Hong Kong Heritage Museum celebrates Leslie Cheung’s 70th birthday with new major showcase

To commemorate what would have been Leslie Cheung's 70th birthday, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum in Sha Tin is hosting a major retrospective titled 'Miss You Much & Miss You Much & Leslie 70th Birthday & Exhibition'. The exhibition, running from September 9 through May 10, showcases over 300 items from both the museum's archives and private collections donated by Cheung's former partner Daffy Tong and close friend Florence Chan.

Among the highlights are 11 iconic stage costumes that capture Cheung's effortless charisma, such as the dazzling gold jacket and sequin top from his 1997 shows and the bold mesh vest and face-print trousers from the 'Passion Tour' concert in Malaysia in 2000. Visitors will also be able to view items displayed publicly for the first time, including Cheung's personal furniture, rare photos from music videos, and beautiful portraits created by local artists.

The organizers have incorporated Cheung's interior designer to recreate parts of his former home inside the exhibition, providing visitors with a more intimate setting to learn about Cheung beyond his public persona. During the exhibition period, the museum will host free screenings of six classic films featuring Cheung, as well as a special screening of his 'Live in Concert 97' towards the end of the year.

Admission to the exhibition is completely free, but timed entry tickets may be issued on busier days to manage crowds. A limited number of poster-style exhibition pamphlets will be available for purchase. To stay informed, readers are encouraged to sign up for the free Time Out Hong Kong newsletter.