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Big Buddha (Tian Tan Buddha Statue)
The 34-meter-high "Big Buddha" sits above Lantau Island's Po Lin monastery, which was a fairly secluded place until the statue was built in 1993. This is one of the largest Buddha statues of its kind in the world and took 12 years to complete. The size is astounding, both up close and seen from a distance. The setting here is also incredible, surrounded by the green forest and views out over the ocean and islands. Although you can take a bus, the best way to reach the Buddha is via the scenic Ngong Ping cable car, which takes you on a 5.7-kilometer, 25-minute ride over forest, water, and mountains. The ride terminates at the small tourist-focused Ngong Ping Village, which you'll have to walk through before reaching the monastery and Big Buddha.
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Hong Kong Skyline
Hong Kong has one of the most impressive and recognisable skylines in the world. The dense collection of skyscrapers, both on the island of Hong Kong and in Kowloon, combined with the surrounding mountains and harbor set this city apart. In the harbor, traditional red-sailed Chinese junk boats and the historic Star Ferry contrast sharply with the backdrop of modern high-rises. At night, the skyline changes character completely as the sky darkens and the city lights fill the scene. Two of the best places in Hong Kong to see the skyline are from the top of Victoria Peak or from the Kowloon waterfront (along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade near the clock tower), not far from the Star Ferry dock, where benches line the waterfront and look across to Hong Kong. The latter location is the best place to watch the nightly A Symphony of Lights laser and light show set to music.
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Star Ferry
Hong Kong's famous Star Ferry, with roots dating back to 1880, costs only a few Hong Kong Dollars to ride, making it one of the best deals in all of Hong Kong. Victoria Harbour is a hive of activity, and ships of all shapes and sizes chug, zip, or wallow past as the expert captains of the Star Ferries somehow avoid collisions. As you travel the main route from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island, or more specifically, Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) to Central, it's hard not to be struck by the dense towers of Hong Kong Island, backed by green mountains rising up before you. The breeze off the water is exceptionally refreshing, and the wide-open spaces are a perfect antidote to the tight confines of the city.
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TeamLab - Strokes of Life
Interactive Digital Installation
When people stand on the rink, Spatial Calligraphy is drawn in three dimensions in the rink. As the calligraphy is drawn, it gives birth to life such as flowers, birds and butterflies. The flowers that bloom change throughout the year. Simultaneously the calligraphy appears in the cylinder as a three-dimensional light sculpture of brushstrokes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWp_hIzqq1E
https://www.teamlab.art/
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Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
A highlight of the exhibition is an immersive centrepiece where visitors are invited to join in the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Seated around a table set with empty plates and tea cups, visitors get to participate in an audiovisual feast as the room transforms in real time with captivating digital projections.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AUWDZ9o3w4
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Yayoi Kusama
The Infinity Mirrored room was made using hundreds of colorful LED lights that were suspended at different heights. A shallow pool in the room reflected the lights giving it a space-like effect.
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Marc-O-Matic (Marco Ryan)
AUGMENTED FUSING TRADITIONAL ART
TECHNICAL ANIMATION &
IMMERSIVE TECH
My own approaches to immersive tech combine's fusions of traditional art disciplines, technical animation and game engine technology to bring static art and objects to life to tell stories in different and engaging ways. Showcasing locally and internationally, I work with various tech companies, educational institutions and city councils to create augmented storytelling experiences that aim to educate, entertain and inform audiences. I've worked with organisations such as City of Melbourne, Telstra Labs, Swinburne University, Github San Francisco, Tourism Geelong among many others.
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