Hong Kong is one of the foremost commercial and trading hubs in the Asian region. From its humble beginnings as a fishing town on the banks of the Pearl River delta, the region has rapidly grown to become one of the foremost economic powerhouses in the world.
Considered the Hollywood of the east, Hong Kongs media industry is one of the biggest in the world following closely behind Bollywood and Hollywood. Many international directors and actors from the likes of Jackie Chan and Ang Li have all originated from the Hong Kong entertainment scene.
In 2004 it was decided an ambitious dedication to the efforts of people in the Hong Kong entertainment industry was to be constructed. By April 28th 2004 the Avenue of the Stars was officially opened to the world.
Located within the trendy Tsim Sha Tsui district on the cape of the Kowloon Peninsula, the Avenue of the Stars forms a bund overlooking the waters of Hung Hom Bay. The Avenue of Stars features a variety of different dedications and contributions showcasing the history of Hong Kong cinema through Milestones and Hand Prints of prominent figures in the industry. Along the avenue are a variety of statues and sculptures depicting the various artistic periods and transitions. To welcome visitors stands a 4.5 meter Hong Kong Film Awards sculpture. She beckons visitors to explore the area whilst holding a glowing lamp in her hand.
Milestones are spread throughout the course of the Avenue of the Stars. They depict the various periodical transitions over the years starting from the introduction of movies in the 30s with silent features such as Stealing the Roast Duck the first film ever shot in China, progressing through the 30s, 40s and 50s where the advent of romantic dramas and signature Kung Fu films such as The Story of Wong Fei Hung were made. The 60s and 70s were an important time in Hong Kong cinema as they symbolised a transition in film subject matter focussing on action, drama and comedy genres as Hong Kong went through a rapid development phase. The era was also responsible for bringing stars such as Bruce Lee to the forefront taking the kung fu action genre to new heights. Milestones continue well into the 90s and the modern day that are continually updated.
Similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Avenue of Stars has its own handprint collection laid by Hong Kongs finest. Here visitors can place their palms in the imprints of Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Tsui Hark and the legendary John Woo.
Visitors hoping to visit this attraction and the plethora of other sites around the trendy Tsim Sha Tsui district will find many a
Kowloon hotel Hong Kong to stay in. For example the Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong is an elegant
Hong Kong luxury hotel located in the Tsim Sha Tsui East shopping district. Known for it warm hospitality, the hotel offers a wide array of rooms and suites overlooking Victoria Harbour coupled with the finest amenities.
