The wet market is an iconic image that could come to represent Hong Kong. When talking about Cantonese cuisine, it would be necessary for fresh groceries like leafy green vegetables, still-flapping fish, fresh chicken, fresh fruits, etc. When you go to wet markets, you could see people from all walks of life and a real slice of Hong Kong life.

Christine Cappio is a French lady who has been living in Hong Kong since 1986. She integrated into the local community of Hong Kong since she was able to speak Cantonese. Christine finds that wet markets are actually interesting places to shop; the warm atmosphere helps her to overcome the impression that wet markets are smelly and dirty, some shop owners even explain to her how to cook the groceries.

As a French lady living in Hong Kong, Christine is familiar with the culture of both places. This book introduces the wet markets in France and Hong Kong. Also, it compares the differences and similarities between French and Hong Kong open markets. Furthermore, there is a chapter of English-Cantonese vocabulary list that guides foreigners to start their journey to Hong Kong’s wet market and explore the different kinds of market groceries in Hong Kong.

Christine has published another book “Gweimui’s Hong Kong Story” in 2016. Interested readers may also borrow that book to learn more about how a French lady adapted to the lifestyle in Hong Kong since her arrival in 1986. Chinese edition of both titles is also available in Hong Kong Public Libraries: 《鬼妹港街市》and《鬼妹港故事》.