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 Tin Tak Shing Kau Temple Tin Tak Shing Kau is a religious sect originating from mainland China, founded by Xiao Changming. It adheres to the fusion of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and Islam. The sect was introduced to Hong Kong in 1933 by Xiao's disciple, Zhao Liancheng. In 1950, land was purchased in Castle Peak to establish its Hong Kong headquarters. The central Nim Chi Hall has a distinctive design, featuring a central dome and a spherical stained-glass window, creating a mystical optical effect for the altar. Tuen Mun . Hong Kong | 2026 12 Jun 2026  Abandoned Village House with Organ A village house, likely built in the 1960s–1970s, is found abandoned with furniture, fixture and personal items, including an Angeltone DM-100 electronic organ and a few plush toys, scattered throughout. The living room has stylish ceiling lighting and paintings on the wall. The house is recently abandoned upon government land resumption for development in the area. It will be demolished in the near future. Hong Kong | 2026 11 Jun 2026  Deserted Century-old Village School Built in 1919, the school was the first formal school in the area and the first registered school in the New Territories. It consisted of a 2-story main building and adjacent school buildings. 2 more school buildings were added at the rear in 1948 and 1954 to meet demand, and an auditorium was added in 1965. Closure was completed in 2005 due to insufficient enrollment. The main building is a traditional Chinese structure, constructed with blue bricks, wooden beams, and tiles. It features a semi-circular gables popular in that period, but was later replaced with a metal roof and aluminum windows. A gray-plastered school emblem is displayed on the wall of the adjacent school building. It is rated a Grade III historic building. Hong Kong | 2026 10 Jun 2026  Deserted Villa from 1930s The villa was completed around 1933 by Siu Kan-shun, a former official of the Nationalist government. The building is a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles, consisting of two houses connected by a bridge. Its features include Chinese-style sliding doors, Western-style stained-glass and wooden doors, a classic columned porch, and an exquisite fireplace. The villa is surrounded by a garden with a pavilion and a pond. The building is in an advanced state of disrepair, entangled with tree roots. Some window grills have collapsed. Hong Kong | 2026 9 Jun 2026  Giant Golden Orb-weaver Spider The Giant golden orb-weaver spider, also called giant wood spider, or banana spider, is a common sight when walking in the forest. It is the spectacular, but rather frightening spider, which has 8 similar eyes, and 8 spiny legs. The golden orb-weaver is named for the yellow colour of the spider silk used to construct the webs. Pokfulam . Hong Kong | 2026 8 Jun 2026  Deserted Village Mansion A 2-storey, 3-bay Chinese-style mansion features a garden and an entrance gate adorned with floral relief and the house's name. It boasts a traditional wooden beam and tiled roof, with walls constructed of mud and stone, featuring exquisite sculptures and murals, making the construction date uncertain. The side gables are decorated with ornate bat and coin relief, symbolizing good fortune. The green wooden windows are larger than those of traditional village houses, with western- style concrete eaves, suggests it was built shortly before the war. The interior is divided into 2 units; the floorboards and staircase on the left are dilapidated, but the tiled roof remains intact. The main hall is traditionally furnished, with bedrooms and an attic behind it, topped with green wooden railings. The right room connects to the main hall but is empty. A single-storey extension at the rear serves as a kitchen and toilet. This beautifully decorated house, with its unique blend of traditional and modern village mansion features, deserves recognition. Hong Kong | 2026 7 Jun 2026  Abandoned Village Mansion with Rocking Horse A 3-storey village mansion, likely built in the 1960s–1970s, is found abandoned with furniture, fixture and personal items scattered throughout. The living room includes a rocking horse and heavy sofas in pink. Mahjong sets, video CDs, plush toys and family photos, Chinese deity statues, etc, are scattered. The house is recently abandoned upon government land resumption for development in the area. It will be demolished in the near future. Hong Kong | 2026 6 Jun 2026  Deserted Airbus A300 The deserted Airbus A300 is a striking relic from a failed leisure park project. Originally intended as part of park, the massive wide-body jet — along with other aircraft — was placed there decades ago to create an aviation-themed farm and restaurant experience. The plan stalled after failing to obtain government approval, leaving the planes deserted. The aircraft was later decorated with a large mural, enhancing its visual appeal. Taiwan | 2026 5 Jun 2026  Hong Kong Deploys Anti-riot Armoured Vehicle for June 4 An anti-riot, bullet-and-explosion-proof armoured vehicle, dubbed 'Saber-toothed tiger', is deployed next to Time Square in Causeway Bay, apparently due to the "sensitive date" of June 4. Today is the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre of 1989. At least 30 police vehicles were also deployed in Causeway Bay. Dozens of uniformed and plainclothes police officers were patrolling near the Victoria Park, thr venue that previously hosted mass Tiananmen crackdown remembrance vigils in Hong Kong for 3 decades. Police set up roadblocks at 4 pm on the intersection of East Point Road and Great George Street, preventing vehicles from passing. This is not