Lan Kwai Fong (often abbreviated as LKF) is a small square of streets in Central, Hong Kong. The area was dedicated to hawkers before the Second World War, but underwent a renaissance in the mid-1980s. It is now a popular expatriate haunt in Hong Kong for drinking, clubbing and dining. The street Lan Kwai Fong is L-shaped with two ends joining with D'Aguilar Street.[1]
Lan Kwai Fong as an area is defined by D'Aguilar Street and the smaller lane, Lan Kwai Fong, an L-shaped, cobble-stoned lane. Both streets turn 90 degrees to form a rectangle. It is near the Mid-Levels. Its eating and drinking establishments are considered upmarket in price and the area is also considered a tourist spot. From the west side of the rectangle, Wo On Lane and Wing Wah Lane extend to host several more spots for drinks and food. The area arguably extends to Wellington Street and Wyndham Street, through to the Hong Kong Fringe Club. It is also home to a small number of art galleries.
Historyedit
Before the Second World War, Lan Kwai Fong was dedicated to hawkers.
In early days, the square housed many mui yan (媒人), female marriage arrangers who were intermediaries between two families in traditional times. It was consequently known as Mui Yan Hong or Hung Leung Hong. [citation needed]
After the opening of the disco club "Disco Disco" by Gordon Huthart on 23 December 1978 in the basement of 40 D'Aguilar Street, the development of the Lan Kwai Fong area accelerated, and it became known worldwide. The disco club was popular among celebrities and expats until it closed in 1986.[2][3]
Inspired by Montreal's Crescent Street, the Montreal-raised businessman Allan Zeman opened a restaurant called "California" on Lan Kwai Fong in 1983, as a place for expats,[4] earning him the nickname "the Father of Lan Kwai Fong" (蘭桂坊之父).
Between 2011 and 2015, a massive change was underway, following Zeman's decision to replace his block in Lan Kwai Fong, which led to a substantial area of Lan Kwai Fong becoming a construction site.
Special occasionsedit
The crowds during special occasions such as Halloween or New Year's Eve put the place at a literal standstill with the large numbers. Police control is employed at such times, to manage the crowds.[5]
Street cultureedit
In recent years,[when?] street performing has become a new scene in Hong Kong's street culture. Some of the performers decide to set their stages at Lan Kwai Fong, usually with the medium of singing and playing guitar in an acoustic setting.
New Years Eve tragedyedit
It has been suggested that this section should be split into a new article titled Lan Kwai Fong disaster. (discuss) (November 2022)
Location of the tragedy
On 1 January 1993, 21 people were killed and 62 injured in a large-scale human crush incident whilst celebrating the New Year's Day in Lan Kwai Fong.[5][6]
More than 15,000 people were crammed into the area for the New Year countdown at the time. As midnight approached there was a crowd collapse. The Hong Kong government appointed Court of First Instance judge Kemal Bokhary to conduct an inquest into the disaster.[7] The stringent crowd control measures now in force at major holidays and events are a direct consequence of the inquest's recommendations.
Transportedit
There are several ways to access Lan Kwai Fong other than taxi, which include:
^Yiu, Enoch (27 March 2006). "King of the hill looks to Hollywood's heights". South China Morning Post.
^"包致金女兒曾涉高買", Oriental Daily News, 28 January 2010, retrieved 30 January 2010
Further readingedit
Cheng, Sea-ling (2001). "Consuming Places in Hong Kong: Experiencing Lan Kwai Fong". In Mathews, Gordon; Lui, Tai-lok (eds.). Consuming Hong Kong. Hong Kong University Press. pp. 237–262. ISBN9789622095465.
