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Residence of Ip Ting-sz at Lin Ma Hang Tusen, Sha Tau Kok

The Residence of Ip Ting-sz, which was built sometime in 1908, is modelled on Dr Sun Yat-sen’s residence in Cuiheng Village, Zhongshan. Mr. Ip Ting-sz (1882-1943), alias Tin-fat, was also known by his literary name Kwong-san, was the eighth generation ancestor of the Ips in Lin Ma Hang, Sha Tau Kok. He went to Thailand at an early age to work as an apprentice tailor before setting up a garment factory manufacturing military uniforms later.

Information from the Chinese Association in Thailand shows that Dr Sun Yat-sen founded the Chinese Club in Thailand (later renamed the Chinese Association in Thailand) in 1907 to rally support for his revolutionary activities among overseas Chinese. As one of the originators and co-founders, Ip was a key figure of the Chinese Association at its initial founding stage. In the year that followed Dr Sun went to Bangkok to form the Tong Meng Hui (United League), which recruited more than 30 members, and Ip was one of them. He was later assigned to take charge of the work involved in the recruitment of Hakka people. Mr Ip Ting-sz and his family returned to settle in Lin Ma Hang Tsuen in 1936 and where Mr. Ip passed away in 1943.

The residence, which is made of green bricks and timber with a pitched Chinese tiled roof and external walls embellished with murals of auspicious motifs, is a blend of Chinese and Western architectural features. The building is built in a symmetrical layout and is fronted by a covered porchway with columns supporting the balcony with ceramic vase-shaped balusters on the first floor.

Restoration works to the Residence of Ip Ting-sz will be carried out by the Antiquities and Monuments Office upon their declaration as historical building. After restoration, the building will be opened for public viewing.

Residence of Ip Ting-sz

Address

Lin Ma Hang Tusen, Sha Tau Kok (This building is located in Frontier Closed Area)

Transport

Maxi cab (Green)
59K Sheung Shui Station - Lin Ma Hang Tusen

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