Hong Kong unveils Tian Tan ‘Big Buddha’ in 1993 – from the SCMP archive

Hong Kong unveils Tian Tan ‘Big Buddha’ in 1993 – from the SCMP archive

[South China Morning Post] - 12/29/2024

Hong Kong inaugurated the giant statue on December 29, 1993, although plans were first announced in 1969.



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