External linksedit
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Gwai3 Fong1IPA laːn kʷɐi fɔːŋ Lan Kwai Fong in 2011 Lan Kwai Fong in 2015 Contents 1 Location 2 History 3 Special occasions 4 Street culture 5 New Years Eve tragedy 6 Transport 7 See also 8 References 9 Further reading 10 External linksLocation editLan Kwai Fong as an area is defined by D Aguilar Street and the smaller lane Lan Kwai Fong an L shaped cobble stoned lane Both streets turn 90 degrees to form a rectangle It is near the Mid Levels Its eating and drinking establishments are considered upmarket in price and the area is also considered a tourist spot From the west side of the rectangle Wo On Lane and Wing Wah Lane extend to host several more spots for drinks and food The area arguably extends to Wellington Street and Wyndham Street through to the Hong Kong Fringe Club It is also home to a small number of art galleries History editBefore the Second World War Lan Kwai Fong was dedicated to hawkers In early days the square housed many mui yan 媒人 female marriage arrangers who were intermediaries between two families in traditional times It was consequently known as Mui Yan Hong or Hung Leung Hong citation needed After the opening of the disco club Disco Disco by Gordon Huthart on 23 December 1978 in the basement of 40 D Aguilar Street the development of the Lan Kwai Fong area accelerated and it became known worldwide The disco club was popular among celebrities and expats until it closed in 1986 2 3 Inspired by Montreal s Crescent Street the Montreal raised businessman Allan Zeman opened a restaurant called California on Lan Kwai Fong in 1983 as a place for expats 4 earning him the nickname the Father of Lan Kwai Fong 蘭桂坊之父 Between 2011 and 2015 a massive change was underway following Zeman s decision to replace his block in Lan Kwai Fong which led to a substantial area of Lan Kwai Fong becoming a construction site Special occasions editThe crowds during special occasions such as Halloween or New Year s Eve put the place at a literal standstill with the large numbers Police control is employed at such times to manage the crowds 5 Street culture editIn recent years when street performing has become a new scene in Hong Kong s street culture Some of the performers decide to set their stages at Lan Kwai Fong usually with the medium of singing and playing guitar in an acoustic setting New Years Eve tragedy editIt has been suggested that this section should be split into a new article titled Lan Kwai Fong disaster discuss November 2022 nbsp Location of the tragedy On 1 January 1993 21 people were killed and 62 injured in a large scale human crush incident whilst celebrating the New Year s Day in Lan Kwai Fong 5 6 More than 15 000 people were crammed into the area for the New Year countdown at the time As midnight approached there was a crowd collapse The Hong Kong government appointed Court of First Instance judge Kemal Bokhary to conduct an inquest into the disaster 7 The stringent crowd control measures now in force at major holidays and events are a direct consequence of the inquest s recommendations Transport editThere are several ways to access Lan Kwai Fong other than taxi which include Public transport MTR Central station Exit D2 Airport Express Hong Kong station Exit B2 or C Public bus route no 12M 13 and 40MSee also editList of places in Hong Kong List of restaurant districts and streets List of streets and roads in Hong Kong Mid Levels SoHo Hong Kong Tourism in Hong Kong Wan Chai MelvisReferences edit Lan Kwai Fong Hong Kong Famous Bar Street Budget www travelchinaguide com Retrieved 17 April 2020 馮敏兒 7 November 2015 今晚落老蘭 蘭桂坊的前世今生 端傳媒 Archived from the original on 10 March 2021 Retrieved 22 February 2018 TBT WHY THE 70S CLUBS CHANGED HONG KONG S NIGHTLIFE EVER SINCE MILKX 23 February 2018 Archived from the original on 10 March 2021 The future is China Billionaire from Montreal becomes vocal Beijing booster in embattled Hong Kong nationalpost Retrieved 20 December 2021 a b 蘭桂坊 廿四味與啤酒共存 Archived 2007 09 28 at the Wayback Machine Yiu Enoch 27 March 2006 King of the hill looks to Hollywood s heights South China Morning Post 包致金女兒曾涉高買 Oriental Daily News 28 January 2010 retrieved 30 January 2010Further reading editCheng Sea ling 2001 Consuming Places in Hong Kong Experiencing Lan Kwai Fong In Mathews Gordon Lui Tai lok eds Consuming Hong Kong Hong Kong University Press pp 237 262 ISBN 9789622095465 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lan Kwai Fong Official website of Lan Kwai Fong Official website of Lan Kwai Fong Group Official website of Lan Kwai Fong Entertainments 22 16 51 5 N 114 9 19 9 E 22 280972 N 114 155528 E 22 280972 114 155528 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lan Kwai Fong amp oldid 1190849124, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
