Century-old Hong-Kong pawn shop reopens as a community space
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 27, 2026, 13:05 IST | Updated: Sep 27, 2026, 13:05 IST
The century-old Chun On Pawn Shop in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai has reopened as a limited-time community space and pop-up café. The 1924 landmark ceased pawnbroking operations in 2024 and has been revitalized as a Grade III historic building.
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