The Repulse Bay – Exhibition and Afternoon Tea Experience: Eileen Chang's The Repulse Bay: Love, Upheaval, and the Beauty of Fragility

Description

Once renowned and illustrious, The Repulse Bay Hotel has a rich historical heritage and was a gathering place for celebrities and aristocrats from around the world. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of Eileen Chang, one of the greatest modern Chinese writers. To commemorate this occasion, The Repulse Bay is proudly presenting the exhibition 'Eileen Chang's Repulse Bay: Love, Turbulence and Fragile Beauty' from 1 October 2025 to 1 March 2026. The exhibition invites visitors to explore the deep connection between this literary giant and the iconic hotel, delving into how the hotel became a source of inspiration for Chang and influenced her creative process during a time of changing eras.

Eileen Chang is acclaimed as one of the finest writers of modern Chinese literature. During her time in Hong Kong as a student, she frequently visited The Repulse Bay Hotel, drawing inspiration from its opulent ambiance. The hotel's Terrace Restaurant served as a classic setting for her renowned work, 'Love in a Fallen City', a tale of romance and turbulence set amidst the chaos of a tumultuous era. Through meticulously curated exhibition areas, visitors will be transported to Hong Kong on the brink of peril, as seen through Chang's enduring literary lens, bridging the golden age of the past with the sentiments of the present.

The exhibition will showcase a range of precious artefacts, including a 1941 hotel menu, historical photographs, and never-before-seen materials, shedding light on the glorious history of The Repulse Bay Hotel. Additionally, the exhibition will feature a special display of replicas of Chang's manuscripts and letters, generously provided by Hong Kong Metropolitan University, offering a glimpse into Chang's inner world and illustrating how the hotel nurtured her exploration of desire and pursuit of fleeting moments of beauty in a crumbling world.

Special thanks to Hong Kong Metropolitan University and the Hong Kong Social Development Review Project for their strong support in making this cultural journey possible. Hong Kong Metropolitan University has provided materials solely for cultural exhibition purposes and is not involved in exhibition admission fees or financial matters.

Eileen Chang's The Repulse Bay: Love, Upheaval, and the Beauty of Fragility

Date: October 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Admission: Regular price: HK$40 per person, *Special offer: HK$20 per person

Location: 203B, The Repulse Bay Shopping Centre, 109 Repulse Bay Road

Terrace Restaurant – Themed Afternoon Tea and Classic Menu Reproduction

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of The Repulse Bay Hotel and savour specially crafted themed afternoon tea and classic menu reproductions, reflecting the deep connection between the hotel and Eileen Chang's literary legacy. The Terrace Restaurant's themed afternoon tea and classic menu reproductions are available exclusively during the exhibition period. The afternoon tea presents a colourful and delectable array of savoury and sweet treats, elegantly displayed on a traditional three-tiered silver stand, evoking the vintage charm of afternoon tea from yesteryear. Each bite is meticulously crafted to transport diners to the world of elegance and transience portrayed in Chang's 'Love in a Fallen City'. Furthermore, the classic menu reproductions include a three-course lunch and a four-course dinner, showcasing the hotel's traditional signature dishes such as French onion soup, slow-cooked US beef rib, and Baked Alaska, recapturing the graceful splendour of a bygone era. Diners at the Terrace Restaurant can embrace the memories of a past era, dining amidst the echoes of mellow jazz and shimmering sea lights, evoking the nostalgic atmosphere of love, loss, and fleeting romance depicted in Chang's writings.

'Romance of Tea Fragrance' Afternoon Tea for Two:

Date: 1 October to 22 November 2025 (available Wednesday to Sunday)
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm (weekdays); 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm (weekends and public holidays)

Price: HK$788 for two (weekdays); HK$888 for two (weekends and public holidays), including two exhibition tickets

Venue: 1/F, The Repulse Bay, 109 Repulse Bay Road

The Repulse Bay Classic Menu Reproductions:

Date: 1 October to 22 November 2025 (available Wednesday to Sunday)

Time: 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm (lunch); 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm (dinner)

Price: Three-course lunch – HK$528 per person (weekdays); HK$628 per person (weekends and public holidays)

Four-course dinner – HK$688 per person (daily), including one exhibition ticket

Venue: 1/F, The Repulse Bay, 109 Repulse Bay Road

The Repulse Bay Premium Experience for Two:

Package includes a welcome drink of The Peninsula Bubble Tea, exhibition tickets, a four-course dinner, and a special cocktail

Date: 1 October to 22 November 2025 (available Wednesday to Sunday)

Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Price: HK$1,920

Venue: 1/F, The Repulse Bay, 109 Repulse Bay Road

Event Website: https://www.therepulsebay.com/zh/special-offers