消失中的香港 系列 Disappearing Hong Kong Culture
 
真假蘋婆 Sterculia lanceolata
 
Illustration by Kate WaterWood
2022


假蘋婆+旺角豉油街 懸掛式招牌（已拆卸）

豉油街相傳因以前有醬園設於該地而得名，此街道橫跨旺角多條主要道路，十分繁華熱鬧，街頭頂上的招牌亦目不暇給。
如果細心觀看這些招牌，你會發現他們有著獨立的個性，設計與字體都有不同，但疊在一起卻毫無違和感，說明這些藝術品早已融入了香港的城市文化之中。
文： @pinghoh 

假蘋婆(本土常見植物)

以紅色連繁招牌上的紅色字樣而加入畫作中

假蘋婆，別稱七姐果、雞冠皮、雞冠木、山羊角、紅郎傘、賽蘋婆及山木棉等，為梧桐科蘋婆屬半落葉喬木植物。由於假蘋婆結果的期間與中國七姐誕相近，故稱為七姐果。亦有人用蘋婆和假蘋婆的果實作為七姐誕的祭品。花期4－5月。 
（維基百科）

 
The name of Soy Street in Mong Kok is said to be derived from the former soy sauce factories located there. The street spans several major roads in Mong Kok and is bustling with activity. The hanging signs above the street are eye-catching and have unique designs and fonts. Despite their differences, they blend together perfectly, illustrating how these works of art have become an integral part of Hong Kong's urban culture.
The False Banyan tree, also known as Ficus hirta, is a common plant in Hong Kong and is often featured in local artwork. It is known by various names, including Seven Sisters Fruit, Chicken's Comb, Goat Horn, and Red Cotton Tree, among others. Its fruiting period is around the same time as the Chinese festival of Qi Xi, also known as the Seven Sisters Festival. Some people use the fruits of the False Banyanand the Banyan tree as offerings during this festival. The tree blooms from April to May. 
 
(Source: Wikipedia)