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 Deserted Haunted Mansion from 1930s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted mansion rumoured to be haunted. The building was completed in the early 1930’s, the first mansion with the swimming pool on this island. It is a western-oriental style mansion with lots of Greek columns and a pool in the centre. There is an altar shaped like a diorama. Some bats live there. About 50 to 60 years ago, a young lady committed suicide by jumping into this pool as her parents had objected her relationship with her lover. since then, her restless soul still haunts the mansion and areas around it. The mansion later was purchased by a Wen family. Shortly after, one of the sons and a maid had fallen into the pool and drowned. The drowned souls started to haunt the mansion, together with the soul of restless lady previously mentioned. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Malaysia | 2023 31 Mar 2023  Deserted Haunted School from 1880s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted school rumoured to be haunted. Built in the 1880s, it was initially a 5-storey mansion, located at the city-centre. In 1908, it changed hand and became a boarding house. It was turned into a hotel in 1910. After the owner went overseas, it was leased to be a government school. During World War II, it was used as administrative headquarters by the ruling Japanese military. Rumours have it that many people were tortured and executed within the building. As a result, many consider the place 'haunted'. Post-war repairs led to the removal of the top two floors. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Malaysia | 2023 30 Mar 2023  Gravity - Art Basel's First Off-site Installation Gravity, by Los Angeles-based conceptual artist Awol Erizku, is a 10-metre-tall art installation modelled after King Tutankhamun, the Egyptian pharaoh famous for his tomb filled with lavish treasures, which was unearthed in 1922. For the first time in the event’s history, organisers will present an artwork off-site, at Pacific Place from March 17 to April 2. Art Basel, the lead event of Hong Kong Art Week, showcases creative work of 177 galleries from 32 countries and territories, a significant increase from 130 exhibitors in 2022. The 2023 edition is held 21–25 Mar at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Admiralty . Hong Kong | 2023 29 Mar 2023  Deserted Village House An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The 2-storey house is in a remote location. A tiled staircase leads to the first floor. Apparently, it has been deserted since 1966. Furniture and personal items, including a clock, a TV, an electric fan and many personal photos, 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 28 Mar 2023  Deserted Village House from 1930s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The 2-storey house was constructed in 1930s by an Overseas Chinese from Panama. The interior passageways are ornately designed. A Japanese sign on the wall warns of the unsafe stairs. Apparently, it has been deserted since 1982. Furniture has been mostly cleared. It is rated a Grade I 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 27 Mar 2023  Brown Tree Frog The brown tree frog spends a major portion of its lifespan in trees, known as an arboreal state. It has well-developed suction discs at the finger and toe tips, with superior grasping ability. Tuen Mun . Hong Kong | 2023 26 Mar 2023  Exploring Gold Coast Hotel Exploring the white pavilion with ocean views and expansive gardens with manicured grass and landscaped greenery of Gold Coast Hotel in Tuen Mun. Tuen Mun . Hong Kong | 2023 25 Mar 2023  Deserted Village Mansion An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village mansion. The house has 2 storeys and was constructed in 1983. The first floor has a balcony. Apparently, it has been deserted since 1998. 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 24 Mar 2023  Jailed 2019 Protesters Info on Sogo Giant Screen No Rioters, a video installation by artist Patrick Amadon from Los Angeles, was running on a 70 x 20 metre LED giant screen outside Sogo department store in Causeway Bay as part of a Art Week 2023 installation by Art Innovation Gallery entitled The Sound of Pixels. Known as a "digital disobedient" artist, Amadon has hidden the names, ages and jail terms of convicted Hong Kong protesters of 2019 in the video installation. The red and black, glitchy video installation, includes a panning surveillance camera. The title of Amadon’s work appeared to refer to one of the 2019 pro-democracy protest’s 5 demands - demonstrators called on the government to drop their characterisation of protesters as “rioters.” Those convicted of rioting face up to 10 years' imprisonment. Amadon said that he wanted to express solidarity with Hongkongers, who were 'doomed to fail against the resources of the government, yet so many protest and fought back anyway.' "Don’t want the sacrifices, principles and people who participated to be forgotten." - the flashes of computer code represented protesters as a “glitch in the government matrix.” The video, scheduled to play 17-23 March during the Art Week, has been banned by the Hong Kong government. Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2023 23 Mar 2023  An Aggregation Space - Art Central 2023 An Aggregation Space - suspended charcoal by BAHK Seon-ghi, who is renowned for his suspended installations that create three-dimensional illusions in space. Specially made for Art Central, the large installation doubles as a maze that welcomes the audience to walk through it. Its black charcoal parts float precisely in space to form geometric perspectives at unexpected angles, suggesting an examination of human rationality. Art Central, one of the anchor events of Hong Kong Art Week, welcomes creative work of 70 galleries and 300 artists in a multicultural celebration of all things art. It opens 22–25 Mar (Preview 21 Mar) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2023 22 Mar 2023  Trolley Party - Art Basel 2023 Trolley Party - art Installation by Jaffa Lam (8.5 x 9 x 14 m) - made with recycled umbrella fabric, factory trolley and concrete. It consists of a 14-metre patchwork and 6 trolley seats, made from materials discarded by the city. Working in close collaboration with traditional knowledge holders in the Hong Kong textile industry, the artist evokes thinking around labour and consumerism. By transforming the essence of these recycled materials, she creates a shelter for audiences to come together, take a seat, and exist in a moment of reprieve. Jaffa Lam is known for her collaborative, socially-based practice. For over 20 years, she has worked with marginalized communities in Hong Kong and abroad. Lam received her BFA, MFA and Postgraduate Diploma in Education at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She specializes in large-scale, site-specific and mixed-media works, often making use of recycled materials such as crate wood, old furniture, abandoned metal and umbrella fabric. Art Basel, the lead event of Hong Kong Art Week, showcases creative work of 177 galleries from 32 countries and territories, a significant increase from 130 exhibitors in 2022. The 2023 edition is held 23–25 Mar (Private view 21-22 Mar) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2023 21 Mar 2023  Exploring Deserted Super Luxury Seaview Villas An avid urban explorer ventures into a block of deserted super luxury villas. The block has 13 units of 3-storey villas with gorgeous view of the waterfront. It received its occupation permit in 2013, yet it appears to be unfinished. The walls, floors and stairs are still in raw concrete. A fully-furnished model house and a clubhouse, with a gorgeously designed swimming pool, are included. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 20 Mar 2023  Deserted Chic Tong Lau from 1950's An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted chicly-designed Tong Lau. The building was completed in 1955. It has 2 blocks of 5 storeys of 2 units per floor with a nett area of 722-785 sq ft. Apparently, it has been deserted since 2016 except 1 unit refused to move out. Some of the units are empty but most have a large number of personal items and furniture 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 19 Mar 2023  Deserted Village House from 1930s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The 2-storey house was built in the 1930s. It is one of 3 single-room row houses constructed with green bricks and has been rated a Grade III historic building. It has been deserted for a long time, furniture, including a TV, a double-decker bed and various kitchenware, 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 18 Mar 2023  Bougainvillea Tunnel With a sea of Brazil Bougainvillea crawling over a series of metal arches, the 30-metre flower tunnel at Un Chau Estate is popular amongst locals and photographers. During March to April every year, the pink foliage embellishes the garden with bright purplish pink coloured modified leaves called bracts wrapping around small white flowers. Cheungshawan . Hong Kong | 2023 17 Mar 2023  Deserted Special Education School An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted school. The school was established in 1985, primarily providing education to children aged between 6 and 18 with severe intellectual disability. The school can accommodate 80 students, with primary and secondary divisions. Dormitory provides accommodation for students in need. Classrooms include Speech Therapy room, Physiotherapy room, Occupational Therapy Room, Social Work room, Nursing room, Visual Arts room, Library, Multisensory Function room, Dance room, Auditorium, Playground, Music room, Leisure room, Parent Resource room and Meetings room. It became deserted after moving to a new campus in 2019. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 16 Mar 2023  Sunset over Stonecutters Bridge The sky is painted by the setting sun as the ferry passes the Stonecutters Bridge over the Victoria Harbour. Victoria Harbour . Hong Kong | 2023 15 Mar 2023  Deserted Village House An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The house has 2 storeys. The wooden stairs leading to the first floor inside has completely collapsed. Apparently, it has been deserted since 1996. Furniture and personal items, including clothings, dart board, porn, etc, 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 14 Mar 2023  Art Installation at Abandoned Village House An art installation by artist @Plastered8 at an abandoned village house, one of the perfect ways to reuse and re-purpose a derelict 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 Mar 2023  Deserted Village Mansion An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village mansion. The house has 2 storeys and is part of a very expansive compound. The main entrance has an ornate Chinese design with red column and green tile roof. The wooden stairs leading to the first floor inside has completely collapsed. It has been deserted for a while. 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 12 Mar 2023  Holi (Indian Festival of Colours) About 100 Indians and some locals celebrate Indian Spring Festival – Holi (Festival of Colours or Festival of Love) at Repulse Bay beach on Saturday. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the gods Radha and Krishna. The revelers enjoyed Raas Rang (colourful powder throwing) and danced to music from noon to 7 pm. Repulse Bay . Hong Kong | 2023 11 Mar 2023  Petition Calls for Donnie Yen's Removal as Oscar Presenter over China Remarks Action star Donnie Yen has drawn controversy recently for an interview in which he called the 2019 Hong Kong protests a riot. Over 85,000 has signed the online petition to cancel Donnie Yen as Oscar presenter, started by "a group of people from Hong Kong", as of 9 March 2023. 15 signed in support in a separate petition. It says that his latest remarks over protests in Hong Kong in 2019 'violate the spirit of freedom of speech' and an insult to the 2 million who join a protest march on 16 June 2019. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, whose voters determine who the Oscars go to, has not yet commented on the petition. The petition claims that the Academy's invitation to Yen shows 'contempt for the people of Hong Kong' and his presence will 'damage the image and reputation of the film industry'. It has more than 85,000 signatures. Last Thursday, Yen was named as a presenter for the 95th Academy Awards, which will take place at in Los Angeles on Sunday. Yen also asserted that Western media outlets such as the BBC and CNN only focus on "negative stories" about China. Yen is a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), which has no real legislative power and its members are pro-Beijing people appointed by China. Hong Kong | 2023 10 Mar 2023  Gallery of Deserted Art Shutdown by Housing Dept A refuse collection station in Kwai Chung Estate has doubled as an art gallery after a cleaning worker started collecting discarded paintings several years ago. The white walls were covered with paintings, including Western landscape, portraits, calligraphy, children's paintings, clocks and fans. It was discovered by netizens and their photos were widely circulated on social media. But it is a pity that although everyone loved it, it was quickly shutdown by the Housing Department. The Housing Department said that the refuse station is a place for garbage disposal. It is not suitable for storing items and must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected from time to time to maintain a hygienic environment. Therefore, the sundries placed in the refuse station must be removed. The department was worried that too many people would visit the spot to take picture and obstruct the workers. It is ironic that March is the Art Month when the government tries to promote the city as the art hub of Asia, with major events like Art Basel and Art Central. This gives the impression that the rich can enjoy their art but not the grassroot citizens. Update: The paintings were taken down but not sent to the landfill. People are unlikely to be allowed to go and take pictures in the near future. Kwai Chung . Hong Kong | 2023 9 Mar 2023  1/2 Page Photo on the Front Page of Ming Pao - Sunday Life Section on 12 March.  