Law Uk Folk Museum, Ethnographic museum in Chai Wan, Hong Kong.
Description
The Law Uk Folk Museum is housed in a traditional five-room Hakka house with a central hall and skylight in the front section. The structure displays the typical construction of its era with stone foundations, clay walls, and wooden frames that were common for residential buildings of this period.
History
The Law family built this residence during the Qing Dynasty in the mid-1700s, roughly a century before Britain arrived in Hong Kong. The house originally stood at the Victoria Harbour waterfront before being relocated to its current position in Chai Wan.
Culture
The displays show everyday objects from Hakka life such as cooking tools, looms, and furniture that reflect how these communities actually lived. The rooms are arranged to help you understand the daily rhythms and practical concerns of the people who once occupied this home.
Practical
The museum is within walking distance of Chai Wan MTR station and opens Tuesday through Sunday. Advance reservations are recommended since guided tours in multiple languages are available and the spaces are intimate.
Did you know?
This house is the last surviving example of traditional Hakka residential architecture in Hong Kong and maintained its original form despite relocation. The fact that it could be fully reconstructed intact makes it a rare record of this building style.
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