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Kat Hing Wai (Chinese: 吉慶圍) is a Punti walled village located in the Yuen Long District of Hong Kong, commonly referred to as Kam Tin, named after the surrounding area. The village is home to around 400 descendants of the Tang Clan, one of the 'Five Great Clans' of Hong Kong, who settled here from China during the Song dynasty. The village walls were constructed in the 17th century, and the Tangs, who are Punti people from Southern China, were among the first to settle in Hong Kong. The residents of Kat Hing Wai speak the Weitou dialect, a variety of Yue Chinese.Nearby, there are three other walled villages—Wing Lung Wai, Tai Hong Wai, and Kam Hing Wai—built around the same period. Kat Hing Wai was established during the reign of the Ming Chenghua Emperor (1464–1487), and the defensive walls were built by Tang Chue-yin and Tang Chik-kin in the early years of the Qing Kangxi reign (1661–1722).The village gained historical significance during the Six-Day War in 1899, when the British Empire clashed with the major Punti clans of the New Territories. The Tang Clan joined in resisting the British takeover, and Kat Hing Wai became a defensive stronghold. After the British victory, the iron gates were removed and shipped to London for display. However, following repatriation requests from the Tang Clan, one gate was returned in 1924 by Sir Edward Stubbs, and a commemorative tablet was placed at the entrance to mark the event. This history gives Kat Hing Wai unique architectural and historical value.The village is a quasi-rectangular structure (100 by 90 meters) with seven-meter-high brick walls, originally constructed for protection against pirates and invasions from rival clans. The area inside the walls covers approximately 80 meters square. Over the centuries, Kat Hing Wai has served as a stronghold for the Tang Clan, protecting residents from bandits, rival clans, and wild tigers. During the Qing dynasty, additional fortifications, including a five-meter-high blue brick wall and four cannon towers, were added for defense.Today, the village remains surrounded by 18-inch-thick walls, with the remnants of a moat outside. Most of the houses inside have been rebuilt in recent years. There is only one narrow entrance, which once had a pair of iron gates. After being removed by the British in 1899, one gate was returned in 1924, while the other remains in Tai Hong Wai. Currently, the standing gates are mismatched, with the left gate being a gift from Tai Hong Wai.Kat Hing Wai is a private property. In 2002, the Acting Secretary for Home Affairs stated that the Antiquities and Monuments Office was negotiating with the owners to preserve the village as a monument. In 2010, the entrance gate, shrine, four watchtowers, and surrounding walls were listed as Grade I historic buildings.

The Man Mo Temple is a stunning homage to the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo). Constructed between 1847 and 1862, it remains the largest of its kind in Hong Kong. Designated a Grade 1 historic building in 1994 and declared a monument in 2010, the temple is steeped in history. Its giant hanging incense coils provide a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the nearby financial district. The complex also features Lit Shing Kung, a space dedicated to the worship of all heavenly gods, and Kung Sor, an assembly hall to the west of the temple where community matters and disputes were once deliberated and resolved.

The Clock Tower, officially named the Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower (Chinese: 前九廣鐵路鐘樓), is a prominent landmark located on the southern shore of Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Often referred to as the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower (尖沙咀鐘樓), it stands as the sole remnant of the former Kowloon Station on the Kowloon-Canton Railway.Constructed using red bricks and granite, the tower reaches a height of 44 meters and is capped with a 7-meter lightning rod. A wooden staircase inside leads to the top, though the interior is currently closed for maintenance. Situated near Victoria Harbour and the western end of Salisbury Road, it is close to another notable site, the Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier.The Kowloon-Canton Railway project was initiated in 1904, with its Tsim Sha Tsui terminus designed by A. B. Hubback. The station’s construction began in 1913 and was delayed due to World War I. The Clock Tower was completed in 1915, and the full station opened in 1916.The Clock Tower’s bell was cast in 1919 in England by John Taylor & Co and installed in 1920. The clock reused a mechanism from the demolished Pedder Street Clock Tower, with all four clock faces operational by March 1921. The tower sustained damage during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong in World War II, and its chimes were silenced. The clock resumed operation in October 1945 after the liberation, but the bell chimes were discontinued in 1950 when separate motors were installed for each clock face.In 1975, Kowloon Station was relocated to Hung Hom, and the original station was demolished in 1977 despite protests. However, the Clock Tower was preserved as a compromise and became a declared monument in 1990. It is now surrounded by the Hong Kong Space Museum, Hong Kong Museum of Art, and Hong Kong Cultural Centre.The Clock Tower’s bell, previously relocated to various sites, was finally returned in 2010. In December 2021, the tower resumed hourly chimes between 8 a.m. and midnight using a digital system synchronized with the Hong Kong Observatory’s web clock.The Clock Tower remains a cherished symbol of Hong Kong’s railway heritage and an enduring architectural icon.

