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 Wellington Street Reflection Wellington Street a one-way street located in Central and Sheung Wan, named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. The two sides of street is a mosaic of old and new buildings. Varieties of trades can be found on the street levelb. Hong Kong | 2022 30 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Village House An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The house has 2 storeys and the wooden ladder leading to the first floor has collapsed partially. Part of the partition to section off into a room has been broken. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items have been mostly cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 29 Nov 2022  Deserted 160-Year-old Study Hall An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted study hall. The 2-storey building was established in 1862 by the fifth generation of Tang clan and later used as a study hall for the education of the village children. It was also the place where Poon Choi feasts for villagers were held during Chinese festivals. In 1920 to 1930, it was renamed a school. It became vacant in 1941 when a public school was opened. In the 1970s, it was turned into a kindergarten which was then closed in the 1980s. It has been deserted since then. There are exquisitely carved wooden figurines on the eaves on the first floor. Furniture and items are found 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 | 2022 28 Nov 2022  My Photo at 24 Hour Project Photo Exhibition 9:31 am 25 May 2019 Women Breaking into Bamboo Scaffolding Work by @phyang81 Women were traditionally barred from bamboo scaffolding work, which is considered dangerous, in Hong Kong. The door is being cracked opened as the first woman apprentice was trained in 1984. Hong Kong is the last frontier in using bamboo scalfolding for construction. #24hr19 #24hr19_HK #24hr19_HongKong #BambooArtists #Jordan #WomenRights Honoured to be included amongst the 99 Finalists (from over 700 submissions worldwide) in @24HourProject - Hong Kong Exhibition Goethe Gallery 14/F Art Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wanchai 2 Dec 2022 - 3 Jan 2023 Opening Reception Dec 2 Fri 6:30-9 pm including Guided Tour 8 pm Register at 24hourhk@gmail.com The largest global photography event of its kind, 24 Hour Project is a collective of thousands of photographers from over 900 cities in over 90 countries, who come together with the purpose of documenting humanity and raising awareness of pressing human/social issues, telling stories from their own city through street photography. One day a year, for 24 consecutive hours. This year, Hong Kong is hosting the exhibition for the first time, as the highlight of the 10th anniversary celebration, showcasing the best of many captivating street photography works in our city and around the world, from the last 10 years. Hope to see you there! #24HourProject #24hr22_hk_exhibition @GoetheInstitut_hk Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2022 27 Nov 2022  Briefing on 24 Hour Project Exhibition at Creative Morning PH, Hong Kong Ambassador for 24 Hour Project, briefs 80 creative professionals at the local Creative Morning gathering this Friday on @24HourProject - Hong Kong Exhibition Goethe Gallery 14/F Art Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wanchai 2 Dec 2022 - 3 Jan 2023 Opening Reception Dec 2 Fri 6:30-9 pm including Guided Tour 8 pm Register at 24hourhk@gmail.com Creative Mornings are breakfast and a short talk one Friday morning a month for creatives in cities around the world. Every event would be free of charge and open to anyone. #24HourProject #24hr22_hk_exhibition @GoetheInstitut_hk Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2022 26 Nov 2022  24 Hour Project Photo Exhibition Honoured to be included amongst the 99 Finalists (from over 700 submissions worldwide) in @24HourProject - Hong Kong Exhibition Goethe Gallery 14/F Art Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wanchai 2 Dec 2022 - 3 Jan 2023 Opening Reception Dec 2 Fri 6:30-9 pm including Guided Tour 8 pm Register at 24hourhk@gmail.com The largest global photography event of its kind, 24 Hour Project is a collective of thousands of photographers from over 900 cities in over 90 countries, who come together with the purpose of documenting humanity and raising awareness of pressing human/social issues, telling stories from their own city through street photography. One day a year, for 24 consecutive hours. This year, Hong Kong is hosting the exhibition for the first time, as the highlight of the 10th anniversary celebration, showcasing the best of many captivating street photography works in our city and around the world, from the last 10 years. Hope to see you there! #24HourProject #24hr22_hk_exhibition @GoetheInstitut_hk Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2022 25 Nov 2022  Deserted Movie Studio Dormitories An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted movie studio dormitories. The studio complex was formally completed in 1965, with 15 studios, 2 exterior movie sets, editing rooms, printing rooms, canteens, staff dormitories and other facilities. It was the largest privately owned Hollywood-style movie studios in the Chinese-speaking world. Only 3 of the domitories and the guard house remain while the others have been demolished. