Hi, everybody!
Haw Par Mansion have been organized Open Days before which was held on 30 & 31 October, 5 to 7 November and 13 & 14 November.
Have anyone visited there? If no, let me introduce to you!:)
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The Haw Par Mansion together with its private garden was built by Aw Boon Haw, who was known as "The King of Tiger Balm". The Mansion was the Aw's family mansion and was restricted to private use, while the Tiger Balm Garden constructed adjoining the mansion was used to be open to the public for enjoyment.
The Tiger Balm Garden has been demolished. The Mansion together with its private garden has been preserved and passed to Government since 2001.
ARCHITECTURAL MERITS
Architecturally, the Mansion was built in the Chinese Renaissance style with a blend of Western and Chinese construction methods and architectural theory. The plan is, however, more Western being roughly symmetrical with the adoption of porches, bay windows and fireplaces. Internally, there are beautiful painted glass windows from Italy, carvings and mouldings, gilded with gold and murals showing Indian and Burmese influence. Over the years there have not been many changes to the Mansion, and its authentic appearance is retained.
The Mansion is a reinforced concrete construction. Floor plates of G/F and 1/F are around 600 m² each. Penthouse on the roof is around 80 m² and the Lower G/F is around 380 m². There is a private garden in front of the Mansion which could be restored to an attractive ornamental garden. The social value and local interest of the Mansion lie in its representation of a residence of a rich and powerful merchant family in the 1930s and a focal point of Chinese culture in Hong Kong.
OVERALL
The accessibility of the Mansion is good with several bus and minibus routes passing by Tai Hang Road. It is some 5-10 minutes driving distance away from Causeway Bay city hub. The existing access to the Mansion is a ramp branching off from Tai Hang Road.
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BY ANTHEA
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