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Exhibitions
"Glorious Voyage: Splendid Achievements of the People’s Republic of China in Its 75 Years" Roving Exhibition
Other Exhibitions /"Glorious Voyage: Splendid Achievements of the People’s Republic of China in Its 75 Years" Roving Exhibition /Chinese Culture Promotion Office /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series
| Date: | 2025/9/1 (Monday) to 2026/2/28 (Saturday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sham Shui Po Public Library (1/F, Multi-Purpose Display and Reading 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. |
‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition
| Date: | 2025/9/1 (Monday) to 2026/2/28 (Saturday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: |
Sham Shui Po Public Library (1/F, Multi-Purpose Display and Reading 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. |
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) |
"Glorious Voyage: Splendid Achievements of the People’s Republic of China in Its 75 Years" Roving Exhibition
Other Exhibitions /"Glorious Voyage: Splendid Achievements of the People’s Republic of China in Its 75 Years" Roving Exhibition /Chinese Culture Promotion Office /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series
| Date: | 2025/12/1 (Monday) to 2025/12/31 (Wednesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Yau Ma Tei Public Library |
| 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. |
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) |
‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition
| Date: | 2025/11/1 (Saturday) to 2025/11/30 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
| 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. |
"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) |
"Glorious Voyage: Splendid Achievements of the People’s Republic of China in Its 75 Years" Roving Exhibition
Other Exhibitions /"Glorious Voyage: Splendid Achievements of the People’s Republic of China in Its 75 Years" Roving Exhibition /Chinese Culture Promotion Office /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series
| Date: | 2025/10/1 (Wednesday) to 2025/10/31 (Friday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
| 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. |
“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) |
‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition
| Date: | 2025/9/1 (Monday) to 2025/10/30 (Thursday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sheung Shui Public Library |
| 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. |
