30 November 2025 

HSUHK’s virtual reality exhibition, “Virtual Reality: The ‘Ten Courts of Hell’ of Tiger Balm Garden”, was held at the Grade 1 historic Har Paw Mansion in Tai Hang from 16 May to 30 November 2025. This immersive experience provided visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the historical and cultural significance of the “Ten Courts of Hell”, a narrative inspired by Chinese mythology and once prominently displayed in the former Tiger Balm Garden.

Over its six-month run, the exhibition attracted 6,316 visitors through government-led guided tours. Of these, 2,285 participants engaged directly with the “Ten Courts of Hell” virtual reality experience.

To enrich this cultural initiative, 32 students from the general education module “Virtual Reality and Meta Technologies for Society” volunteered as assistants during selected sessions. Their contributions included supporting VR demonstrations, distributing surveys, and facilitating hands-on interactions, blending practical service-learning with meaningful community engagement while contributing to the exhibition’s success.

The exhibition was co-organised by HSUHK’s Virtual Reality Centre, Centre of Teaching and Learning, Department of Art and Design, and the School of Decision Sciences, in collaboration with Hong Kong Chu Hai College and the Antiquities and Monuments Office of the Development Bureau. It received generous sponsorship from the Aw Boon Haw Foundation, with venue support from the Commissioner for Heritage’s Office of the Development Bureau.