Hong Kong Originals: Turning wood into the saints – the lost art of deity wood carving

As Hong Kong’s economic boom faded and manufacturing moved to China, some long-established, family-run companies preserved their traditions as others innovated to survive. In ongoing new series, HKFP documents the craftsmanship and spirit behind the goods that are still proudly “Made in Hong Kong.” There are around 600 Chinese temples across Hong Kong, each one guarded by […]

By Irene Chan