The Bamboo Theatre at the West Kowloon Cultural District slowly takes shape. The festival begins at the end of the month and runs until February 16. Photo: Edward Wong The Bamboo Theatre at the West Kowloon Cultural District slowly takes shape. The festival begins at the end of the month and runs until February 16. Photo: Edward Wong
The Bamboo Theatre at the West Kowloon Cultural District slowly takes shape. The festival begins at the end of the month and runs until February 16. Photo: Edward Wong
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Tradition of grand bamboo theatres may disappear, architect warns

The skills of the craftsmen who assemble the structures must be preserved, an architect says

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Vivienne Chow
Vivienne Chow

Updated: 9:16am, 15 Jan, 2013

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The Bamboo Theatre at the West Kowloon Cultural District slowly takes shape. The festival begins at the end of the month and runs until February 16. Photo: Edward Wong The Bamboo Theatre at the West Kowloon Cultural District slowly takes shape. The festival begins at the end of the month and runs until February 16. Photo: Edward Wong
The Bamboo Theatre at the West Kowloon Cultural District slowly takes shape. The festival begins at the end of the month and runs until February 16. Photo: Edward Wong
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