Every Friday evening, No.56 Coffee downstairs in Wan Chai attracts a lively music gathering, with music enthusiasts from the three regions of Zhuhai, Hong Kong, and Macau rushing in. Some take to the stage to play and sing, while others sit quietly to listen. The aroma of coffee is accompanied by singing, making it a hub for young people from the three regions to meet and socialize through music.
It's a gift he gave to his hometown
The connection between Lan Zhenwei and coffee began after two years of living in Chiang Mai. In the second-hand market, three elderly people set up stalls under rudimentary tents, one making coffee, one playing guitar, and one playing violin. Simple conditions, happy yet full. When guests ask for songs, they play and sing freely. He remembered that scene for a long time.
After returning from his travels, he realized his dream of retirement ahead of schedule. Learn coffee from scratch and explore decoration on your own. No.56 coffee is opened at the doorstep, and the house number also symbolizes the 56 ethnic groups. Doing what one loves in a familiar place, life is already perfect. I want to bring back the freshness and vitality from outside to Wan Chai
Placing a group of people's relaxation and passion
Coffee is like a magnet, gathering customers from Wan Chai, Macau, and Hong Kong into the store. During casual conversation, Lan Zhenwei discovered that many guests also enjoyed playing music and shared similar interests, thus giving birth to Band 56.
In Zhuhai, there are not many shop owners who know both coffee and playing bands. Lan Zhenwei originally only knew how to play guitar, and the band lacked keyboardists, so he taught himself to fill the position. He took the band out to perform, undertake events, and participate in movie roadshows. Wan Chai Street also provides support – the May Fourth Youth Day Pearl Hong Kong Macao Red Concert will be held at No.56 Coffee, making it a platform for young people to meet friends through music; Connect commercial districts and community performance resources, recommend bands to participate in public activities; Also assisted the store in being rated as a civilized shop in Xiangzhou District.
A cup of coffee and a piece of music allow people from the three regions of Zhuhai, Hong Kong, and Macau to meet and get to know each other here. No.56 Coffee is a small world where people meet out of love, a microcosm of the cultural integration of Zhuhai, Hong Kong, and Macao, and also Lan Zhenwei's answer to the ideal life.
Editor: Tang Ziqing
Preliminary review: Yang Ying, Hu Wei
Review: Cai Zhenfeng
Source: Wan Chai Street
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