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 Deserted Mansion from 1930s in Taiwan An avid urban explorer ventures into an deserted mansion. Built in the 1930s, the house was built by a wealthy man of the Tsai family who owned a mine nearby. There is a balcony on the first floor supported by arches. According to the sign by the gate many descendants have migrated out of the area and the house is in the care of Mr Tsai's grandson. Apparently, there was a fire and the main hall and the roof have collasped partially. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2022 30 Jun 2023  24HourProject - Paris Exhibition 2023 - Featured Photographers So honoured to be amongst 102 Featured Photographers in France Exhibition 2023 | Photographers for Social Change. The Exhibition will be at La Maison in Paris from July 4-13, 2023. Opening reception on July 4th at 19:30 hours. | 93 Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris. We are supporting Climate Action NGO @iniciativayontonte. Special thanks to @maison.asso.07 @associationsev Paris Ambassador Latife Baudet @latifebaudet and judges Valerie Vincienne de Palma @zouc123, Masis Usenmez @masisus, Nathalie Sayago @nathaliesayago, Axel Eckenberger @axel_eckenberger, Renzo Grande @renzogrande All details available at https://24hourproject.org/ #PhotographersForSocialChange #24hourproject #Paris Paris . France | 2022 29 Jun 2023  Exploring Deserted Luxury Mansion in Upscale District An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted luxury mansion. Built around 1937 in Chinese Renaissance style with Western architecture influence, it is located in an Upscale district with expansive views. There is a large swimming pool. It has been deserted since 2008. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 28 Jun 2023  Deserted International School An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted school. Built in 1992, the 4-storey building had been used as a campus by different primary schools since its inception. It was last used by an International School from 2012-2016. The school was well equipped, including special rooms for art, information technology, science laboratory and ballet. There is a basketball court and an auditorium. After moving to a new campus in 2016, the premise became deserted with a few graffiti. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 27 Jun 2023  Sultry Benadeth Frolics at Repulse Bay Sultry Benadeth, a model from the Philippines, frolics at Repulse Bay beach, Hong Kong. Repulse Bay . Hong Kong | 2023 26 Jun 2023  Mysterious Deserted Hindu Temple An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted Hindu temple in Hong Kong. The deserted Hindu Temple was completed in the 1960s and was built by Nepalese Gurkhas soldiers stationed at the camp to worship Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction. After 1996, the Gurkhas left, and the Hindu temple was deserted. In 2010, it was rated as a Grade III historical building. The temple is a gray-greenish hexagonal building with 6 spires on top, which is crown-shaped, symbolising a lotus flower that is regarded as a beautiful and sacred in Hinduism. It is the only lotus-shaped building in Hong Kong, rare and unique. The building is surrounded with bushes and no decoration is left in the temple. Each of the 6 sides has a portal, except the southeast side, with a small yellow window above the door. The interior of the building is painted red and green, with a mysterious atmosphere. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 25 Jun 2023  Fireplace at Deserted Century-old Quarters An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted quarters in Hong Kong. Built in 1896, the building perches on the hill and is now hidden in the bushes. Little information is available on the building but from the layout and design, it is most likely a government quarters for foreign workers. There is a fireplace in each of the rooms. The roof has collapsed and only openings remain where windows were. Roots and vines have intertwined with the structure. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 24 Jun 2023  Luscious Chie Explores Deserted Hakka Mansion Chie, a fashionista and an avid urban explorer from Mlang, Philippines, discovers an elegant traditional Hakka mansion, hidden behind bushes. It has been long deserted, with weeds growing in front of the house. Built in 1932, the mansion is the only single residential building in Hong Kong listed as a Grade I historical building. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 23 Jun 2023  Deserted Factory from 1960s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted factory. Founded in 1963, the factory is a vocational rehabilitation service unit for the handicapped. It is to provide diversified job training for people with different types of disabilities. Through Work, the clients can learn different job skills, building self-esteem, self-confidence and self-reliance, to enhance their competitiveness, achieve self-renewal and integration into society. It has been deserted since 2022 as it moved to a new premise. Furniture and personal items are scattered throughout. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 22 Jun 2023  Deserted Billionaire's Mega-Mansion in Japan An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted billionaire's mansion. The palatial mansion is sited on a beautiful mountainside with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. One of many buildings, owned by a billionaire. He used the mansion to store works of art - collectables such as statues, paintings and high-end furniture. In 2013, the owner was arrested for concealing 2.8 billion yen from the authorities, evading over 800 million yen in taxes. In 2016, he was convicted for violating the Fire Services Act in 2 of his buildings. In 2018, he was sentenced to 4 years in prison and fined 240 million yen. He appealed, but finally in 2021, he served his prison sentence at the age of 88. His mansion became deserted. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Japan | 2023 21 Jun 2023  Deserted Village Mansion from 1920s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village mansion. Built in 1927 by a wealthy Mr Tsang, the mansion has 2 storeys. The most distinctive items are the traditional Chinese wooden chairs with a double happiness sign, an accordion, rattan chairs, kerosene lamp, etc on the first floor. Apparently, it has been deserted since around 2006. Furniture, personal items and photos are scattered throughout the house. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 20 Jun 2023  Deserted Pre-war Villa An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted villa. The 2-storey villa was built on a compound of 7.3 hectares before the war by a famous rice merchant. There is a large outdoor swimming pool, a fountain and expansive garden. The gorgeous red window grilles all around the house give it a distinct look. Apparently, it has been deserted since 1996. Furniture and personal items are largely intact. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 19 Jun 2023  Vivian Explores Deserted Hakka Mansion from 1930s Vivian, a banker with a major international bank and an avid urban explorer, ventures into a deserted Hakka mansion. An elegant traditional Hakka mansion, hidden behind bushes, has been long deserted, with bushes growing in front of the house. Built in 1932, the mansion is typical of the Hakka 'two-halls two-horizontal' residential building in Mei County, Guangdong. It is the only single residential building in Hong Kong listed as a Grade I historic building. The exquisite lion carvings on both sides of the gate beam have been removed. The half-moon-shaped fengshui pond in front of the house has been overrun by reeds and weeds, and the eaves are dilapidated and in disrepair. The whole mansion has 16 rooms, 6 halls and two inner courtyards. The halls form the central axis of the house, with rooms on either side, including bedrooms and kitchens. The courtyards has a pond each, and the wooden doors of the rooms are exquisitely carved. Both design and colour are tasteful. Since it has been abandoned for many years, most of the furniture are gone. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 18 Jun 2023  Exploring Deserted Luxury Mansion from 1930s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted luxury mansion. Built in 1935 in Chinese Renaissance style, the 3-storey mansion includes an extensive private garden, located in an upscale district. It is rated a Grade I historic building and has been deserted since 2004. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 17 Jun 2023  King of Vine Creepers Sawed-off at Abandoned Building The "King of Vine Creepers" is a super gigantic tree vine, also known as Entada phaseoloides. It is located near the grassland at Mau Ping rest area in Sai Kung, leaning on the toilet of the abandoned village school. The trunk of the vine creeper is thick and sturdy, rising from the ground in a twisting pattern. Small vine branches radiate in all directions, criss-crossing, and some of them span the mountain path like cables, looking very spectacular. Therfore, it is called the King of Vine Creepers by hikers. Unfortunately, it was sawed-off in 17 places recently by someone for unknown reasons. Sai Kung . Hong Kong | 2023 16 Jun 2023  Deserted Former Residence of Painter Huang Yongyu An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted historic mansion. Built upon between 1934-1937, the 2-storey high mansion has a very distinctive front facade. During 1940s to 1950s, it was home to many left-wing intellectuals and artists, including internationally acclaimed Chinese painting master Huang Yongyu, who passed away on 13 June at the age of 99. There was no water supply at the time and residents drew water from a large slate well next to the house. It has been deserted since the 1990s and is rated as a Grade III historic building in 2010. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 15 Jun 2023  Pine Moth Pine Moth, also known as Milionia Zonea, is a diurnal (day flying) looper moth, found in Taiwan, Japan through to Sundaland and the Philippines. In 2016 it was detected in Hong Kong. It has sapphire blue wings, wide orange banding stripes on its fore and hind-wings, several round black spots on the orange stripes of its hind wings, and a wingspan of 54–59 mm (2.1–2.3 in). Tai Po . Hong Kong | 2023 14 Jun 2023  Deserted Gurkha Temple from 1960s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted Gurkha temple. Built between 1961 and 1963, the Gurkha temple was constructed for Hindu religious services at the nearby barracks. The Gurkhas came to Hong Kong in 1948 and gradually became a major component of the British Army in the territory, especially after Malaya declared independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. The barracks waere closed in 1994. It is rated a Grade III historic building. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 13 Jun 2023  Giant Double Yellow Ducks Return a Decade On The Double Ducks, an art installation by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, featuring 2 giant 18-metre (59-foot) figures in the Victoria Harbour adjacent to Tamar Park, is organised by Hong Kong-based AllRightsReserved, intended to spread “double happiness”. The 2 inflatable rubber ducks bath in the warm light of the setting sun as an iconic Star Ferry and a traditional Chinese junk sail past. This marks the return of the Yellow Duck, once censored by Mainland China, after a decade. They will remain for 2 weeks starting June 10. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 12 Jun 2023  Sultry Jenny Anikka Celebrates 125th Philippines Independence Day Sultry Jenny Anikka, a stewardess of Philippines Airlines, celebrates 125th Philippines Independence Day at Chapter Road, Central, Hong Kong. Central . Hong Kong | 2023 11 Jun 2023  Unicorn Gundam in Tokyo The Unicorn Gundam, located in Odaiba, Tokyo, is a replica of the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam from the novel and OVA Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn. It stands at 19.7 metres (65 feet) tall. The Gundam is normally in Unicorn mode, marked by a white frame with a single antenna protruding from its head. At specified times, however, you can see the Gundam in Destroy mode, where its frame expands and emits a pink glow. Tokyo . Japan | 2023 10 Jun 2023  Deserted Hotel in Japan An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted hotel. The hotel is located in an area with gorgeous long white sand beaches. Its exterior is almost completely swallowed up by vines. As with most hotels in this area, onsen (hot spring) facilities are included on site. There is a pool table in the public area. It has both Japanese- style rooms with futons and Western-style rooms with beds. It has been deserted for over 20 years. There was a fire in January 2023 and a significant part of the hotel was burnt down. