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 Vintage Double-decker Bus Restoration Abandoned In the 1960s, China Motor Bus (CMB) - which ran the sole bus franchaise on Hong Kong Island - introduced double-decker buses, including the Guy Arab built in Wolverhampton, England. Owing to declining service quality, aging fleet, and labor disputes, CMB's bus franchise was terminated on 31 August 1998. New World First Bus (NWFB) took over the bus franchise and converted the Guy Arab V to open deck for pruning overgrown roadside trees. Two friends, a bus enthusiast Terrence and Chung, an automotive blacksmith, took over the vehicle in 2019 from a scrapyard owner, planning to restore it. While the engine and mechanical gearbox remain functional, the structural bodywork is entirely rotten. Complete restoration was projected to hit HK$1 million, prompting the owners to abandon the restoration plan. The bus is currently facing recycling and scrapping unless an interested party step forward to take over the restoration of the vehicle. Information based on a news report by Hong Kong Free Press, plus further research and field work. Hong Kong | 2026 30 Jun 2026  Deserted Dormitory from 1940s Built in the 1940s, the 2-storey red brick building served as a girls' dormitory for the adjacent tertiary institution. In 1952, the London Missionary Society acquired the site and in 1961 transferred ownership to a local Christian group. It became a retreat/education centre. It was rated a Grade III historic building. It has been deserted since around 2003. The red brick exterior is heavily overgrown with ivy/vegetation. The interior has peeling blue paint on the walls, debris, furniture, fans and artwork are scattered throughout. Hong Kong | 2026 29 Jun 2026  Joe To & Zhang Zhe Kick-off Ruler Show Joseph To, founder of Ontem Collect and Zhang Zhe, founder of ZLab, kick off Ruler Show and Cultural Salon 'Measuring the World with One's Own Body: The Splendor of Collection and Art' on Saturday. Over 100 rare exhibits from private collection and original artworks exquisitely crafted with unique ingenuity are on display. Joseph is a Hong Kong interior designer. His professional work has cultivated his passion for collecting vintage items, particularly devoted to sourcing distinctive rulers globely. Joseph debuts his original Ganchetsky Series at the Ruler Exhibition. Ganchesky means “the sky of rulers”, is full of playful artistic charm. This exhibition marks the 18th art or cultural event organized or co-hosted by ZLab since its establishment in April 2024. Zhang Zhe also premieres his original series 'Using Oneself as a Yardstick to Gauge the World” at the show. ZLAB | Unit A, 10/F, Yee Tak Factory Bldg, 42 Wing Hong St, Cheungshawan, Kowloon 30-05~28/07/2026 (Closed on Monday) | 11 am ~ 7 pm Free Admission (Registration required) Cheungshawan . Hong Kong | 2026 28 Jun 2026  Chinese Classic Art Mural A vibrant mural of a traditional Chinese classic painting, in the Suzhou woodblock print tradition, featuring elegant women in a classical garden setting, at Blueprint, a coworking space and event venue provider in Quarry Bay. The scene depicts several beautifully dressed women engaged in leisurely, refined activities. The setting is a luxurious Chinese garden. Quarry Bay . Hong Kong | 2026 27 Jun 2026  Deserted Village House with Sewing Machine The modest single-story concrete village house is heavily overtaken by lush green vines and climbing plants that drape over the roof, walls, and doorways, looking hauntingly beautiful. A faded red wooden door leads to a cluttered interior, with furniture and personal items, including a vintage "Feather" brand sewing machine, scattered throughout. This is a mid-20th-century Hakka Village. Over the decades, as descendants migrated overseas or moved to modern urban housing, some of these old houses were left behind. Hong Kong | 2026 26 Jun 2026  We Are the Sea Exhibition We Are The Sea, a solo exhibition by Filipino artist Josephine Turalba, curated by Caroline Ha Thuc. Drawing inspiration from Pacific thinker Epeli Hauʻofa’s powerful declaration — “We are the sea, we are the ocean” — Turalba invites audiences to shift perspective: from land-bound isolation to an expansive, oceanic worldview in which no island stands alone and all beings are interconnected. 