Though in operation since 1933, when it adopted its iconic rooster logo, Kai Kee became Hong Kong’s first officially licensed ‘Mahjong School’ in 1956. Over the years, it expanded from its original home on Temple Street to include multiple locations, including in Kwun Tong, where it opened in 1976. Due to the area’s redevelopment, the Kwun Tong branch of Kai Kee has since closed, and its rooster neon sign has been acquired for the M+ permanent collection.
Though in operation since 1933, when it adopted its iconic rooster logo, Kai Kee became Hong Kong’s first officially licensed ‘Mahjong School’ in 1956. Over the years, it expanded from its original home on Temple Street to include multiple locations, including in Kwun Tong, where it opened in 1976. Due to the area’s redevelopment, the Kwun Tong branch of Kai Kee has since closed, and its rooster neon sign has been acquired for the M+ permanent collection.