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 Abandoned Village House with Piano A single-storey village house, likely built in the 1960s–1970s, is found abandoned with furniture, fixture and personal items scattered throughout. The living room contains a black Ottostein upright piano, made in Korea. Colorful paintings hang on the walls, suggesting the former residents had artistic interests.The house is recently deserted upon government land resumption for development in the area. Hong Kong | 2026 22 May 2026  Abandoned Chic Mansion with Birdcages Very surprised to find a mansion with chic design amongst a bunch of traditional village houses. The house was built using a combination of reinforced concrete, brickwork, and corrugated metal sheets with floor space of over 2,500 sq ft. The living room is painted in pink with a fancy red parasol and two adjacent rooms in turquoise. A wooden staircase leading up to a loft. The roof has completely collapsed, leaving the wooden and iron support rafters exposed to the elements, with a grand designer light fixture still hanging. 6 wooden birdcages are left behind, reflecting the upper-class lifestyle of the owner. It is currently in a state of advanced structural collapse and ruin. The area is under land resumption by the government for development. Hong Kong | 2026 21 May 2026  Barn Swallows in Shatin Barn swallows commonly breed in Hong Kong from March to July, frequently nesting under the eaves of buildings in New Territories towns like Shatin. These 4 are nesting near the footbridge connecting Shatin Centre and Lucky Plaza. These birds often return annually to the same spots, with residents often viewing them as symbols of good luck. In May 2025, the nest under the Shatin Centre-Lucky Plaza pedestrian bridge was destroyed by building management, causing community outrage. Following intervention by conservationists and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), an artificial nest was installed to encourage the swallows to return. As of mid-May 2026, swallows have returned and nested successfully in the artificial nests at the same Shatin site. Shatin . Hong Kong | 2026 20 May 2026  Deserted Sauce Factory from 1960s Established in 1936, the company moved its sauce factory into the current site around 1967, occupying nearly 30,000 sq ft. It includes cooking areas, fermentation rooms, and large sun-drying yards, continuing traditional production. It strictly followed ancestral recipes. Soybeans are naturally fermented (no forced acceleration), and soy sauce is sun-dried naturally. As government land resumption for the North Metropolis development moved into the final phase, the owner indicated they have no plans or ability to relocate. Hong Kong | 2026 19 May 2026  Last Throes of Deserted Yan Wah Lo? An excavator is parked in front of Yan Wan Lo, a Grade III historic building in Kwu Tung on Sunday. It stands amid cleared land, debris, overgrown vegetation and rubble. Built in 1933 by Yang Ngan-yau, an Indonesian Chinese, it is of a traditional two-courtyard design with tiled roofs. The facade bears the name of the house with a Chinese couplets next to the front door. In 1938, it was used as a study hall and became a school in 1948, free for village children. Its content has been catalogued. but recently trashed. Kwu Tung is in the final stage of land resumption and clearance by the government for the Nothern metropolis development. Are these signs pointing to the demolition of the historic Yan Wah Lo? Are we witnessing its last throes? Kwu Tung . Hong Kong | 2026 18 May 2026  Isabel Parra Exhibits at Art Across Boundaries Isabel Parra, a Colombian-French visual artist based in Hong Kong whose work explores the relationships between humans, society, and nature through painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Her art often addresses themes of identity, ecology, and sustainability. Her work is currently featured in the Art Across Boundaries, a charity exhibition uniting 33 international and local artists around a shared mission: using art to create meaningful social impact. Presented by Children of the Mekong Hong Kong in collaboration with French May 2026. Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre | 7 Kennedy Road, Central 14-17 May 10 am - 9 pm Central . Hong Kong | 2026 17 May 2026  Ghost King & Lantern Exhibition An exhibition of Ghost Kings and Palace Lanterns organised by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Funding Scheme to showcase the works of the Community-Led Project - Traditional Craftsmanship Course. May 15-20 11 am – 5 pm Jockey Club - The Conservancy Association Urban Forestry Green Hub 26 Yen Chow Street West, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon (Nam Cheong Station Exit D1) Admission Free Opening Ceremony: May 16 - 1- 2 pm Guided Tour: May 16 & 17 Session 1: 2 - 3 pm Session 2: 4 - 4 pm Shamshuipo . Hong Kong | 2026 16 May 2026  Affordable Art Fair The Affordable Art Fair returns to Hong Kong this May, showcasing a plethora of local and international works from 106 leading galleries at accessible prices. Leading galleries from across Asia-Pacific and beyond, many featured in Affordable Art Fairs globally, will take part. Highlights include Artists in Action, Young Talent Hong Kong and a hands-on printmaking workshop, each pushing creative boundaries through innovative installations and interactive experiences. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre | 14-17 May | 10 am - 7 pm Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2026 15 May 2026  Tai Wai Public School Demolished Tai Wai Public School, located on 31 Chik Fu Street, Tai Wai, Sha Tin, occupied 860 sq m (9,300 sq ft) and consisted of 3 bungalows and a 2-storey building. It was established in 1967. With declining student enrolment, it was closed in 1997 and became deserted. In May 2026, it is completely demolished and 3 rows of 10 small houses for indigenous people, will be built. Tai Wai . Hong Kong | 2026 14 May 2026  VOUTE Acrobatics Performance VOUTE is a contemporary acrobatics performance running as part of the French May Arts Festival. This free admission production by the Centre National des Arts du Cirque (CNAC) blends acrobatics, contemporary dance, and music to explore themes of physical tension and social space. Tai Kwun's Parade Ground | 8-27 May | 6-6:30 pm 8-8:30 pm SOHO . Hong Kong | 2026 13 May 2026  Century-old Bookstore Sign Revealed A century-old bookstore sign was revealed after a old shop was demolished. Tsui Man Books was founded around 1919 by Fok Yu-ting, a member of Revive China Society and Chinese Revolutionary Party. Located on the ground floor of 60 Hollywood Road, the upper floor was once the site of the early Wah Yan College. This bookstore holds an important place in the modern cultural history of Hong Kong, serving not only as a gathering place for revolutionaries plotting to overthrow the Qing dynasty but also as a vanguard for the dissemination of ideas in the New Culture Movement. According to the 1920 Government Gazette, Tsui Man Bookstore was once a distributor of the "Practical Mining Encyclopedia," but its true mission lay in its clandestine sale of banned books at the time, including works by Lu Xun and the CCP publication "The Guide." After the war, the bookstore closed for unknown reasons. SOHO . Hong Kong | 2026 12 May 2026  Deserted Village House The 2-storey building was constructed with brick and concrete, likely from the 1960s. Rooms are divided by wooden panels with glass panes. Access to the first floor is by a flight of wooden stairs. A framed photo of an old man, probably of the owner or the ancestor, wooden Chinese sword, golf clubs, Chinese billards, Japanese manga books, vinyl records and photo albums are scattered throughout. Apparently, it had been deserted since 1990. Hong Kong | 2026 11 May 2026  Deserted Century-old Hospital Built in 1925, the 2-storey building is part of a hospital complex constructed in gorgeous Classical Revival style blended with Chinese influences. It was as a nurse quarters featuring open verandahs on the ground and first floors. It has a Chinese-style tiled and pitched roof, rendered/painted walls, grey gauged brickwork details, circular porthole windows and chimney stacks. In 2009, it was rated a Grade II historic building. In recent years, it is used mainly for storage while some rooms have leftover hospital furniture like beds and crosses. Hong Kong | 2026 10 May 2026  Tin Hau Fest Grand Marine Parade The High Island Tin Hau Festival has long been a centerpiece of traditional Hong Kong fishing culture, particularly its Grand Maritime Boat Parade, which takes place every even-numbered year. This centennial tradition is set to unfold from May 5 to 10, with the highly anticipated maritime parade on Friday, May 8. 