NEWS 8TH. JANUARY 2009

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Ms. Vivienne Chow of the South China Morning Post:

Shannon Lee, Bruce Lees daughter, fully supports the Chinese government's museum proposal for the restoration of her father's home in Kowloon Tong. "I do think restoring the residence is enough if there is also room on the property for a small eatery and gift shop, which I believe can be done in the current space." After Yu Panglin, the current owner of Bruce Lee's property, decided it would be best to preserve the home as is instead of adding a movie theatre and martial arts center, plans of the Bruce Lee museum was actual coming true.



In October of 2008, Shannon visited the home she left 35 years ago where she lived with her family. Her visitation also included meetings with Mr. Yu and the Tourism Commission and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Shannon also plans of building a Bruce Lee museum in Seattle, Washington USA where Bruce and Linda lived from 1959 to 1964. "I would very much like for this Hong Kong museum to be affiliated with our US museum. I think if the two museums can share collections and support one another, there is a better chance for each to thrive." Shannon also iterated that in order for the two museums to be successful, there must be a solid programme of rotating functions on the property.



Nevertheless, fans from local and overseas alike are fully supporting the two museums to be built. Steve Kerridge, British author of "Bruce Lee: Legends of the Dragon" stated that restoring the home in the Kowloon Tong residence in its original glory is the best idea. Wong Yiu-keung, chairman of the Bruce Lee Club, was proud that renovations were on the way and will provide the Chinese government and the Bruce Lee Foundation with any information and help if needed.

(Thank you Vince for writing this summary)