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 Giant Pink Bear Rings in Double Seventh Fest The giant pink bear made of hundreds of roses at Billow, is a massive art installation in front of the lake at Lake House (Lake Egret Nature Park) in Tai Po Kau. It is a symbolic welcome to the Double Seventh Festival (Qixi - the seventh day of the seventh month on the lunar calendar), sometimes refered to as the Chinese Valentine's Day. The festival celebrates the Legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. A poor but kind cowherd met a weaver girl, the granddaughter of the Goddess of Heaven. They fell in love, got married and lived a happy life with 2 children. The Goddess of Heaven discovered this forbidden love and forced Weaver Girl to return to heaven. The goddess scratched a wide, sparkly river — the Milky Way — to separate them forever. Weaver Girl sat by the river and weepef everyday. Their true love moves the magpies. Once a year, on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, thousands of magpies fly up to form a magpie bridge, so that the couple can finally meet for one night. Kai Tak . Hong Kong | 2026 18 Aug 2026  Deserted Tong Lau Used as Movie Set Completed in 1958, the 3-storey Tong Lau (Chinese tenement building) is being used as a movie set with a morgue. A plaque has been added to the building reading "Nineth House, Pit Street Second Alley". It is unclear what movie is being shot there, possibly one related to Kowloon Walled City. There are terrazzo staircases, ornate wrought-iron gate, partitioned rooms with glass/ wood panels, and furniture including a sofa, ceiling fans, etc. The building has been deserted for many years. Hong Kong | 2026 17 Aug 2026  Deserted Primary School from 1960s Opened in 1963, the government-subsidized primary school, has recently announced its closure, ending its 63-year history due to a significant decline in the number of school-age children, and hence, insufficient enrolment. The building has 5 storeys with extensive facilities, including a basketball court, assembly hall, library, music room, fencing/dancing room, science room, audio-visual room, etc. Hong Kong | 2026 16 Aug 2026  Sunset over Pokfulam A vivid sunset over the coast near Pokfulam, reflecting a peaceful, luminous evening with strong contrasts between the glowing sky, reflective water and dark landforms. Pokfulam . Hong Kong | 2026 15 Aug 2026  Abandoned Village House with Downed Piano A single-storey village house of concrete/plaster construction with a corrugated metal roof, has barred/broken windows, peeling and mold-stained walls. Inside, beds with mosquito nets, scattered clothes, a tilted piano amid debris, children’s toys and stuffed animals, an Iron Man plastic lantern, plush toys, photo albums, CDs and VCD boxes of classic TV dramas, furniture, and general household clutter. Exteriors show weathered, overgrown or trash-strewn surroundings. The building has been abandoned recently upon land resumption by the government for redevelopment. Hong Kong | 2026 14 Aug 2026  Abandoned Kung Fu Master's House Built around 1963-67, the 2-storey building appears to have been a private traditional Chinese Kung Fu (martial arts) academy/residence complex. The entrance has a red metal gates, a staircase leads to the first floor, which has balconies with metal railings and potted plants. It has circular windows and tiled floors. A wooden sword is found in the living room. A prominent Bak Mei (White Eyebrow style) martial arts banner featuring a tiger, is on display. Bak Mei style has deep roots in Yuen Long area after being brought in from Guangdong, China in 1949. The building has been abandoned recently upon land resumption by the government for redevelopment. Furniture and personal items are scattered throughout. Hong Kong | 2026 13 Aug 2026  Historic Century-old Chapel Originally built in 1868 and rebuilt into its current form in 19b16, this small, elegant chapel serves as a place for requiem masses and private prayers. It is known for its beautifully preserved Italian Renaissance architectural style, with exterior Doric columns and granite rusticated stonework. The building features a distinctive dome structure, elegant arched entryways, and intricate religious element designs that match its environment. Interior walls clad in travertine marble with inscribed memorial plaques dedicated to clergy. A marble altar adorned with the Alpha and Omega symbol, backed by a relief carving of the Pieta ("Mother of Sorrows"). Colourful geometric stained-glass windows and a central checkered marble floor. It is rated a Grade II historic building. Hong Kong | 2026 12 Aug 2026  Deserted Retro Restaurent Launched in 2024, the restaurant is designed as a retro 1960s/70s Italian decor, brass arches, vibrant red banquettes, and iconic photo mosaics and framed portraits of Sophia Loren. It served Neapolitan- style pizza (a non-negotiable component requested by Loren herself). It is recently closed for high operating cost and low patronage. Now, the space sits deserted with left-behind dining chairs, dismantled point-of-sale registers, cardboard delivery boxes, empty glass bottles, wine glasses, and dust, while the iconic Sophia Loren portraits and mosaic artwork remain hanging on the walls. Hong Kong | 2026 11 Aug 2026  Deserted Glamour Music/Cocktail Lounge Launched in 2024, the venue is designed as a 1970s glamour cocktail lounge with live performance. It featured live jazz, drag performances, themed DJ nights, and bespoke theatrical cocktails. The interior design includes a dramatic curved marble bar framed by brass gramophone-style light structures, emerald green textured walls, plush tufted velvet seating, animal accents, and a dedicated circular performance stage wrapped in red velvet drapery. The building also features a wrap-around balcony. It is recently closed for low patronage. Hong Kong | 2026 11 Aug 2026  Deserted Senior Home from 1950s Completed in 1958, the senior home occupied the second and third floor of a 3-storey Tong Lau (Chinese