Earlier, the "Kowloon Emperor" Zeng Zaocai's "Calligraphy" reappeared under the railway bridge near Fa Hui Park in Mong Kok, which once again attracted the attention of the public.
However, at that time, the government stated that because the ink was severely discolored and peeled off, and the ink was located above the pier below the railway flyover, there was a metal sink, so it was not recommended to install a protective cover for the ink.
The calligraphy of Zeng Zaocai, which was discovered at the pier of the Kwun Tong Bypass last year, also did not have a protective cover and was damaged twice.
Mobao was first "crossed" with red paint in April last year, and has been covered with white paint recently.
Today (17th), the reporter visited several locations of the "Kowloon Emperor" calligraphy and found that most of them had faded.
Some members of the public believe that the calligraphy of the "Kowloon Emperor" belongs to a kind of Hong Kong culture. Following the death of Zeng Zaocai, it has become "rare to buy and rarely seen". They urge the authorities to properly preserve the remaining calligraphy.
In response to the enquiry, the Highways Department stated that it had not arranged to carry out painting works near the pier of the Kwun Tong Bypass. It is now making enquiries with the contractor about the fact that Mobao was covered with paint, and has also notified the LCSD and the police for follow-up.
In March last year, the Highways Department carried out paint renovation works on the piers of the Kwun Tong Bypass, which unexpectedly caused Zeng Zaocai's calligraphy to be "heavy."
In April of the same year, the calligraphy was "crossed" with red paint, and recently it was painted with white paint.
Seen at the scene today, the white oil has completely covered Zeng Zaocai's ink.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
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In March last year, Mobao's "Heavy Light", the LCSD was worried about the pests and did not add a cover to protect it
In March last year, the Highways Department carried out a paint renovation project on the pier of the Kwun Tong Bypass, which accidentally caused Zeng Zaocai's calligraphy to be "heavy." , was recently painted with white paint.
Seen at the scene today, the white oil has completely covered Zeng Zaocai's ink.
In March last year, Zeng Zaocai's "Mobao" on the pier of the Kwun Tong Bypass was exposed due to an accident. In April of the same year, it was "crossed" with red paint. Recently, it was completely covered with white paint.
(Facebook photo of Kwun Tong District Councillor Li Weilin)
In response to the enquiry, the Highways Department stated that during the renovation of the piers of the Kwun Tong Bypass for Laguna City Park in March last year, it found that there were ink marks on the piers that were suspected to be Zeng Zaocai.
After the LCSD conducted an on-site inspection, considering the condition of the ink marks and the on-site environment, it is not recommended to add a protective cover or cover the ink marks in other ways, so as not to accelerate the humidity rise, lead to the growth of insects and molds, and cause further damage. In late April last year It was found that the ink was "crossed" with red paint, and until recently it was covered up with white paint.
Highways Department: No painting works arranged
The department stated that it has not arranged to carry out other painting works at the relevant ink marks and nearby locations, and has made enquiries with the contractor of the relevant maintenance term contract to confirm that the contractor did not carry out painting works there, and the paint coverage was damaged. The LCSD and the police have been reported to the LCSD for follow-up on the ink traces.
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The pillars of the Star Wharf are surrounded by plastic sheets and the ink characters are preserved intact
Zeng Zaocai's calligraphy is all over Hong Kong and Kowloon. The Hong Kong 01 reporter visited Kowloon East, Central Garden, Prince Edward Road West and Star Ferry today (17th) where calligraphy works are located, but only saw scattered words, most of which have faded, making it difficult to see Zeng Zaocai's calligraphy. The authentic work of the stove.
For example, the words "King Emperor" and "Zeng" can be vaguely seen on the pillar under the Garden Road flyover in Central. According to the cleaners on site, in the past, the pillar under the flyover was covered with calligraphy, but it has been covered with paint many times. The only remaining calligraphy has also faded.
The calligraphy at the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui is surrounded by plastic sheets, and the fonts can be clearly seen, including the words "New China Emperor", "Zeng Zaocai" and "Kowloon".
As for the calligraphy at the junction of Prince Edward Road East and Prince Edward Road West, the color was severely faded, and only the words "Zeng" and "Dragon" could be vaguely seen on the lamppost.
Citizens urge the authorities to set up a sign next to the calligraphy
Mr. Li, a citizen, believes that Zeng Zaocai's calligraphy is a kind of Hong Kong culture. "It's really rare to buy it."
He believes that it is unacceptable for someone to deliberately destroy the calligraphy, and he pointed out that the authorities should preserve the calligraphy as soon as possible.
He suggested that the authorities should set up a sign next to the calligraphy, indicating that calligraphy belongs to Hong Kong culture, as well as listing the history of Zeng Zaocai's writing in large letters, reminding the public not to graffiti in relevant places or use other methods to cover the ink.
Mr. Li, a citizen, believes that Zeng Zaocai's calligraphy is a kind of Hong Kong culture. "It's really rare to buy it."
He believes that it is not advisable for someone to deliberately destroy the calligraphy, and he points out that the authorities should preserve the calligraphy as soon as possible.
(Photo by Zeng Fengting)
Miss Lin also believes that Zeng Zaocai's calligraphy reflects local culture. Regarding the recent destruction of calligraphy, Ms. Lin suggested that the calligraphy be enclosed, "It would be nice to have a pillar (cover) to surround it. People know that it is protected. place".
She also suggested that the authorities can add some historical annotations next to the calligraphy so that interested parties can learn more.
Miss Luo believes that the existence of the calligraphy will not hinder others and should be kept.
Last month, the calligraphy under the railway bridge near Fa Hui Park in Mong Kok was exposed
As for the calligraphy on the underside of the railway bridge in Mong Kok near Fa Hui Park earlier, it was suspected that due to wet weather in March, the paint on the wall peeled off and cracked due to oxidation, and some of the handwriting could be seen again.
The LCSD responded at the time that it would send staff to inspect the site and liaise with relevant departments to follow up.
The Home Affairs Bureau also stated that it will issue notices regularly to remind relevant departments and their project contractors to avoid removing, covering or relocating the ink stains left by Mr. Zeng Zaocai, and try to keep them in place.
The LCSD pointed out that since the ink has been severely discolored and peeled off, and the ink is located above the pier below the railway flyover, there is a metal sink, so it is not recommended to add a protective cover to the ink.
The LCSD said that because the MTR said it would actively follow up and study the ink marks in place.
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Zeng Zaocai, known as the "Kowloon Emperor", often graffitied on the streets during his lifetime, and his calligraphy was all over Hong Kong, Kowloon and other places. In the past few decades, Zeng Zaocai wrote with a brush on the streets of Hong Kong such as lampposts, electrical boxes and walls. Graffiti on Chinese characters.
The text on the calligraphy will be arranged in a square, and his handwriting can be found in Kowloon City, Sai Ying Pun, Mong Kok, Sau Mau Ping, Wong Tai Sin, Central, Wan Chai and other places.
However, Zeng Zaocai's artistic status has not been recognized by the government and has been covered up with paint many times in the past.
After the death of Zeng Zaocai, the government finally retained the ying mud stone pillar at the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui and the calligraphy on the lamppost next to the San Shan Guohuang Temple in Ping Shek Village, and covered them with plastic, but the other calligraphy was not protected. Faded and partially covered by paint.
Existing Locations of Zeng Zaocai's Other Calligraphy
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Zeng Zaocai's calligraphy treasure reproduces folk art, we must pay attention to the "Kowloon Emperor" Zeng Zaocai's calligraphic treasure under the bridge. Emperor Zeng Zaocai's "Calligraphy" was suspected of being used for propaganda and was crossed.
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