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RTHK
3 days ago
- RTHK
Tang dynasty relics offer glimpse into 'golden age'
Tang dynasty relics offer glimpse into 'golden age' Around 300 treasures from the Tang Dynasty are now on display at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre. Photo: RTHK A set of teaware from the Gongyi Museum in Zhengzhou showcases the sophisticated tea culture during the Tang Dynasty - from grinding and brewing to serving and drinking. Photo: RTHK Commissioner for Heritage Conservation David Leung speaks to Sophie Cheung Twenty-nine cultural relics unearthed in Hong Kong dating back to the Tang dynasty more than 1,000 years ago are now on display in the city, with organisers hoping visitors can get a sense of life during a prosperous period generally regarded as a golden age in Chinese civilisation. The exhibition, titled "Tang Vogue Beyond the Horizons: A Golden Era of Multicultural Integration and Openness", altogether features 300 or so treasures ranging from intricate gold figurines to rare paintings preserved at museums across the country. They were brought to the SAR under a 2022 framework agreement between the Development Bureau and the National Cultural Heritage Administration aimed at deepening exchange in heritage architecture and archaeology. The exhibition is divided into eight sections, each illustrating a facet of society during the Tang dynasty, including maritime trade. Lleyton Lee, an assistant curator with the Antiquities and Monuments Office under the Development Bureau, said Hong Kong had an important role to play in the ancient Maritime Silk Road. "We particularly selected Hong Kong artefacts to put together with the Tang Dynasty artefacts," he said. "We want to show Hong Kong's role in [that era] and that the history of that period is not blank." The exhibition runs until December 31 at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. Admission is free, and the centre is open daily except on Thursdays. But Lee urged people to visit quickly, saying two paintings were so precious they would be returned to storage in two months' time to limit their amount of light exposure. "This is one of our largest and most important exhibitions", says David Leung, Commissioner for Heritage Conservation. "It's important for us to know our history and heritage in order to build a better future."
RTHK
3 days ago
- RTHK
Tang dynasty relics offer glimpse into 'golden age'
Tang dynasty relics offer glimpse into 'golden age' Around 300 treasures from the Tang Dynasty are now on display at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre. Photo: RTHK A set of teaware from the Gongyi Museum in Zhengzhou showcases the sophisticated tea culture during the Tang Dynasty - from grinding and brewing to serving and drinking. Photo: RTHK Commissioner for Heritage Conservation David Leung speaks to Sophie Cheung Twenty-nine cultural relics unearthed in Hong Kong dating back to the Tang dynasty more than 1,000 years ago are now on display in the city, with organisers hoping visitors can get a sense of life during a prosperous period generally regarded as a golden age in Chinese civilisation. The exhibition, titled "Tang Vogue Beyond the Horizons: A Golden Era of Multicultural Integration and Openness", altogether features 300 or so treasures ranging from intricate gold figurines to rare paintings preserved at museums across the country. They were brought to the SAR under a 2022 framework agreement between the Development Bureau and the National Cultural Heritage Administration aimed at deepening exchange in heritage architecture and archaeology. The exhibition is divided into eight sections, each illustrating a facet of society during the Tang dynasty, including maritime trade. Lleyton Lee, an assistant curator with the Antiquities and Monuments Office under the Development Bureau, said Hong Kong had an important role to play in the ancient Maritime Silk Road. "We particularly selected Hong Kong artefacts to put together with the Tang Dynasty artefacts," he said. "We want to show Hong Kong's role in [that era] and that the history of that period is not blank." The exhibition runs until December 31 at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. Admission is free, and the centre is open daily except on Thursdays. But Lee urged people to visit quickly, saying two paintings were so precious they would be returned to storage in two months' time to limit their amount of light exposure. "This is one of our largest and most important exhibitions", says David Leung, Commissioner for Heritage Conservation. "It's important for us to know our history and heritage in order to build a better future."
Eater
16-06-2025
- Business
- Eater
A Nearly 90-Year-Old Chinatown Restaurant Expands
Wo Hop, which first opened in Chinatown in 1938 and has remained a presence in the neighborhood, has expanded — the first extension in its nearly 90 years in operation. The longtime downstairs basement restaurant has added an entirely new restaurant storefront at street level, with a sleek look that brings the restaurant into a new era. According to neighborhood group Welcome to Chinatown, which advocates for local businesses, the reason for the additional storefront wasn't just about more seating: It 'answers a practical need' to make the subterranean restaurant more accessible to its 'longtime patrons, now in their 50s, 60s, and older, to continue dining at Wo Hop without climbing a steep staircase,' a spokesperson says. But the original location has long served its purpose. 'Perhaps its hidden location helped it resist the changing fashions of Chinatown above, as most chop suey houses vanished by the 1960s,' according to a Welcome to Chinatown release. When the upstairs tenant vacated, the team took over for a dual 17 Mott Street venture. The new space is a collaboration with David Leung, the second-generation owner of Wo Hop, and T.K. Justin Ng, a Chinatown-born architect (who also designed Welcome to Chinatown's office hub). Wo Hop is not to be confused with Wo Hop Next Door, also on Mott Street, which has nuances in its distinct ownership tree and a slightly different menu. It's also often considered the more touristy one; in an interview with Resy, Joanne Kwong, Pearl River Mart president, said: 'Don't trust anyone who says they like both.' The rivalry continues. Wo Hop has weathered a lot: most recently, during COVID, when Chinatown in particular was affected by xenophobia and decreased foot traffic. And now, even as the neighborhood has sprung back to life, its tenure has become all the more notable in the face of encroaching gentrification. An investment in an expansion is an investment in keeping Chinatown alive. See More: NYC Restaurant News NYC Restaurant Openings
Eater
16-06-2025
- Business
- Eater
A Nearly 90-Year-Old Chinatown Restaurant Has Expanded
Wo Hop, which first opened in Chinatown in 1938 and has remained a presence in the neighborhood, has expanded — the first extension in its nearly 90 years in operation. The longtime downstairs basement restaurant has added an entirely new restaurant storefront at street level, with a sleek look that brings the restaurant into a new era. According to neighborhood group Welcome to Chinatown, which advocates for local businesses, the reason for the additional storefront wasn't just about more seating: It 'answers a practical need' to make the subterranean restaurant more accessible to its 'longtime patrons, now in their 50s, 60s, and older, to continue dining at Wo Hop without climbing a steep staircase,' a spokesperson says. But the original location has long served its purpose. 'Perhaps its hidden location helped it resist the changing fashions of Chinatown above, as most chop suey houses vanished by the 1960s,' according to a Welcome to Chinatown release. When the upstairs tenant vacated, the team took over for a dual 17 Mott Street venture. The new space is a collaboration with David Leung, the second-generation owner of Wo Hop, and T.K. Justin Ng, a Chinatown-born architect (who also designed Welcome to Chinatown's office hub). Wo Hop is not to be confused with Wo Hop Next Door, also on Mott Street, which has nuances in its distinct ownership tree and a slightly different menu. It's also often considered the more touristy one; in an interview with Resy, Joanne Kwong, Pearl River Mart president, said: 'Don't trust anyone who says they like both.' The rivalry continues. Wo Hop has weathered a lot: most recently, during COVID, when Chinatown in particular was affected by xenophobia and decreased foot traffic. And now, even as the neighborhood has sprung back to life, its tenure has become all the more notable in the face of encroaching gentrification. An investment in an expansion is an investment in keeping Chinatown alive.
