This exhibition features approximately one hundred photographs, all of which are from the collection of Mr. Cheng Po Hung, a renowned expert on Hong Kong history. Viewers can reminisce about the old Hong Kong through these photographs and have a better understanding of the development of Hong Kong brothels from the s to s.
Hong Kong brothels have a long history. In the midth century, the earliest brothels were established in and around Lyndhurst Terrace where western prostitutes concentrated.
The brothels gradually moved to Possession Street. In , they relocated to Shek Tong Tsui which rapidly developed into a prosperous red-light district. In Wan Chai, western and Chinese prostitutes flocked together along Spring Garden Lane which was known as "Big Number Brothels" since a big numberplate was hung in front of each brothel. The Museum will publish a book with numerous old photographs of the areas described, written by Mr. The opening hours of the Museum are daily from a.
The Museum is closed on 24 December, 31 December p. Admission is free. All are welcome. Cheng Po Hung Thursdays p. Each talk lasts about 1 hour. Cosa Dove tutto il sito eventi articoli video e audio.
