Ding Ding Diaries 叮叮日記

Since 1904, Ding Ding has been carrying numerous joyful encounters of us. Everyone recalls their own cheerful memories: childhood rides, relaxing breaks, sweet datings... It’s time to collect and preserve all these unique touching moments.

My favourite mode of transportation - the tram.

My favourite mode of transportation - the tram.

The perspective from the tram’s upper deck gets you off the ground and lets you look down at the city while staying close.

The perspective from the tram’s upper deck gets you off the ground and lets you look down at the city while staying close.

As a child I loved running upstairs to admire the view. It’s such a good memory.

Since 1904, Ding Ding has been carrying numerous joyful encounters of us. Everyone recalls their own cheerful memories: childhood rides, relaxing breaks, sweet datings... It’s time to collect and preserve all these unique touching moments.

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"My bakery is located right next to the tram track..."

My bakery is located right next to the tram track. Many tram motormen come here to buy their breakfast or lunch.

Many tram motormen come here to buy their breakfast or lunch.

- Lam Pui Chun
Bakery Shop Owner in Sai Ying Pun

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"I was born in Hong Kong. People are surprised that I don’t speak Cantonese..."

Our shop is literally on the tram track, so we didn’t have to think long about a name. We even painted the interior ‘tram green’.

Our shop is literally on the tram track, so we didn’t have to think long about a name. We even painted the interior ‘tram green’.

- Mark Brough
Owner of The Tramline Liquor Co. in Kennedy Town

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"I live right across Des Voeux Road West and I go to my shop..."

The upper deck was first-class. I never had a chance to sit there. Now it costs the same, but I prefer sitting on the lower deck.

The upper deck was first-class. I never had a chance to sit there. Now it costs the same, but I prefer sitting on the lower deck.

- Lee Ping Hong
Clothing Repair Shop Owner, Sai Ying Pun

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"I still remember one event with a funky party tram..."

Trams are old, but at the same time they can be trendy and playful!

Trams are old, but at the same time they can be trendy and playful!

- Mercedes Pair
Miss Tourism World HK 2017/18

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Ding Ding Diaries - Staff Story (II)

Ding Ding Diaries - Staff Story (II)

- Chan Siu Chung
Motorman

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"I started crafting rubber stamps many years ago when I first saw my colleague doing it..."

I love crafting rubber stamps that represent HK because I can slowly appreciate the object in every cut.

I love crafting rubber stamps that represent HK because I can slowly appreciate the object in every cut.

- Kwok Yu Shun, Jason
Rubber Stamp Craftsman

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"It must be at one of those recesses in primary school when my classmate, Helena, told me her grandmother..."

She may have forgotten a lot of details but she still remembers her friend and that memorable tram ride.

She may have forgotten a lot of details but she still remembers her friend and that memorable tram ride.

- Kiki Ko-Li
Cultural and Arts Administrator

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"I recently moved to North Point. I was looking for a place..."

The tram gave me a new perspective to observe the market.

The tram gave me a new perspective to observe the market.

- Kevin Mak
Architect & Urban Photographer

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My favourite mode of transportation - the tram.

My favourite mode of transportation - the tram.

- Andrew Lau
Film Director

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"I proposed to my girlfriend on a tram last year’s Christmas..."

I proposed to her when she walked up to the upper deck. It was like the city had put on the Christmas lights just for us.

I proposed to her when she walked up to the upper deck. It was like the city had put on the Christmas lights just for us.

- Yeung Lee
Fireman

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Ding Ding Diaries - Staff Story

Ding Ding Diaries - Staff Story

- Cheung Tze Kun, Celery
Inspector at Hong Kong Tramways

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"I live in Kowloon. I started taking the tram when I got a job in Kennedy Town. I need to visit the elderly in the neighbourhood..."

So many people got onto the tram just to catch Pokemons, it has the perfect speed and condition for game!

So many people got onto the tram just to catch Pokemons, it has the perfect speed and condition for game!

- Dicky Ho
Social Worker

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"I love this city - I lived here 25 years ago and have been coming back ever since..."

Taking trams is a great way to see the city if you’re feeling lazy like me.

Taking trams is a great way to see the city if you’re feeling lazy like me.

- Coby
Dutch traveller who used to live in HK

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"I started playing the violin when I was 10 years old and now I just graduated..."

I like my job as it lets me move around the city. I’m always curious to see new constructions during a tram ride.

I like my job as it lets me move around the city. I’m always curious to see new constructions during a tram ride.

