heritage conservation and revitalisation at the University of Hong Kong’s Centre for Civil Society and Governance, in addition to being part of the legal team at Justice Centre Hong Kong.
The talk will be held on 28 October at 19:30, with complimentary wine available from 18:45 onwards.
Details
When: 28 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2025 Where: Hill Dickinson – 33B United Centre, 95 Queensway – Admiralty
