From riots to war to Covid-19, how Star Ferry stayed afloat in its wavey 127-year-old journey
Hong Kong's classic white-and-green Star Ferry has been sailing across Victoria Harbour for over 120 years, carrying passengers between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. But it has not been smooth sailing. The ferry managed to stay afloat amid turbulent waters including the 1966 riots, World War II, and Covid-19 pandemic. How did a HK$4 (US$0.5) ferry ride and a transport tool become a Hong Kong icon? This episode of Hong Kong Authentic walks you through the history behind Star Ferry and what makes it so special to the city.
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