홍콩 시민들 60년 만에 공개되는 반 고흐 그림 보러 몰려

Imagine waiting in a long line to see something almost nobody has seen in 60 years. That is what is happening in Hong Kong right now.

A beautiful painting called Chestnut Trees in Blossom is on display for a short time. The artist is Vincent van Gogh, one of the most famous painters in the world. The painting shows white flowers on trees. It is simple but very beautiful.

This painting disappeared from public view many years ago. Nobody could see it for six decades. Now, for the first time in a very long time, people can visit and look at it in person. The crowds are very large. People stand in long lines outside the art gallery.

Why is this painting so special? Van Gogh's works are rare and valuable. When paintings by Van Gogh appear in public, it is a big event. Art lovers want to see them with their own eyes. Looking at the painting in a gallery is very different from seeing it in a book or on a screen.

This weekend, the painting will go to auction. Many rich collectors will bid for it. The price will probably be very high. So this is maybe the last chance for regular people to see it for free. That is why so many people are waiting in line in Hong Kong.

Have you ever wanted to see a famous artwork in person? What would you feel standing in front of a Van Gogh painting?

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.