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With the introduction of modern education in the early 20th century, the study hall was converted into a primary school with about 30 students.
It was abandoned during the Japanese Occupation (1941-1945) although the worship of the literary and martial gods continued.
The building however has since been left vacant and unattended.
With full support from members of the Tang clan, emergency repairs were carried out in November 1992 to avoid further deterioration after the formal declaration of the building as a historical building on June 26, 1992.
The final phase of restoration work which started in March this year to fully restore the study hall was completed in September this year.
Solely funded by the Government, the restoration project was supervised by the Antiquities and Monuments Office of the Recreation and Culture Branch and the Antiquities Section of the Architectural Services Department.
The study hall will be opened on Sunday (December 4) when Deputy Secretary for Recreation and Culture, Mrs Rachel Cartland, in her capacity as Commissioner for Recreation and Culture, will unveil a board to declare its opening.
Attention News Editors:
You are invited to cover the opening ceremony of Yi Tai Shu Yuen in Shui Tau Tsuen, Kam Tin, Yuen Long.
Special transport for the media (No. AM 5605) will set out from the Antiquities and Monuments Office at 136 Nathan Road at 8.30 am on Sunday (December 4).
Media representatives who wish to make their own way to the venue should arrive before 10 am.
A photograph of the Yi Tai Shu Yuen will be boxed.
end/Friday, December 2, 1994
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