Wing Lee Street
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Wing Lee Street is a street in Hong Kong
. It is located in Sheung Wan
near Shing Wong Street
, Bridges Street
, Ladder Street
and the Former Hollywood Road Police Married Quarters.
In Wing Lee Street, there are some old Hong Kong 1960s
buildings. The street has been described as "the seediest street in Hong Kong" and the Urban Renewal Authority
planned to redevelop Wing Lee Street with Staunton Street
as H19 project. But after Echoes of the Rainbow
was filmed at this street and won the Crystal Bear for the Best Film in the Children's Jury "Generation Kplus" category at the 2010 Berlin Film Festival
, the redevelopment plan was scrapped.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. It is located in Sheung Wan
Sheung Wan
Sheung Wan is an area in Hong Kong, located in the north-west of Hong Kong Island, between Central and Sai Ying Pun. Administratively, it is part of the Central and Western District...
near Shing Wong Street
Shing Wong Street
Shing Wong Street is a street on the hill slope of Sheung Wan and Mid-levels, Hong Kong. The street from Gough Street at its lowest to Caine Road highest...
, Bridges Street
Bridges Street, Hong Kong
Bridges Street is a 300-metre two-way street in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.-Location:On the east, the street intersects Shing Wong Street and Staunton Street. On the west, it intersects Square Street. The west side of the street ends with a staircase which connects Tai Ping Shan Street...
, Ladder Street
Ladder Street
Ladder Street is a street in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, consisting entirely of stone steps.One of the most visited temples in Hong Kong, the Man Mo Temple, is on Hollywood Road at the corner of Ladder Street....
and the Former Hollywood Road Police Married Quarters.
In Wing Lee Street, there are some old Hong Kong 1960s
1960s in Hong Kong
1960s in Hong Kong continued with the development and expansion of manufacturing that began in the previous decade. The economic progress made in the period would categorise Hong Kong as one of Four Asian Tigers along with Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.-Background:Economically, this era is...
buildings. The street has been described as "the seediest street in Hong Kong" and the Urban Renewal Authority
Urban Renewal Authority
The Urban Renewal Authority is a statutory body in Hong Kong responsible for accelerating redevelopment to provide a better living environment and neighbourhood.-History:...
planned to redevelop Wing Lee Street with Staunton Street
Staunton Street
Staunton Street is a street in Central and Sheung Wan, on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Together with the upper section of Elgin Street, it is the heart of the Soho entertainment area, featuring a number of restaurants, bars and shops...
as H19 project. But after Echoes of the Rainbow
Echoes of the Rainbow
Echoes of the Rainbow is a 2010 Hong Kong drama film directed by Alex Law and starring Simon Yam and Sandra Ng. It won the Crystal Bear for the Best Film in the Children’s Jury "Generation Kplus" category at the 2010 Berlin Film Festival....
was filmed at this street and won the Crystal Bear for the Best Film in the Children's Jury "Generation Kplus" category at the 2010 Berlin Film Festival
Berlin International Film Festival
The Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
, the redevelopment plan was scrapped.