Two historic buildings declared as monuments (20/10/2023)

The Government gazetted today (October 20) the declaration of the Tin Hau Temple at Joss House Bay (the Temple) in Sai Kung as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. Photo shows the front facade of the Temple.
The Government gazetted today (October 20) the declaration of the Tin Hau Temple at Joss House Bay in Sai Kung as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. Photo shows the sea-facing temple.
The Government gazetted today (October 20) the declaration of the Tin Hau Temple at Joss House Bay (the Temple) in Sai Kung as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. Photo shows the statues of Tin Hau on the altar in the rear hall of the Temple.
The Government gazetted today (October 20) the declaration of the Tin Hau Temple at Joss House Bay (the Temple) in Sai Kung as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. Photo shows the sculptures of two guardian assistants of Tin Hau, the Thousand League Eyes (right) and Wind-Flavouring Ears (left) in front of the altar in the rear hall of the Temple.
The Government gazetted today (October 20) the declaration of the Tin Hau Temple at Joss House Bay (the Temple) in Sai Kung as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. Photo shows the boat-shaped wooden panel dated 1925 above the screen doors of the Temple.
The Government gazetted today (October 20) the declaration of the Tin Hau Temple at Joss House Bay (the Temple) in Sai Kung as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. Photo shows the residential chamber of Tin Hau in the Temple.
The Government gazetted today (October 20) the declaration of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong in Sheung Wan as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. Photo shows the Tuscan columns and green glazed tiled eaves at the front facade of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong.
The Government gazetted today (October 20) the declaration of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong in Sheung Wan as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. Photo shows the foundation stone at the front facade of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong.
The Government gazetted today (October 20) the declaration of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong in Sheung Wan as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. Photo shows the auditorium in the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong.
The Government gazetted today (October 20) the declaration of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong in Sheung Wan as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. Photo shows the fireplace on the ground floor of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. The emblem of the YMCA and couplets inscribed on a marble plate and slabs are on top of the mantel.
The Government gazetted today (October 20) the declaration of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong in Sheung Wan as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. Photo shows the elevated wok-shaped timber running track supported by a cantilever structure in the gymnasium of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong.
The Government gazetted today (October 20) the declaration of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong in Sheung Wan as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. Photo shows the indoor swimming pool in the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. The original brass rail is still in use.
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