Cathay Collection
"Cathay: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the world of Cathay, a name that has transcended centuries and continents
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"Cathay: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the world of Cathay, a name that has transcended centuries and continents. From the bustling Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong to the ancient maps depicting Cathay in China, this captivating caption takes you on a voyage through history. Imagine standing beneath the majestic Boeing 747 Pacific as it soars over Kai Tak Airport. The roar of its engines fills the air, symbolizing progress and modernity. But let us not forget that Cathay's roots stretch far beyond aviation. Travel back to 1540 when explorers first marked "Cathay" on their maps of the Americas. It was a time when dreams were fueled by curiosity and adventure knew no bounds. Fast forward to 1375, where an exquisite map from the Catalan Atlas reveals a glimpse into medieval China - Cathay's heartland. Intriguingly, even vintage aircraft like Convair CV880M VR-HFY and VR-HFT once bore the name Cathay Pacific across Tokyo Haneda and Kai Tak airports respectively. These planes carried passengers towards new horizons with anticipation in their hearts. Art too has been touched by the allure of Cathay. Oil paintings such as "The Damsel and Orlando" or "Angelica and Medoro" transport us to different eras, evoking emotions that transcend time itself. They remind us how art can capture both beauty and stories within its strokes. And what about those grand feasts? In Ms Fr 2810 f. 136v we catch glimpses of The Great Khans' feast - an opulent display fit for royalty. Such scenes ignite our imagination with tales of lavish banquets filled with exotic flavors from distant lands. But it is not only emperors who embarked on remarkable journeys aboard ships like P&O Mail Steamer "Cathay.