the first time. Similar arrangements were made on Chinese New Year; October 1 - China's national day; July 1, anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from UK to China. Artist San Mu Chan was stopped, questioned and driven away by police in Causeway Bay the day before, the eve of the Tiananmen crackdown anniversary, as he sought to partake in some peaceful performance art. Chan tried to tie a 6.4 metre red thread to a roadside signpost, before over 5 police officers moved in, stopped and drove him away. At least 5 other people were taken or driven away for carrying floating balloons, flowers or making gestures of June 4 in the area. Is there an elevated threat of terrorist attack or an imminent riot? As the government claims repeatedly that Hong Kong has already moved 'from chaos to rule', is it necessary to have such disproportionate show of force? Will it scare off tourists who might think that Hong Kong is a very dangerous place? Is it spreading the image of a 'Good Hong Kong'? Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2026 4 Jun 2026  Performance Artist San Mu Driven Away by Police On the Eve of the 37th Anniversary of June 4th On the eve of the 37th anniversary of the June 4th Tiananmen massacre, police are heavily deployed in Causeway Bay, day and night. On Wednesday afternoon, in key areas such as outside SOGO Department Store, police were patrolling. At least five to six police vans and three plain-clothes officers' vehicles were parked on Gloucester Road near Sugar Street, across from Victoria Park, while a large number of uniformed police patrolled prominently. At around 4:20 pm, performance artist San Mu, wearing a white shirt, appeared on East Point Road in Causeway Bay. He tried to tie a 6.4 metre red threads onto the roadside signpost. Four to five plainclothes officers immediately approached, took San Mu aside, and searched his bag, registering his personal information. San Mu remained silent throughout. The officers asked him to leave the area and followed him away along Lockhart Road. San Mu, who has been visiting Causeway Bay for the June 4th anniversary for over a decade, said: "It's getting worse and worse every time I come." When pressed by reporters about the meaning behind tying the red thread, San Mu said it was 6.4 meter long and was "to mourn the dead." The Tiananmen massacre occurred on June 4, 1989, ending months of student-led demonstrations in China. It is estimated that hundreds, perhaps thousands, died when the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cracked down on the protesters in Beijing. For three decades starting in 1990, Victoria Park in Hong Kong was the global focal point for annual June 4 candlelight vigils, attended by as many as 180,000 people each year. For the fourth year in a row, the site of will host a patriotic food carnival on June 4. Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2019 3 Jun 2026  180,000 Mourned at 30th June 4 Vigil in 2019 A sea of light illuminated Victoria Park in Hong Kong. 180,000 gathered at the annual candlelight vigil to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the June 4 Tiananmen Massacre of 1989 in Beijing. Turnout was at record high despite pouring rain before and being snubbed by college students who are severing ties with China. For over 3 decades, tens of thousands have gathered annually on June 4 in Hong Kong's Victoria Park, lighting candles and singing songs to commemorate the victims of the bloody 1989 massacre on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Organisers said 110,000-180,000 participated in the vigil each year between 2013-2019. But the tradition is vanishing in Hong Kong after the police banned the annual vigil starting 2020, citing pandemic-related prevention measures. That year, over 10,000 defied the ban and entered Victoria Park to join the vigil, undaunted by at least 20 police vans deployed nearby. Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2019 2 Jun 2026  My photo on the front page of Master-Insight.  June Fourth Memorial Museum in Los Angeles Vandalised The June Fourth Memorial Museum in Los Angeles, dedicated to the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre, was broken into and vandalized over the weekend of May 30-31, 2026, co-founder Wang Dan reported on May 31, 2026 on "X" (Twitter). The main gate was graffitied and security cameras were destroyed, with Wang accusing the Chinese Communist Party of trying to erase historical crimes, noting that commemorative events will proceed despite the attack. The Tiananmen massacre occurred on June 4, 1989, ending months of student-led demonstrations in China. It is estimated that hundreds, perhaps thousands, died when the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cracked down on the protesters in Beijing. Wang Dan, who survived the 1989 crackdown as a prominent student leader, noted this is not the first time such memorials have been targeted, with previous exhibits experiencing online harassment and threats. In April 2019, Hong Kong’s June 4 Museum, organized by the now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, was vandalised. It was shuttered in June 2021, a year after the National Security Law was introduced, as authorities warned it operated without a license. The museum moved online (8964museum.com) but is inaccessible from Hong Kong. For three decades starting in 1990, Victoria Park in Hong Kong was the global focal point for annual June 4 candlelight vigils, attended by as many as 180,000 people each year. For the fourth year in a row, the site of will host a patriotic food carnival on June 4. (Photos posted on "X" by Wang Dan) Los Angeles . 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