It's a LEGO world

If you haven`t already seen it, an exhibit of UNESCO's World Heritage sites built with LEGO bricks is currently running at Cityplaza, Hong Kong. There are 40 different models from 25 countries. Even thought this World Heritage exhibit was first shown in Japan in 2003, the display is being shown in Hong Kong for the first time at Cityplaza.

The World Heritage Exhibit is running until the end of July at the Cityplaza Mall on Hong Kong island (Photo: CathC)

You can walk up close to each of the models which are encased by plastic boxes. I couldn't believe the details the artists incorporated into these LEGO models. My top 3 favourite displays are:

Third place-Egypt's Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae.

This stately structure took 20,000 pieces and 20 days to build (Photo: CharK)

This detail on the side really resemble the carvings from the Temple itself  (Photo: CharK)

Second place-the Historic Town of Guanajuato and its adjacent mines
This colourful depiction of this Mexican town is so cheerful and full of life with all the different vehicles from cars and trucks to mining vehicles. The artist took 12 days to build this model town from 12,000 pieces.

You can see the mine tunnel from this angle and the railway tracks for the mining carts. (Photo: CathC)

First place- C.N. Tower
It's my hometown! The artist did a great job capturing Toronto's beacon downtown. I think the model is a great representation and even the LED lights really made the display stand out--just like the CN. Tower at the centre of Toronto's downtown. And who could miss the Startrooper on top of the Roger's Center (formerly known as Skydome).

It took the artist 30 days and 17,000 pieces to build this model (Photo: CharK)

I like the artist's sense of humour in this display (Photo: CharK)

Aside from my favourite models mentioned here, the exhibit also has many beautiful Japanese temples. So if you haven`t already been, make the time check out this exhibit before it ends at the end of this month.

Laser lightshow was a no-shown

After spending the Saturday afternoon at hiking through the Hong Kong Zoo and Bontanical Garden, I decided to stay on Hong Kong island for the Symphony of Lights show. I'm rarely in the area at the right time, and figured this would be a great chance to catch the famous light show that I've heard so much about before coming here. 

There was a nice breeze as I walked along the waterfront by Tamar Park shortly after sunset. Even though the view is supposedly better from the Kowloon side, Tamar Park still has a beautiful view of the HK skyline and has the added bonus of being significantly quieter and less touristy than the Avenue of Stars at Tsim Sha Tsui. (See my earlier post of the ibakery express at Tamar Park).

A view of the beautiful sunset at Tamar Park (Photo: CharK)

I love the beautiful clouds in this night sky (Photo:CharK)

But to my disappointment, the daily light show failed to turn up Saturday night! There were no laser displays or accompanying music. The only light displays came from a few of the pre-programmed buildings exteriors--like the ICC loves HK message. Another tourist with her family came up to me and asked if the

The building lights were on but no lightshow (Photo:CharK)

Lots of photographers had their cameras and tripods ready to capture the lightshow (Photo: CathC)

I don't think I was the only one expect to see a show tonight, as there were many people with their cameras and tripods all pointed towards Victoria Harbour getting ready to capture the show. No one knew what had happened and everyone just ended up just standing around staring at the beautiful but usually dim skyline. It's too bad that the light show failed to turn up because it was a beautiful night for to catch the light display.

Oh well, guess I'll just have to catch the show another time--I'm sure I'm make my way to the Victoria Harbour waterfront again...