A Hotel with UNESCO award @ Hong Kong

Dear Friends,

If you guys want to know something about history and heritage for the British Colonial Period of Hong Kong, you shouldn't miss the Open Days (5-6 Nov 2016) of Tai O Heritage Hotel. 

The hotel is recognized by UNESCO with 2013 award of merit, and classified as grade II historic building by Hong Kong Government. 

Located at Tai O in Hong Kong, Tai O Heritage Hotel is a boutique hotel with only 9 rooms. This Hotel used to be a Marine Police Station. In 1902, in order  to ensure the safety of outlying island,  the Colonial Government built up this Marine Police Station to fight against the pirates. In 2012, the Marine Police Station was revitalised as Tai O Heritage Hotel. Due to its unique background, this hotel becomes highly popular and is regarded as a major attraction in Hong Kong. 

Apart from the unique historic background, the architecture of this hotel is also attractive. A typical British Colonial style such as French windows, wooden casement windows, granite steps, cannons are properly retained after revitalisation. All these historic details become highly valuable in the dynamic city. 

Such a romantic place is also a hot spot for taking wedding photo and having wedding party. Girls like romance, here definitely is a choice. 

The Open Days of Tai O Heritage Hotel will be held during 5-6 Nov 2016. So you guys cannot miss it if you visit Hong Kong. 

See whether I will take some photos for you guys during the Open Day. Stay tuned....

Sunset at Old Pier near Tai O Heritage Hotel

Sunset in Old Pier near Hotel

Silvermine Bay Music Festival @ Hong Kong

Main Beach Stage in Silvermine Bay 

Dear Friends, 

Yesterday, I went to see Silvermine Bay Music Festival 2016, held at Mui Wo in Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It was a 3 day event (20-23 Oct) that allowed local music lovers to perform and to have a place for party. Unfortunately, as a typhoon was approaching, the performance in day 1 was cancelled. 

This Music Festival held in Mui Wo annually since 2006 and it has been growing popular over the decade. Nowadays, the Festival is supported by HK government and District Board of Outlying Island. 

Initially, the local music lovers wanted to have a place for playing music  and attract more people to visit the outlying island. Over the decade, the passion is now rewarded with the increasing audiences to join the event every year. 

As I am living in Tai O, I may go from Tai O to Mui Wo by bus route No.1 and it takes around 30 minutes to get there.  

This year, the event organiser set up four different zones in various locations in Mui Wo. Each zone has its own feature performance, for example, folk songs, rock N' roll, classic music, and pop songs etc. The biggest stage is the main beach stage, which is located in Silvermine Beach. 

Most of the local bands and singers in this Festival are not so famous in the public. The Festival becomes a platform for those music lovers to introduce their music to the public. It is a valuable experience for young bands and audiences.

Apart from the stage performance, many snack and food booths were set up to serve the  visitors. Alternatively, a resort with beach restaurant was available for your choice. BBQ in Beach was available. Night time is even more attractive as you can see hot atmosphere in beach party. 

From this Music Festival, I have learnt that passion is a major part of your life and sometimes, passion cannot be measured by monetary reward. 

Local music lover is playing ROCK n' Roll

Visitors are learning how to play drum

Brochure of Silvermine Bay Music Festival 2016

The Main Beach Stage in Silvermine Beach