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A group photo to celebrate Following the awards ceremony, the show was We were in awe of Alex
the show. Huang’s unbelievable
essentially over and we were delighted to be asked to
sound studio.
accompany Ng Cheung Fat (Hong Kong), his wife
Pollina, Yang & Chen, plus Teddy & Kandy to visit one
of the principal exhibitor’s (Alex Huang) homes,
someone well known to Yang. This guy had entered a
lot of Koi into the show, but enjoyed the luxury of
other people bringing home his entries. The house
was amazing, full of interesting artwork and some
magnificent carriage clocks. Much to Ian’s delight, there
was also a massive aviary just outside a large window,
housing a couple of lovely Toucans. He had never
seen a live one before. We were treated to a cup of tea
and biscuits before moving downstairs to view the
incredible sound studio. Words fail me in trying to
describe this room, just have a look at the photograph!
Later, we had a Top Gun movie demonstration, and it
was like being inside the action, so real. Some of the
visitors also went outside to view the Koi being returned
Alex Huang had a massive to their home pond and Alex’s Bonsai collection, but I Above:
outdoor aviary with a couple was just too cold and stayed indoors. It was a very One of Alex’s beautiful Koi
of magnificent Toucans. being returned to his pond.
special afternoon.
Right:
We did not have to brave the weather again for dinner Enjoying a welcome cup of
that evening; it was held inside the hotel. Our numbers tea at Alex Huang’s home.
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