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 24 Nov 2022  Historic Century-old Eliot Hall Eliot Hall was opened in 1914, three years after the founding of The University of Hong Kong (HKU). It was named after Sir Charles Eliot, the University’s first Vice-Chancellor. The building was used as a relief hospital providing additional support for Queen Mary Hospital during the Second World War. It was converted into a gymnasium in 1956, and renovated in 1963 as a student residential hall. Currently, it houses The Journalism and Media Studies Centre of HKU. The building was declared an official monument in 2018 along with sister building May Hall and Fung Ping Shan Building, which houses the University Museum and Art Gallery. Pokfulam. Hong Kong | 2022 23 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Luxury Apartments at Mid-levels An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted luxury apartment complex at Mid-levels. The apartment complex was completed in 1963 with 8 storeys. There are 7 storeys of 3 units per floor with nett area of 746-997 sq ft. An illegal apartment is located at the rooftop. Apparently, it has been deserted since 1994. Furniture and personal items remain in a few units but most had been cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 22 Nov 2022  Abandoned Fighter Bomber An avid urban explorer discovers a downed fighter bomber. It is a De Havilland Mosquito Mk IV FB, a British twin-engined, shoulder-winged, multirole combat aircraft, introduced during the Second World War. Unusual in that its frame was constructed mostly of wood, it was nicknamed the "Wooden Wonder". In 1941, it was one of the fastest operational aircraft in the world. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 21 Nov 2022  Elyse Models Cheongsam @ Heritage Vogue Hollywood Road Multi-talented Elyse, an artist, art educator, photographer and model, in vintage Cheongsam to model at Heritage Vogue Hollywood Road - Tai Kwun. Organised by Hong Kong Tourism Board, the programme provides a unique opportunity for the public to experience the rich history, culture and arts ambience of the Central and Western District. Hong Kong | 2022 20 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Hair Salon An avid urban explorer ventures into an deserted hair salon. The salon is located at a deserted shopping arcade which has been closed due to structural issues. The salon provided services including hair cut, styling, dyeing, shampooing, etc.There were different businesses in the arcade including doctors, computer stores, stamps trading, etc. It has been deserted for a while. Personal belongings and furniture 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 | 2022 19 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Senior Home An avid urban explorer ventures into an deserted senior home. The large private senior home for elderlies has multiple buildings. It has been deserted for a while. Personal belongings and furniture, including a wheelchair and rosewood chairs, are scattered throughout the buildings. Trees and vines grow wildly outside. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 18 Nov 2022  Abandoned Cars from 1960s An avid urban explorer discovers abandoned cars in New Territories. There are 3 Mercedes Benz from the 1960s abandoned at the roadside. A common problem in Hong Kong. Ombudsman, Winnie Chiu Wai-yin, published her report in September on the subject of vehicles abandoned on government land. She called on authorities to introduce tougher regulations against those who dump unwanted vehicles on roadsides or in public parking spaces. She found that only 8 cases were prosecuted in the past 2 decades. The government watchdog explained that the problem persisted because authorities had only focused on the removal of the abandoned vehicles instead of holding the owners accountable. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 17 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Tong Lau from the 1940's An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted Tong Lau (Chinese Tenement). The building was completed in 1948. It has 3 storeys with 8 apartments of saleable area of 1865 - 1949 sq ft. Some units have large murals painted on the wall and gorgeous floor tiles. It appears to have been deserted for a while and is to be demolished. Furniture and personal items are mostly cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 16 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Village House An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The house has 2 storeys but the wooden ladder leading to the first floor has collapsed completely. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items have been mostly cleared except for a locked suitcase on 2 benches and a few ceramic cups. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 15 Nov 2022  Exploring Abandoned Village House An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. There are 2 buildings in the hills accessible only via hiking trails and some bushwacking. It is Intriguing that one of them has the word "HELP" painted in red plus dripping red paint on the exterior. There are 2 TVs, a refrigerator, a vinyl record player and some furniture inside. The smaller house is empty except for some bats. It has been deserted for a while. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 14 Nov 2022  Remembrance Day at The Cenotaph - 99th Anniversary Hundreds of veterans of the two World Wars, decorated with medals, and citizens attended the Remembrance Day ceremony at The Cenotaph, the first time in 3 years after COVID. 2022 is the 99th anniversary of the construction of The Cenotaph, a war memorial in Central that commemorates the dead in the two world wars who served in Hong Kong in the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Built in stone, it is an almost exact replica of the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London, UK. It is a declared monument. Central . Hong Kong | 2022 13 Nov 2022  Exquisite Wooden Figurines at Deserted Study Hall An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted study hall. The 2-storey Study Hall was established for teaching children in the village. There are exquisitely carved wooden figurines on the eaves on the first floor. It has been converted into a metal factory before and items are found scattered throughout the building reflecting that. There are also ceramic figurines and vinyl records. It has been deserted for a while. