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Enhancing the Artistic and Cultural Appeal of Central Market in Hong Kong

Central Market in Hong Kong holds a long-standing history, dating back to the early 1840s when it began as a marketplace. The existing building, constructed in 1939, features a simple yet striking Baroque architectural style. After ceasing operations in the early 2000s, it underwent 18 years of planning and renovation before reopening two years ago, gradually emerging as a new landmark for arts and culture in Central, exuding a captivating charm! As the saying goes, "Times change, and so does the river flow." Since the relocation of Hong Kong's airport to Chek Lap Kok, the economic center of Hong Kong has gradually shifted westward. The once bustling hubs of arts and culture, such as...

Hong Kong Palace Museum / The Path of Self-Sufficiency and Growth

Since its opening in July 2022, the Hong Kong Palace Museum has reportedly received 2.1 million visitors, averaging around 100,000 visitors per month. This figure is truly encouraging! It is well known that the majority of visitors are from mainland China, with local Hong Kong visitors accounting for about one-third, and the rest being international tourists. Officially, ticket revenue constitutes around 40% of the total operating expenses, which is a remarkable achievement compared to the 20-30% seen in other major museums worldwide. The author believes this success is closely related to the museum's various special exhibitions and the attraction of Chinese traditional culture! Mr....

香港故宫文化博物馆 自负盈亏与茁壮成长之道

西九文化区在财务上面临严峻挑战，有什么解救方法呢？ 香港故宫文化博物馆自2022年7月开馆以来，据报已经录得210万人次入场，即是平均每月10万人次入场参观，入场观众多为国内游客，其次为本地人和海外游客。另外，门票收入佔总体营运开支40%左右，相比一般世界各大博物馆收入只佔20至30%为高，这是一个了不起的成就，相信和博物馆专题展览、中国传统文化的吸引力有着密切关係！ 避免拖累政府 西九自负盈亏 香港故宫文化博物馆並非故宫博物院的分馆，而是有着独立的性格和特色，皆因博...

谁是江南第一才子？

我从事资优教育20多年，喜欢阅读伟人的故事，天才、神童、多才多艺的艺术家最吸引我呢！ 明·张灵绘，《唐伯虎像》。（Wikimedia Commons） 我相信最为香港人熟悉的江南才子，非明朝的唐伯虎莫属了。一来「唐伯虎点秋香」的事迹已成为普罗大众所津津乐道的佳话，无论是粤语长片或是粤剧戏曲都曾加以改编，搬上舞台。再者上世纪90年代，周星驰和巩俐将故事拍成电影，将之喜剧化和通俗化。唯观众也对唐伯虎产生另类印象，丑化了这位诗、书、画皆精的...

楼市回暖 下财年卖地收入有望达标

如笔者上周本栏目文章所言，香港楼市 「小阳春」真的再现了！根据各大代理统计，2月28日至3月5日的一周内新盘已成交超过830宗，相比2023年全年成交量10,778（即按周207宗或按月898宗），「撤辣」后首周已是去年每周均数的4倍，反映一手楼「小阳春」已确立了。二手市场传出捷报：2月28日至3月5日十大屋苑共录得110宗成交，较「撤辣」前一周的29宗，急增近2.8倍。 二手楼市场先行升温是热门的「上车屋苑」包括天水围嘉湖山庄、沙田第一城及荃湾区老牌屋苑，反映出短期投资者欣然入市。 既然一二手楼市出现...

2024 双龙出海

一年之计在于春，2024年1月忙于规划中小企国际联盟的大计，也忙于「仁大」元宇宙通识科第二学期的开始。正所谓教学相长，上学期备课与讲授，令我对元宇宙的肌理认识得淋漓尽致。从 Web1 到 Web2 到 Web3 的演变过程，从 AR/VR 到 Generative AI、区块链 和 NFT 和 加密货币的关係、Play/Passion/Purpose 的演化、虚拟空间与数字挛生的创造、元宇宙私隐保安的关键等等，都能抽丝剥茧地理顺了！ 还有忙于参加各项商会活动，简直三项铁人。首先星期六参加狮子会在海洋公园举办的5公里赛跑，星期日早上联同龙总参与公益金百...