{"id":16142,"date":"2023-12-07T10:56:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T10:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10.81.104.155\/int\/?post_type=article&#038;p=16142"},"modified":"2024-04-15T06:02:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T05:02:27","slug":"master-of-movement","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/cathay-pacific\/master-of-movement\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Movement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <style>\n    @media (min-width: 980px) {\n      .wp-block-hero__heading { font-size: 82px !important}\n      .wp-block-hero__sub-heading { font-size: 28px !important}\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-hero break-out\">\n\n      <div class=\"wp-block-hero__background is-style-parallax\">\n                        <img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-hero-final.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__background__image wp-block-hero__background__image--desktop lazy\">\n              \n          <\/div>\n  \n  <i class=\"wp-block-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\n  \n      <i\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-hero__custom-overlay\"\n    style=\"background-color:#000000;opacity:0.19\"><\/i>\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-hero__intro-wrap container\">\n    <h1 class=\"wp-block-hero__heading\">Master of Movement<\/h1>\n  \n      <\/div>\n\n\n  \n    <div class=\"wp-block-hero__content-by wp-block-hero__content-by--wrap container\">      \n      <ul class=\"wp-block-hero__logos\">\n                  <li class=\"wp-block-hero__item\">\n\n                          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cathaypacific.com\/cx\/en_US.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">\n            \n                          <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-Cathay-logo-white-all-v-300x208.png alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__icon lazy\">\n            \n                          <\/a>\n            \n          <\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/article>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-382712018af8599566f63682be294fc8\" style=\"color:#006564\">The first and only female Chief Music Leader of Hong Kong\u2019s Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance on pushing boundaries and never <nobr>staying still.<\/nobr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#006564;color:#006564\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#006564\" class=\"has-inline-color\">A<\/mark>ccording to local lore, the year 1880 brought a series of misfortunes to the village of Tai Hang: a python devoured all the livestock, a typhoon lashed the village, and a devastating plague ravaged the community. Inspired by a prophetic dream received by a village elder from Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, the people of Tai Hang orchestrated a fire dragon dance that successfully dispelled the village&#8217;s misfortunes.<br><br>Tai Hang is no longer the small Hakka village it once was, but the annual tradition remains to ward off bad luck with a parade performed over the Mid-Autumn Festival. Renowned for its cultural significance, the mesmerizing three-day spectacle is now recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in Hong Kong.<br><br>Made from rattan, rope, and straw, and adorned with over 20,000 lit incense sticks along its 220-foot (67 m) body, the formidable fire dragon weaves through the streets amidst a haze of smoke and the resounding echo of gongs and drums, requiring the coordination of over 300 performers to bear the weight of the dragon. Among these performers, one stands out: a woman, passionate about connecting people with their history and heritage, bringing them new experiences, while championing innovation and progress\u2014values she shares with Hong Kong\u2019s flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default is-style-parallax\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-intro-img-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-intro-img.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-intro-img-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-intro-img-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-intro-img-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-intro-img-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-intro-img-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-intro-img-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-intro-img-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-intro-img-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-intro-img-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-intro-img-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">The Female Drummer<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>Growing up in Tai Hang, the fire dragon has always been an integral part of Natural Chu\u2019s life. \u201cThere\u2019s a Chinese proverb that says those who stay close to vermilion will turn red, and those who stay close to ink will turn black,\u201d says Chu, Chief Music Leader of the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance.<br><br>As an active child, Chu engaged in extracurricular activities at the Tai Hang Residents\u2019 Welfare Association Center located just up the street from her home. It was here at the home of the fire dragon that she became acquainted with key figures, including Chan Tak-fai, the late Commander-in-Chief of the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance affectionately known as Fai Gor, or Brother Fai.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default is-style-parallax\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec1-img-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec1-img.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec1-img-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec1-img-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec1-img-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec1-img-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec1-img-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec1-img-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec1-img-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec1-img-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec1-img-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec1-img-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>\u201cFai Gor used to say I was quite naughty, always trying to get involved while they were building the dragon,\u201d Chu reminisces. Starting as a Lotus Girl carrying lanterns in the parade, her curiosity and enthusiasm soon drew her to two drummers, Ar Leung and Dice Man, who took her under their wing, nurturing her growing interest in drumming.<br><br>By the age of 18, Chu began playing drums for the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, and a few years later, she, Ar Leung, and Dice Man were promoted to Chief Music Leaders, marking Chu as the first and only woman to ever hold this title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#eeeae0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#006564\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Moving Beyond Traditions<\/mark><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>Navigating the traditionally male-dominated sphere of drumming as a woman presented its challenges. \u201cIt&#8217;s not just about strength; skill and experience are crucial for the precise drumming energy,\u201d says Chu. Over time, she&#8217;s developed respect and strong bonds with many members of her team, which has helped her learn to rise above skepticism, accepting that \u201cI can\u2019t please everyone.