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Excerpt from the plaque:
Clock with figures and lift automatons
The automation clock is activated from the back of its base. After activation, the music plays, the figures move, and the pagoda lifts gradually. When the music ends, the figures stop and the pagoda downs to its original place.
Excerpt from the plaque:
Two double-gourd-shaped hangings with auspicious characters
Double-gourd-shaped decorations with characters for “great fortune” adorned walls, doorframes, and screens in many residential, ritual, and religious spaces inside the Forbidden City. They communicated messages of good fortune, longevity, and fertility. In 1746, the Qianlong Emperor commissioned sixty-two similar hangings for the Lunar New Year celebration.
Excerpt from www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g294217-d15618306-Reviews...:
Soaring over Victoria Harbour, Rosewood Hong Kong is a new centre of gravity on the Kowloon waterfront; the crown jewel of the Victoria Dockside arts and design district. On passing the gate and traversing the cobblestoned drive, the urban din falls away, revealing lush topiary and a serene forecourt that commands the harbour. A warm welcome heralds a stay of unparalleled comfort and distinctive hospitality.
Excerpt from www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g294217-d15618306-Reviews...:
Soaring over Victoria Harbour, Rosewood Hong Kong is a new centre of gravity on the Kowloon waterfront; the crown jewel of the Victoria Dockside arts and design district. On passing the gate and traversing the cobblestoned drive, the urban din falls away, revealing lush topiary and a serene forecourt that commands the harbour. A warm welcome heralds a stay of unparalleled comfort and distinctive hospitality.
Excerpt from www.menya-kanki.com/:
Taking inspiration from the Ama divers, who coexist with the sea and seek out seafood delicacies, the concept aims to express the brand’s emphasis on ingredients such as : Sea Bream Fish '鯛' and Hamaguri Clams '蛤'. As well as Japanese flavours while also paying tribute to their efforts in bringing fresh ingredients from sea to table.
A Modest, Authentic, Legacy, Meticulous, Sea-to-Table, Ritualistic dining experience.
Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Museum_of_Art:
The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) is the first and main art museum of Hong Kong, located in Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. It is a public museum managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government. HKMoA has an art collection of over 17,000 items. Admission is free for permanent exhibitions. Its rival is the non-government-managed Hong Kong Arts Centre. These two museums are considered to be the top two art museums in Hong Kong that dictate the discourse of art in Hong Kong.
It has an extended branch, the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, at the Hong Kong Park in Central.
Excerpt from www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g294217-d15618306-Reviews...:
Soaring over Victoria Harbour, Rosewood Hong Kong is a new centre of gravity on the Kowloon waterfront; the crown jewel of the Victoria Dockside arts and design district. On passing the gate and traversing the cobblestoned drive, the urban din falls away, revealing lush topiary and a serene forecourt that commands the harbour. A warm welcome heralds a stay of unparalleled comfort and distinctive hospitality.
Excerpt from the plaque:
Peach-shaped brush washer
Intended for a scholar’s study, this brush washer is modelled after a pair of ripening peaches, with a greenish body accented with pink.
Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Kowloon_Fire_Station:
The Old Kowloon Fire Station is a former fire station in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Together with the Former Marine Police Headquarters, it is now part of a commercial complex called 1881 Heritage.
The station is located at 33 Salisbury Road, at the corner with Kowloon Park Drive.
The Old Kowloon Fire Station consists of a Main Block and an Accommodation Barrack. The main block was built in 1920, while the two-storey accommodation barrack was completed in 1922. It served as a fire station until 1971, when it was replaced by the Tsim Sha Tsui Fire Station on Canton Road. The fire station was also known as the Terminus Fire Station because of its proximity to the Kowloon station (demolished in 1974), the then south terminus of the British Section of the Kowloon–Canton Railway.
The main block of the fire station has been listed as a Grade II historic building since 2009.
