Hongkong Post to Launch Hong Kong Palace Museum II Stamps on December 17

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Palace Museum II" special stamps

Hongkong Post announced today (December 2) that a set of special stamps and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Palace Museum II" will be released for sale on December 17 (Tuesday).

Opened in 2022, the Hong Kong Palace Museum presents the finest treasures from the Palace Museum and other important cultural institutions around the world with new curatorial approaches. Following the release of the "Hong Kong Palace Museum" special stamps in 2022, Hongkong Post will issue a set of six stamps, two stamp sheetlets and associated philatelic products on the theme of "Hong Kong Palace Museum II". Featuring more of the precious arts and cultural collections from the Palace Museum, including "Cloisonné enamel elephant with vase", "Cloisonné enamel hotpot with flowers", "Gold stupa with inlays", "Painted enamel ewer with flowers and figures in cartouches", "Gold double-gourd-shaped hanging with auspicious characters", "Jade incense burner in the form of luduan", "Clock with gilding and painted enamels" and "Gold 'Son of Heaven' seal with double-headed dragon", these stamps demonstrate the profound achievements of Chinese civilisation, and promote the study and appreciation of Chinese arts and culture by members of the public.

Official first day covers for "Hong Kong Palace Museum II" will be on sale at all post offices and Hongkong Post's online shopping mall ShopThruPost (shopthrupost.hongkongpost.hk) from tomorrow (December 3). This set of special stamps and associated philatelic products will be on sale at all post offices and ShopThruPost from December 17, while postage prepaid picture cards (air mail), collector pack and serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps will be available at philatelic offices only.

A hand-back date-stamping service will be provided on December 17 at all post offices for official first day covers/souvenir covers/privately made covers bearing the first day of issue indication and a local address.

Information about this set of special stamps and associated philatelic products is available on the Hongkong Post Stamps website (stamps.hongkongpost.hk).

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Palace Museum II" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Palace Museum II" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Palace Museum II" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Palace Museum II" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Palace Museum II" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Palace Museum II" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hongkong Post to issue "Hong Kong Palace Museum II" special stamps Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Long-established Japanese unagi wholesaler opens first directly managed restaurant in Hong Kong

​Invest Hong Kong announced today (December 2) that the renowned Japanese unagi (eel) specialty restaurant, Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa, has officially opened its first store in Causeway Bay. The restaurant aims to leverage Hong Kongas part of its Asia expansion plan to promote Japanese culinary culture.

Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Mr Arnold Lau said, "We are delighted that Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa has chosen Hong Kong as its East Asia regional headquarters. This highlights Hong Kong's appeal as a global gourmet hub and its strategic advantage as a key platform connecting international markets. I wish them every success in Hong Kong and Asia."

The Chief Executive Officer of Passion Geeks, which operates Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa in Japan, Mr Shoogo Abe, said, "We aspire to promote our rich Japanese food culture to the world, and Hong Kong offers the perfect platform to realise this goal. Therefore, we have chosen Hong Kong as our East Asia regional headquarters to fulfil our vision."

He continued, "We have high expectations for our Hong Kong operations. In the near future, we plan to open two additional stores in the city and develop a new brand focused on casual unagi cuisine."

Established in 1932, Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa boasts a rich history in eel wholesaling and cuisine. The chain gained fame for its signature dish of freshly grilled eel, perfectly paired with rice and a signature sauce. The brand has opened locations in Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, and other regions, with its Hong Kong office serving as the regional headquarters for East Asia.

For more information about Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa, please visit www.yondaimekikukawa.com/.

To get a copy of the photo, please visit www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/albums/72177720322236377/.

Long-established Japanese unagi wholesaler opens first directly managed restaurant in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Long-established Japanese unagi wholesaler opens first directly managed restaurant in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases