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The water people of Hong Kong are born, live and die aboard the junks and small craft that populate the busy harbor

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The water people of Hong Kong are born, live and die aboard the junks and small craft that populate the busy harbor

Date4/1/1972

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Bryant, George (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The water people of Hong Kong are born; live and die aboard the junks and small craft that populate the busy harbor. At Aberdeen; the fishing village; alone; there are 38;000 people at best estimate living on 3;000 tiny vessels. You can take cruises through this bustling maritime world but you can also catch a bus to Aberdeen and do your tour on a private sampan for 50 cents an hour.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117466F

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