Excerpt from the plaque:
Clocks made in Europe and China were popular at the Qing imperial court. The Kangxi Emperor enjoys european chiming clocks, which help him deal with government affairs more efficiently. Novel and luxurious timepieces with features such as automata or music adorned many interiors in the Forbidden City.
Excerpt from www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com/hong-kong/en/:
The LEGO Discovery Center Hong Kong is an amazing playground that offers visitors an interactive LEGO experience. This cneter has a large collection of LEGO toys, including giant building models and various buildings, animals and characters. Not only that, visitors can also participate in various fun activities, such as building their own LEGO models and participating in competitions, Overall, this is a fantastic place and well worth a visit.
Located in K11 Musea, Tsim Sha Tsui, the location is convenient, just outside the shopping mall at the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station. The interior is built with thousands of Lego blocks. It is an indoor playground mainly for parents and children, which is very fun. There are 10 different Lego-themed parks, including 4D theaters, 2 mobile games, and 1 workshop. The 3-hour inspiring play experience allows you and your children to spend unforgettable parent-child time in the playground.
Excerpt from the plaque:
Male Festive Robe
The emperor wore a festive robe, also known as “dragon robe”, for birthdays, festivals, and other celebrations. Eight five-clawed dragons occupy the front, back, and shoulder areas, with a hidden ninth dragon on the inner flap. Princes and other nobles could also wear robes with five-clawed dragons, but according to the dress code of the Qianlong period, only the emperor could wear the twelve imperial emblems, including an axe on the chest, which indicates his supreme position and virtue. Since different occasions and activities require different types of clothing, the Qianlong Emperor changed as much as seven times a day.
Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Museum_of_Art:
The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) is the first and main art museum of Hong Kong, located in Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. It is a public museum managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government. HKMoA has an art collection of over 17,000 items. Admission is free for permanent exhibitions. Its rival is the non-government-managed Hong Kong Arts Centre. These two museums are considered to be the top two art museums in Hong Kong that dictate the discourse of art in Hong Kong.
It has an extended branch, the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, at the Hong Kong Park in Central.
Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Tsim_Sha_Tsui_station:
East Tsim Sha Tsui (尖東) is a station of the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) system of Hong Kong. It is currently an intermediate station on the Tuen Ma line.
The station was built to alleviate surface traffic jams and passenger congestion at Kowloon Tong station. The distance from Hung Hom to the station is about one kilometre with the journey time of around two minutes.
This station is linked with Tsim Sha Tsui station of the Tsuen Wan line by subways (underground pedestrian tunnels).
Left to Right from the top row:
BBQ Pork 蜜汁义燒皇
Roasted Pork Belly 脆皮燒腩仔
Roasted Goose 瑪寶鲜燒鵝皇
Stir-fried Crab Meat and Glass Noodle 生炒鲜蟹肉粉絲煲
Peppered-Salt Fish 椒鹽九肚魚
Steamed Vegetable 原籠荷香梅菜蒸菜芯
Crispy Chicken 炸子雞
Beef in Black Bean Sauce and Rice Noodle 豉椒牛肉煎脆米
Fried Rice 炒飯
Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Museum_of_Art:
The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) is the first and main art museum of Hong Kong, located in Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. It is a public museum managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government. HKMoA has an art collection of over 17,000 items. Admission is free for permanent exhibitions. Its rival is the non-government-managed Hong Kong Arts Centre. These two museums are considered to be the top two art museums in Hong Kong that dictate the discourse of art in Hong Kong.
It has an extended branch, the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, at the Hong Kong Park in Central.
Excerpt from www.k11musea.com/about-k11-musea/:
Located at Victoria Dockside, K11 Art and Cultural District of Tsim Sha Tsui, K11 MUSEA is Hong Kong’s pioneering cultural-retail landmark. Inspired by ‘A Muse by the Sea’, K11 MUSEA is designed to enrich the new consumer’s daily life through the power of creativity, culture and innovation.
