The FEHD officials dropped their demands and allowed us to keep our back alley space exactly as it is. This is a massive win for our community and proof that standing up for public space produces real change. Keep using this alley as your own and let me know if …
March 12, 2015
Final supporters
For three years our team has worked hard to turn this public space intoa greener and more beautiful place where the community can come together towork and socialise. However, following continued persecution by a certain crazy dog-walking lady and the FEHD, we were no longer permitted to use table and chairs, followed by proper crockery and now, not even naturally occurring elements like a tree stump.
All this is happening whilst cars and garbage can be found parked and scattered throughout the adjacent alley and a cha chaan tang round the corner is serving lunch to at least 50 people out on the streets.
Hong Kong Government, do you not have the intellect to use your time wisely in pursuant of more meaningful causes?
My friends, we are deeply sorry for any inconvenience caused but we would encourage youto support us in our campaign to make better use of public space in Hong Kongby engaging in creative use of this back alley in whatever way you can. We may not be able to provide you with any materials to sit on, but please do not let that stop you from BRINGING YOUR OWN MAT AND YOUR OWN TUMBLER to enjoy the beautiful outdoor space behind teakha that is part of this amazing community.
In addition, please help us by SIGNING THIS PETITION for better use of outdoor space which we hope to submit to the government when we gather enough signatures.
You can also help by phoning Ms Chan Yee Man (HI(EH)C/W 13) (tel: 2853 0715) of the FEHD to anti-complain about this issue. The "complainant" does not live in this area at all let alone use the alleyway behind teakha. To create problems for everyone because of one woman's personal grudge, HK government, you should know better than to feed such craziness. (茶家朋友們，大家同時可以致電食環署的陳綺文小姐 (HI(EH)C/W 13) (tel: 2853 0715) 「反投訴」投訴者。投訴者因為私人原因 （投訴人根本不住在本區，也從來不用後巷）造成大家諸多不便，希望大家可以幫忙聲討！)
My deepest gratitude to all teakha fans,
Nana
Updates
December 20, 2014
We just hit 500 signatures today. Print out this petition and drop it off at your local district councillor's office tomorrow. Keep bringing your own mats and tumblers to the alley so the bureaucrats see that we are not going anywhere.
December 19, 2014
We hit 100 signatures today. Post this link on your Facebook wall and tag the Food, Environmental and Health Department to let them know we are watching. Text three friends right now and tell them to sign before the end of the day.
Reached 500 supporters
December 18, 2014
Reached 100 supporters
December 16, 2014
633 Comments
These small, unobtrusive spaces add a flavour to HK which is very special. The misguided use of inappropriate and outdated legislation is a sad indictment of our leaders. If a licence is what it takes, and a few dollars to appease the bureaucracy, so be it.
The outdoor seating effectively makes use of a side lane situation (other than just being a temporary carparking space). The space is well maintained, clean and definitely a good example of how pockets of space in our space constraint city could be well used.
I m living nearby & love to go Teakha & don't want to lose such lovely local tea house because of a nonsense people's complaint. I urge your Honourable Government Department to assist this local business to get through such difficult moment. Thank you very much!
I live on Tai Ping Shan street and enjoy using this space a lot, when sitting on the tree stumps there is still a clearway for pedestrians The rest of the alley you have to navigate around car parts, broken machines, garbage and cars most days. Madness
The spirit of the regulation the FEHD seeks to enforce has been lost in its application...no longer does it raise standards of hygiene and safety, but it now merely stifles local businesses which already struggle with limited space and sky high rents.
i come all the way from Paris and teakha is one of my favourite spots in Hong Kong! It deserves to be left alone and bloom peacefully!
i am also a cafe owner along with my partner who are having to deal with the same issue!