- Hui Wing Shan
Violin teacher living in Kowloon

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"I am terrified of heat, so I wanted to take advantage of it..."

For me the air-conditioned tram is a good option!

For me the air-conditioned tram is a good option!

- Tsang Wing Pak
MTR controller, living in Chai Wan

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Ding Ding Diaries - Adventure Story

Ding Ding Diaries - Adventure Story

- Ashley Yue
Local Food Tour Guide

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Ding Ding Diaries - Love Story

Ding Ding Diaries - Love Story

- Tina & Ambrose

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""Following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps...""

We’ve grown together and have become an important part of the neighbourhood.

We’ve grown together and have become an important part of the neighbourhood.

- Kan Hong Wing
Cheongsam Tailor in the Western District

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"From their small headquarters at the Tim Kee Noodle Shop..."

Both noodles and the tram are a symbol of HK’s brand.

Both noodles and the tram are a symbol of HK’s brand.

- Dou Wo & Dou Tak Tai
Fresh Noodle Makers in Shek Tong Tsui

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Ding Ding Diaries - Art Story

Ding Ding Diaries - Art Story

- Kingsley Ng
Interdisciplinary Artist

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"In our 4 days here, I and my 2 Taiwanese friends..."

Having a tram moving through the market is like art.

Having a tram moving through the market is like art.

- Nax Han
Photographer from Taiwan

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"I work in Central as a banker, so I’m at indoors most of the day..."

I felt free when taking trams. It gives you time to think and absorb everything.

I felt free when taking trams. It gives you time to think and absorb everything.

- Amairah Ahmed
Banker living in Olympic

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"I came to Hong Kong in 2008. Since then, every year..."

I’ve celebrated every birthday with a tram party since 2008.

I’ve celebrated every birthday with a tram party since 2008.

- Arnout van Rijn
Asset Manager from the Netherlands

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"My husband, Bona, used to run a graphic design company and often worked till midnight..."

Tram riding was one of my husband's pleasures in life.

Tram riding was one of my husband's pleasures in life.

- Liu-ho Yuk Ling

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"My primary and secondary school was in Happy Valley, with school buildings situated against..."

My favourite pass time at recess was to watch trams pass by and chant every now and then with the sounds of “Ding Ding”.

My favourite pass time at recess was to watch trams pass by and chant every now and then with the sounds of “Ding Ding”.

- Kiki Ko-Li
Cultural and Arts Administrator

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"This is my first time in Hong Kong..."

I know Hong Kong and trams from my grandparents and movies. Coming back now is like coming a full circle.

I know Hong Kong and trams from my grandparents and movies. Coming back now is like coming a full circle.

- Anna Fun
American Born Chinese

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"I am a South African photographer based in Hong Kong and moved here 3 years ago..."

The perspective from the tram’s upper deck gets you off the ground and lets you look down at the city while staying close.

The perspective from the tram’s upper deck gets you off the ground and lets you look down at the city while staying close.

- Gideon de Kock
South African Photographer & Content Director

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"I run my own company and I work from 7am till late night..."

It is my way to get away from hectic life and recharge.

It is my way to get away from hectic life and recharge.

- Dominic Chan
Free Magazine Publisher

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Ding Ding Diaries - Teaser

Ding Ding Diaries - Teaser

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"Sang Kee Foods has been an emblem of the Chiu Chow culture..."

I like culinary traditions and old fashioned trams.

I like culinary traditions and old fashioned trams.

- Li Chi Sing
Chiu Chow Restaurant Owner in Sai Ying Pun

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"I dreamt to have a tram party when I was 8-year-old..."

From our first dating to the wedding party, we share happiness with Ding Ding.

From our first dating to the wedding party, we share happiness with Ding Ding.

- Joseph Tse
President of the Hong Kong Trams Culture Preservation Society

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"I still remember the first time I got lost..."

A ‘wrong’ journey actually brought me to the right place!

A ‘wrong’ journey actually brought me to the right place!

- Wyann Yau
Photographer

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"My best friend from high school actually had her wedding party on a tram..."

The tram is like a piece of moving history.

The tram is like a piece of moving history.

- Tsang Lai Yan
Logistics Manager

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"I met my boyfriend Zenith at the University. Both of us have a keen interest in photography..."

My boyfriend brought me to different places to relax and the tram is one of them.

My boyfriend brought me to different places to relax and the tram is one of them.

- Vani Pang
Blogger

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"I grew up in Happy Valley and took trams frequently with my family. As a child I loved running upstairs and leaning my head..."

