Hong Kong

[WorldVision]

Hong Kong is a metropolitan area and special administrative region of China on the eastern Pearl River Delta in South China. With over 7.5 million residents of various nationalities in a 1,104-square-kilometre (426 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated places in the world.

Hong Kong is a highly developed territory and ranks fourth on the UN Human Development Index. The city has the largest number of skyscrapers of any city in the world and its residents have some of the highest life expectancies in the world. The dense space led to a developed transportation network with public transport rates exceeding 90 percent. Hong Kong is ranked 4th in the Global Finacial Centres Index.

Ethnic groups:

92.0% Han Chinese
2.5% Filipino
2.1% Indonesian
0.8% White
0.5% Indian
0.3% Nepalese
1.6% other

Official languages: Chinese, English
Regional language: Cantonese

Hong Kong (Chinese: 香港; pronunciation in Hong Kong Cantonese: [hœ́ːŋ.kɔ̌ːŋ]; literally: "Fragrant Harbour" or "Incense Harbour"), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is an autonomous territory on the Pearl River Delta of East Asia. Macau lies across the delta to the west, and the Chinese province of Guangdong borders the territory to the north. With a total land area of 1,106 square kilometres (427 sq mi) and a population of over 7.3 million of various nationalities, it ranks as the world's fourth most densely populated sovereign state or territory.


Hong Kong in WV

Eulaliya (WV 78-80)
WV 78 Ojai: Tang Siu Hau - Annoying | SF3: 54 pts - 12th plc | Final: DNQ
::eang WV 79 Cambridge: GDJYB - The Loving Mothers | SF2: 26 pts - 22nd plc | Final: DNQ
WV 80 Honolulu: Janice Vidal - Butterfly | SF1: 24 pts - 23rd plc | Final: DNQ

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[Leydan]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ debuting on WV 78

Love the flag of Hong Kong. Good luck!

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ debuting on WV 78

Talking about plans, here it is for HK!

WV 78 - Ballads NF
WV 79 - Internal selection (with mystery fave artist)
WV 80 - "Melting pot of genres" NF

78: Because it has a chock-ful load of ballads (like any other Asian country), it takes a lot of determination and deliberation to sort them out in a systematic way. Oh yes, there are many more of them that are WV-worthy but are excluded in my selection list. In short, out of countless number of them, I can only fit a handful of them in that NF.

79: It will be a break to my NF tradition set in almost every edition, this time with my favourite artist/band whose name I won't reveal unless you guys will solve it. Bring back the Hangman! Or choose any other guessing game! Whatever the game, it's up to you!

80: Same as 78, but involving other genres. And oh yes, there's good ol' indie! Though I only pick a handful of them, so suggestions are always welcome!

About the LL, I think I'll set aside for 80, because I'm too tired to do that for 78.

And that's all!

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 78 ♦ BALLAD NF NOW UP - DDL: TBA

Hullo and welcome to Hong Kong's First National Final for WV 78, featuring the best of the Ballads!

1. Keeva Mak - Give Yourself A Book of Life

2. Ken Hung - Juvenile Travel

3. Christopher Wong - Tianya Road

4. Tang Siu Hau - Annoying

5. Kary Ng - Stay Not Low

6. Eason Chan - Four Seasons

7. Kay Tse - Mountain Road

Voting:
12-8-7-5-3-2-1
Click here to send your votes!
Deadline will be one day before the submission deadline on 20 CET.
Have fun!

Copy-paste list

Keeva Mak - Give Yourself A Book of Life
Ken Hung - Juvenile Travel
Christopher Wong - Tianya Road
Tang Siu Hau - Annoying
Kary Ng - Stay Not Low
Eason Chan - Four Seasons
Kay Tse - Mountain Road

Thank you for voting:

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[Lupus]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 78 ♦ BALLAD NF NOW UP - DDL: TBA

has voted!

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 78 ♦ BALLAD NF NOW UP - DDL: TBA

As of now, only one voter has graced this NF, thanks to ol' chap Robert of !
Now I won't reveal the scores unless more voters will storm in, so keep these coming!
So for those who haven't voted, you have until the 4th of May 20 CET to do so.

Good news! Hong Kong has got a little red flag now, thanks a lot WV mods!

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 78 ♦ DEBUT ENTRY SENT!

Time's already up!
With one more voter capping this NF (thanks Cesar of ), here are the final scores:

20
14
10
10
10
10
2

Phew! Two voters in total, but that's all right for me...

I'm pleased to announce that this edition marks my 10th anniversary in WV! I'm preparing a Grand Anniversary Special which features the Awards Night. The fave of among my entries will be garnering special recognition (similar to Oscars). More details coming soon!

