PMQ Relives Fond Memories of Old Times with “OLD TOWN WALKABOUT” Interactive Exhibition

– Traditional Barber Stall

Traditional barber stalls are progressively replaced by modern hair salons. This exhibition brings the traditional barber stall back to life and allows visitors to step back into the decade.

Lion Dance Parade

Visitors are invited to experience the festive atmosphere by mimicking the lion dance and big Buddha using the props.

Time Warp Trick Art Installation

Using trick art technique to mimic the street scenes viewing from a balcony of the former Police Married Quarters, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in nostalgic scenes of old Central and Sheung Wan.

Nostalgic Paper Dolls Souvenir

Quintessentially, paper toys were common favourite pastime for kids in ordinary families and remains as one of the most time-honoured toys in Hong Kong’s history. These nostalgic paper dolls souvenir has three different costumes reflecting PMQ throughout various eras in Hong Kong’s history.

Exhibition Details

Opens from now until 31 March 2018, 7am–11pm daily at PMQ

Free admission

Souvenir Redemption Details

From mid-February onwards, overseas visitors can redeem a set of paper doll souvenir by presenting valid travel document at PMQ Info Centre(SG01). By taking photos at the Traditional Barber Stall and Lion Dance Parade exhibition booths and sharing the photos on any social media platform with hashtag #OldTownWalkabout, overseas visitors can redeem two additional nostalgic paper costumes at Heritage PMQ(S508) and Taste Library(H504) respectively to fully appreciate this classic toy. The souvenirs are available on a first-come-first-served basis while stock lasts.

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