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The FEHD officials dropped their demands and allowed us to keep our back alley space exactly as it is. This is a massive win for our community and proof that standing up for public space produces real change. Keep using this alley as your own and let me know if …
March 12, 2015
Final supporters
For three years our team has worked hard to turn this public space intoa greener and more beautiful place where the community can come together towork and socialise. However, following continued persecution by a certain crazy dog-walking lady and the FEHD, we were no longer permitted to use table and chairs, followed by proper crockery and now, not even naturally occurring elements like a tree stump.
All this is happening whilst cars and garbage can be found parked and scattered throughout the adjacent alley and a cha chaan tang round the corner is serving lunch to at least 50 people out on the streets.
Hong Kong Government, do you not have the intellect to use your time wisely in pursuant of more meaningful causes?
My friends, we are deeply sorry for any inconvenience caused but we would encourage youto support us in our campaign to make better use of public space in Hong Kongby engaging in creative use of this back alley in whatever way you can. We may not be able to provide you with any materials to sit on, but please do not let that stop you from BRINGING YOUR OWN MAT AND YOUR OWN TUMBLER to enjoy the beautiful outdoor space behind teakha that is part of this amazing community.
In addition, please help us by SIGNING THIS PETITION for better use of outdoor space which we hope to submit to the government when we gather enough signatures.
You can also help by phoning Ms Chan Yee Man (HI(EH)C/W 13) (tel: 2853 0715) of the FEHD to anti-complain about this issue. The "complainant" does not live in this area at all let alone use the alleyway behind teakha. To create problems for everyone because of one woman's personal grudge, HK government, you should know better than to feed such craziness. (茶家朋友們，大家同時可以致電食環署的陳綺文小姐 (HI(EH)C/W 13) (tel: 2853 0715) 「反投訴」投訴者。投訴者因為私人原因 （投訴人根本不住在本區，也從來不用後巷）造成大家諸多不便，希望大家可以幫忙聲討！)
My deepest gratitude to all teakha fans,
Nana
Updates
December 20, 2014
We just hit 500 signatures today. Print out this petition and drop it off at your local district councillor's office tomorrow. Keep bringing your own mats and tumblers to the alley so the bureaucrats see that we are not going anywhere.
December 19, 2014
We hit 100 signatures today. Post this link on your Facebook wall and tag the Food, Environmental and Health Department to let them know we are watching. Text three friends right now and tell them to sign before the end of the day.
Reached 500 supporters
December 18, 2014
Reached 100 supporters
December 16, 2014
633 Comments
These laws are outdated and no longer serve the growth of Hong Kong. Outdoor seating should be case specific and granted accordingly. Alfresco design & pedestrianisation are two essential community aspects sadly missing in our beloved city. It's time for change.
These small, unobtrusive spaces add a flavour to HK which is very special. The misguided use of inappropriate and outdated legislation is a sad indictment of our leaders. If a licence is what it takes, and a few dollars to appease the bureaucracy, so be it.
The outdoor seating effectively makes use of a side lane situation (other than just being a temporary carparking space). The space is well maintained, clean and definitely a good example of how pockets of space in our space constraint city could be well used.
I m living nearby & love to go Teakha & don't want to lose such lovely local tea house because of a nonsense people's complaint. I urge your Honourable Government Department to assist this local business to get through such difficult moment. Thank you very much!
I live on Tai Ping Shan street and enjoy using this space a lot, when sitting on the tree stumps there is still a clearway for pedestrians The rest of the alley you have to navigate around car parts, broken machines, garbage and cars most days. Madness
The spirit of the regulation the FEHD seeks to enforce has been lost in its application...no longer does it raise standards of hygiene and safety, but it now merely stifles local businesses which already struggle with limited space and sky high rents.
i come all the way from Paris and teakha is one of my favourite spots in Hong Kong! It deserves to be left alone and bloom peacefully!
i am also a cafe owner along with my partner who are having to deal with the same issue!
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These laws are outdated and no longer serve the growth of Hong Kong. Outdoor seating should be case specific and granted accordingly. Alfresco design & pedestrianisation are two essential community aspects sadly missing in our beloved city. It's time for change.