Albert Ho is determined to keep the museum open, despite the many challenges. Photo: RTHK
After being open for just two years, the June 4th Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui may have to be closed down and relocated before the end of the year, due to continuous legal challenges and administrative disputes.
The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China set up its first June 4th themed museum on the fifth floor of Foo Hoo Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui in 2014.
However, the Chairman of the Alliance, Albert Ho, said that over the past two years, the owners' corporation of the building has been criticising the museum for violating the Deed of Mutual Covenant.
The chairman of the incorporated owners, Stanley Chau, had taken the Alliance to court and demanded compensation.
After that, the Alliance also received complaints about the museum violating the Buildings Ordinance and the Fire Services Ordinance.
In addition, Ho accused Chau of instructing the managers of the building to check the identities of all visitors to the museum. He said this had created a lot of inconvenience, especially for mainland visitors.
Despite all these challenges, Ho said that they would not be giving up.
The Alliance is looking for a new site for the museum, which is currently closed. It will reopen on the 15th of April.
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