Following on from the recent discussions about Haw Par Mansion and Tiger Balm Gardens and the mystery pavilions (Gwulo.com/node/52422), I purchased the Tiger Balm Gardens book from the Haw Par Music bookshop inside the mansion (it is currently available at $250 if you are interested to buy).
The book mentions in passing the Hong Kong factory that produced Tiger Balm and includes an illustration (see below) of the factory building but makes no mention of its location. Does anyone know where it was located? <Read more ...>
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos):
1957
When I was growing up, my mum used Tiger Balm ointment as a 'cure-all' for everything from tummy ache, to headaches, to sprained ankles!
The ointment was created by brothers Aw Boon Par and Aw Boon Haw from their father's recipe. When the latter built Har Paw Mansion as his family's residence, he created an adjoining private landscaped garden. This was subsequently opened to the public as Tiger Balm Garden and which served to promote the brand that became a household name in Hong Kong. <Read more ...>
