Although the Western calendar is the most widely used in Hong Kong, the Chinese lunar calendar is also used in connection with traditional events or festivals. This edition explains the Chinese perception of time.

In Hong Kong, some villages still preserve the traditional rituals and customs. In this programme, Dr. Baker describes the role that the elders play in these rituals.

In the traditional Chinese family, friends and neighbours are very important in the lineage village. This programme explores how these relationships help to strengthen communications within and beyond the village.

Fung Shui has been practiced for thousands of years and still has its place in modern Chinese society. This programme examines how its principles can be applied in everyday life.

In Hong Kong, some villages are grouped around the same clan. This programme examines the traditional Chinese family system with reference to the Liu clan of Sheung Shui in the New Territories.

This episode selects as a case study the Liu clan, which is one of five large clans in Hong Kong.

In this edition, Dr Baker looks at how relations between neighbours and villages can break down.

Man Kam To falls within the closed area near the boundary with mainland China. It has become an important area for cross-boundary transport between the mainland and Hong Kong. In this programme, the presenter continues to talk about the relationship between villages and China.

The role of the clan elders has always been very important in the traditional Chinese family system. They have the authority to solve many problems in their villages.

In Hong Kong, although there is no established religion, residents have freedom of religious belief. There is a large variety of religious groups in Hong Kong, including Buddhism, Taoism and Christianity. This episode looks at the survival of traditional religious customs in modern Hong Kong.