"3 mosquito sticks of mineral water, 1 mosquito package of prawn crackers snacks, and 14 mosquito candied haws, which are the most popular in Hong Kong. Can you buy them from the side?" Such a low price is not common. The public faces expensive things and the economy is affected by the epidemic. The “Hong Kong Poverty Situation Report” released by the government in the middle of this month reflects the poverty situation in various districts. Yuen Long District ranks seventh among the 18 districts and is a poorly performing area. Where?
It turned out that there was a commoner in the district, "Da Lidi," who had been selling all kinds of daily necessities at prices close to the prices of imported goods to benefit the residents of the district.
The Tin Sau Market, operated by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, opened in February 2013. The organization noticed that Tin Shui Wai is located in a remote area and lacks economic activities and employment opportunities in the area. Therefore, it provides low-rent stalls for rent. Similarly, most of the vendors are therefore Lowering the price of goods will mutually benefit the people in the district. At present, the stalls in Tin Xiu Market mostly sell some essential supplies and services, such as snacks, hair cutting, and shirt changes. There are also a small number of restaurants on the same market.
There are 200 vendors in the Tianxiu market. Some vendors said that due to the impact of the epidemic, only about 60% of the vendors in the market are open for business.
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The stall turns to camp to sell snacks, sought after by the student brother
The Tin Sau Market is located near Tin Fu Yuan and Tin Yat Village. There are large playgrounds and several schools nearby. Therefore, students and children will come in and take a rest, stroll and shop every time when school is over.
Sister Fen Snack Shop is the first batch of stalls to open in Tianxiu Market. It is run by Sister Fen, who is in her 70s, and her daughter, Miss Chen. I planned to close the business if it still recorded a loss in the second year. Unexpectedly, the stall became popular after switching to selling snacks, and a small store with a very human touch was able to survive.
Sister Fen Snack Shop is the first stall to open in Tianxiu Market. It is run by Sister Fen, who is in her 70s, and her daughter, Miss Chen. The store sells nostalgic snacks at very low prices, which attracts a large number of students.
(Photo by Li Qianting)
$14 candied haws are lower than the incoming price
If you want to choose one of the most popular items in the store, it must be candied haws. Such nostalgic snacks are rare in Hong Kong, but sister Fen did not set the price high. Instead, the price of 14 yuan was flat in Hong Kong. Ms. Chen laughed and said, "Wholesalers are called. Let’s set the price higher.”
At present, the stalls are operated in a full-scale operation. Ms. Chen said frankly that the snacks in the store are sourced from the mainland, but the prices are lower than those set in China. Regular customers told her that the same snacks are sold at RMB 1 in China. The snack shop actually sold Hong Kong dollars for the same, which was unbelievable and persuaded her to adjust the price.
Ms. Chen pointed out that she understands that the district is mostly grassroots citizens and new immigrants, so when purchasing goods, it will consider catering to the tastes of residents in the district. The purpose of operating a snack shop is not only to allow elderly mothers to pass the time, but also to serve residents in the district. Provide cheaper options, "It's enough to survive, I never thought about making big money."
Regular customers patronize for more than 8 years: the poor can only buy food in this place
Donald, now 21, has been patronizing the Fen sister snack shop for more than 8 years. Counting fingers used to linger in front of Fen sister's shop since middle school. His home is only about 5 minutes away from the Tianxiu market. I patronize a few times a week, and on average I spend more than 100 yuan here every week, "buying a bottle of water, buying a few packs of snacks, and spending half the day."
Donald believes that there should be more civilians of the same type in Hong Kong. "Always there are too many poor people. You can only buy a lot of food in a place." Donald compares other snack shops and chain convenience stores in the market. The snack shop’s price is a few yuan cheaper, and it says that "Ping Ji Mo can help a lot of people."
Another residents living in Huishawei said that they would come here to buy snacks several times a week. Granddaughter would think of buying snacks here after school. It only costs about 30 yuan to buy nearly a bag full of snacks. "You can buy happiness with less money."
Snack shop owner: Tianxiu Market has become a part of the community
Having been in business for more than eight years, Ms. Chen has witnessed the changes and reforms of Tianxiu Market. The positioning of Tianxiu Market at the beginning of its opening was complicated and lacking in features, and its attractiveness was relatively low. The organization would even arrange some tour groups to drive the flow of people, but it didn’t work. After several generations of vendors’ replacements, the first batch of vendors left only about ten stalls. At present, they mainly sell daily necessities. The prices are cheaper than many shops and markets in the district. Therefore, many residents come to hang out. Ms. Chen It also said that "Tianxiu Market has become a part of the community." The stall vendors placed a lot of chairs for people to use at will, and sometimes a crowd of regular customers would hang around until 10 o'clock before leaving.
$30 hair cut is almost extinct
Nowadays, a haircut costs 50 to 60 yuan at every turn. Ms. Zhang, who has more than 10 years of haircut experience and has been in the Tianxiu market for nearly 8 years, has always maintained the price of adult haircuts at 30 yuan, which is almost extinct.
The Meibao hair salon run by Ms. Zhang has only three prices, 30 yuan for adults, 25 yuan for seniors and children, and 28 yuan for teenagers. The three prices are not far apart. They are also the cheapest in the region, even in the hairdressing industry in Hong Kong. It can be called one of the best.
Ms. Zhang said that maintaining the price at such a low level depends entirely on the understanding of the grassroots.
In the past few years, I have been voluntarily cutting hair for the elderly in the district on Saturdays. Even though the voluntary activities were later cancelled due to the renewal of district councilors, Ms. Zhang still cuts hair for residents at a low cost. She said that many elderly people live in poverty. "The elderly don’t have money. , To help MEBO because it wants to kill a few mosquitoes.” Similarly, Ms. Zhang said that the rent here is cheap, so she can be allowed to maintain a low price. It's not too much."
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