A destination 10 years in the making, K11 MUSEA was crafted by renowned entrepreneur Adrian Cheng together with 100 Creative Powers, a roster of more than 100 international architects, artists and designers who sought to create the ultimate space for all to embark on a “journey of imagination”. Since opening its doors in 2019, the museum-worthy landmark has ushered in a new era of cultural retail which speaks to the growing consumer demand for immersive experiences in art, culture, nature and commerce.
K11 Group was founded by renowned entrepreneur Adrian Cheng in 2008 with a social mission to incubate talent and propagate culture. In creating Victoria Dockside, K11 Art and Cultural District — K11 Group’s most ambitious project to date — Cheng’s vision is to inspire global millennials through establishing K11 MUSEA as the Silicon Valley of Culture, while facilitating a broader discussion on the interconnectedness of creativity, culture and innovation.
K11 MUSEA is located at the heart of Victoria Dockside,K11 Art and Cultural District. The art and design district is built on a historic site formerly known as Holt’s Wharf, a freight and logistics hub that transformed Hong Kong into one of the busiest ports in the world. Paying tribute to Hong Kong’s unique history and cultural cosmopolitanism, K11 MUSEA is committed to incubating the local cultural scene with a world-class rotation of art events, collaborations, experiences, and workshops throughout the year.
The architecture of K11 MUSEA was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and James Corner Field Operations in collaboration with 100 Creative Powers, including Rotterdam-based OMA and Hong Kong-based architecture studios LAAB and AB Concept.
Excerpt from www.hkpm.org.hk/en/about/about-us:
The Hong Kong Palace Museum aspires to become one of the world’s leading cultural institutions committed to the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture, while advancing dialogue among world civilisations through international partnerships. The Museum is a collaborative project between the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and the Palace Museum, which is funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust with a donation of HK$3.5 billion for its establishment, as well as some of the annual exhibitions and education programmes in 2023-2031.
Embracing new curatorial approaches, the Museum offers a Hong Kong perspective and a global vision, presenting the finest objects from the Palace Museum and other important cultural institutions around the world. Through innovative research and travelling exhibitions, as well as educational, cultural, and professional exchange programmes, the Museum builds international partnerships and helps position Hong Kong as a hub for art and cultural exchanges between the Mainland China and the rest of the world. As a world-class institution, the Museum is, at heart, a cultural resource that belongs to the community of Hong Kong. And as a dynamic platform, it inspires community engagement, fosters dialogue and partnerships, and promotes creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Excerpt from the plaque:
Red Nails Model by Martin Margiela
Internationally renowned in the fashion world, the “designer’s designer” Martin Margiela pushes the boundaries of fashion and art with his sculpture Red Nails Model. Layered for a domino effect to form a pop-art sculpture, the oversized crimson nails explore the concept of artificial female beauty, and the exploitation and over-sexualisation of women in a consumerist society. Celebrating the beauty in the vulnerable, the fragile, and the fleeting, Margiela transforms the banal and the trivial into opportunities for discovery, wonder, and surprise.
Excerpt from the plaque:
Bell (bozhong) with stand
This bell is a musical instrument that was used in state rituals and functions. The Qing court used twelve bells in one set. Each has a unique pitch and corresponds to one of the twelve lunar months. This bell’s pitch, “southern pipe” (nanlu), is the tenth of the twelve pitches, which was used as the fundamental for all ritual ceremonies during the eighth lunar month.
The music played here was used when the emperor ascended his throne at important festivals.
Excerpt from the plaque:
Stupa
The Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736-1795) was a devoted student and practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism. He transormed the former residence of his father, the Yongzheng Emperor (r. 1723-1735), into the largest Tibetan Buddhist shrine in the Qing state. Golden stupas like the one displayed here were placed in palaces for daily worship and meditation.
