In Hong Kong, more than 200,000 people live in sub-divided flats and cage homes. Tiny and cramped, the living conditions of these flats are often unbearable.
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The Society for Community Organization (SoCO) worked with photographer Benny Lam to document the lives of sub-divided flat residents.
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 More than 50 photos will be showcased at a photo exhibition this month.
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HKFP Lens: How much food can a Hongkonger on the poverty line buy?

soco micro apartment

HKFP Lens: Life in the gutter of Asia’s world city

hong kong shoebox cramped homes

HKFP Lens: Hong Kong’s homeless find shelter in McDonald’s, by Suraj Katra

hong kong shoebox cramped homes

hong kong shoebox cramped homes

hong kong shoebox cramped homes

The exhibition runs from October 3 to 9, 10am-10pm, at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre; and from October 13 to 26, at Central Market.

Guest contributors for Hong Kong Free Press.