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Many shops in the Central Market sell
traditional Hong Kong snacks and souve-
nirs.
conservation professor says. ment to preserve heritage sites,” he
“I think preservation is a way says.
to make a heritage site sustainable
and fulfil a certain function in the
community rather than a goal. The
revitalised Central Market serves the Edited by Soweon Park
community by providing space for lo- Sub-edited by Lynne Rao
cals and avoiding competition with a
nearby wet market at Graham Street,”
he adds.
“More importantly the site
supports young entrepreneurs. The
site not only provides stalls with
cheaper rent but also teaches young
people about how to run and sustain
their business,” says Lee.
Lee also thinks that property
developers and the public should do
more.
“The property developers
should spend their money on herit-
age conservation as a redistribution Bars selling beers made by local brewery can be found in the Central Market.
of their wealth to the citizens. The
citizens should also actively urge
property developers and the govern-