Entertainment and games

We have our mobile phones or tablet computers in our hands almost every minute now. However, people had very different ways of spending their leisure time 500 years ago and 50 years ago. On this webpage, you will be able to learn more about people’s entertainment or games of people in the past.

1. Entertainment and games: Past and present We have our mobile phones or tablet computers in our hands almost every minute now. However, people had very different ways of spending their leisure time 500 years ago and 50 years ago. On this webpage, you will be able to learn more about people’s entertainment or games of people in the past.

2. 500 years ago

3. Kites The kite was invented in China around 1500 years ago. At first the kite was mostly used for wars. Later, kites became a popular form of entertainment. Kites were made from paper or silk with bamboo frames. They were light and could be carried by wind. As long as there is enough space, you can play kites with more than 20 people! Board games There are many board games in the Chinese culture. One of the most popular was Go (also called weiqi ). Go was invented around 1500 years ago. Over time, Go became so popular that all Chinese gentlemen had to learn it. It is still very popular nowadays as a hobby for many people!

4. 50 years ago

5. Radios and televisions were invented in the early 20 th century. During the 1960s, almost everyone in Hong Kong enjoyed free radio and television programmes . While radios were cheaper and most families would have one at home, televisions were more expensive. You could buy a flat with the price of 5 television sets! Therefore, people had to share a TV together on streets. There could be 20-30 people watching a small television together! A radio in 1960s A television set in 1960s

6. Television and radio in 1960s People watching television together in a park Family listening to the radio at home

7. Now

8. Entertainment and games nowadays Since smartphones and tablet computers are available, people have spent most of their time on their electronic devices playing online games (e.g. Candy Crush), using social media (e.g. Facebook, Weibo), watching online videos (e.g. YouTube) or sending text messages (e.g. Wechat , WhatsApp).

9. It is very convenient because people can use their phones or tablets on their own anywhere. However, using devices with a bright screen may hurt your eyes and you may not be able to sleep well. Remember not to use them too much!

10. Using mobile devices anytime anywhere Almost everyone is using their mobile phones Even children use electronic devices a lot! How many instant messaging apps do you know? Do you know this popular game?