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“Eileen Chang's Repulse Bay: Love, Upheaval, and the Beauty of Fragility” Exhibition
「張愛玲的淺水灣：愛情、動盪與脆弱的美」展覽
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Shop 203B, 2/F, The Repulse Bay Arcade, 109 Repulse Bay RoadMap
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Very GoodThe exhibition is small, mainly focusing on Eileen Chang's connection with the Repulse Bay Hotel and how it inspired her to write *Love in a Fallen City*. A guided tour is highly recommended. You'll gain more interesting details than if you saw it on your own, such as: the origin of Eileen Chang's name; how she came to Hong Kong; her academic transcripts and classmates; her manuscripts; the hotel's fountain; the menus from that time… Guided tours are held on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The schedule is as follows: 1:30pm - Cantonese 2:30pm - Mandarin 3:30pm - English 4:30pm - Mandarin 5:30pm - Cantonese
“Eileen Chang's Repulse Bay: Love, Upheaval, and the Beauty of Fragility” Exhibition attraction highlights
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Built on the site of the original Repulse Bay Hotel, a historical landmark for Hong Kong's Southside since 1920, The Repulse Bay carries on its
hotel history, legacy of grace and sophistication with luxury apartments and a family-friendly shopping arcade with restaurants and cafes, as well as trendy and lifestyle boutiques.
Renowned guests who visited the Repulse Bay Hotel including Eileen Chang, Ernest Hemingway, Albert Einstein and Marlon Brando. Experience the nostalgic charm and grandeur at The Repulse Bay set amidst lush gardens and colourful blossoms by the sea.
“Eileen Chang's Repulse Bay: Love, Upheaval, and the Beauty of Fragility” Exhibition:
Dive into the immersive exhibition exploring Eileen Chang's profound connection to Hong Kong and this iconic landmark. Traverse the intriguing history of the Repulse Bay Hotel and the glow of the literary genius, revealing how Chang's experiences amid wartime upheaval inspired her masterpiece, Love in a Fallen City. The exhibition proudly showcases the replicas of the original manuscripts and letters of Eileen Chang, on loan from Hong Kong Metropolitan University. What's more, an array of rare artifacts and memorabilia of the former Repulse Bay Hotel are displayed, all underscoring its blend of splendour and impermanence.
The Verandah's Themed Afternoon Tea and Set Menus:
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the original Repulse Bay Hotel with our special themed afternoon tea and set menus at The Verandah, crafted to honour the illuminating relationship between the hotel and Eileen Chang's literary legacy. The afternoon tea evokes the cosmopolitan glamour and fragile romance as depicted in Chang's Love in a Fallen City. Guests will sample a colourful array of savoury and sweet delicacies on the traditional three-tier silver stand and journey through the era's opulence and emotional depth. Complementing this, our three-course lunch and four-course dinner set menus feature classic and signature specialites of the old Repulse Bay Hotel, reviving the culinary splendour of a bygone era.
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The exhibition is small, mainly focusing on Eileen Chang's connection with the Repulse Bay Hotel and how it inspired her to write *Love in a Fallen City*. A guided tour is highly recommended. You'll gain more interesting details than if you saw it on your own, such as: the origin of Eileen Chang's name; how she came to Hong Kong; her academic transcripts and classmates; her manuscripts; the hotel's fountain; the menus from that time… Guided tours are held on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The schedule is as follows: 1:30pm - Cantonese 2:30pm - Mandarin 3:30pm - English 4:30pm - Mandarin 5:30pm - Cantonese
An exhibition dedicated to Eileen Chang, held at The Repulse Bay, showcases precious manuscripts and historical artifacts, recreating the love and turmoil she depicted, transporting us back to the romance and fragility of old Hong Kong. This exhibition is more than a celebration of nostalgia; it's a dialogue between literature and architecture. Eileen Chang's writings and the hotel's history, each shining in their own right, intersect at this moment. It's precisely this: Bridging the past and the present: timeless in the teacup – a cup of tea holds the romance of an entire era.
The new exhibition is located in the beautiful, remote Repulse Bay, brimming with Southern French charm. The signage to the exhibition hall isn't very clear, requiring a long walk into the mall. My expectations weren't high, as I knew the exhibits would consist of manuscripts interwoven with the history of the Repulse Bay Hotel. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the exhibition hall's circulation and aesthetics. The rich purple, crimson red, and turquoise colors are all very sophisticated. The entire exhibition can be taken in about 10-20 minutes. Enjoy afternoon tea at the adjacent cafe, wait for sunset, and stroll along Repulse Bay Beach. It's an old money area.
It's a very small exhibition hall, but the outside is a beautiful manor where a wedding is being held.
Beautiful environment, great value for money!