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 Old and New at Tai Kwun The old Prison Yard D Hall juxtaposed against the new and modern JC Cube of the 170-year-old Central Police Station compound, revitalised as Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts. It opens on Tuesday, 29 May after an eight-year, HK$3.8 billion (US$484 million) project funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Central · Hong Kong | 2018 31 May 2018  Tai Kwun Lightshow The 170-year history of the Central Police Station compound, opens on Tuesday as Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts, comes to life on the facade of the Barrack Block. The lightshow, designed by artist Lam Tung Pang, runs through 24 June with 2 shows at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. The '100 Faces of Tai Kwun' is the first public exhibition after an eight-year, HK$3.8 billion (US$484 million) revitalisation project funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Through 2 September. Central · Hong Kong | 2018 30 May 2018  Reservoirs Dried Up With record heatwave hitting Hong Kong for 12 straight days, reservoirs are drying up. Lau Shui Heung Reservoir in Fanling is almost barren and hikers can walk across the exposed, cracked surface of its dried-up bed. Others, such as Tai Tam Upper Reservoir, are seen with very low level of water revealing layers of watermarks on its outcrop exposed to the air. Fanling · Hong Kong | 2018 29 May 2018  Nadia and Sera at Windermere Polish sisters Nadia and Sera Gomez Garcia, who work in the service industry in Bowness-on-Windermere at the Lake District National Park, relax under the cherry blossoms on the lake front after work. Bowness-on-Windermere · United Kingdom | 2018 28 May 2018  June 4 Rally 1,100 rally to commemorate the 29th anniversary of June 4 Tiananmen Square protest in 1989, despite record sweltering heat. They vent their anger of Beijing and asking for 'end of one party rule', human rights, freedom and democracy for China. Wanchai · Hong Kong | 2018 27 May 2018  Belfast City Hall Built in Baroque Revival style mainly with Portland stone, Belfast's City Hall features towers at each of the four corners, with a lantern-crowned 173 ft (53 m) copper dome in the centre, it dominates the city centre skyline. Belfast · Northern Ireland · United Kingdom | 2018 26 May 2018  Grand Canal Docks Urban renewal has rejuvenated the previously run down and neglected Grand Canal Docks into a trendy area with leafy open plazas, hip bars and eateries plus a grand theatre. The presence of Google and Facebook here shows how vibrant this area is. Dublin · Ireland | 2018 25 May 2018  Phoenix Park Deer Around 300 deer roam the ground of Phoenix Park, one of the world's largest city parks in Dublin, at 709 hectares. They were introduced by Lord Ormond in 1662 to turn it into a royal hunting ground. Dublin · Ireland | 2018 24 May 2018  Trinity College Old Library The magnificant 65m Long Room with its barrel-vaulted ceiling, is lined with shelves containing 200,000 of the library's oldest manuscripts at Trinity College, Ireland's most prestigious university which was established by Elizabeth I in 1592. Downstairs is home to the stunningly beautiful Book of Kells, Trinity College's prized possession. Dublin · Ireland | 2018 23 May 2018  Belfast Titanic Titanic Belfast is a multimedia experience opened in 2012, a monument to Belfast's maritime heritage on the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard where the RMS Titanic was built. Titanica, a bronze sculpture by Rowan Gillespie depicting a diving female figure, fronts the building. It charts the history of Belfast and the ill-fated world-famous ship, which hit an iceberg and sank during her maiden voyage in 1912. Belfast · Northern Ireland · United Kingdom | 2018 22 May 2018  Giant's Causeway A couple marvels at the spectacular rock formation of Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland's only UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a geological wonder. The 40,000 basalt stone hexagonal columns left by volcanic eruptions 60 million years ago intrigue and inspire visitors. Causeway Coast · Northern Ireland · United Kingdom | 2018 21 May 2018  Belfast Waterfront Belfast Waterfront is a multi-purpose conference and entertainment centre, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, designed by local architects' firm Robinson McIlwaine. Practice partner Peter McGuckin was the project architect. Belfast| 2018 20 May 2018  Castlerigg Stone Circle Jack from Auckland sits on the dramatic Castlerigg Stone Circle, perched on a lonely hilltop up from Keswick. Constructed between 3000-4000 years ago, the circle consists of 38-42 stones. The tallest is around 8 ft high and the largest weighs over 16 tons. How the ancient Britons move these massive rocks to this isolated location remains a mystery, nor do we know its exact purpose. Keswick · United Kingdom | 2018 19 May 2018  Gorgeous Buttermere The tranquil water of Buttermere, surrounded by emerald hills offers stunning vistas. This view, from the south side of the lake, is one of the top vistas in the United Kingdom. Buttermere · United Kingdom | 2018 18 May 2018  Cruising Derwentwater Cruising the Derwentwater, the prettiest lake in the Lakeland is the most popular pastime since mid-19th Century. The Keswick Launch Company calls