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1/ Decoding Gangcai: Appreciating a Century of Painted Porcelain in Hong Kong
| Date: | 2026/9/13 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | The technique of making painted porcelain by applying overglaze decoration to white porcelain before firing is known as jiacai in the industry. During the 20th century, jiacai was a booming industry in Hong Kong. With a history spanning nearly a century, painted porcelain produced in Hong Kong, also known as Gangcai, is mainly made for export. Not only has Gangcai been influenced by painted porcelain making techniques from Guangdong, but it also represents a fusion of Hong Kong’s local culture with traditional Chinese culture and the cultures of various export markets. Drawing on oral history records, the speaker will share the development, distinct characteristics and technical highlights of Gangcai. |
1/ II. Tang Dynasty Fantasy Tales
| Date: | 2026/9/13 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tai Po Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Conducted in Cantonese. Free and limited admission by reservation. Reservation through telephone or in person starts from 30.8.2026 (Sunday), on a first-come-first-served basis. |
2/ I. Stories of Guiyi-jun
| Date: | 2026/9/6 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tai Po Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Conducted in Cantonese. Free and limited admission by reservation. Reservation through telephone or in person starts from 23.8.2026 (Sunday), on a first-come-first-served basis. |
1/ Rescue Stories: Model Making and Colouring Workshops
| Date: | 2026/9/13 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Siu Sai Wan Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | These workshops facilitate parents and children to gain a deeper understanding of the history of the War of Resistance in Hong Kong. |
1/ Subject talk on “Remembering Our Heroes: The War of Resistance History of the Outlying Islands”
| Date: | 2026/9/13 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Cheung Chau Public Library |
1/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops about "A Cultural Journey Through China: Prosperous Sui and Tang Dynasties"
| Date: | 2026/9/13 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tsuen Wan Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
2/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops about "A Cultural Journey Through China: Prosperous Sui and Tang Dynasties"
| Date: | 2026/9/6 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tsuen Wan Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
3/ Parent-child Storytelling Workshops about "A Cultural Journey Through China: Prosperous Sui and Tang Dynasties"
| Date: | 2026/9/5 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tsuen Wan Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
1/ "Monthly Meeting of Joyful Reading" of Reading Programme for Children and Youth: “Kingdom Animalia” (Junior Secondary)
| Date: | 2026/9/13 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Venue: | Kowloon Public Library |
| Description: | For details of the "Reading Programme for Children and Youth", please visit the following webpage: http://www.hkpl.gov.hk/rp |
1/ Workshop II: Rainbow Calligraphy Workshop: The Beauty of Rituals and Music
| Date: | 2026/9/12 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lockhart Road Public Library |
| Description: | The workshops are also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organizing an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit https://ccpo.gov.hk/en. |
2/ Workshop I: Rainbow Calligraphy Workshop: As Poetic As Painting
| Date: | 2026/9/5 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lockhart Road Public Library |
| Description: | The workshops are also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organizing an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit https://ccpo.gov.hk/en. |
1/ "Monthly Meeting of Joyful Reading" of Reading Programme for Children and Youth: Ocean Creatures (Senior Primary)
| Date: | 2026/9/12 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | North Point Public Library |
| Description: | For details of the "Reading Programme for Children and Youth", please visit the following webpage: http://www.hkpl.gov.hk/rp |
1/ Subject Talk on "New Era of IT" – What is RMB Digital Currency?
| Date: | 2026/9/12 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1) |
| Description: | Since the introduction of Digital RMB in 2019, it was widely tested major’s cities in Chinese Mainland from 2021 till now. When Chinese Mainland is so popular in using AliPay and WeChatPay, why the government debut Digital RMB? What are the features of Digital RMB and how can we benefit from this new currency? The speaker will share his experience during this session. |
1/ Chinese History Series: Remembering Resistance, Upholding Peace – “Knotting History, Weaving Peace” Traditional Chinese Knotting Workshop
| Date: | 2026/9/12 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | North Kwai Chung Public Library |
2/ Chinese History Series: Remembering Resistance, Upholding Peace – “Knotting History, Weaving Peace” Traditional Chinese Knotting Workshop
| Date: | 2026/9/6 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | South Kwai Chung Public Library |
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