{"id":2955,"date":"2016-09-20T11:14:43","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T03:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/?p=2955"},"modified":"2023-11-08T15:44:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T07:44:14","slug":"feng-shui-the-mystical-energy-of-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spacious.hk\/en\/blog\/feng-shui-the-mystical-energy-of-hong-kong","title":{"rendered":"Feng Shui: The Mystical Energy of Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/b>Did you know that there is a mystical invisible energy force governing Hong Kong? <\/span><\/p>\n

For over<\/span> 3,000<\/span><\/a> years, the Chinese have used the art and science of \u2018feng shui\u2019 to control energy, influence health and manage fortunes. When there is a lack of feng shui, the result is bad luck and misfortune.<\/span><\/p>\n

Feng Shui translates to \u2018wind and water.\u2019 Although the practice and science is thousands of years old, it heavily influences the decision making of modern day Hong Kong.<\/span><\/p>\n

Modern Feng Shui<\/b><\/p>\n

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In Central, the HSBC building is protected by two bronze lions, which were placed there after feng shui experts were consulted. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some<\/span> Hong Kongers rub<\/span><\/a> the lions hoping to get good fortune. It is said that the HSBC lions also<\/span> protect the building\u2019s<\/span><\/a> wealth. The HSBC building isn\u2019t an exception. Companies in Hong Kong actually<\/span> allocate a portion<\/span><\/a> of their budget for regular feng shui consultation. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the HSBC building, there are several<\/span> other locations<\/span><\/a> in Hong Kong which are said to have excellent feng shui. <\/span><\/p>\n