Joanna James
An exciting city to visit with loads of restaurants, and a variety of entertainment such as the world-famous Disneyland and Ocean Park, ultra-modern buildings and mega malls Hong Kong also beholds a rich cultural tapestry seen through its museums, heritage sites, talented artisans and more.
A modern museum of Visual Art in the Cultural District of Hong Kong situated in the west Kowloon area, M+ provides exhibits from the twentieth and twenty-first-century visual culture. Opening in November last year (2021), this unique Museum embodies visual art, design as well as architecture often attracting visitors from Tsim Sha Tsui Hotels.
An award-winning creation of fine architecture, the unusual facade of the centre is so impressive that visitors are attracted to explore this centre. Created to preserve, promote and develop the art of Chinese traditional theatre and to nurture the local form of Cantonese opera (Xiqu) and other forms of Xiqu. The centre strives to expand the audience base through performances, education, research and exchange of theatre-related activities, once you visit stay on for a performance.
A veritable treasure trove for obsessive cinephiles it is a facility for the preservation and storage of films and added to that a world-class facility for screening and exhibitions. Film buffs would love to visit the resource centre to look up information about their favourite movies. This attraction is just a short drive away from Park Hotel Hong Kong.
A speciality hotel in Hong Kong offering guests the opportunity to connect with others through local art and history. A remarkable family-run property, the reins being in the hands of the third generation at present a stay at this hotel is an experience to interact with people from all walks of life creating unity whilst appreciating cultural diversity.
Regally overlooking the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, HKMOA is a sprawling complex focusing on promoting local art along with enhancing the long cultural legacy of China. Possessing a vast collection of artefacts, including ancient Chinese antiquities such as work by Wu Guanzhong considered the father of modern Chinese painting. Well worth a visit while you are exploring the cultural pat of Hing Kong.
Created on a large area of land in the Central SoHo district using the former Central Police Station, Central Magistrate Complex and the Victoria Prison are 16 revitalised heritage buildings showcasing heritage stories of Hong Kong using the restored buildings, courtyards etc. which can be done on a tour a visit well worth your time.
Originally constructed in 1840, this elegant structure was the home of the British Commanding Officer in Hong Kong and was later covered as a museum in 1984. Now, this is home to a delightful array of drinkware and hosts seminars and workshops etc to create awareness of the Chinese culture of tea drinking.
There are various such places dotted around Hong Kong. One such place is Kam Tin mural village where the walls of the rural village had become the canvas of expression for a community of students. This action was inspired by mural art trends in Hong Kong and the artistic takeover by the students which were appreciated by villagers as well as visitors.
Played with four players, Mahjong is a game of skill, luck and strategy which originated in China. The game uses handmade tiles. The fine art of Mahjong Tile making is now slowly dying out, however, there are a handful of artisans who lovingly continue to chisel images and Chinese characters on mahjong tiles if you are interested in this art.
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