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Pearl of Orient

Explore the vibrant nightlife and stunning views of Hong Kong, likened to a star, sapphires, and bustling bees. The poem captures the essence of this bustling city, its blue ribbon harbor, and the energy of its people. Let's dive into the poem together and discover the beautiful similes used by these talented young poets.

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Pearl of Orient

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  1. Pearl of Orient

  2. Hong Kong Night View Fireflies? Diamonds? Stars?

  3. Victoria Harbour Blue ribbon? Blue glass? Sapphire?

  4. A street in Hong Kong Busy Bees?

  5. Hong Kong People Sesame? Ants?

  6. Similes • we use similes to compare two things that are alike in one way or another • the words ‘like’ and ‘as’ are often used

  7. Poem ‘Pearl of Orient’ • The poem is written by a group of secondary students. They are great poets! • They have used similes throughout the poem. Can you try to identify them?

  8. What do the poets say? With its fantastic nightlife and colourful lights, Like a star that continues to shine in its radiance and delight.

  9. What do the poets say? With its deep and clear blue harbour, Like the colour of sapphires & skies in Spain

  10. What do the poets say? Like a bumble bee in the sweet season of spring. With its busy and crowded street,

  11. What do the poets say? Like a million busy ants in the month of August. With its numerous people,

  12. What is this place? It’s Hong Kong — our home.

  13. Let’s read the poem together.

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