Lamma Power Station, also known as Lamma Island Power Station, is a thermal power station combined with a solar farm located in Po Lo Tsui, Lamma Island, Hong Kong. With a total installed capacity of 3,617 MW, it is the second-largest coal-fired power station in Hong Kong, following the Castle Peak Power Station.Originally completed in 1982 by Hongkong Electric (HK Electric), the station supplies electricity to Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island. Over the years, the facility has undergone several expansions to enhance its capacity. As of 2021, its power generation infrastructure includes 2,000 MW from coal-fired units, 555 MW from oil-fired gas turbines, 1,060 MW from gas-fired combined-cycle units, and a 1.1 MW solar power system.The solar component of Lamma Power Station began in 2010 with the installation of a 550 kW solar farm costing HK$23 million. The farm utilized 5,500 amorphous silicon photovoltaic modules, chosen for their efficiency in Hong Kong's high temperatures and tropical climate. By 2013, HK Electric expanded the solar farm to 1 MW, incorporating 8,662 photovoltaic modules over a 13,000 m² area, with the new panels generating 40% more electricity than the original ones.

Dorchester Square, originally Dominion Square, is a large urban square in downtown Montreal, covering over 21,000 m² alongside Place du Canada. It is bounded by René Lévesque Boulevard, Peel Street, Metcalfe Street, and Dorchester Square Street, and serves as a 24-hour public space that attracts significant pedestrian traffic. Initially built between 1872 and 1892, it was adorned with statues arranged to form a Union Jack and later underwent a $14-million redesign in 2010 to enhance its aesthetics and lighting.Originally, the square was a green space and meeting area that included the Catholic Sainte-Antoine Cemetery. By the late 19th century, the area evolved, becoming a prestigious address as developments like the Windsor Hotel and Mary, Queen of the World were constructed. The completion of Windsor Station and later the Sun Life Building reinforced the square's importance as a central urban hub, connecting commercial and retail districts.In 1967, the square was divided, with the southern portion named Place du Canada. After René Lévesque’s death, Dorchester Boulevard was renamed in his honor, while the northern section became Dorchester Square, named after Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester. In 2015, a Victorian-inspired fountain by Claude Cormier + Associés was installed at the northern end of the park, along with a sculpture of a pileated woodpecker.

Hawarden is a village located in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, within the Rural Municipality of Loreburn No. 254 and Census Division No. 11. As of the 2016 census, the population was 52. The village is situated on Highway 19, north of Strongfield, Loreburn, and Elbow.Named after Hawarden Castle in Flintshire, Wales, which was the country home of British politician William Gladstone, the village features several key facilities, including a post office, Hawarden Hall, a playground, and a bar. Over the years, it has housed an elementary school, Perry Industries, an indoor skating rink, a bank, gas pumps, an arcade, two churches, two convenience stores, a surplus store, four grain elevators, and a café. Hawarden incorporated as a village on July 16, 1909.The Canadian Bank of Commerce opened in 1909 but was destroyed by fire on December 12, 1911, along with much of Gladstone Street. A new building was erected in 1922 and remains one of only two known structures of its architectural type in Saskatchewan.On July 5, 1988, a tornado caused significant damage to the village, uprooting trees and knocking boxcars off the railway. According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Hawarden's population decreased to 50, residing in 30 of its 33 total private dwellings, a decline of 3.8% from the 2016 population of 52. With a land area of 1.12 km² (0.43 sq mi), the population density was 44.6/km² (115.6/sq mi) in 2021.The 2016 Census reported a population of 52 living in 33 of its 36 total private dwellings, reflecting a 3.8% increase from 50 in 2011. Since 2001, the Hawarden Winter Warriors have organized the Annual Hawarden Vintage Snowmobile Rally, featuring a 97 km (60 mi) trail for newer snowmobiles and a 32 km (20 mi) trail for vintage models. The event begins at Hawarden Hall and includes many vintage snowmobiles, snow planes, and various prizes and raffles.Additionally, since 2001, the Bert's Boxing Day Classic, a recreational hockey tournament in memory of Brendan Ringdal, was held annually in Hawarden until 2010 when it moved to Kenaston due to the closure of the local rink. The village celebrated its 90th Anniversary in 1999 with a parade, local talent performances (including the Whistlers), and fireworks.

