Restoration of Historic Buildings (Video)

The video introduces the history and background of King Yin Lei in Mid-Levels. It also demonstrates the restoration processes of the building, including restoration of terrazzo, ceiling plaster mouldings, marble mosaic, cement tiles, red brick wall, glazed roof tiles and glazed roof. The video explains and demonstrates the procedures of detecting gas leakage of Gas Lamp Head by staffs of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited. It also demonstrates the conservation treatment of the Gas Lamp Head conducted by the staff of Conservation Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The video records the restoration procedures of Tang Ancestral Hall in Ha Tsuen, including restoration of roofs, paint removal and restoration of wood carvings. The video explains the reason of carrying out restoration works. It also records and demonstrates the procedures of restoration works including paint removal, desalination to brickwork and dentist replacement to bricks and repair to mortar joints. The video records the processes of the ridge purlin raising ceremony in Liu Ying Lung Study Hall.

The video records the processes of restoring the Door Gods of Tin Hau Temple in Causeway Bay. The video demonstrates the restoration processes of the "dragon poles" and records the highlights of the rehabilitation ceremony of Hung Shing Temple on Ap Lei Chau.