Buildings on HK Island

Charming colonial-style mansions co-exist in harmony with high-rise buildings erected due to the limited territory. Architects of Hong Kong are guided by modern technical knowledge, and at the same time they follow Feng Shui tradition. Hence, many buildings have mirror tiles on their front side to prevent evil spirits from getting inside. The corners of buildings can be slanted or rounded — it is a Feng Shui symbol of friendship and protection from all negative influence. 

Thank you Hemant.

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) is one of the two major convention and exhibition venues in Hong Kong, along with Asia World-Expo. It is located in Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Island. Built along the Victoria Harbour, it is linked by covered walkways to nearby hotels and commercial buildings. The venue was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, in association with Wong & Ouyang (HK) Ltd. Larry Oltmanns led the design as the Design Partner with SOM.

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is not to be confused with the Hong Kong Exhibition Centre, which is another exhibition venue in Wan Chai North.

Thank you Hemant.

Victoria Harbour

Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour situated between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in Hong Kong. The harbour's deep, sheltered waters and strategic location on the South China Sea were instrumental in Hong Kong's establishment as a British colony and its subsequent development as a trading centre. This card shows a photo of a star ferry crossing over to the Hong Kong Island.

Throughout its history, the harbour has seen numerous reclamation projects undertaken on both shores, many of which have caused controversy in recent years. Environmental concerns have been expressed about the effects of these expansions, in terms of water quality and loss of natural habitat. It has also been proposed that benefits of land reclamation may be less than the effects of decreased harbour width, affecting the number of vessels passing through the harbour. Nonetheless Victoria Harbour still retains its founding role as a port for thousands of international vessels each year.

Long famous for its spectacular views, the harbour is a major tourist attraction of Hong Kong. Lying in the middle of the territory's dense urban region, the harbour is the site of annual fireworks displays and its promenades are popular gathering places for tourists and residents.

Thank you Hemant.

Aberdeen's famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant

This wonderful card of Honk Kong shows the dazzling Aberdeen Harbour at night. One sees the fabulous and famous Aberdeen's famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant where one can feast on a nine-course Chinese dinner.

The floating restaurant features a generous variety of food, top-notch service and beautiful decorations. And you also get to feast on gorgeous views on this dazzling night scene.

Thank you Hemant for this lovely card.

Chinese Models in the '30s

Cheng from China sent me this card showing an advertising posterm with a picture of models in the '30s.

Agriculture and Forestry

This is the last in the series of four stamps and maxicards issued by Liechtenstein on the subject of Agriculture and Forestry. This card depicts Dairy Farming.

Thank you Maria for these nice maxicards.

Agriculture and Forestry

This maxicard is on Horticulture.