Wan Chai Blue House Hong Kong Story House

Architectural History: The Blue House is located at 72-74 Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island. It was originally built in 1920 on the site of the Hwatuo Hospital registered in 1872. In the 1950s, Lin Zu, the nephew of Lin Shirong, a disciple of Wong Fei-hung, opened a Hung Kuen martial arts school here. In the 1960s, his son Lin Zhenxian converted the martial arts school into a traditional Chinese medicine clinic.

Architectural Features: It is one of the few remaining pre-war Tong Lau buildings with balcony structures, belonging to the Lingnan style. Its unique balcony design is rarely seen in Hong Kong today. After conservation and revitalization in 2017, it received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation Excellence.

Surrounding Buildings: Together with the adjacent Yellow House (yellow exterior) and Orange House (orange exterior), it forms a tri-colored architectural group.

Introduction to Hong Kong Story House
Development History: Formerly the Wan Chai Folk Life Museum established in 2007, it was renamed Hong Kong Story House in 2012.

Exhibition Content: Mainly displays early Hong Kong residents' daily life items such as old sewing machines, kerosene lamps, herbal tea utensils, thermos flasks, radios, and also features a drifting library.

Cultural Activities: Regularly hosts traditional handicraft workshops, community story exhibitions, film screenings, concerts, and has held cultural events such as "Open Talk," "Blue House Screenings," and "Twilight Music."

Post by Simdy pay | Jul 12, 2025