Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

rsdsharp

(11,638 posts)

2. When we were in Hong Kong and the PRC in 1991

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Nov 27, 2025, 04:01 PM

Thursday

bamboo scaffolding was everywhere. It was usually covered with a green or pink mesh (many of the buildings in Hong Kong were pink and/or green themselves.) I never thought about the fire hazard.

I’m surprised the mainland has abandoned it, while Hong Kong hasn’t. When we were there, the PRC was building a “super highway” near Xian using picks, shovels and wheel barrows.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Bamboo scaffolding, an iconic part of Hong Kong, is at the heart of the deadly fire probe [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Thursday OP

Wow... I knew bamboo (when dry) is highly flammable, but I had not realized it was THAT flammable... hlthe2b Thursday #1

When we were in Hong Kong and the PRC in 1991 rsdsharp Thursday #2