Excerpt from www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/hong-kong/dining/bayfare-social:
Discover the culinary finesse at the Spanish restaurant & bar, Bayfare Social. Vibrant and welcoming, the namesake destination of Rosewood’s gastronomic hub plays home to interactive food counters and a range of thrilling dining options: signature dishes and limited-time specials inspired by different regions of Spain, a paella counter, and tapas at the bar, all to enjoy with a Sangria or a caña – a Spanish draft beer – at sundown making it an ideal setting for delicious, social gatherings.
Excerpt from the Brochure - Victoria Dockside: K11 Art and Cultural District:
Three wide-eyed humanoid sculptures appear for the first time in bronze in the artist's almost 30-year-long practice, depicting an image of a far-flung future, while eliciting a mystical past.
Excerpt from guide.michelin.com/ca/en/hong-kong-region/hong-kong/resta...:
‘Chaat’ means ‘to lick’ in Hindi, as the food here is so good that you’d have the urge to lick the plate. The new chef continues to deliver a menu that covers classics from all over India, re-imagined with finesse and acumen. The must-try black pepper chicken tikka from the tandoor oven is best enjoyed with its signature cocktails. The food, the fragrant spices in the glass-clad Masala room, and a terrace affording nice harbour views work together to render a feast for all the senses.
Left to Right
Top row: Baked Samosa, Dal Makhani, Kachumber
Middle row: Malai Paneer Tikka, Lehsuni Salmon Tikka and Kasumuj Lamb Chops, Malappuram Fish Curry, Naan
Bottom row: Old Delhi Butter Chicken, Pistachio Kulfi, Popadam
Excerpt from www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com/hong-kong/en/:
The LEGO Discovery Center Hong Kong is an amazing playground that offers visitors an interactive LEGO experience. This cneter has a large collection of LEGO toys, including giant building models and various buildings, animals and characters. Not only that, visitors can also participate in various fun activities, such as building their own LEGO models and participating in competitions, Overall, this is a fantastic place and well worth a visit.
Located in K11 Musea, Tsim Sha Tsui, the location is convenient, just outside the shopping mall at the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station. The interior is built with thousands of Lego blocks. It is an indoor playground mainly for parents and children, which is very fun. There are 10 different Lego-themed parks, including 4D theaters, 2 mobile games, and 1 workshop. The 3-hour inspiring play experience allows you and your children to spend unforgettable parent-child time in the playground.
Excerpt from www.westk.hk/en/events/teahouse?tab=overview:
Tea House Theatre Experience is specially designed to introduce new audiences to Cantonese opera – the local form of Chinese opera or xiqu.
The 90-minute showcase selection of songs, instrumental musical pieces and performance excerpts, demonstrates a range of traditional styles through a varying programme of works exploring tales of romance, comedy, tragedy and martial arts. The experience also includes narration by an expert moderator offering insight into the history of the art form.
To recreate the atmosphere of Hong Kong’s early 20th century tea houses, audiences are served traditional tea and dim sum during the performance – a delicious way to learn about the heritage of Chinese traditional theatre.
Excerpt from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiqu_Centre:
Xiqu Centre is a performing art studio in Hong Kong. Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, the venue is part of the West Kowloon Cultural District and the first building completed in the district plan. The construction began on 24 September 2013, and completed in 2018, costing 2.7 billion HK dollars. The Centre opened to the public on 20 January 2019.
Excerpt from the plaque:
Jade mountain of a visit to friend with qin
“Jade mountains” were common in the Qing scholar’s study. This jade mountain references the legend of Boya visiting his friend Zhong Ziqi with the qin, a type of zither, in the Spring and Autumn Period, which is popular subject in Chinese art. Ziqi was dubbed Boya’s zhiyin-a term for someone deeply attuned to one’s music, and later refers to a dear friend. The back of the object is inscribed with a poem by the Qianlong Emperor.
Glass tower blocks have never looked so elegant.
Royal Pacific Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong.
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