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 12 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Village House An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The large shantytown house has a single storey and appears to be used as a warehouse of decorative materials. The most distinctive elements are several traditional Chinese billboards, one of which was for the 71th national day for Republic of China in 1982. Apparently, it has been deserted since 2019. Furniture and personal items 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 | 2022 11 Nov 2022  Exploring Abandoned Village An avid urban explorer ventures into an entire abandoned village. The village is a shanty town in the process of being demolished by the government. A pair of traditional paper door gods are guarding one of the houses. A lot of books, vinyl records, personal photos and furniture are scattered throughout the house. It has been abandoned for a while. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 10 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Village Mansion An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village mansion. Built in 1930s-40s by the Cheung family, the mansion has 2 storeys. A wooden staircase provides access to the first floor with large balconies and exquisite metal grilles. It has been deserted for a while. Some furniture and personal items 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 | 2022 9 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Columbarium An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted columbarium. The incomplete columbarium is quite large and construction appears to have been stopped by the government due to non-compliance. 6 wahbiu (Chinese ceremonial columns with mythical creatures on top), typically erected only at palaces and imperial tombs, are present with reflecting pools. Statues of ancient government officials and mythical creatures, similar to those in the Ming Tombs in Beijing, are also found. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 8 Nov 2022  Exploring Abandoned Village An avid urban explorer ventures into an entire abandoned village. The village is a shanty town in the process of being demolished by the government. A vanity box for the ladies fashionable in the 1960s and 70s, plus a sewing machine can be found in one of the houses. Apparently, it has been abandoned since 2015. Furniture and personal items are scattered throughout the houses. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 7 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Mansion An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted mansion. The mansion has 3 storeys. There is a oil painting of a girl with a red hat and beige ceramic stools on the first floor. Apparently, it has been deserted since 2002. Furniture, personal items, including stamps, magazines and many 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 | 2022 6 Nov 2022  Deserted Movie Studios Dormitory Guard House An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted movie studios dormitories. The studio complex was formally completed in 1965, with 15 studios, 2 exterior movie sets, editing rooms, printing rooms, canteens, staff dormitories and other facilities. It was the largest privately owned Hollywood-style movie studios in the Chinese-speaking world. Only 3 of the dormitories and the guard house, with a spiral staircase, remain while the others have been demolished. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 5 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Village Mansion An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village mansion. Built in 1927 by the Lam family, the large mansion has 2 storeys. There is a vintage vinyl record player found on the first floor and several pairs of couplets painted black on red wooden planks. Apparently, it has been deserted since 2004. Furniture, personal items and many photos are scattered throughout the house. 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 | 2022 4 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Village House An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The house has 2 storeys and was likely an ancestral hall or mansion. The most distinctive elements are several traditional Chinese green grille panels, some with couplets on both side. It has been deserted for a while. Some animal bones are found on site. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 3 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Village An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The 2-storey house has a number of vintage telephones, an electric organ and an altar in the living room. A couple of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) statues are found upstairs. Apparently, it has been deserted since 2018. Furniture and personal items, including portrait 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 | 2022 2 Nov 2022  Exploring Deserted Seaview Villa An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted luxury villa. The 2-storey villa perches on the hills and enjoys expansive seaview. There is a pyramid- shaped glass rooftop over the atrium at the main entrance. It has been deserted for a while and most of the furniture and personal items has been cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of only taking pictures, leaving no traces, and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 1 Nov 2022 Archive: 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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