On May 7, Sotheby's Hong Kong will auction a collection of several hundred ancient Indian gem relics linked to Buddha's mortal remains, estimated to sell for about HK$100 million (approximately ...

Sotheby’s Hong Kong postpones auction of Buddha jewels after India threatens legal action - Auction of sacred Buddha relics paused to allow discussion between parties contesting ownership ...

Buddha's Birthday is celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, which typically falls in May. Since 1999, this day has been designated as a public holiday in Hong Kong, making it the ...

India demands halt to Hong Kong auction of sacred Buddha relics Government urges return of items excavated in 1898, calling their sale a violation of global heritage laws ...

HONG KONG — In Hong Kong, it’s pandas, pandas, everywhere. About 2,500 giant panda sculptures are on display around Hong Kong as the Chinese territory hopes to capitalize on its growing panda ...

See Hong Kong from above by riding the gondola up to Ngong Ping village, home to the largest Buddha statue in the city. Party the night away at the tallest rooftop bar in the world at Ozone. Take ...

HONG KONG — Sotheby’s on Wednesday postponed an auction of jewels associated with Buddha’s remains after the Indian government opposed the sale and demanded it be halted. The gems for ...

Buddha's sacred jewels unearthed from Piparhawa, India, will go for auction in Hong Kong on Wednesday A collection of ancient jewels unearthed in 1898 from a stupa at Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh ...

Sotheby’s has postponed the controversial auction of ancient gem relics linked to the Buddha’s remains at the last hour after the Indian government threatened legal action. The international ...

India has demanded the immediate suspension of an auction in Hong Kong featuring a portion of Buddhist relics excavated over a century ago, calling the sale illegal and unethical. The relics ...