Singapore, being a city-state, has been influenced by British culture in its history. Thanks to this, remnants of British culture can be found throughout Singapore. English, too, has been influenced by British English, and British-style tea culture (afternoon tea) has developed. The transportation system also follows the British system. Unlike Korea, vehicles drive on the left side, and the steering ...
While coffee culture has thrived in the United States, in Britain, the tradition of tea-drinking has flourished. Britain is known as the “land of black tea” and holds the top spot for black tea consumption. It is said that the average Briton consumes about seven cups of tea per day, highlighting the significance of tea culture in the country. “The ...
Hong Kong had a history of being a British colony. Even though it was returned to China in 1999, due to the long-lasting influence of British rule, remnants of British culture can still be found in Hong Kong. You can discover traces of British influence in everyday life, such as the use of British-style English, the transportation system, and the ...
In Hong Kong, you can still find well-preserved buildings from the past British colonial era, some of which are still in everyday use. In the Sheung Wan area of Hong Kong, you can come across red-brick buildings from the British colonial period, one of which is currently in use under the name of Western Market. “Originally a Grocer from the ...