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Gold jacket, purple trousers: Hong Kong celebrates Leslie Cheung’s 70th birthday

Gold jacket, purple trousers: Hong Kong celebrates Leslie Cheung’s 70th birthday
South China Morning Post Tuesday 08 September 2026, 09:10 UTC By Eric Jiang 1 min read
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The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is reviving its tribute to late singer-actor Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing three years on, marking the Cantopop icon’s 70th birthday with rare private collections, stage costumes and a recreated room from his former residence. Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the “Miss You Much. Leslie 70th Birthday. Exhibition” runs from September 9 to May 10, 2027 at the museum in Sha Tin, with free admission.

The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is reviving its tribute to late singer-actor Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing three years on, marking the Cantopop icon’s 70th birthday with rare private collections, stage costumes and a recreated room from his former residence. Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the “Miss You Much. Leslie 70th Birthday. Exhibition” runs from September 9 to May 10, 2027 at the museum in Sha Tin, with free admission. Cheung, affectionately known to fans as “Gor Gor” –... [Image text:] FROM THE CREATORS OF FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE GONGL ESLIECHEUNG TEMPTRESS MOON NNER SENSE Wong I GACDE
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