Leung So Kee

Leung So Kee

Leung So Kee (Chinese: 梁蘇記; Pinyin: Liáng Sū Jì) is the most famous umbrella manufacturer and retailer in Hong Kong. It has a long history of umbrella manufactory. The first shop of Leung So Kee was opened in Guangzhou by Leung So in 1885 [http://www.leungsokee.com/ Website of Leung So Kee] : written in Chinese] . He later opened the second shop in 1920.

The current locations of Leung So Kee's umbrella retail shops in Hong Kong [http://www.leungsokee.com/ Website of Leung So Kee] : written in Chinese] are Sha Tin Center, Sha Tin, and Dragon Centre, Sham Shui Po.

Trivia

* A drama 人間有情 written by Raymond To was based on the story of Leung So Kee.
* The film, "the Umbrella Story",was based on that drama written by Raymond To. [ [http://www.cityline.com.hk/eng/events/eventInfo.jsp?eventSelection=20906 The Umbrella Story] ] [ [http://www.lovehkfilm.com/reviews/umbrella_story.htm Film Review of "the Umbrella Story"(1995)] ]

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