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Definition
Lee Tung Street, a street in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, well known as "Wedding Card Street".
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How it's used
Formerly known as the Wedding Card Street, this area was famous for its dense concentration of traditional printing shops specializing in wedding invitations. Following a major urban redevelopment project, it transformed into a high end pedestrianized shopping complex. Locals often still refer to it by its historical nickname when discussing the area's cultural shift.
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shopping at Lee Tung Street
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