The Man Who Makes Umbrellas for Kung Fu Stars

Sep 24, 2021

Leung So Kee Umbrella Factory in Hong Kong is not just any ordinary umbrella maker.

Leung So Kee Umbrella Factory in Hong Kong is not just any ordinary umbrella maker. The century-old business makes umbrellas for some of the movie industry’s biggest martial arts stars, including Jet Li and Jackie Chan. Its fourth-generation owner Leung Man-shing tells us about the history of the business, and stories you’ve never heard of about the stars.

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