As a child I loved running upstairs to admire the view. It’s such a good memory.

As a child I loved running upstairs to admire the view. It’s such a good memory.

- Katie Chan
HR Manager working in Shau Kei Wan

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"Coming from the New Territories, I definitely think that the tram..."

Inside in this peaceful oasis, you have more time to reflect.

Inside in this peaceful oasis, you have more time to reflect.

- Wong Ming Fung
Station Master for New Lantau Bus Company, living in Tung Chung

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"I lived in North Point until secondary school..."

On weekends my dad loved to take me on the tram.

On weekends my dad loved to take me on the tram.

- Billy Kwan
Urban Planner

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"When I was studying at HKU, I had to attend..."

Even now we have graduated, we still regularly meet for a Ding Ding ride.

Even now we have graduated, we still regularly meet for a Ding Ding ride.

- Lorraine Law
Psychology Graduate

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"Having lived in Hong Kong for the past 8 years..."

It’s really fun to have a tram cruise on a Party Tram! Everyone should try!

It’s really fun to have a tram cruise on a Party Tram! Everyone should try!

- MILA JABONITA
Domestic Helper in Shek Tong Tsui

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"I live in Hong Kong Island where I fell in love with the only..."

The most priceless collectible goes to the tram drawings I received from my kids.

The most priceless collectible goes to the tram drawings I received from my kids.

- Alan Cheung
Collector

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"I just left the restaurant I work at Happy Valley and I am on the way..."

Just the Ding Ding sound reminds me so much of my childhood.

Just the Ding Ding sound reminds me so much of my childhood.

- Nicole Tsui
Restaurant Worker from Western District

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"The first time I fell in love with the tram was in 1994..."

I make tram sketches featuring local celebrities, but my favourite is the one with my wife.

I make tram sketches featuring local celebrities, but my favourite is the one with my wife.

- Jimmy Yuen
Landscape Architect & Tram Sketcher

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"I have been living in Hong Kong for 7 years..."

Nightlife of the city is enhanced by the sense of safety and tram fits into perfectly.

Nightlife of the city is enhanced by the sense of safety and tram fits into perfectly.

- Angeles Maria V. Italia
Resident in Wan Chai

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"With his favourite seat at the very back of the tram..."

There’s no better way to see the neighbourhood than taking the tram!

There’s no better way to see the neighbourhood than taking the tram!

- Felix Fung
Hotel Management Worker living in Wong Tai Sin

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"I prefer to come to the final stop to take the tram since..."

I feel like I grew up side by side with the tram.

I feel like I grew up side by side with the tram.

- Wendy Lam
Housewife living in Pokfulam

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"I lived and studied in Kowloon..."

About $2 buys you a lot of joy!

About $2 buys you a lot of joy!

- Jacqueline Wu
Assistant Trade Marketing Manager

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"I think the tram is very iconic for Hong Kong. The first time I came to Hong Kong..."

My biggest dream is to have the tram in Kowloon as well!

My biggest dream is to have the tram in Kowloon as well!

- Rachel Ao Leong
Macau Resident Working in HK

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"The first time I took a tram was going..."

My first tram experience turned out to be a great one. The view was amazing!

My first tram experience turned out to be a great one. The view was amazing!

- Jen
Fashion Design Student from Philippines

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"I am a Post-'80 and a huge fan of trams. I’ve been in love with trams since young..."

I am a Post-'80 tram fan. To me, Ding Ding is a frined since childhood.

I am a Post-'80 tram fan. To me, Ding Ding is a frined since childhood.

- Eric Lee
Chairman of Hong Kong Trams Enthusiast

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"One morning, I was taking photos with another member at the Whitty Street Tram Depot..."

I belong to a community called “Tram Chasers” formed by 10 photographers.

I belong to a community called “Tram Chasers” formed by 10 photographers.

- Irene Flanhardt
Artist & Curator

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Ding Ding Diaries - Neighbourhood Story

Ding Ding Diaries - Neighbourhood Story

- Billy Tam
Entrepreneur

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"I’m on my way to a massage in Causeway Bay..."

As a visual merchandiser, I wouldn’t change anything about the tram.

As a visual merchandiser, I wouldn’t change anything about the tram.

- Poco Lam
Visual Merchandiser from Mid Levels

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"On his way back from a basketball match with friends in Victoria Park..."

I specifically choose to take the tram after a match. It is a moment to slow down and relax.

I specifically choose to take the tram after a match. It is a moment to slow down and relax.

- Steven Lo
Basketball Player in Causeway Bay