Biblical-scale Ark brings hope to Hong Kong

A full-size Noah’s Ark has opened as a multi-million dollar tourist attraction in Hong Kong. The project is the brainchild of Thomas Kwok, a Chinese evangelical Christian and co-heir to the island’s largest real estate developer, Sun Hang Kair Properties (SHKP). Located on a 270,000 square foot site, the Ark has five themed levels, 67 pairs of fibreglass animals and is surrounded by an adventure park, stadium and other attractions. Although it is inspired by Mr Kwok’s faith, the project is intended to have a wider appeal. SHKP say the Ark offers the hope that the current financial storm will soon be over and, in the long term, it will ‘promote positive values of love for life, family and nature’.

Source: Christian Today (29/5)

‘Noah’s Ark’ will be built in Wales

The churches of Cardiff are recreating Noah’s Ark using ‘Helwick LV 14’, a ship docked in Cardiff Bay, to highlight climate change. The idea is part of Operation Noah’s Ark, a Christian–led campaign that aims to unite churches, environmental groups and individuals in a call for urgent action at the Copenhagen climate talks at the end of this year. Cardiff’s Ark project will involve schoolchildren, teachers, parents, churches, environmentalists, development organisations, a Salvation Army band, a gospel choir and live animals. The Ark symbolises the need to protect life on our planet, and is one of many Arks being recreated by churches in Britain and Ireland.

Sources: Church Times (14/1); Ekklesia (13/1)

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Can I draw your attention to my post headed 'Nostalgia', which spent so long in the 'Drafts' box that (although dated 13th January) it has just appeared on my blog!

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