Hong Kong Hard Rock City Tee

Flipping through some Japan photos while recollecting some memorable moments in Nara, I came to realize that I have taken photos of my Hong Kong Hard Rock City Tee that I supposed to write a short blog entry about it. Coincidently I am wearing it now as preparing this blog in Subway Selangor Dredging. Ok, I will keep it short and sweet.

This is my second city tee from Chinese country, the one came after Beijing. Contrast to Tokyo tee that centre-stages an Endon warrior with roaring wave, this tee distinctly highlights 3 symbolic icons of Hong Kong: Hong Kong Island night view, Big Buddha of Lantao Island and Chinese Opera Singers. Fittingly, these icons reflect the truth about Hong Kong from cultural, financial and religion.
Of these 3 symbols, the opera singer draws my attention the most. Her simple smile with her fingers gracefully positioned is surely an elegant gesture most noticeable in chinese opera. Despite its simple colour combination, black & gold, its finely drawn opera scene capitalizes on such monochromic scheme to create an art truly worth careful appreciation.

The big buddha superimposed on the top of Hong Kong island mountain with his right hand raised is, in my opinion, a carefully thought-after design, a symbol of blessing towards Hong Kong's economy and prosperity.

Yeah, the night view of Hong Kong Island from starwalk promenade is deeply imprinted in my mind. The synchronized laser and music show during chrismas Season is magical beyong words. Yes, Hong Kong is a city that never sleeps and it is not a myth. This vibrant and burstling metropolitan is rightfully presented at the centre of city tee in-lines with Hard Rock culture that is still up-beat after midnight.

Hard Rock Cafe Hong Kong
G/F & 1/F, Silvercord 30 Canton Road,
Tsim Sha Tsui., Kowloon Hong Kong

Let's Rock it Hard in Tokyo!!!

You must be wondering since I travel quite often, do I collect stuff? Or junk?

In this blog I will share with you for the first time after 20 entries about my favorite collectible whenever I visited a city that has it... Hard Rock City Tee

BTW, some of my close friends may get one occasionally when I feel like giving it as souvenir. So, depend how close are you to me ... :P

So a little bit about how I come about developing this expensive hobby. I actually got hooked when I was on business trip to Beijing in 2001 Dec. My first city-tee is actually black in colour and it is from Beijing Hard Rock Cafe. In fact, it is the only one in black among my other collection. I intend to share with you my collection as time goes on. Of course, I don't mean to brag about it ... but really just my intention to show you the design of a particular city so that you can decide whether to get it before you visit there. If you are already a keen collector, welcome to the club. Make sure you got the All Priority Card. :) For those not yet, make sure you are not those who get it from Petaling Street. ;) Shame shame ...if you did.

Let's start with Tokyo City Tee, my recently added collection. I got it from Hard Rock Cafe in Roppongi. Hard Rock Cafe is along Gaien Higashi-dori that leads to Tokyo Tower. In fact, Tokyo City Tee is the best I ever collected. Why? The awesome Japanese warrior with katana on its belt holding an electric guitar awaiting to rock n roll all night long. Secondly, the high roaring waves with Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge behind the waves signifying the waves with rock-n-roll with you tonight. Happening it is. Clearly, together with the former two symbolic design, the big yellow sun with red background are genuine Japanese's icons.

The Samurai Rocker

Rainbow bridge with Tokyo Tower

Me and Ji Kong (my friend in Tokyo)