50 boats, decorated vessels and ferries carrying thousands of believers joined the goddess Tin Hau on her sea tour. High Island . Hong Kong | 2026 9 May 2026  Deserted Tea House from 1960s Established in 1961 by the Wong family, it stood out as the most prominent tea house in the area due to its prime location. It offered dim sum, intestine noodles, roast meats, rice dishes, and was one of the first in the area with air conditioning and a colour TV, drawing workers, villagers, and locals. Later, it became a cha chaan teng-style setup serving Hakka dishes due to skilled chefs retiring and difficulty in recruiting. The tea house ceased operations around August 2024 and became deserted. This was linked to land resumption and clearance by the government for the Nothern metropolis development. Hong Kong | 2026 8 May 2026  Meet Mona Lisa Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance brings together two remarkable experiences. Meet Mona Lisa, developed by the Louvre and Grand Palais Immersif, offers an immersive, multi-sensory journey bringing the iconic painting to life. Portraying the Renaissance, curated by leading French and Italian institutions, features exceptional Renaissance artworks. Together, they reveal the creativity and cultural revolution that transformed Europe’s art scene during the Renaissance period, offering audiences an unforgettable artistic experience. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Shatin | 1 May - 27 Jul 10am - 6 pm Shatin . Hong Kong | 2026 7 May 2026  Dead Mall in Luxury Estate Opened in 2013, a small-scale luxury shopping mall served as the retail podium for a high-end residential development with European palace aesthetic. It spans approximately 90,000 sq ft across 2 floors. The mall faced challenges with foot traffic due to its location, which is relatively far from major MTR stations. Chain stores and restaurants have operated there in the past with operating hours much shorter than standard city branches due to the lower pedestrian flow. Currently, the entire first floor are closed and escalator access stopped. Hong Kong | 2026 6 May 2026  TramOramic Party Tram The new TramOramic Tram tour, a new tourist open-top tram ride through Hong Kong, for parties of up to 30 people. Central . Hong Kong | 2026 5 May 2026  Bizarre Half-Building from 1950s Built in 1956, the 6-storey Tong Lau (Chinese tenement) is a wierd "half-building" or "half-side building" In 2011, half of the building was demolished so that the plot ratio/gross floor area benefits were transferred to the new building next to it. To maintain structural integrity for the remaining half, a concrete truss or support frame installed in place of the demolished half. The remaining half appears largely vacant, with signs of neglect. Hong Kong | 2026 4 May 2026  Deserted Waterfront Villa A 2-storey villa, likely built in the 1950s–1960s, is located on the waterfront. Furniture, fixture and personal items have been mostly cleared, with worn tiled floors, exposed concrete walls, basic fluorescent lighting, ceiling fans, and utility fixtures. It has been deserted for a while. Hong Kong | 2026 3 May 2026  Deserted Village Mansion from 1930s Built in 1933 by an Indonesian Chinese Yang, the village mansion is of a traditional two-courtyard design with tiled roofs. The facade bears the name of the house with a Chinese couplets next to the front door. In 1938, it was used as a study hall and became a school in 1948, free for village children. It is rated a Grade III historic building and its content has been catalogued. The grandson of the owner lived in the west wing of the mansion until recently. Government land resumption for the North Metropolis development forced the family to vacate in April 2026. Hong Kong | 2026 2 May 2026  Luminous Neon Exhibition Luminous Neon exhibition at the DX Design Hub aims to share the radiant world of neon signage and the beauty of the traditional art form with visitors for a dose of nostalgia and collective reminiscing. Presented by the Hong Kong Design Centre, Serious Staging, and Tetra Neon Exchange, ‘Luminous Neon’ brings together a collection of painstakingly restored neon signs and new creations, creating a visual dialogue between traditional craftsmanship and modern creativity. DX Design Hub, 280 Tung Chau St, Shamshuipo | till May 10, 2026 Shamshuipo . 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