10 Chancery Lane Gallery | 3 Jun – 1 Aug | Mon–Fri 10 am – 6 pm Sat 11 pm – 5 pm SOHO . Hong Kong | 2026 25 Jun 2026  Apple Daily's Shutdown Five Years On Today, 24 June 2026, marks the fifth anniversary of the forced closure of Apple Daily, Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper, following a series of police raids and the freezing of its assets under the National Security Law. A million copies of the newspaper was printed on 24 June 2021 (pictured) and were sold out. Founder Jimmy Lai is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence following convictions for seditious publication and colluding with foreign forces, while six other former executives are also serving 10-year sentences. Former employees and civic groups gathered at the abandoned Apple Daily headquarters in Tai Po, Hong Kong to mark the date. Meanwhile, the exiled journalism community launched commemorative events overseas, including an archival exhibition titled 'Backing Up Apple, Recording Hong Kong' in Taipei, Taiwan. Five years on, the closure of Apple Daily has come to symbolise a wider transformation of Hong Kong. Press freedom has sharply declined, journalists face mounting legal and political pressures, and many observers argue that the city has lost not only a newspaper, but a vital part of the civic culture that once distinguished it. Hong Kong’s ranking on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index has experienced a historic and drastic decline since the 1997 handover. Once considered a "bastion of press freedom" in Asia — ranking 18th globally in 2002 — the city has tumbled to 140th out of 180 countries, consistently hovering in the "red zone" denoting a "very serious" situation. RSF points to the historic national security and sedition convictions against journalists and independent editors as the primary drivers of the territory's grim media climate. Tai Po . Hong Kong | 2026 24 Jun 2026  Deserted Luxury Villa from 1960s Completed in 1966, the villa consists of multiple structures (including 2 main houses) with a distinctive, complex layout with nett area of 3,276 sq ft. Features included a large garden in a site of 45,200 sq ft, and later additions in the early 1970s of an outdoor swimming pool, changing rooms, and a tennis court. It was a sizable property with sea views, reflecting the lifestyle of upscale area. The villa has been deserted and derelict for decades, heavily vandalised with graffiti, overgrown with dense vegetation, and in poor structural condition. The pool is neglected, partially filled with stagnant water and graffiti, including a swastika sign. Hong Kong | 2026 23 Jun 2026  Monkey Pond Creek Hau Tong Kai, also known as Monkey Pond Creek, is a hidden gem within Sai Kung Country Park. This waterfall features a rock pool that offers a refreshing swimming spot after heavy rainfall. As you venture further into the jungle along the stream, you'll discover more secluded rock pools and streams away from the main road creating a picturesque setting for nature enthusiasts to explore. Sai Kung . Hong Kong | 2026 22 Jun 2026  Abandoned Villa with Rocking Horse A 3-storey villa with balconies, is likely built in the 1960s. Furniture, fixture and personal items, inckuding a rocking horse, many action figures, vintage clocks and lamp, chandelier and vinyl record player, etc, are scattered throughout. The house has been abandoned for a while and upon government land resumption for development in the area, will be demolished in the near future. Hong Kong | 2026 21 Jun 2026  Love Hong Kong Love HK (Hong Kong) is displayed on International Commerce Centre (ICC) Light and Music Show, a massive LED building illumination display staged nightly on the facades of the ICC skyscraper in West Kowloon, Hong Kong. It previously won a Guinness World Record for the largest light and sound show on a single building. Central . Hong Kong | 2026 20 Jun 2026  International Dragon Boat Race at Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships 2026 was held at Stanley Main Beach on Friday, sponsored by Shangri-La. This iconic one-day event is one of Hong Kong’s largest and most vibrant dragon boat races, featuring fierce competition from 185 local and international teams racing over a 270-metre course, combined with a lively beach carnival atmosphere, food stalls, and celebrations. Stanley . Hong Kong | 2026 19 Jun 2026  Deserted Scout Memorial Centre from 1980s Completed in 1983, the memorial centre was built to commemorate a major milestone in Scouting in Hong Kong and provide a dedicated space for official Scout headquarters and activity base in the area. For decades, the centre was actively utilized to host district annual general meetings, leadership seminars, proficiency badge training courses. It stood as a vital gathering point where generations of Cub Scouts, Scouts, and Venture Scouts developed core life skills. The centre is currently experiencing severe aging and is primarily used for storage rather than active community or administrative gatherings. The internal hall has become a cluttered, unorganized storage space filled with stacked wooden pallets, old gear boxes, ropes, bamboo poles, metal trunks, and disused equipment under dusty, stained ceilings. Hong Kong | 2026 18 Jun 2026  Journey of the Horse Light Show In the Year of the Horse, the "Journey of the Horse: A Legacy of Arts and Culture" light show features an