 

[RainyWoods]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 78 ♦ DEBUT ENTRY SENT!

I'm so, so sorry I didn't vote Eulaliya. I feel really bad for missing out. It's just been so hectic. I only managed to vote in a couple this time, both of which I was gently judged to do so in. I was supposed to be taking a break this edition and suddenly i'm having to make 70 glitter gif banners I trust Robert and Cesar have picked well for you though (two marvelous jurors to have decide on your entry), and I trust the quality of your selection. I hope Hong Kong brings you good luckxcrossed

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 78 ♦ DEBUT ENTRY SENT!

I'm so, so sorry I didn't vote Eulaliya. I feel really bad for missing out. It's just been so hectic. I only managed to vote in a couple this time, both of which I was gently judged to do so in. I was supposed to be taking a break this edition and suddenly i'm having to make 70 glitter gif banners I trust Robert and Cesar have picked well for you though (two marvelous jurors to have decide on your entry), and I trust the quality of your selection. I hope Hong Kong brings you good luckxcrossed

Apologies accepted, and an apple for serenity... (Oh yeah I remember the song from Mulan )
Now add a cricket just for your good luck!

 

[nekoisneko]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 78 ♦ DEBUT ENTRY SENT!

I am sorry for not voting

I was overslept last night

but I hope the best song may win this nf

 

[Hannah01]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 78 ♦ DEBUT ENTRY SENT!

Oh!! I missed the voting…may the best voice rock

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 78 ♦ TANG SIU HAU - ANNOYING (SF3)

鄧小巧 - 煩可寧
Tang Siu Hau - Annoying
Translated lyrics by Google

May I never turn on the side of the insomnia
But I am eager to ask who can hear
I would like to think that I will not be entangled with yesterday
But unfortunately the brain drooping as an electric shock
Suspense like a wave of one by one stranded

If the inexplicable heart disease never rescued or I can try
Categorically follow the fate of safe and then medicine
Moment to calm to people dazzled
Only to find that I have been fascinated by the kind of fake like fake
It is like a pleasure
Would you like me to eat this medicine?
People want to share the quiet to belong to me right?
If the brain is not alive
No fear of addiction, though swallowed

Even if you can get a night late can be peace
But I know will only restore the indulgence of nature
Or I should have deliberately control my feelings
Helpless is that I have not enough fine
Or rely on some elixir to save

I want to calm to forget the scars
But I am afraid that the last will be fascinated by the kind of false like fake
It is like a pleasure
Would you like me to eat this medicine?
People hope that share of quiet to belong to me
Do not mean that can not parry
They are rampant medication
I'm happy to fall into my eyes
Do not get rid of it alone?
Helpless sleep at night
I do not know how to rely on this

Do you talk about yourself?
Uniforms by anesthetic or even more terrible

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 78 ♦ TANG SIU HAU - ANNOYING (SF3)

Talking about the Anniversary Plans!

While waiting for the SF3 results tomorrow, I'm preparing a programme for my 10th Anniversary LL. The opening, interval and closing acts will include the ones which are my potential entries dating back to my earliest days in WV. Yes, you hear it, the alternate ones, "the ones which should've been the official entries but are forced to stay back due to low scores and/or robberies in NFs and so forth."

For the set time, I'll do that on Thursday 20 CET so as not to cause interference with the Final LL. And it will be at the Freedom Room, as usual (as my own room is still under construction).
And after the LL, there will be voting for the Best Song Award (for my official entries) and the Best Robbed Song Award (for the robbed ones in NFs). The lucky song awarded for the Best Robbed Song will get a chance to be my official entry sometime in the near future. All of these will be awarded probably after the Final Results show.

...and that's all for now!

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 78 ♦ TANG SIU HAU - ANNOYING (SF3) | CELEBRATING 10 EDITIONS OF MAGIC AND MYSTERY

Announcement:
Due to some unexpected technical errors at home (broken internet connection and my struggles with a bad cold), the LL has postponed until Saturday or Sunday at 20 CET. We appreciate your support in times of adversity, so thank you for bearing with us!

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 79 ♦ INTERNAL SELECTION | CELEBRATING 10 EDITIONS OF MAGIC AND MYSTERY

Hullo and Welcome to my 10th Anniversary Special post!

Today we will present ten of my official entries as well as the six of the robbed ones. So without further ado, let's begin!

The Ten Official Eulaliyan Entries!

