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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...

香港故宮正面

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....

故宮正門

香港故宮文化博物館 自負盈虧與茁壯成長之道

西九文化區在財務上面臨嚴峻挑戰,有什麼解救方法呢? 香港故宮文化博物館自2022年7月開館以來,據報已經錄得210萬人次入場,即是平均每月10萬人次入場參觀,入場觀眾多為國內遊客,其次為本地人和海外遊客。另外,門票收入佔總體營運開支40%左右,相比一般世界各大博物館收入只佔20至30%為高,這是一個了不起的成就,相信和博物館專題展覽、中國傳統文化的吸引力有着密切關係! 避免拖累政府 西九自負盈虧 香港故宮文化博物館並非故宮博物院的分館,而是有着獨立的性格和特色,皆因博...

唐寅

誰是江南第一才子?

我從事資優教育20多年,喜歡閱讀偉人的故事,天才、神童、多才多藝的藝術家最吸引我呢! 明·張靈繪,《唐伯虎像》。(Wikimedia Commons) 我相信最為香港人熟悉的江南才子,非明朝的唐伯虎莫屬了。一來「唐伯虎點秋香」的事跡已成為普羅大眾所津津樂道的佳話,無論是粵語長片或是粵劇戲曲都曾加以改編,搬上舞台。再者上世紀90年代,周星馳和鞏俐將故事拍成電影,將之喜劇化和通俗化。唯觀眾也對唐伯虎產生另類印象,醜化了這位詩、書、畫皆精的...

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樓市回暖 下財年賣地收入有望達標

如筆者上周本欄目文章所言,香港樓市 「小陽春」真的再現了!根據各大代理統計,2月28日至3月5日的一周內新盤已成交超過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」後首周已是去年每周均數的4倍,反映一手樓「小陽春」已確立了。二手市場傳出捷報:2月28日至3月5日十大屋苑共錄得110宗成交,較「撤辣」前一周的29宗,急增近2.8倍。 二手樓市場先行升溫是熱門的「上車屋苑」包括天水圍嘉湖山莊、沙田第一城及荃灣區老牌屋苑,反映出短期投資者欣然入市。 既然一二手樓市出現...

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2024 雙龍出海

一年之計在於春,2024年1月忙於規劃中小企國際聯盟的大計,也忙於「仁大」元宇宙通識科第二學期的開始。正所謂教學相長,上學期備課與講授,令我對元宇宙的肌理認識得淋漓盡致。從 Web1 到 Web2 到 Web3 的演變過程,從 AR/VR 到 Generative AI、區塊鏈 和 NFT 和 加密貨幣的關係、Play/Passion/Purpose 的演化、虛擬空間與數字攣生的創造、元宇宙私隱保安的關鍵等等,都能抽絲剝繭地理順了! 還有忙於參加各項商會活動,簡直三項鐵人。首先星期六參加獅子會在海洋公園舉辦的5公里賽跑,星期日早上聯同龍總参與公益金百...