 These were later destroyed by the monsoon rains after the second world war.With recognition and sponsorship from the current Government of Hong Kong, a monument has been erected near the entrance to the Wu Kau Tang Village that commemorates those who lost their lives in order for present generations to live in peace.To date, many households still possess Japanese paper currencies that were used during the wars, with the hope that at some point in the future, the current or future Japanese Government will exchange and compensate with today's currencies.