at seven landing stages around the lake. Keswick · United Kingdom | 2018 17 May 2018  Derwentwater Studded with islands and ringed by scowling fells, Derwentwater is deemed by many as the prettiest body of water in the Lake District. After climbing to the summit of Castle Crag, one would be rewarded with the gorgeous view of the lake across the valley. Keswick · United Kingdom | 2018 16 May 2018  Lanercost Priory The beautiful Augustinian Lanercost Priory, a 13th-century church housing within its dramatic triple tier of arches, is the best-preserved of Cumbrian monasteries. Lanercost · United Kingdom | 2018 15 May 2018  Farm at Sunset The setting sun lights up a farm in Solway, near Carlisle at the northern Lake District. The field is covered with plastic to protect the newly planted seed with a greenhouse effect. Solway · United Kingdom | 2018 14 May 2018  Taking Off Two geese taking off from Tarn Hows, a picturesque lake about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of Hawkshead, and one of the most popular sites in the Lake District. Tarn Hows · United Kingdom | 2018 13 May 2018  Bridge House The best-known landmark of Ambleside, located at the northern end of Lake Windermere, is the tiny Bridge House, which straddles the waters of Stock Ghyll in downtown. It was originally a shop that sells apples from the orchard nearby. One local legend claims that it is a clever way to avoid paying land tax. Ambleside · United Kingdom | 2018 12 May 2018  Lake Windermere Row boats available for hire at Windermere, the largest natural lake in England and the Lake District National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017 and one of National Geographic's 50 Places of a Lifetime. Bowness-on-Windermere · United Kingdom | 2018 11 May 2018  Steve at Museum of Art Steve walks pass the Museum of Art in Tsimshatsui. Tsimshatsui · Hong Kong | 2014 10 May 2018  M+ Pavilion The M+ Pavilion, designed by VPANG Architects, JET Architecture and Lisa Cheung, opened in September 2016 and serves as the primary site for M+ exhibitions in the run-up to the completion of the M+ (Museum +) building at the West Kowloon Cultural District. After M+ opens it will become a new space for artists, designers and organisations to stage independent small-scale exhibitions and events in the Art Park. West Kowloon · Hong Kong | 2018 9 May 2018  Nissa Bella by Martial Raysse Nissa Bella by Martial Raysse, a French artist from Nice who is one of the pioneers in pop art that preceded Andy Warhol and James Rosenquist. Part of exhibition 'School of Nice - From Pop Art to Happenings' of the French May programme at City Hall Exhibition Hall, through 27 May. Central · Hong Kong | 2018 8 May 2018  Light Well of Chungking Mansions The interior light well exposes the unsanitary underbelly of Chungking Mansions. Completed in 1961, it is well known for offering the cheapest accommodation in Hong Kong. Tsimshatsui · Hong Kong | 2018 7 May 2018  Vickey at Chungking Mansions Vickey from Bengaluru, India works at a telecom shop at Chungking Mansions. Completed in 1961, Chungking Mansions features guesthouses, curry restaurants, African bistros, clothing shops, sari stores, and foreign exchange offices. It often acts as a large gathering place for some of the ethnic minorities in Hong Kong, particularly South Asians (Indians, Nepalese, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and Sri Lankans),Middle Eastern people, Nigerians, and many other peoples of the world. Tsimshatsui · Hong Kong | 2018 6 May 2018  Noman at Chungking Mansions Pakistani Noman, from Multan in the province of Punjab, works behind the counter at a pastry shop at Chungking Mansions. Completed in 1961, Chungking Mansions in Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, is well known as the cheapest accommodation in Hong Kong. Though the building was supposed to be residential, it is made up of many independent low-budget hotels, shops and other services. The unusual atmosphere of the building is sometimes compared to that of the former Kowloon Walled City. Peter Shadbolt of CNN stated that the complex was the "unofficial African quarter of Hong Kong". Tsimshatsui · Hong Kong | 2018 5 May 2018  Star Wars Day Star Wars fans dressed as Stormtroopers to celebrate Star Wars Day on May 4th with the slogan 'May the 4th (Force) be with you!' Causeway Bay · Hong Kong | 2018 4 May 2018  Street Art by Mooncasket Street art by Evangeline Chan, aka Mooncasket and a Hong Kong based illustrator. She has designed artwork for House of Vans Asia Tour 2015. Mooncasket delivers art to the more humble, young and fun people of Hong Kong. Tsimshatsui · Hong Kong | 2018 3 May 2018  Tai Wo Tong Herbal Shop Established in 1932, Tai Wo Tong Herbal Medicine Company, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine shop is closing after 86 years and will be revitalised and converted into a cafe in a few months. Kowloon City · Hong Kong | 2018 2 May 2018  Thousands Rally on May Day Over 5,000 people in Hong Kong march on Labour Day to demand legislation on standard working hours, out-sourcing wages, part-time work protection and a universal pension scheme. They march from Victoria Park to Government headquarters in Admiralty. Causeway Bay · Hong Kong | 2018 1 May 2018 Archive: 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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