Watch: Viral video of Hong Kong's tiny 'Coffin Homes' and the Rs 20,000 rent dilemma
Rise in population has significant effects on infrastructure, healthcare and education. Employment opportunities and equitable distribution of wealth can become severely disbalanced. Some countries are facing these challenges head on and it¡¯s high time that sustainable planning and policies are introduced to ensure quality of life for all.
Shortage of residential land has led to a massive crisis in Hong Kong. Considered a development hub and grandeur, there¡¯s a dark side of the country which seldom makes headlines.?
Video shows horrifying living conditions inside Hong Kong's notorious 'Coffin Homes'
Recently, a video of Hong Kong¡¯s living conditions is going viral on the internet which shows several residents living in a 15-square-foot wooden ¡®coffin home¡¯, a word play on coffin-like shape.?
Canadian photographer Benny Lam documented these cramped living spaces in his compelling documentary titled "Trapped." The project sheds light on this phenomenon, highlighting the stark reality faced by many in such limited living conditions.
The viral video shows how low-income individuals are forced to reside in extremely confined spaces due to limited alternatives and soaring rental prices.?
These box-like dwellings, often constructed from wood or wires, feature combined kitchen and toilet areas squeezed into a very small footprint. The buildings appear crowded from the outside but the interior conditions are even more congested. It looks like residents are effectively trapped, unable to move freely or sleep comfortably.?
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The rent for these cramped up spaces which doesn't even fit a double bed is Rs 20,000(approx)
Benny Lam's documentary appropriately titled "Trapped" captures the harsh reality faced by these individuals. Even more astonishing is the fact that the rent for these tiny, substandard living spaces exceeds Rs 20,000 in Indian currency.?The cramped coffin houses in Hong Kong are notorious for bed bug infestations and lack of sunlight.?
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?That¡¯s not all, these tiny living spaces are also infamous for housing a variety of individuals, including convicted criminals and drug users.?
Benny Lam's documentary has revealed that many residents living in these conditions are involved in drug use, highlighting the harsh realities faced by those trapped in such environments.coffin houses, Hong Kong, home cubicle, cubicle apartment, coffin home, tiny home
