Carving mahjong tiles by hand is a traditional craft only a few artisans in Hong Kong know how to do. Now, one of them is getting evicted from his space, putting the art in further peril. We spoke to him about the uncertainty that lies ahead.
0:00 When Biu Kee opened 0:52 Getting evicted 01:44 Why Cheung wants to stay 02:38 How to carve mahjong tiles by hand
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Revisit our interview with Cheung in 2018:
Carving Mahjong By Hand in Hong Kong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itPwfE9thk0
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Producer: Angie Hon Videographer: Will Hon, Nicholas Ko, Mario Chui Editor: Gavin Wong Mastering: César del Giudice
