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Hong Kong’s oldest umbrella repair shop, founded in 1842, closed after 183 years due to declining demand and owner Yau’s health, ending a family legacy.
Yau Yiu-wai, 73, is retiring after closing Sun Rise Company, a Hong Kong umbrella repair shop founded in 1842, marking the end of a 183-year family legacy.
The business, passed down through five generations, closed due to declining demand, online shopping, and Yau’s age and health, including a past stroke.
Fewer than five umbrella repairmen remain in Hong Kong, and the closure has sparked public mourning, with customers praising Yau’s dedication to durability, sustainability, and craftsmanship.
Some brought umbrellas as symbols of relationships, underscoring the shop’s cultural significance.
Yau urged future generations to value sustainability and mindful living.
El taller de reparación de paraguas más antiguo de Hong Kong, fundado en 1842, cerró después de 183 años debido a la disminución de la demanda y a la salud del propietario Yau, poniendo fin a un legado familiar.