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1/ Reference Book Display: Window of Shenzhen
| Date: | 2025/3/8 (Saturday) to 2026/3/31 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (9/F Reference Library) |
1/ Food Writing in Hong Kong Literature
| Date: | 2025/4/2 (Wednesday) to 2025/10/7 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Hong Kong Literature Room) |
1/ Frames of Time: Exploring the Evolution of Chinese Cinema Through Posters
| Date: | 2024/12/1 (Sunday) to 2024/12/14 (Saturday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (1/F Exhibition & Activities Area) |
1/ "Collective Memories - Our Public Housing Estates" Mini Photo Exhibition
| Date: | 2025/5/1 (Thursday) to 2025/10/31 (Friday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (5/F Map Library) |
1/ “Slow Travel” of Hong Kong: Exploring Historical Imprints of Ancient Trails and Wartime Relics
| Date: | 2025/5/1 (Thursday) to 2025/10/31 (Friday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (5/F Map Library) |
1/ ‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition
| Date: | 2025/8/6 (Wednesday) to 2025/9/9 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (1/F, Exhibition and Activities Area) |
| Description: | The development of Chinese characters has a long and rich history, beginning with the pottery inscriptions in the late Neolithic period, progressing to the oracle bone scripts and bronze inscriptions in the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and evolving through small seal scripts after the unification by Qin to clerical scripts during the Qin and Han periods. By the Tang dynasty, Chinese writing system had fully matured and the art of calligraphy scaled new heights. As of today, Chinese characters continue to embody the wisdom of the past and demonstrates the charm of Chinese culture. The exhibition will use simple writings, images of artefacts and vivid illustrations to showcase the development and cultural connotations of Chinese characters. |
1/ 'Tea Culture in Hong Kong' Exhibition
| Date: | 2025/5/7 (Wednesday) to 2025/9/2 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (8/F Cultural and Historical Resources Corner) |
1/ Exhibition on Documents of Cantonese Attire in the Last Century
| Date: | 2025/5/1 (Thursday) to 2025/8/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (8/F Rare Book Reading Room) |
| Description: | Cantonese attire, with the use of indigenous fabrics and unique clothing style, not only preserves traditional elements but also incorporates the styles of modern fashion. The document display explores the changes of Cantonese clothing, presenting people’s livelihood and willingness of trying new styles over the past century through old photographs, newspaper clippings, etc. collected through the Documents Collection Campaign. This document display is 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/ "Glorious Voyage: Splendid Achievements of the People’s Republic of China in Its 75 Years" Roving Exhibition
| Date: | 2025/7/2 (Wednesday) to 2025/8/5 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (1/F, Exhibition and Activities Area) |
| Description: | Over the past 75 years, China has seen a substantial rise in its composite national strength, becoming a pivotal player in the global economic landscape while achieving a historic leap toward a moderately prosperous society in all respects for its people. Infrastructure investments have expanded rapidly, with significant advancements in transportation. Cultural undertakings have also flourished, with the country’s soft power substantially enhanced. Talented athletes have consistently attained outstanding success, transforming the country from a major contender to becoming a sports powerhouse. A range of green-development initiatives has been successfully implemented, promoting harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. The exhibition aims to convey interesting information in a relaxed and lively manner, showcasing extraordinary achievements of contemporary China through various themes. |
1/ The I Ching and Economics
| Date & Time: | 2025/8/2 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
2/ Su Shi in Adversity and Prosperity: A Life of Cultivation
| Date & Time: | 2025/7/5 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
3/ The Early Life of Zhang Liang and the Formation of His Ingenuity
| Date & Time: | 2025/06/28 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
4/ Real or Fake: Issues in the Appreciation and Authentication of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy
| Date & Time: | 2025/5/3 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
5/ Unveiling Secrets of Rubbings of the Song Dynasty: An Unimaginable Journey Through Ancient and Modern Times
| Date & Time: | 2024/04/05 (Saturday)11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
6/ Water Resources and Water Environment in China
| Date & Time: | 2025/03/08 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
7/ Discussing Literature and Martial Arts — Reading Jin Yong’s Novels Today
| Date & Time: | 2025/02/08 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
8/ Lexical Features of Hong Kong Chinese
| Date & Time: | 2025/01/25 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
