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Pop-up exhibition in Hong Kong marks 50 years of Bruce Lee's death
Updated 17:24, 28-Jul-2023
CGTN
04:07

When people think of kung fu, Bruce Lee is always the name that springs to mind.

But more than just his moves, he is also known as a cultural icon for his style, films and philosophy.

With a career spanning Hong Kong and the United States, Lee is credited with helping to bridge the gap between East and West.

To commemorate 50 years after his death, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum has organized "Bruce Lee: A Timeless Classic," a pop-up exhibition that runs until January 1, 2024.

Visitors can get the chance to check out action figures, stamp collections, comics and even replicas of Lee's diagrams on different methods of attack.

"In our pop-up display, you can see that we mainly focus on Bruce Lee's legacy in popular culture," said Brian Lam, the director of Hong Kong Heritage Museum. "We put more effort into the ambiance of the display gallery, and we tried to focus on Bruce Lee's teachings."

In the exhibition, a mural was set up to showcase Bruce Lee's philosophy, including how he overcame challenges and became a stronger person.

A half-body sculpture of Bruce Lee is on display at a pop-up exhibition titled
A half-body sculpture of Bruce Lee is on display at a pop-up exhibition titled "Bruce Lee: A Timeless Classic" in the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, July 11, 2023. /CFP

A half-body sculpture of Bruce Lee is on display at a pop-up exhibition titled "Bruce Lee: A Timeless Classic" in the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, July 11, 2023. /CFP

For those looking for a deeper insight into Lee's life and achievements, a more comprehensive permanent exhibition has been set up on a separate floor of the museum.

Visitors can view Lee's choreography notes for a fight scene from "The Game of Death," which was completed by another director and stand-in actors after his death.

To mark the anniversary, the museum has also organized a Bruce Lee-themed camp for children and hosted a screening of "The Kid," a film in which Lee debuted at the age of 9 and starred in alongside his father.

Bruce Lee was discovered by director Fung Fung, whose daughter also co-starred with him in the film.

"In observing Bruce's every move from their interactions, my father detected that he had a lot of personality, so this script was tailor-made for him to let him shine in his own element," said Alice Fung So Bo, the daughter of director Fung Fung.

"During filming, my dad really gave him free rein to move around and express himself in his own way, and the cameras would cater to his movements," she added.

Milk Hui, a fan of Bruce Lee, said: "In 1978, I watched "The Game of Death' with my family, and I became his fan. To us, he's a hero."

"Especially for boys who are looking for an idol or a role model – he is number one," said Hui.

Even though Bruce Lee died at such an early age, his legacy undoubtedly continues to have a lasting impact on the world.

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