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TIGER at LARGE

Submitted by IDJ on Mon, 2021-08-16 02:00
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1937

Its interesting in the text that Tuen Wan has its own newspaper.

I wonder how widespread it was to have such localised newspapers amongst the districts.

Tiger Balm Garden, tiger.jpg

Submitted by Lai Wah Dewson on Wed, 2020-12-30 03:22
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1957

In Chinese culture, the tiger is considered the king of beasts (not the lion) and represents bravery and strength. Its imagery has been used as a talisman for soldiers, signifying the animal’s importance as a leader.

The tiger is also associated with Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of Wealth, and this god is usually seen sitting on a tiger in Asian art.

When Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par chose to brand their famous balm with a tiger, they chose a symbol that represented power, energy, royalty and protection. One that, in business, is synonymous with achievement and success.

Tiger active at Kowloon Tong-China Mail-02-03-1936

Submitted by IDJ on Tue, 2020-12-29 22:34
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1936

Tiger Tiger-HK Telegraph-02-01-1936

Submitted by IDJ on Sat, 2020-12-26 22:28
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1936
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