For over a century, the territory of Hong Kong has been impacted by waves of immigration stemming from the second World War, the Chinese civil war, and other political and economic catalysts. Coming from places such as Shanghai and Fujian, a large number of these immigrants settled along the coast of Hong Kong Island’s northern district. Due to this settlement, the area of North Point carries the colloquial names “Little Shanghai” and “Little Fujian”. In recent years, a new immigrant group - Southeast Asians - have moved into the neighborhood, incentivised by lower rents and work opportunities caring for the district’s aging population.

Chun Yeung Street, a short one-block street in North Point, is the epicentre of immigrant life. It has witnessed many periods of immigration, and today reflects the multicultural history of the neighborhood. Typical Hong Kong market vendors are interspersed with Shanghainese shops, Fujianese restaurants, and more recently, Southeast Asian grocery marts.

Immigrants to the area have brought along their cultures and lifestyles, which have greatly influenced the development of this district. Two notable examples are the State Theatre and the [now-demolished] Luna Park, both of which exemplified strong ties to the 1950s Shanghai leisure and entertainment scene. During these earlier years, North Point was considered the heart of entertainment in Hong Kong. Today, remnants of such historical influences can still be seen in this dynamic neighborhood.