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Historic Hong Kong pawn shop reborn as community space

A historic pawn shop in Hong Kong, the Chun On Pawn Shop, has been transformed into a vibrant community and exhibition space. Operated by One Bite Social and the Lion Rock Heritage Foundation, the pre-war building in Wan Chai now features coffee, historical artifacts, and community activities. The space aims to preserve the building's heritage while offering a new cultural hub for the district. AI

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Historic Hong Kong pawn shop reborn as community space

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    Historic Hong Kong pawn shop gets new lease on life as vibrant community space

    Inside a pre-war building in the heart of Hong Kong’s busy Wan Chai district, coffee, curios and Cantopop are now the fresh attractions breathing new energy into a historic pawn shop that closed its doors two years ago. As the nostalgic tunes of late Cantopop legend Leslie Cheung…