Why is Hong Kong so superstitious?

Why is Hong Kong so superstitious? “It’s a superstitious thing,” said John Choi, who has worked as a feng shui master in Hong Kong for more than 10 years. In a similar sense, it’s like a management office that keeps intruders away from entering the shop.” Bushton3/Getty Images Tu Di Gong shrines can be found throughout Hong Kong, often outside the main entrances to buildings and shops Choi says that the highly competitive nature of the city is what drives many people to adopt superstitious beliefs to try and boost their luck and opportunities. “When they first banned feng shui in China, a lot of the feng shui masters fled and came to Hong Kong,” said Choi. “Some of them also went to Taiwan for the same reasons.” Matthew Keegan Feng shui compasses are used by practitioners to determine the precise direction of a structure, place or item Today, feng shui remains popular in Hong Kong, and Choi says around 40% of building developers still consult a feng shui master to advise on the most auspicious design of their projects.