This blog is designed to communicate observations, impressions, and experiences during a 10 month Fulbright scholarship as a visiting professor at the City University of Hong Kong. The views and information presented here do not represent the Fulbright Program or the Department of State

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Victoria Prison as Cultural Arts Center

Victoria Prison, built in 1841,lies in the center of the Central district on Hong Kong Island. It was closed in 2005. It is now used for an annual art event known as deTour. It is amazing that it has not yet been swallowed up by the insatiable real estate developers and speculators in Hong Kong.











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  1. roarke.dallasDecember 13, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Not guilty!

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  2. Michael HallettDecember 14, 2010 at 7:22 AM

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  3. Michael HallettDecember 14, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    probably called a "gaol" originally, from 1800s. one of the last vestiges of colonial rule... unfortunately still all over Europe and in different form, USA

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