Since the 1970s, the blue and white ice cream trucks of the Mister Softee brand have been part of Hong Kong’s street scene. The unmistakable melody of „On the Beautiful Blue Danube“, with which the trucks approach, evokes nostalgic childhood memories for many of the city’s residents. It was announced on Wednesday that Ho King-yuen, the man who brought the ice cream van brand to Hong Kong, died in Perth, Australia, at the age of 98. The former policeman had first seen the US brand’s mobile soft ice cream trucks on a trip to the UK. He was so enthusiastic about the idea that, together with two friends, he acquired the franchise rights for Mister Softee and brought the concept to Hong Kong. At the moment, 14 trucks are still driving through the city – for the surprise effect without fixed routes.