1. Debbie Scerri - "Holma" (WV 68 Malta)

2. Marie Claire Attard Bason - "Għal Dejjem" (WV 69 Malta)

3. Chasing Pandora - "Memories" (WV 70 Malta)

4. Asin - "Itanong Mo Sa Mga Bata" (WV 71 Philippines)

5. Ryan Cayabyab - "Kumukutikutitap" (WV 72 Philippines)

6. Lea Salonga - "I Dreamed A Dream" (WV 73 Philippines)

7. Aicelle Santos - "Liwanag" (WV 74 Philippines)

8. Grace Nono - "Iduyan Mo" (WV 75 Philippines)

9. The Camerawalls - "Bread and Circuses" (WV 76 Philippines)

10. Dong Abay - "Bombardment" (WV 77 Philippines)

Also presenting... the six unfortunate entries that were robbed in various NFs but were given light again for you to enjoy!

1. Georgina Abela - "Fomm Il-Vjolin"

2. Kafena - "It-Tfal Ma Jaħtu Qatt"

3. Freddie Aguilar - "Alaala"

4. Regine Velasquez - "Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan"

5. Juan De La Cruz - "Naglalakbay"

6. Parokya Ni Edgar - "Don't Touch My Birdie"

How to Vote or Rank:
For the official entries, use traditional ESC style (12-1).
For the robbed ones, use the numbers 12-5.
Send your votes or rankings by PM to me or post them here with spoilers (since this is not an NF, only an Anniversary Special in which we can rank them just for fun).
Deadline will be sometime after the WV 78 Results show.

Have fun and celebrate ten editions with me!


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[RainyWoods]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 79 ♦ INTERNAL SELECTION | CELEBRATING 10 EDITIONS OF MAGIC AND MYSTERY

Many congratulations on your fabtabulous milestone, Eulaliya! You're one of my very top favourite players. I remember your very first edition was the one in which I was (last second) given my very first chance to host. Debbie Scerri passing with the charming "Holma" was a wonderful moment

My rankings in the spoiler below..

12. Asin - "Itanong Mo Sa Mga Bata"
10. The Camerawalls - "Bread and Circuses"
08. Chasing Pandora - "Memories"
07. Debbie Scerri - "Holma"
06. Grace Nono - "Iduyan Mo"
05. Marie Claire Attard Bason - "Għal Dejjem"
04. Dong Abay - "Bombardment"
03. Aicelle Santos - "Liwanag"
02. Ryan Cayabyab - "Kumukutikutitap"
01. Lea Salonga - "I Dreamed A Dream"


12. Juan De La Cruz - "Naglalakbay" (my favourite song of all you've shared with us so far)
10. Parokya Ni Edgar - "Don't Touch My Birdie"
08. Georgina Abela - "Fomm Il-Vjolin"
07. Kafena - "It-Tfal Ma Jaħtu Qatt"
06. Freddie Aguilar - "Alaala"
05. Regine Velasquez - "Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan"



The 12s are probably not a surprise at all. I truly love both "Naglalakbay" and "Itanong Mo Sa Mga Bata". Such special songs from your homeland. The Camerawalls "Bread and Circuses" was also amazing and would have been an automatic 12 for me in a lot of semi finals. I was so upset when it was plonked into a semi with Amanda Lear (my queen), Over The Rainbow, and an Edis song I had been begging the juror to send for months. "Bread and Circuses" really is such a fantastic song. I've enjoyed all your entries so far, even poor Lea Salonga's version of "I Dreamed A Dream" which is the unlucky entry i've had to place last.

Your songs are charming and you bring something very raw and honest to WorldVision with your entries. Thank you for the music and keep slaying our hearts

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 79 ♦ INTERNAL SELECTION | CELEBRATING 10 EDITIONS OF MAGIC AND MYSTERY

So we have only two who rated my previous entries, thanks ::cema and for your appreciation!
The WV 78 results show is getting closer now, so keep those coming!

For our next entry, I'll be selecting internally, so guesses are now open!

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 79 ♦ INTERNAL SELECTION - GUESS THE ARTIST!

Just to let y'all know that the voting ends with this phrase:

To be continued...

Why this phrase? Because you know... I'm gonna postpone the Awards Night until my next anniversary which is the 20th one, ten editions from now. For ten entries isn't enough...onwards to WV 88!

And now, we will head off to la bella Italia with a very quirky indie entry from my top favourite band that begins with only five capital letters. It's a big mystery, yes, unless you will solve it with Hangman.

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Let the guessings begin!

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 79 ♦ INTERNAL SELECTION - GUESS THE NAME OF MYSTERY BAND!

And here's a thank-you post!

多謝! (Dōjeh!)
My special thanks to those who voted for the very first entry ever sent to WV:





::bofp

 

[Eulaliya]

Re: ♦ HONG KONG / XIANGGANG / 香港 ♦ WV 79 ♦ INTERNAL SELECTION - GUESS THE NAME OF MYSTERY BAND!

Our next entry is being sent! C'mon everybody, let the guessing game begin!

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(Five letters, consonants only please)​