New Bruce Lee exhibition opens at his former childhood home in Jordan

Hong Kong has produced no shortage of global talents, but when it comes to pure city pride, there is one name that arguably stands head and shoulders above the rest – the iconic Bruce Lee. Marking the 85th anniversary of Lee’s return to Hong Kong, a life-sized sculpture of the martial arts legend has been unveiled at Prudential Centre, the former site of Lee’s childhood home in Jordan.

While the famous bronze figure on the Avenue of Stars captures Lee in a mid-combat pose, this new addition, titled Be Like Water, offers a quieter tribute with a 1:1 scale figure that captures Lee in a moment of stillness, highlighting his fluid philosophy rather than just his physical prowess.

The Prudential Centre is also playing host to ‘Bruce Lee: Homecoming – 85 Years Later’, an accompanying exhibition featuring a curated collection of rare posters and photographs from private archives that have never been seen by the public before. These snapshots offer a glimpse into the more personal side of his life in Kowloon, giving fans a more intimate look at Lee before he became a global superstar.

The exhibition is free to enter and will remain open to the public daily until May 31, while the sculpture will become a permanent fixture within Prudential Centre. You can find the statue standing guard at the Nathan Road entrance of the shopping mall, while the memorabilia is displayed within the mall’s dedicated gallery spaces. Look out also for the red Mercedes-Benz 280SL outside the Prudential Hotel – a nod to Lee’s beloved Mercedes-Benz 350SL which he was famously known for driving around during the early 70s. Whether you’re a devoted fan or simply want to pay your respects, be sure to swing by Jordan this month to see the immortal icon of martial arts return to the very spot where it all began.

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