As Tai Kwun wins UNESCO prize, Winkle-picker is proud to report that it has been given a Certificate of Excellence for Cultural Heritage Conservation.

As well as the restoration work, architectural and engineering solutions, and conservation, the heritage interpretation on which Winkle-picker worked for nearly 10 years was singled out for praise. It concludes, “against tremendous commercial and real estate pressures, the successful realization of Tai Kwun stands as a testimony to Hong Kong SAR’s commitment to heritage.”

Managing Director Chris White is now working with CCHK/UOW as Programme &/Course Reviewer of BSocSc (Hons) in the Cultural Tourism and Festival Management.

It’s been nearly a year since the Tai Kwun Centre For Heritage & Arts opened in Hong Kong, and we thought we’d take a look at what views on Tai Kwun the most important people – the visitors – have, especially about the heritage interpretation. 89% of respondents on TripAdvisor rated the overall experience excellent or very good. Here is a selection of views on Tai Kwun from those visitors ….