Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Pok Fu Lam Road Cemetery Explained

Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Pok Fu Lam Road Cemetery or Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Pokfulam Road Cemetery is a cemetery in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong. It is managed by The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union .^[1] It lies on the slopes east of Victoria Road between Tung Wah Coffin Home and Pok Fu Lam Road, facing Sandy Bay.

Many celebrities are buried in the cemetery, including the families of the four major department stores in Hong Kong (Sincere Department Store, Wing On Department Store, The Sun and Sun Sun Co. Department Store), famous author Xu Dishan, revolutionary Tse Tsan-tai, musician Ho Tai-sor and many more.

History

The cemetery was built in 1882 on the hills in the Pok Fu Lam neighborhood of Hong Kong, sandwiched between Pok Fu Lam Road at the top and Victoria Road near the bottom. It was built from the higher contours and as the cemetery grew, it was expanded downwards towards Victoria Road. Today, a part of the cemetery lies beyond Victoria Road.^[2]

Notable burials

• Au Fung-Chi (1847–1914), Sun Yat-sen's teacher of Chinese literature
• Wang Chung-yik (1888–1930), the first Chinese professor in Hong Kong
  • • • • Entao Liao (1864–1954), brother of Liao Zhongkai
• Zeng Guangshan (1871–1949), former Minister for National Defense of the People's Republic of China
• Yung Park (1865–1955), second senior pastor of The Church of Christ in China China Congregational Church (1903–1947)
• Yung Hei-kwong (1911–1983), son of Yung Park
• Xu Dishan (1893–1941), Chinese author, translator and folklorist^[3]
• Eddie Hui (1943–2009), last Commissioner of the Royal Hong Kong Police^[4]
• Tse Tsan-tai (1872–1938), revolutionary and co-founder of South China Morning Post^[5]
• He Dasha (1896–1957), one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Chinese music
• Li Yutang (1851–1936), a wealthy businessman in Guangdong, member of the Tongmenghui
• Chan Tsz-kiu, founder of Mansfield College
• Li Shu-fan (1887–1966), leader of the medical profession in Hong Kong and member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong^[6]
• Sun Jinwan (1896–1979), daughter of Sun Yat-sen
• Tai En Sai (1892–1955), son-in-law of Sun Yat-sen
• Catherine F. Woo (1890–1979), the first female doctor in Hong Kong
• Wai Tak-Woo (1888–1964), eldest son of U I-kai
• Man-kai Wong (1870–1927), founder of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital
• Morrison Brown Yung (1876–1933), eldest son of Yung Wing^[7]
• Ma Zaiming (1822–1916), father of Ma Ying-piu
• Vicar Tsing-Shan Fok (1851–1918), grandfather of Ma Ying-piu
• Ma Ying-piu (1860–1944), founder of Sincere Department Store
• Lam Woo (1871–1933), building contractor
• Wendy Wong (1867–1924), son of Wong Shing
• To Ying-kwan (1881–1928), brother-in-law of Liao Zhongkai
• Alice Hormusjee Ruttonjee (1886–1974),
• Yam Chan (1945–2008), DJ^[8]
• Guo Hao (1880–1946), founder of Wing On Department Store
• Choi Cheong (1877–1951), editor and director
• Lam Chi-fung (1892–1971), founder of Ka Wah Bank and Hong Kong Baptist University
• Ma Yi-ying (1909–1974), founding principal of Kowloon True Light School
• Shih Kien (1913–2009), actor^[9]
• Lo Duen (1911–2000), actor and producer^[10]
• Li Tse-fong (1891–1953), entrepreneur and politician^[11]
• Ng Wah (1874–1950), leading contractor, developer of Pedder Building and philanthropist^[12]
• Lo Ming Yau (1900–1967), entrepreneur and filmmaker
• Ellen Li (1908–2005), politician^[13]
• Yeung Kai-yin (1941–2007), former chairman and CEO of Kowloon–Canton Railway^[14]
• Renchao Cao (1947–2016), founder of Hong Kong Economic Journal^[15]
• Lai Sun Cheung (1950–2010), former professional football player^[16]
• Lee Wai Tong, footballer

See also

• List of cemeteries in Hong Kong

External links

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Location of Burial. Centre on Behavioral Health (CBH) of the University of Hong Kong. 15 April 2021.
2. Web site: The Terraced Cemetery of Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong. Kaushik. Patowary. Amusing Planet. 4 June 2014. 15 April 2021.
3. Book: Chinese fiction writers, 1900-1949. 2007. Thomson Gale. Thomas Moran. 0-7876-8146-6. Detroit. 255. 68712263.
4. Web site: Commissioner saddened by death of Eddie Hui. 4 May 2009. Hong Kong Government. 15 April 2021.
5. Web site: Tse Tsan Tai, 謝纘泰, co-founder of the South China Morning Post and... – The Industrial History of Hong Kong Group. The Industrial History of Hong Kong Group. 11 January 2016. Hugh. Farmer. 15 April 2021.
6. Web site: LI Shu Fan - Citation - Citations - HKU Honorary Graduates. HKU Honorary Graduates. 15 April 2021.
7. Web site: 容閎家族的香港情緣 HKCI. Hong Kong Chronicles Institute. 15 April 2021.
8. News: 组图：香港唱片骑师陈任病逝于钻石山火化 - 影音娱乐 - 新浪网. Sina Corp. 22 November 2008. 15 April 2021.
9. Web site: Veteran actor Shek Kin dies. The Standard. 4 June 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110604123726/http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=14890&icid=3&d_str=20090604. 4 June 2011. 15 April 2021.
10. Web site: 8 盧敦先生 the Avenue of Stars - 星光大道. Avenue of Stars. 15 April 2021.
11. Book: Ching. Frank. The Li Dynasty: Hong Kong Aristocrats. 1999. Oxford University Press. Hong Kong. 0-19-590904-6. 128.
12. Web site: Ng Wah (伍華, 1874-1950) – Leading Contractor, Developer of Pedder Building and Philanthropist – The Industrial History of Hong Kong Group. York. Lo. 9 August 2019. The Industrial History of Hong Kong Group. 15 April 2021.
13. Web site:

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    . Dr. Ellen Li Charitable Foundation. 15 April 2021.
14. News: Sombre vigil for former KCRC chief. South China Morning Post. 6 March 2007. 15 April 2021.
15. News: 曹仁超逝世：“平民股神”的投资传奇 - 手机新浪网. Sina Finance. 25 February 2016. 15 April 2021.
16. News: 香港足球名帅黎新祥病逝 - 手机新浪网. Sina Corp. 21 June 2010. 15 April 2021.