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Veteran printer’s mission to keep movable type tradition alive in Hong Kong

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Susan SuJanuary 24, 2026 at 05:01 AM
Veteran printer’s mission to keep movable type tradition alive in Hong Kong
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Leung Kwok-hung, owner of Sing Hung Printer in Hong Kong, is working to preserve the tradition of movable type printing. The 76-year-old veteran printer has operated his factory for over 50 years, witnessing its decline from a 15-person operation to a two-man shop with his son. Despite the challenges and the closure of similar businesses, Leung signed a new lease last November. He is now focusing on conducting public workshops to educate people about movable type printing and sustain this intangible cultural heritage. Leung hopes to share the "true story" of the craft and ensure its legacy continues, even if the factory's future remains uncertain.

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