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Japan | 2023 9 Jun 2023  Shirahama Beach of Izu Peninsula Shirahama Beach, also known as Shirahamacho Beach, is a white sandy beach in Shimoda in Izu Peninsula. Stretching for over 800 metres of pristine sand, it is wildly popular, especially for surfers and families thanks to its crystal clear water and safe breakwaters. Unlike other beaches in the area, you are allowed to have barbecues. Shimoda . Japan | 2023 8 Jun 2023  Sensoji Temple Sensoji, the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, is perhaps the most famous and photographed of the capital's temples. The vast eaves with the 5-storey pagoda and the trail of incense will take you to a Tokyo of a time gone by. Tokyo . Japan | 2023 7 Jun 2023  Deserted Billionaire's Mega-Mansion in Japan An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted billionaire's mansion. The palatial mansion is sited on a beautiful mountainside with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. One of many buildings, owned by a billionaire. He used the mansion to store many works of art - collectables such as statues, paintings and high-end furniture. In 2013, the owner was arrested for concealing 2.8 billion yen from the authorities, evading over 800 million yen in taxes. In 2016, he was convicted for violating the Fire Services Act in 2 of his buildings. In 2018, he was sentenced to 4 years in prison and fined 240 million yen. He appealed, but finally in 2021, he served his prison sentence at the age of 88. His mansion became deserted. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Japan | 2023 6 Jun 2023  Cruise Lake Ashi At Lake Ashi, a serene lake surrounded by mountains of Hakone, a pirate ship cruise runs between the 3 ports of Hakonemachi-ko, Motohakone-ko and Togendai-ko. Passengers can enjoy at a shot the grand view of Mount Fuji, the red torii gate of Hakone Shrine and the lake all at once. Hakone . Japan | 2023 5 Jun 2023  From Sea of Candles at June 4 Vigil to Zero Candle Vanishing Freedoms in Hong Kong On June 4, 2023, zero candle can be lit at Victoria Park, bearing witness to the vanishing freedoms in Hong Kong. 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 peaking on the 30th anniversary. But the tradition is vanishing in Hong Kong after the police banned the annual vigil starting 2020, citing pandemic-related prevention measures and the National Security Law. On June 4, 2023, 5-6,000 police and police vans have been deployed near Victoria Park and Causeway Bay. Police have warned that anyone participating in an unauthorised assembly risks up to 5 years in prison, as Victoria Park is closed ahead of Sunday's Tiananmen crackdown anniversary. The park in Causeway Bay has traditionally been the site of commemorative candlelit vigils to remember the 1989 dead. 180,000 Hong Kong people attended the 2019's 30th anniversary vigil, gathering in Victoria Park and lighting candles, a great contrast with the empty grounds in 2021 and 2022. The Pillar of Shame, an installation commorating the Tiananmen Massacre at the University of Hong Kong has been summarily removed and later impounded by the police, under protest by the Danish artist. Although the sea of candles in Victoria Park is no longer there, and June 4 has become a sensitive word for the new Hong Kong, the candlelight in our hearts is still there. The more the regime wants to silence us, the more we will continue to tell the story of that night 34 years ago. Let us continue to record instead of forgetting. "Banning the vigils fits with the claim many are making that 'One Country, Two Systems' has now become 'One Country, One System,' with fewer and fewer political markers of difference between the two former colonies and [mainland China]," said Jeff Wasserstrom, a historian of modern China at the University of California in Irvine. Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2013-2023 4 Jun 2023  Mourning at June 4 Vigil A man stands holding a candle with 110,000 to mourn the victims of the June 4 Tiananmen Massacre in Beijing 1n 1989 during the annual vigil on Sunday at Victoria Park in Hong Kong, the only such commemoration on Chinese territory. Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2017 3 Jun 2023  Sea of Candles at June 4 Vigil The sea of candles at the June 4 vigil at Victoria Park, Hong Kong where 150,000 braved thunderstorm and torrential rain to commemorate the 24th anniversary of 1989 Tiananmen Massacre in 2013. The annual June 4 vigil at Victoria Park for the 33rd anniversary this year has been banned by the Hong Kong Police for the third consecutive year. Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2013 2 Jun 2023  This image was used by the Consulate General of Canada for Hong Kong & Macao as their Facebook Cover Photo in June 2014.  180,000 Joined 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 1 Jun 2023  My photo on the front page of Master-Insight. Archive: May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2023 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2022 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2021 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2020 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2019 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2018 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2017 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2016 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2015 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb 2014 |
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