Stop destroying Hong Kong's 1000 year old archaeological site now! 立即停止破壞千年古蹟
The MTR (local subway system) of Hong Kong has recently discovered an archaelogical site during the construction of the Shatin-Central rail. Instead of preserving this vital link to the Chinese and local Hong Kong history, the MTR company has decided to continue with the construction. The Hong Kong government has granted apporval of the destruction of the nearly 1000 year old site. We urge you to preserve the world heritage by signing this petition.
Formal history indicates that the last two emperors of the Sung dynasty and their entourage settled in Hong Kong to escape the Mongolians. The settlements are believed to be located in present day To Kwah Wan, where at least1000 boxesof artifacts and a well preserved well have been discovered.
The Hong Kong government, however, only wants to satisfy thebusiness tycoons. They just want to make billions of dollars from the new railway, along with the profits from real estate associated with the project, and care less about prevserving the artifacts. We should stop the greedy from destroying what the Sung emperors gave to the people of Hong Kong!
Please support our effort to ask the Hong Kong government to realign the rail, instead of forever destroying a vital link of history of all mankind.
Historical importance:
Artifacts unearthed include a lot of everyday items, such as ceramic bowls, dishes, lamp stands and censers. Around 23 percent of them are products from the valuableLongquanKiln, and are made from celadon porcelain.
近日港鐵在土瓜環附近發現聖山千年古蹟。港府不單未能保護出土文物及古蹟遺址，更批準港鐵以繼續進行建造沙中線為由肆意破壞千年古蹟。懇請各位簽署此聲明，堅決反對港府破壞歷史文物！
Updates
May 24, 2014
The artifacts discovered at the To Kwah Wan site remain under threat despite the clear historical evidence of their importance. I am currently compiling the concerns expressed in these signatures to present to the relevant government authorities. This archaeological heritage belongs to the public and deserves a permanent place in our city.
May 24, 2014
The public response to this campaign has gathered significant momentum. It is clear that the preservation of our history carries immense weight for the people of this city.
10 Comments
preservation is more important than rail construction. listen to the people
History is more important than another subway line. Save the site!
unbelievable that they would just bulldoze through something this old. total shame
stop putting money before our history. this is disgusting
還我歷史文物！不要再拆了！
請原址保留宋古蹟
強烈呼籲停止破壞！
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Stop destroying Hong Kong's 1000 year old archaeological site now! 立即停止破壞千年古蹟
The MTR (local subway system) of Hong Kong has recently discovered an archaelogical site during the construction of the Shatin-Central rail. Instead of preserving this vital link to the Chinese and local Hong Kong history, the MTR company has decided to continue with the construction. The Hong Kong government has granted apporval of the destruction of the nearly 1000 year old site. We urge you to preserve the world heritage by signing this petition.
Formal history indicates that the last two emperors of the Sung dynasty and their entourage settled in Hong Kong to escape the Mongolians. The settlements are believed to be located in present day To Kwah Wan, where at least1000 boxesof artifacts and a well preserved well have been discovered.
The Hong Kong government, however, only wants to satisfy thebusiness tycoons. They just want to make billions of dollars from the new railway, along with the profits from real estate associated with the project, and care less about prevserving the artifacts. We should stop the greedy from destroying what the Sung emperors gave to the people of Hong Kong!
Please support our effort to ask the Hong Kong government to realign the rail, instead of forever destroying a vital link of history of all mankind.
Historical importance:
Artifacts unearthed include a lot of everyday items, such as ceramic bowls, dishes, lamp stands and censers. Around 23 percent of them are products from the valuableLongquanKiln, and are made from celadon porcelain.
近日港鐵在土瓜環附近發現聖山千年古蹟。港府不單未能保護出土文物及古蹟遺址，更批準港鐵以繼續進行建造沙中線為由肆意破壞千年古蹟。懇請各位簽署此聲明，堅決反對港府破壞歷史文物！
Updates
May 24, 2014
The artifacts discovered at the To Kwah Wan site remain under threat despite the clear historical evidence of their importance. I am currently compiling the concerns expressed in these signatures to present to the relevant government authorities. This archaeological heritage belongs to the public and deserves a permanent place in our city.
May 24, 2014
The public response to this campaign has gathered significant momentum. It is clear that the preservation of our history carries immense weight for the people of this city.
10 Comments
太過分了! 這些都是歷史文物，為什麼地鐵公司可以這麼貪心?
preservation is more important than rail construction. listen to the people
History is more important than another subway line. Save the site!
unbelievable that they would just bulldoze through something this old. total shame
stop putting money before our history. this is disgusting
還我歷史文物！不要再拆了！
請原址保留宋古蹟
強烈呼籲停止破壞！
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太過分了! 這些都是歷史文物，為什麼地鐵公司可以這麼貪心?