Hong Kong's Brave Women Political Prisoners Illuminated Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong (CFHK) Foundation staged building illuminations in New York City to call attention to Hong Kong’s women political prisoners. The projections featured Gwyneth Ho, Alice Wong Yuen-lam, Jessica Chu Wai-ying, Claudia Mo and Chow Hang-tung, all of whom have been in prison for more than 500 days. These women, who have courageously fought for Hong Kong’s freedom, don’t belong behind bars. The illuminations on the occasion of International Women’s Day come amid the ongoing trial of the Hong Kong 47, the city’s largest-ever National Security Law trial. The projections took place on 4 March, the eve of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) National People’s Congress annual session, where Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping is expected to further consolidate his power. In conjunction with the illuminations, the CFHK Foundation launched its political prisoner database featuring women and girls as young as 14 who have been incarcerated. Hong Kong has the largest percentage of women prisoners in the world. The CFHK Foundation stands in solidarity with all of Hong Kong’s political prisoners, and urges the free world to remember the sacrifices they are making and work for their release. The CFHK Foundation’s President, Mark Clifford, said: ‘Too many women and girls are among Hong Kong’s nearly 1400 political prisoners. In a free society, the women we highlighted on our building projections would be celebrated for their achievements, not put behind bars. Chow Hang-tung is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee. Claudia Mo gave up a career in journalism to become an elected legislator. Gwyneth Ho is a journalist who was beaten in an attack by a pro-government mob. Members of the U.S. Congress, British Parliament, and all of us throughout the free world should take the occasion of International Women’s Day to remember the sacrifices these women – and all of Hong Kong’s political prisoners – are making for the cause of freedom.’ Photo credit: CFHK #IWD2023 #InternationalWomensDay2023 #IWD #InternationalWomensDay New York . USA | 2023 8 Mar 2023  Deserted Village House An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The house has 2 storeys. The wooden stairs leading to the first floor inside has completely collapsed. Apparently, it has been deserted since 1996. Furniture and personal items, including clothings, dart board, porn, etc, 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 7 Mar 2023  Crossing 10:14 am Crossing - Pedestrains and cars cross a busy intersection in Central. by @phyang81 #HongKong #vanspc_12hr #vanspc_12hr_hk #HK_SPC #StreetPhotography #internationalwomensday2023 #organised by @van_spc for @dewcvancouver #ZebraCrossing #Central Vancouver Street Photography Collective is hosting the 12bHour Street Photography Project, like the 24 Hour Project but with sleep included! Each photographer can set their own 12-hour window today, and will share one photo per hour, taken within that hour, on Instagram, to fundraise for the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (@dewcvancouver), with VanSPC matching up to C$5 per member donation. #vanspc_12hr #vanspc_12hr_hk @van_spc Hong Kong | 2023 6 Mar 2023  One Billion Rising 10th Anniversary Annie Milone from Kediri, East Java, Indonesia joins hundreds on Chater Road in Central dancing on the 10th Anniversary of One Billion Rising, a global movement and the biggest mass action in human history to end violence against women (cisgender, transgender, and those who hold fluid identities that are subject to gender- based violence) on Sunday. The campaign, which launched on Valentine’s Day 2012, began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than 1 billion women. Central . Hong Kong | 2023 5 Mar 2023  12 Hour Project on Street Photography Vancouver Street Photography Collective is hosting the 12bHour Street Photography Project, like the 24 Hour Project but with sleep included! Each photographer can set their own 12-hour window today, and will share one photo per hour, taken within that hour, on Instagram, to fundraise for the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (@dewcvancouver), with VanSPC matching up to C$5 per member donation. This photographer will join hundreds of photographers from 27 countries in 6 continents in this global event. #vanspc_12hr #vanspc_12hr_hk @van_spc Hong Kong | 2023 4 Mar 2023  Golden Trumpets Blooming Golden Trumpets are blooming at Chek Lap Kok with over 200 trees creating a sea of gold. Golden trumpet is native to South America. It is the national flower of Brazil. It usually blooms in March and April. Lantau . Hong Kong | 2023 3 Mar 2023  Deserted Tong Lau from 1960s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted Tong Lau (Chinese tenement building). The building was completed in 1966. It has 6 residential storeys above restaurants at street level, with 32 apartments, 6 on most floors, of 302 - 473 sq ft saleable. Apparently, it has been deserted since 2010. Furniture and personal items are scattered throughout the building. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 2 Mar 2023  Above the Clouds As the city is immersed in a sea of clouds, the top of the tallest skyscrappers, such as the Internnational Finance Centre (left) and the Bank of China Building (right), peek through. The Peak . 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