Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Read more: sc.mp/0zrof Hong Kong’s classic white-and-green Star Ferry has been sailing across Victoria Harbour for over 120 years, carrying passengers between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. But it has not been smooth sailing. The ferry managed to stay afloat amid turbulent waters including the 1966 riots, World War II, and Covid-19 pandemic. How did a HK$4 (US$0.5) ferry ride and a transport tool become a Hong Kong icon? This episode of Hong Kong Authentic walks you through the history behind Star Ferry and what makes it so special to the city. Support us: subscribe.scmp.com Follow us on: Website: scmp.com Facebook: facebook.com/scmp Twitter: twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: instagram.com/scmpnews Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/south-china-morning-post #scmp #HongKongAuthentic #HongKongtransport