tenement building). It had 72 beds in 7,000 sq ft. There were 16 staff providing 24 hour service. There are partitioned rooms with glass/wood panels, leftover furniture including a sofa, green wall tiling, ceiling fans, etc. The windows with patterned laminate are quite pretty. Hong Kong | 2026 10 Aug 2026  Abandoned Village House A 2-storey village house constructed with blue bricks with ornamented entrance canopy and frieze of floral/bird motifs. The upper mezzanine floor is accessed by a wooden ladder. An ancestral altar with generational tablets with black-and-white photo portraits of elders, incense burner, offerings and residual painted deities on the wooden wall panels. It has been abandoned for a long time. Only peeling and mold-stained walls, wooden beams, and a ceiling fan remain. Hong Kong | 2026 9 Aug 2026  Dr Sonia Wong Curates Revenge Heroines in Hong Kong Cinema Sisters in Arms: Revenge Heroines in Hong Kong Cinema - a collection of movies curated by Dr Sonia Wong, at Tai Kwun Steps cinema, Aug 7-9. This series is designed to draw the audience’s attention to the rich ensemble of revenge heroines in Hong Kong cinema. From erotic drama to high profile real-crime, from chic post-apocalyptic superhero action, period epics to gangster film, tge revenge heroines are motived by different injustices. Their choices and action are countering dominant narratives about what counts as justice and injustice, and to whom justice belongs to. Screening Schedule and Free Registration SOHO . Hong Kong | 2026 8 Aug 2026  Clarence Hong Kong Clarence Hong Kong, located in Central, is a contemporary French restaurant created by acclaimed chef Olivier Elzer (known for L'Envol at The St. Regis). Reviews generally rate the venue as very good to high-end (4.1 to 4.5 out of 5), praised for its chic interior, sweeping views of Central, and innovative French-Asian fusion style. Hong Kong | 2026 7 Aug 2026  Mandala of Wooden Lattice Looking straight up into this vaulted sanctuary feels like gazing into the geometric heart of a grand theatre. White plaster ribs rise and curve like the ribs of some immense, gentle beast, their soft arches framing a dark wooden lattice that stretches across the ceiling in a perfect, symmetrical cross — almost a star, almost a compass rose spun from timber. The grid of slender beams creates a hypnotic pattern of rectangles and diamonds, catching the light in alternating bands of shadow and warmth, like a woven tapestry of night and day. Hong Kong | 2026 6 Aug 2026  Deserted Upscale Party Villa A modern multi-storey villa featuring marble staircases, large circular dining tables, glass railings, and high-end finishes. It is a single-unit detached house (saleable area 5,808 sq ft) on a site of roughly 10,060 sq ft in an upscale district. It currently looks neglected, vacant, and in a partially damaged state: outdoor furniture broken and littered with debris/leaves; interior spaces (stairs, bedrooms, large dining/entertaining areas) with debris, dust, leftover party items (used wine bottles, Chinese Moutai liquor bottles, poker chips/cases) with decorative lighting, and signs of disuse. Hong Kong | 2026 5 Aug 2026  Deserted Villa with Cylindrical Tower Completed in 1945, the 3-storey villa is described as early modern or with Art Deco-inspired features such as a distinctive cylindrical wing, located in an upscale area. It has saleable area of 5,540 sq ft. It has been deserted for many years, with heavily weathered exterior, boarded or missing windows, peeling plaster, rotten floors and stairs, water damage, debris, overgrown vegetation, and general dereliction. Furniture and fixtures have been cleared. Hong Kong | 2026 4 Aug 2026  Abandoned Century-Old Village House A 2-storey village house at Tin Sum Tsuen, Hung Shui Kiu, built with blue bricks and already existed in 1924, has red Chinese couplets and plaques, wooden beams, household altars with offerings (fruit, incense holders, red ceremonial items). Owners have been evicted and the house will be demolished soon upon land resumption by the government for redevelopment. Disputes have arisen over the status of older unregistered or clan structures, with some families arguing for recognition of multi-generational occupancy and heritage value, to no avail. Hong Kong | 2026 3 Aug 2026  Abandoned Village House A 2-storey village house of concrete/plaster construction with a corrugated metal roof, barred/broken windows, peeling and mold-stained walls, wooden beams, a loft with railings accessible by a wooden staircase, and a ceiling fan. Heavy vine and plant overgrowth covers much of the exterior, with vegetation also appearing inside; interiors show debris, dirt floors in places, and significant deterioration. Furniture has been mostly cleared except for some stools and benches. Hong Kong | 2026 2 Aug 2026  Futuristic Space Portal? As a "city flaneur", I love to leisurely wandering and explore urban streets aimlessly without a set destination. The term was popularised in 19th-century Paris by poet Charles Baudelaire. Today, I am pleasantly surprised to run into a structure that looks like a space portal. The “space portal” vibe comes from the interior atrium/skylight, an octagonal glass roof with radial framing. Looking straight up, the geometry and light create that futuristic portal effect. The concrete forms and the orange accents make it visually dramatic under a bright blue sky. The building sits among the surrounding public-housing blocks, with the typical laundry- hanging residential towers in the background. So it’s very much a everyday neighbourhood rather than a high-profile architectural destination. Can you guess where? Hong Kong | 2026 1 Aug 2026 Archive: Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2026 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2025 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2024 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun 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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