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default is-style-parallax\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec2-img-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec2-img.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec2-img-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec2-img-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec2-img-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec2-img-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec2-img-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec2-img-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec2-img-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec2-img-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec2-img-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec2-img-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40ca4db13ed07aa6032e47ce07162dd3 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#006564\">\n<p>There\u2019s pride and honor in being part of the fire dragon.<\/p>\n<cite>Natural Chu, Chief Music Leader, Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where she finds the confidence to push boundaries and promote progressive ideals within the long-standing tradition. Though she now lives elsewhere, her childhood neighborhood in Tai Hang remains a core part of her identity. \u201cThere\u2019s something magnetic about the fire dragon that draws me back every year.\u201d<br><br>After a four-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance made a triumphant return in October 2023. This revival featured the introduction of smaller, solar-powered dragons, using glow paint instead of traditional joss sticks, and marked Chu&#8217;s inaugural year of officially carrying the fire dragon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Connecting Experiences<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>When she&#8217;s not rehearsing for the annual event or teaching younger generations through classes and demonstrations, Chu also works in movie production. Starting as a film extra in her teens, she has navigated diverse roles, both in front of and behind the camera, in casting and production coordination, with credits including &#8216;Tai Chi Man,&#8217; the directorial debut of Keanu Reeves.<br><br>Chu&#8217;s worlds of fire dragon and movies converged when a movie stuntman recognized her at the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance one year, leading to her foray into stunt work. As she approaches her 40th birthday next year, Chu&#8217;s momentum remains strong. She also captains day boats, offering visitors excursions to offshore islands or a waterborne vantage point for fireworks during special holidays.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default is-style-parallax\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img1-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img1-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img1-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img1-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img1-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img1-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Her maritime connections have also drawn her to the world of dragon boat racing. Since early 2023, she has competed in various competitions, both as a rower and a drummer. \u201cThey said that if I didn&#8217;t drop the paddle on my first race, I&#8217;d already be a winner,\u201d she recalls with a smile, having indeed emerged victorious.<br><br>As for the future of a woman who is constantly moving forward, Chu views her life as her most significant project, and is dedicated to making every day meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Learning is a lifetime thing, and I keep moving, never allowing myself to stop.<\/p>\n<cite>Natural Chu, Chief Music Leader, Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter where life\u2019s currents may take her, her heart remains forever intertwined with Tai Hang. \u201cI am part of the fire dragon, so I still consider myself a Tai Hang Boy,\u201d she says, embracing the moniker that has come to symbolize her enduring spirit.<br><br>From the beating heart of cultural traditions to the adrenaline-fueled world of stunts, Chu continues to weave her story, one that is intrinsically linked to her roots yet marked by an unyielding commitment to growth. As she honors her roots in Tai Hang while charting new waters, Chu&#8217;s journey is a powerful reminder that, to keep moving is to keep evolving in the dance of life.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--default is-style-parallax\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img2-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img2-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img2-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img2-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img2-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-sec3-img2-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#eeeae0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"display:flex;align-item:center;justify-content:center\"><span style=\"width:800px\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:2rem;line-height:1.5em;letter-spacing:0.03em;color:#006564\">Natural Chu&#8217;s <nobr>Hong Kong<\/nobr><\/span><br><br><span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.5em;letter-spacing:0.03em;\">From distinct neighborhoods to culinary diversity, discover Hong Kong through the Tai Hang Boy\u2019s favorite aspects of this vibrant destination.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:1.2em\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#877a5c\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Convenient Travel<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--full \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img1-100x63.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img1-826x516.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img1-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img1-100x63.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img1-520x325.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img1-260x163.jpg 260w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Home to one of the busiest airports in the world, Hong Kong connects travelers to a multitude of destinations across the globe. A developed transport network also allows visitors and locals like Chu to easily travel within Hong Kong.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:1.2em\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#877a5c\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Distinct Neighborhoods<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--full \"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img2-100x63.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img2-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img2-826x516.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img2-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img2-100x63.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img2-520x325.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2023-Cathay-af1-tile-img2-260x163.jpg 260w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>While Central\u2019s skyscraper-flanked Victoria Harbour may be Hong Kong\u2019s most recognizable district, Chu prefers enclaves with a strong community vibe such as Tai Hang and Aberdeen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 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