Hong Kong, the once-colonial city, was a village-turned-trading port before becoming the international trading hub it is today. As technology advanced, many traditional trademarks of Hong Kong are dissipated with time. But a group of curators is showcasing miniature replicas of Hong Kong before the neon lights and veranda shops were torn down.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club University of Chicago Heritage Courtyard and Exhibition Center has curated a special art exhibition called Hong Kong Memories: Miniature Model and Photo Exhibition of Old Streets of Hong Kong.