Biggar is a town in central Saskatchewan, Canada, located 93 kilometers (58 miles) west of Saskatoon on Highway 14. Known for its unique town slogan, an Olympic athlete, and a world-record deer, Biggar was featured on The Today Show in February 2010 as part of their Canadian segment during the 2010 Winter Olympics.Incorporated as a village in 1909, Biggar was named after William Hodgins Biggar, general counsel of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTP), which arrived in 1908. Before the GTP, the area was served by the Swift Current-Battleford Trail. The GTP established Biggar as a divisional point, constructing a large station and roundhouse, which spurred population growth as the town became a home terminal for train crews.Biggar was incorporated as a town in 1911. By the mid-1920s, the population exceeded 2,000, reaching a peak of 2,755 in 1966. As of the 2011 census, the town's population was 2,161.Biggar is famous for its slogan, 'New York is big, but this is Biggar.' Originally a prank created in 1914 by a survey crew, it was painted on a town sign and remained until 1954, when it was officially adopted.According to the 2021 Census of Population by Statistics Canada, Biggar had a population of 2,133 living in 941 of its 1,027 private dwellings, marking a -4.2% decrease from the 2016 population of 2,226. The town covers an area of 15.37 km² (5.93 sq mi) with a population density of 138.8/km² (359.4/sq mi).

Lanigan boasts notable residents such as 2010 Olympic Silver Medalist Cori Bartel in women's curling and 2013 Stanley Cup champion Sheldon Brookbank. The town also has connections to NHL players including Bobby Baun, Brian Propp, Todd Strueby, and Wade Brookbank.The major industry in Lanigan is centered around potash. The town hosts Nutrien Lanigan Potash, one of North America's largest potash mines. Additionally, the Greenfield Potash Project by BHP Billiton Jansen Project is under construction just east of the town. Signage on Highways 16 and 20 proudly proclaims, 'Welcome to Lanigan, The Land of Potash.' Located 8 km east of Lanigan, Pound-Maker Adventures Ltd. is Canada's largest feedlot and ethanol plant. The surrounding area is known for its robust agricultural sector, often referred to as the 'sure crop' area.The local economy is driven by potash and agriculture, but tourism is also flourishing. Visitors can explore the restored CPR (Canadian Pacific Railway) train station and other exhibits at the Lanigan and District Heritage Centre. For recreational activities, the Lanigan Golf & Country Club offers a 9-hole grass greens course, and the Lanigan Lions Campground provides additional leisure options.

In the 1980s, the South Korean government erected a 100 m (328 ft) tall flagpole with a 130-kilogram (287 lb) flag in Daeseong-dong, a farming community within the DMZ. This flagpole outdid the one in Kijong-dong, which at the time stood about 49 m (164 ft) high. In response, the North Korean government built the Panmunjom flagpole in Kijong-dong, extending it to 160 m (525 ft) with a 270 kg (595 lb) flag, just 1.2 km (0.7 mi) across the demarcation line from South Korea. This escalation was dubbed the 'flagpole war.' For over a decade, the Panmunjom flagpole was the tallest in the world, though it became the second-tallest in 2010, after the National Flag Square in Baku, Azerbaijan, at 162 m (531 ft). It is now the sixth-tallest flagpole in the world and the tallest supported one.

The Tractor Story exhibition stands as Croatia's inaugural permanent showcase of vintage tractors, inaugurated in 2010. Housing a collection of 50 antique tractors, alongside threshing machines and various other agricultural implements, it also features a curated selection of period photographs and documents. A highlight of this exhibition is the presence of an ancient Fordson model dating back to 1923, hailed as the first tractor to grace the fields of the nearby village of Nova Vas. Additionally, a relic of an engine with a heated head, once pivotal in powering a mill in Poreč during the early 20th century, adds a fascinating dimension to the display. Spanning from antiquity to modernity, this region has long been synonymous with agriculture. However, the rapid technological advancements of the 20th century ushered in a period of obsolescence for traditional tools and machinery, once emblematic of the local culture. Nostalgia for this bygone era spurred the conception of preserving and recounting the agricultural narrative, with the acquisition of the historic Fordson tractor marking a pivotal moment in this endeavor. Subsequent efforts saw the accumulation of a diverse array of vintage tractors, threshing machines, and other agricultural paraphernalia, culminating in a prized collection that stands open for visitors to explore and appreciate.

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