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Kowloon City Murals Celebrate Thai, Chiu Chow Heritage

4/8/2026

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Mural scheme in Kowloon City's Jenford Building features seven murals celebrating Thai and Chiu Chow heritage.
The first mural shows a purple cartoon elephant in a Hawaiian shirt on a vibrant yellow background.
Wong Siu-yung, chairwoman of the building's owners' committee, expressed satisfaction with the design and its Thai connection.
Thai artists led by Jahdub faced scaffolding challenges but aimed to convey kindness and joy through the elephant and lotuses.

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Mural scheme in Kowloon City's Jenford Building features seven murals celebrating Thai and Chiu Chow heritage.
The first mural shows a purple cartoon elephant in a Hawaiian shirt on a vibrant yellow background.
Wong Siu-yung, chairwoman of the building's owners' committee, expressed satisfaction with the design and its Thai connection.
Thai artists led by Jahdub faced scaffolding challenges but aimed to convey kindness and joy through the elephant and lotuses.