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Christmas Celebration at WinterFest

A towering 20-metre-tall Christmas tree adorned West Kowloon Cultural
District with shimmering lights, busy gnomes and nearly 100 gift boxes of
all shapes, sizes, and colours across Christmas Town at WinterFest, by far one
of the most popular Christmas events in the city, from Nov 22 to Jan 1, 2025.

West Kowloon . Hong Kong | 2024
24 Dec 2024


Surreal Giant Pandas in Hong Kong

“Surreal Pandas of Hong Kong” by the surreal creative master SurrealHK, at
13A New Street Art Gallery, running 14-29 December. The exhibition features
over 27 pieces of artwork, showcasing the national treasure, the panda, in
a surreal journey through Hong Kong.

With the Christmas season approaching, SurrealHK hopes to fill the holiday
with a charming and joyful surreal atmosphere through his works. His
creations have attracted up to 197,000 followers on Instagram.

The artist, Tommy Fung, was born in Hong Kong in 1979. At the age of 9 he
moved with his family to Maracaibo, Venezuela. There he studied Graphic
Design at La Universidad del Zulia, where he obtained his degree in 2005.

Sheung Wan . Hong Kong | 2024
23 Dec 2024


Deserted Village House

The village house is located in the hills on an island. The roof has collapsed.
There is another structure nearby which looks like a pigsty. Some bushwaching
is needed to get there. A swarm of wasps buzz around the area, so be careful.
It has been deserted for a while., Furniture and fixtures are cleared.

Hong Kong | 2024
22 Dec 2024


2500 Pandas Visit Ocean Park

2,500 panda sculptures are at Ocean Park, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, home of
6 pandas and an animal theme park in the city. Covering an area of 91.5
hectares (226 acres) in Wong Chuk Hang, it is the largest theme park
by area in Hong Kong. Part of PANDA GO! FEST HONG KONG, the city's
largest panda exhibition.

The exhibition will showcase 2,500 panda sculptures in 8 unique designs,
creatively displayed at iconic landmarks with 4 exhibitions throughout
the city, in December.

2 Dec: Hong Kong International Airport
7-8 Dec: Avenue of the Stars, Tsimshatsui Waterfront
21–22 Dec: Ocean Park Hong Kong, 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen
25–26 Dec: Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, Eastern Street North, Sai Ying Pun

Brought to you by S K Lam, Creative Director of AllRightsReserved – the
brain behind the mega exhibition such as 100% Doraemon & Friends Tour
Hong Kong exhibition and the giant Double Yellow Ducks.

Aberdeen . Hong Kong | 2024
21 Dec 2024


Golden Mount of Doi Suthep

Gold Buddha statues stands next to the pictureque golden chedi on the second-
level terrace of the sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, built in 1383 under
King Keu Naone.

The temple is part of the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, 16 km northwest of
Chiang Mai.

Chiangmai . Thailand | 2024
20 Dec 2024


Chedi Luang of Chiang Mai

Wat Chedi Luang (temple of the big stupa) is a Buddhist temple in the old town
of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The construction of the temple started in the 14th
century and finished in the mid-15th century. It was then 82 m high and had
a base diameter of 54 m, at that time the largest building of all Lanna,
a kingdom centred in present-day northern Thailand from the 13th to 18th
centuries. There are 5 elephant sculptures on the southern face.

Chiangmai . Thailand | 2024
19 Dec 2024


Golden Umbrella of Doi Suthep

A golden umbrella stands next to the golden chedi of the sacred Wat Phra That
Doi Suthep, built in 1383 to house a miraculous Buddha relic that was carried
by a white elephant which wondered the mountain until its death at this spot,
interpreted as the 'chosen' location for the temple.

The chedi is topped by a five-tiered umbrella in honour of the city's union
with Thailand after independence from Myanmar.

The temple is 16 km northwest of Chiang Mai, reached by a strenuous 306-step
staircase intended as an act of meditation. It is part of the Doi Suthep-Pui
National Park which includes the sacred peaks of Doi Suthep (1676 m) and
Doi Pui (1685 m).

Chiangmai . Thailand | 2024
18 Dec 2024


Wat Mahawan of Chiangmai

One of the most handsome wat (temple) outside the old city, Wat Mahawan
shows the obvious influence of the Burmese teak traders who used to
worship here. The whitewashed chedi and Burmese-style gateways are
decorated with a stucco menagerie of angels and mythical beasts.

Chiangmai . Thailand | 2024
17 Dec 2024


Let it Snow at Lee Tung Avenue

The popular "Let it Snow" shows return to "Dazzling Christmas" at Lee Tung
Avenue, Wanchai, at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm for 15 minutes with over 50 sessions
hosted every weekend (Friday - Sunday), as well as on public holidays
and New Year's Eve.

Merrymakers will be immersed in a festive world filled with stunning light
installations inspired by Belgian lace, featuring a magnificent 27-metre-long
arch and an 8-metre-high Christmas tree.

Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2024
16 Dec 2024


Ne-on-Ne-on@Shamshuipo

Ne-on-Ne-on@Shamshuipo is a multimedia projection neon exhibition,
set beneath the Shamshuipo viaduct. It is curated by @streetsignhk,
showing from December 4 to December 31.

Inspired by the unique site, architects Ken Fung and Kevin Mak @streetsignhk
remains committed to preserving the cultural and historical value of
neon within urban environments. The team showcases programmable neon
pillars arranged in a large-scale 3-dimensional display with multiple
grids across a stepped stage.

Collaborated with Choi Sai Ho, a media artist and electronic music composer
they utilise the flyover's soffit as a projection screen and integrated
stage lighting controls, it becomes a dynamic multimedia platform for
neon art to showcase its aesthetics and cultural significance.

Shamshuipo . Hong Kong | 2024
15 Dec 2024


Twilight of the Warriors - Movie Set Exhibition

Twilight of the Warriors is a neo-noir martial arts action film that was
released in May 2024 and quickly became one of Hong Kong's highest-grossing
domestic films of all time. It was also recently selected to represent Hong
Kong cinema at the 2025 Oscar Awards. The movie is set in the dim, dangerous
precinct of the old Kowloon Walled City, and this exhibition at Hong Kong
International Airport has painstakingly recreated sets to give a taste of
what life would have been like back then.

With a double-storey building façade bearing a Kowloon Walled City neon sign,
visitors can find various locations that were featured in the film, such as a
bing sutt coffee and tea shop, a barbershop, a traditional mom-and-pop
store, and more, all accented with knick-knacks and detailed touches that are
evocative of Hong Kong in the 80s.

This exhibition at the airport ended at November 20, and then move to Airside
mall in Kai Tak srarting December 16.

Chek Lap Kok . Hong Kong | 2024<, 14 Dec 2024


2500 Pandas Sunning at Ngnong Ping

2,500 panda sculptures are at Ngnong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong,
reach by cable car from Tung Chung via Ngnong Ping 360, acclaimed as one
of the top ten best cable car experiences in the world. Part of PANDA GO!
FEST HONG KONG, the city's largest panda exhibition.

The exhibition will showcase 2,500 panda sculptures in 8 unique designs,
creatively displayed at iconic landmarks with 4 exhibitions throughout
the city, in December.

2 Dec: Hong Kong International Airport
7-8 Dec: Avenue of the Stars, Tsimshatsui Waterfront
14-15 Dec: Ngnong Ping, Lantau Island
21–22 Dec: Ocean Park Hong Kong, 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen
25–26 Dec: Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, Eastern Street North, Sai Ying Pun

Brought to you by S K Lam, Creative Director of AllRightsReserved – the
brain behind the mega exhibition such as 100% Doraemon & Friends Tour
Hong Kong exhibition and the giant Double Yellow Ducks.

Ngnong Ping. Hong Kong | 2024
13 Dec 2024


Festival Grand Cinema

Festival Grand Cinema, at Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong, is the flagship
cinema operated by MCL Cinemas featuring 8 screens and around 1,200
seats. The ceiling of the reception hall is gorgeous.

Kowloon Tong . Hong Kong | 2024
12 Dec 2024


Deserted Village Mansion

The 2-storey village mansion is located on a remote island. Not much
information is available. Part of the roof has collapsed. It has been
deserted for a while. Furniture and fixtures are scattered throughout.

Hong Kong | 2024
11 Dec 2024


Aberdeen Shipyards Reduced to Rubble After Blaze

A fire broke out at a shipyard on Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen, at 4:11 pm on
6 December, and was upgraded to a No. 3 alarm around 30 minutes later. It
was put out at 8:55 pm, almost 5 hours after it started.

Firefighters pointed out that many of the vessels under repair at the shipyard
were fibreglass boats, that exacerbated the spread of the fire. The sheer
size of the shipyard also made it difficult to bring the fire under control.

Over 220 firefighters and rescue workers were brought in to fight the blaze.
4 fire boat monitors, 4 jets and breathing apparatus teams were also
deployed. 61 people had to be evacuated, but no injuries were reported.

Most of the shipyards were badly damaged, partially collapsed or reduced
to rubble. 2 fire engines and around 10 firemen are still on site
3 days after, investigating.

Aberdeen . Hong Kong | 2024
10 Dec 2024


High Island Vista

High Island or Leung Shuen Wan Chau is a former island located in the
southeast of Sai Kung Peninsula in Hong Kong. 2 sets of dams constructed
between 1969 and 1979 and crossing the former Kwun Mun Channel, connect
the island to the peninsula, thereby forming the High Island Reservoir.

Before being connected to the mainland, the island had an area of 8.511 km²
(3.29 sq miles) and was the 4th largest island of Hong Kong in 1960.
The name "High Island" reflects that it is the highest island in the
Sai Kung area, with a peak 278 metres above sea level.

High Island offers gorgeous beaches and fabulous vista.

Sai Kung . Hong Kong | 2024
9 Dec 2024


Laura Leads SantaCon Hong Kong 2024

Ho Ho Ho! SantaCon Hong Kong 2024 kicked off on Saturday, 7 December at
Ink Bar in Tsimshatsui at 2 pm. Then moved to Beer Point, Pier 3 in Central
waterfront, and then Tai Kwun in SOHO. Hundreds dressed in red Santa suits,
elfs, Christmas trees and other costumes, joined the festivities.

Organised by Laura, donations are for the benefit of #ImpactHK, a charity
with a vision for an inclusive Hong Kong where everyone has a safe
place to call home including the homeless.

@santacon_hongkong #SantaCon #SantaConHK #SantaConHK2024 #SantaCon2024

SOHO . Hong Kong | 2024
8 Dec 2024


2500 Pandas Reach for the Stars

2,500 panda sculptures are at the Avenue of Stars, Tsimshatsui waterfront,
Hong Kong, honouring the prolific local film industry, sometimes called
the Hollywood of the East. Part of PANDA GO! FEST HONG KONG, the city's largest
panda exhibition.

The exhibition will showcase 2,500 panda sculptures in 8 unique designs,
creatively displayed at iconic landmarks with 4 exhibitions throughout the
city, in December.

2 Dec: Hong Kong International Airport
14–15 Dec: Ngong Ping 360, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Outlying Islands
21–22 Dec: Ocean Park Hong Kong, 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen
25–26 Dec: Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, Eastern Street North, Sai Ying Pun

Brought to you by S K Lam, Creative Director of AllRightsReserved – the
brain behind the mega exhibition such as 100% Doraemon & Friends Tour
Hong Kong exhibition and the giant Double Yellow Ducks.

Tsimshatsui . Hong Kong | 2024
7 Dec 2024


Dawn at Mactan Island

Dawn at Maribago Beach, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines. The island is
home to sandy beaches and seafront resorts. One of the defining moments
in the Philippines' history happened here. On 27 April 1521, Ferdinand
Magellan was fatally wounded at the hands of Chief Lapu-Lapu.

Mactan . Philippines | 2024
6 Dec 2024


Deserted Seafront Luxury Hotel

Built in 2010, the luxury hotel is located in a prime ocean-front site. The
single-storey units closed to the waterfront have expansive seaview. Some
of the walls and windows have been knocked down. Furniture and fixtures
have mostly been cleared. The reason for being deserted is not clear.

Philippines | 2024
5 Dec 2024


Deserted Sunday School from 1960s

Built in 1966, the Sunday school in the mountains served members of an
eccentric religious sect. There are arched windows that offer great
views of the area. The roof has collapsed and the window glasses
are gone. Pretty yellow flowers bloom outside.

Philippines | 2024
4 Dec 2024


Deserted Century-old Building

Built in 1910, the neoclassical heritage building featured prominent
arched windows, classical pilasters, ornamental beams, and sculptured
railings on its roof decks, reminiscent of Renaissance palazzos of Europe.

In the 1930s, it was converted into a hotel. Owing to its close proximity
to the port, patrons could disembark from the shipping vessels and cross the
street to check in. It survived bombings in WWII and was taken over by the
largest shipping company of Philippines. In 1980, the business filed for
bankruptcy and the building became deserted.

Philippines | 2024
3 Dec 2024


Panda-monium at Hong Kong International Airport

2,500 adorable panda sculptures arrived at Hong Kong International Airport
on December 2 to kick off PANDA GO! FEST HONG KONG, the city's largest
panda exhibition.

The exhibition will showcase 2,500 panda sculptures, made from recycled plastic
in 8 unique designs, creatively displayed at iconic landmarks with 4 exhibitions
throughout the city, in December.

7–8 Dec: Avenue of Stars, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon
14–15 Dec: Ngong Ping 360, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Outlying Islands
21–22 Dec: Ocean Park Hong Kong, 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen
25–26 Dec: Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, Eastern Street North, Sai Ying Pun

Brought to you by S K Lam, Creative Director of AllRightsReserved – the
brain behind the mega exhibition such as 100% Doraemon & Friends Tour
Hong Kong exhibition and the giant Double Yellow Ducks.

Check Lap Kok . Hong Kong | 2024
2 Dec 2024


Giant Indian Princess Parades at Art in the Park

The 2-day Art in the Park carnival at Victoria Park transforms the park and
Causeway Bay into a magical wonderland. The highlight of the carnival is the
spectacular Grand Finale Parade featuring 10 magnificent 4-metre-tall giant
puppets, rod puppets and and live dance performances, inspired by Jules Verne’s
classic adventure tale Around the World in Eighty Days.

Auda (Aouda), an Indian princess accompanied by Phileas Fogg and Passepartout,
also joins the parade. She was the daughter of a Bombay Parsi merchant, and
was married against her will to the old Raja of Bundelkhand.

There are also fun interactive art stalls, storytelling theatre, stage
performances, African drum jamming and installation exhibitions
with over 1,000 artworks. 10 am - 5 pm, Nov 30 - Dec 1.

Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024
1 Dec 2024

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