| Date: |
2025/11/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
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| Description: |
From the old Kai Tak Airport to today’s Chek Lap Kok Airport which accommodate continuous flow of tourists and people returning to their home, every generation of Hong Kong has witnessed the rapid development and transformation of Hong Kong aviation industry, the speakers will lead the participants to start from the old Kai Tak Airport in this aviation history journey and explore the development of Hong Kong aviation industry and the stories behind. |
| Date: |
2025/10/18 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
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| Description: |
The speakers will explore the stories of old Hong Kong's historical sites with the participants and show how to incorporate these places into travel itineraries, allowing tourists to experience the charm of history. |
| Date: |
2025/9/20 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
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| Description: |
2025 is the 80th anniversary of the victory of War of Resistance. The speakers aim to deepen the participants' understanding of the war history, especially how Hong Kong joined the War of Resistance and many stories of war heroes who sacrificed themselves for protecting their country, the speakers will highlight the situation in Hong Kong during the War of Resistance and the involvement of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade. They will explore the history of Hong Kong during the War of Resistance in great details and unveil many untold war stories which will enable the participants to comprehensively acquaint the experiences of war heroes and their descendants. |
| Date: |
2025/11/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F.)
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| Description: |
Tung Wah Museum is a perfect example of the fusion between Chinese and Western architectural styles. The rationale behind the fusion stems from deep respect for the needs and preferences of hospital users, while echoing the architectural characteristics of other buildings within the old Kwong Wah Hospital. A rare instance of pre-war hospital architecture, it showcases a distinctive blend of architectural styles. The Museum has preserved a substantial array of traditional Chinese architectural elements, fully embodying the essence of classical Chinese design. At the same time, its western-style features reveal the design details found in other western-influenced buildings of the old Kwong Wah Hospital. The speaker will provide an overview of how participants can interpret the architectural design of the Museum from an architectural perspective. |
| Date: |
2025/10/11 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F.)
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| Description: |
The Tung Wah Group of Hospitals is the oldest charitable organisation in Hong Kong. Since its founding in 1870, Tung Wah has provided extensive free services to local residents, mainland compatriots and overseas Chinese. From time to time, the organisation would receive plaques and couplets as tokens of gratitude. Each plaque and couplet bears witness to the history of Tung Wah’s century-long charitable endeavours. Some of them were from the directors of Tung Wah or Kwong Wah; some came from fraternal charitable organisations in the Pearl River Delta that used to work closely with Tung Wah; others were gifted by beneficiary organisations for relief of natural disasters, war and famine. There are extraordinary stories behind them, and this talk will feature the most representative plaques and couplets along with their stories. |
| Date: |
2025/9/6 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F.)
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| Description: |
After the Kowloon Peninsula was incorporated into Hong Kong in early 1861, Yau Ma Tei swiftly transformed into a Chinese settlement. A severe typhoon in 1874 destroyed most of the buildings in Yau Ma Tei, and the Hong Kong government took the opportunity to replan the area. A few years later, a new town centred around Tin Hau Temple emerged. Since then, Yau Ma Tei has gradually become the most prosperous Chinese community on the Kowloon Peninsula. Yet, until the beginning of the 20th century, no hospital had been built on the Kowloon Peninsula. Residents had to travel to Hong Kong Island for medical treatment, which was very inconvenient. A group of Chinese leaders then proposed to set up a Chinese hospital not far from Yau Ma Tei. Using maps and historical photos, the speaker will illustrate in detail the development of Yau Ma Tei and the surrounding areas in the early years, as well as historical context that underpinned the establishment of Kwong Wah Hospital. |
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