immersive, horse-themed visual journey. The projection weaves together historical relics, art treasures, and scientific insights. Space Museum dome | 4-minute light show from today to June 24 | 8:15 pm - 10 pm. Hong Kong | 2026 17 Jun 2026  Art Deco Villa from 1930s Built in 1936, the 2-storey villa was constructed by General Choi Tingkai (1892–1968), a prominent military leader of the 19th Route Army who fought against the Japanese. The design blends Chinese and Western styles, constructed with reinforced concrete. The exterior walls feature a rough Shanghai-style plaster finish, with horizontal ribbed granite accents, while vertical lines showcase a strong Art Deco influence. The central roof is covered with Chinese glazed tiles. In 1952, the London Missionary Society acquired the site and in 1961 transferred ownership to a local Christian group. Amidst redevelopment plans, the government stepped in to declare it a protected monument in 2004, saving it from demolition. Hong Kong | 2026 16 Jun 2026  The Last Throes of ex-Tuen Mun Swimming Pool? Phase 1 of Tuen Mun Swimming Pool (including the main pool, changing facilities, spectator stand, and adjacent squash courts) opened on 1 July 1986. Phase 2 (additional pools) was completed around 1990. The complex occupied about 3.5 hectares and included a 50m main pool, secondary/training pools, teaching pools, a diving pool, a leisure/wading pool, changing rooms, a spectator stand (around 700 seats), and other amenities like a former restaurant. The pool and squash courts were permanently closed starting 1 January 2026, as the site is required for the MTR Tuen Mun South Extension, specifically for the new A16 Station. A new upgraded facilities opened on 24 February 2026 at 50 Lung Mun Road with indoor heated main pool (50x25m), multiple outdoor pool, a larger spectator stand (~1,200 seats) and other enhancements. The old site is in the process of demolition, with rubble, heavy machinery, damaged structures, empty changing/locker areas, signage, and the drained pools within the construction site for the new MTR station. Hong Kong | 2026 15 Jun 2026  Abandoned Villa from 1960s A 3-storey villa with balconies, barred windows, and a red double door, is likely built in the 1960s. Furniture, including a black leather sofa with red cushions, fixture and personal items, many luggages, a multi-generation black/white photo paintings, magazines, porn, porcelain figurines of deities and abacus are scattered throughout. The house is recently abandoned upon government land resumption for development in the area. It will be demolished in the near future. Hong Kong | 2026 14 Jun 2026  Abandoned Glove Factory from 1970s Founded in 1972, the 2-storey glove factory emerged during the peak era of Hong Kong's cottage industries. It is a concrete industrial building with a corrugated metal canopy. All machineries, furniture and fixtures have been stripped and only bare concrete walls remain, except for a few glove samples. Personal items are scattered in the rooms lived-in by the owner's family. The building is recently abandoned upon government land resumption for development in the area. It will be demolished in the near future. Hong Kong | 2026 13 Jun 2026  Tin Tak Shing Kau Temple Tin Tak Shing Kau is a religious sect originating from mainland China, founded by Xiao Changming. It adheres to the fusion of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and Islam. The sect was introduced to Hong Kong in 1933 by Xiao's disciple, Zhao Liancheng. In 1950, land was purchased in Castle Peak to establish its Hong Kong headquarters. The central Nim Chi Hall has a distinctive design, featuring a central dome and a spherical stained-glass window, creating a mystical optical effect for the altar. Tuen Mun . Hong Kong | 2026 12 Jun 2026  Abandoned Village House with Organ A village house, likely built in the 1960s–1970s, is found abandoned with furniture, fixture and personal items, including an Angeltone DM-100 electronic organ and a few plush toys, scattered throughout. The living room has stylish ceiling lighting and paintings on the wall. The house is recently abandoned upon government land resumption for development in the area. It will be demolished in the near future. Hong Kong | 2026 11 Jun 2026  Deserted Century-old Village School Built in 1919, the school was the first formal school in the area and the first registered school in the New Territories. It consisted of a 2-story main building and adjacent school buildings. 