Field Notes - Photographing Hong Kong’s Goldfish Street
Exotic Gold fish in tank, Tung Choi ‘GoldFish’ Street 2024
Gold. Red. Orange. Charcoal black. Pearl white. Reminiscing Chinese motifs and Feng Shui. Symbols of prosperity.
Tiny bags filled with water and air temporarily house individual aquatic critters. A necessity and restriction. Visibility to more eyes without having to step into the shops. Shops are simply too small. Space a luxury. Common theme in Hong Kong.
Fish tanks in a small alley shop, Tung Choi ‘GoldFish’ Street 2024
New exotic varieties generate exciting chatter amongst local aquarium enthusiasts. Tourists scuffling on shop fronts wondering about the ethical side of keeping fish in small bags but not shy to make content for their social media.
Many shop owners with pet cats. What do they think about being surrounded by fish every day? One ponders.
Heart shaped aquascape, Tung Choi ‘GoldFish’ Street 2024