2 more school buildings were added at the rear in 1948 and 1954 to meet demand, and an auditorium was added in 1965. Closure was completed in 2005 due to insufficient enrollment. The main building is a traditional Chinese structure, constructed with blue bricks, wooden beams, and tiles. It features a semi-circular gables popular in that period, but was later replaced with a metal roof and aluminum windows. A gray-plastered school emblem is displayed on the wall of the adjacent school building. It is rated a Grade III historic building. Hong Kong | 2026 10 Jun 2026  Deserted Villa from 1930s The villa was completed around 1933 by Siu Kan-shun, a former official of the Nationalist government. The building is a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles, consisting of two houses connected by a bridge. Its features include Chinese-style sliding doors, Western-style stained-glass and wooden doors, a classic columned porch, and an exquisite fireplace. The villa is surrounded by a garden with a pavilion and a pond. The building is in an advanced state of disrepair, entangled with tree roots. Some window grills have collapsed. Hong Kong | 2026 9 Jun 2026  Giant Golden Orb-weaver Spider The Giant golden orb-weaver spider, also called giant wood spider, or banana spider, is a common sight when walking in the forest. It is the spectacular, but rather frightening spider, which has 8 similar eyes, and 8 spiny legs. The golden orb-weaver is named for the yellow colour of the spider silk used to construct the webs. Pokfulam . Hong Kong | 2026 8 Jun 2026  Deserted Village Mansion A 2-storey, 3-bay Chinese-style mansion features a garden and an entrance gate adorned with floral relief and the house's name. It boasts a traditional wooden beam and tiled roof, with walls constructed of mud and stone, featuring exquisite sculptures and murals, making the construction date uncertain. The side gables are decorated with ornate bat and coin relief, symbolizing good fortune. The green wooden windows are larger than those of traditional village houses, with western- style concrete eaves, suggests it was built shortly before the war. The interior is divided into 2 units; the floorboards and staircase on the left are dilapidated, but the tiled roof remains intact. The main hall is traditionally furnished, with bedrooms and an attic behind it, topped with green wooden railings. The right room connects to the main hall but is empty. A single-storey extension at the rear serves as a kitchen and toilet. This beautifully decorated house, with its unique blend of traditional and modern village mansion features, deserves recognition. Hong Kong | 2026 7 Jun 2026  Abandoned Village Mansion with Rocking Horse A 3-storey village mansion, likely built in the 1960s–1970s, is found abandoned with furniture, fixture and personal items scattered throughout. The living room includes a rocking horse and heavy sofas in pink. Mahjong sets, video CDs, plush toys and family photos, Chinese deity statues, etc, are scattered. The house is recently abandoned upon government land resumption for development in the area. It will be demolished in the near future. Hong Kong | 2026 6 Jun 2026  Deserted Airbus A300 The deserted Airbus A300 is a striking relic from a failed leisure park project. Originally intended as part of park, the massive wide-body jet — along with other aircraft — was placed there decades ago to create an aviation-themed farm and restaurant experience. The plan stalled after failing to obtain government approval, leaving the planes deserted. The aircraft was later decorated with a large mural, enhancing its visual appeal. Taiwan | 2026 5 Jun 2026  Hong Kong Deploys Anti-riot Armoured Vehicle for June 4 An anti-riot, bullet-and-explosion-proof armoured vehicle, dubbed 'Saber-toothed tiger', is deployed next to Time Square in Causeway Bay, apparently due to the "sensitive date" of June 4. Today is the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre of 1989. At least 30 police vehicles were also deployed in Causeway Bay. Dozens of uniformed and plainclothes police officers were patrolling near the Victoria Park, thr venue that previously hosted mass Tiananmen crackdown remembrance vigils in Hong Kong for 3 decades. Police set up roadblocks at 4 pm on the intersection of East Point Road and Great George Street, preventing vehicles from passing. This is not the first time. Similar arrangements were made on Chinese New Year; October 1 - China's national day; July 1, anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from UK to China. Artist San Mu Chan was stopped, questioned and driven away by police in Causeway Bay the day before, the eve of the Tiananmen crackdown anniversary, as he sought to partake in some peaceful performance art. Chan tried to tie a 6.4 metre red thread to a roadside signpost, before over 5 police officers moved in, stopped and drove him away. At least 5 other people were taken or driven away for carrying floating balloons, flowers or making gestures of June 4 in the area. Is there an elevated threat of terrorist attack or an imminent riot? As the government claims repeatedly that Hong Kong has already moved 'from chaos to rule', is it necessary to have such disproportionate show of force? Will it scare off tourists who might think that Hong Kong is a very dangerous place? Is it spreading the image of a 'Good Hong Kong'? Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2026 4 Jun 2026  Performance Artist San Mu Driven Away by Police On the Eve of the 37th Anniversary of June 4th On the eve of the 37th anniversary of the June 4th Tiananmen massacre, police are heavily deployed in Causeway Bay, day and night. On Wednesday afternoon, in key areas such as outside SOGO Department Store, police were patrolling. At least five to six police vans and three plain-clothes officers' vehicles were parked on Gloucester Road near Sugar Street, across from Victoria Park, while a large number of uniformed police patrolled prominently. At around 4:20 pm, performance artist San Mu, wearing a white shirt, appeared on East Point Road in Causeway Bay. He tried to tie a 6.4 metre red threads onto the roadside signpost. Four to five plainclothes officers immediately approached, took San Mu aside, and searched his bag, registering his personal information. San Mu remained silent throughout. The officers asked him to leave the area and followed him away along Lockhart Road. San Mu, who has been visiting Causeway Bay for the June 4th anniversary for over a decade, said: "It's getting worse and worse every time I come." When pressed by reporters about the meaning behind tying the red thread, San Mu said it was 6.4 meter long and was "to mourn the dead." The Tiananmen massacre occurred on June 4, 1989, ending months of student-led demonstrations in China. It is estimated that hundreds, perhaps thousands, died when the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cracked down on the protesters in Beijing. For three decades starting in 1990, Victoria Park in Hong Kong was the global focal point for annual June 4 candlelight vigils, attended by as many as 180,000 people each year. For the fourth year in a row, the site of will host a patriotic food carnival on June 4. Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2019 3 Jun 2026  180,000 Mourned at 30th June 4 Vigil in 2019 A sea of light illuminated Victoria Park in Hong Kong. 180,000 gathered at the annual candlelight vigil to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the June 4 Tiananmen Massacre of 1989 in Beijing. Turnout was at record high despite pouring rain before and being snubbed by college students who are severing ties with China. For over 3 decades, tens of thousands have gathered annually on June 4 in Hong Kong's Victoria Park, lighting candles and singing songs to commemorate the victims of the bloody 1989 massacre on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Organisers said 110,000-180,000 participated in the vigil each year between 2013-2019. But the tradition is vanishing in Hong Kong after the police banned the annual vigil starting 2020, citing pandemic-related prevention measures. That year, over 10,000 defied the ban and entered Victoria Park to join the vigil, undaunted by at least 20 police vans deployed nearby. Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2019 2 Jun 2026  My photo on the front page of Master-Insight.  June Fourth Memorial Museum in Los Angeles Vandalised The June Fourth Memorial Museum in Los Angeles, dedicated to the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre, was broken into and vandalized over the weekend of May 30-31, 2026, co-founder Wang Dan reported on May 31, 2026 on "X" (Twitter). The main gate was graffitied and security cameras were destroyed, with Wang accusing the Chinese Communist Party of trying to erase historical crimes, noting that commemorative events will proceed despite the attack. The Tiananmen massacre occurred on June 4, 1989, ending months of student-led demonstrations in China. It is estimated that hundreds, perhaps thousands, died when the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cracked down on the protesters in Beijing. Wang Dan, who survived the 1989 crackdown as a prominent student leader, noted this is not the first time such memorials have been targeted, with previous exhibits experiencing online harassment and threats. In April 2019, Hong Kong’s June 4 Museum, organized by the now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, was vandalised. It was shuttered in June 2021, a year after the National Security Law was introduced, as authorities warned it operated without a license. The museum moved online (8964museum.com) but is inaccessible from Hong Kong. For three decades starting in 1990, Victoria Park in Hong Kong was the global focal point for annual June 4 candlelight vigils, attended by as many as 180,000 people each year. For the fourth year in a row, the site of will host a patriotic food carnival on June 4. (Photos posted on "X" by Wang Dan) Los Angeles . 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