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Exhibitions
‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition
Other Exhibitions /Chinese Culture Promotion Office /‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series
| 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. |
'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) |
Brief Introduction on "Hong Kong Memory" Exhibition
| Date: | 2025/8/1 (Friday) to 2025/8/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Kowloon Public Library |
| Description: | The "Hong Kong Memory" website is a multimedia website that gives free and open access to digitized materials on the historical and cultural heritage of Hong Kong, including text documents, photographs, posters, sound recordings, motion pictures and videos. The website has been made available for public access since December 2012. In order to increase the public awareness on this resourceful website, the Hong Kong Public Libraries will arrange a roving exhibition in 2025 to introduce its origin, content structure and to visualize the characteristics of the "Hong Kong Memory" website. |
Roving Exhibition on “Hong Kong Social Documentary Photography”
| Date: | 2025/8/20 (Wednesday) to 2025/8/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Shun Lee Estate Public Library |
Dr Sun Yat-sen and Family Roving Exhibition
Architectural Features of Kom Tong Hall Card Holder Workshops /Dr Sun Yat-sen and Family Roving Exhibition /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series
| Date: | 2025/8/16 (Saturday) to 2025/8/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sham Shui Po Public Library |
| Description: | This exhibition is to promote Dr Sun Yat-sen's relationship with his family and their influence on Dr. Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary cause. |
Brothers in Arms: War of Resistance Activities of the East River Column in Shenzhen and Hong Kong Roving Exhibition
Storytelling Workshops: Heroes of the War of Resistance /Brothers in Arms: War of Resistance Activities of the East River Column in Shenzhen and Hong Kong Roving Exhibition /Model Making and Colouring Workshops /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series
| Date: | 2025/8/16 (Saturday) to 2025/8/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library |
| Description: | This exhibition provides an in-depth introduction to the resistance activities of the East River Column in both Shenzhen and Hong Kong. |
Roving Exhibition on Books Read by Winning Students of "4.23 World Book Day Creative Competition" in 2025 - Reading - My Travel Buddy
| Date: | 2025/8/8 (Friday) to 2025/8/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Fa Yuen Street Public Library |
‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition
Other Exhibitions /Chinese Culture Promotion Office /‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series
| Date: | 2025/8/1 (Friday) to 2025/8/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Tung Chung 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. |
‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition
Other Exhibitions /Chinese Culture Promotion Office /‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series
| Date: | 2025/8/1 (Friday) to 2025/8/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Ma On Shan 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. |
Music Exhibition - Xi'an Guyue
| Date: | 2025/8/16 (Saturday) to 2025/8/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Lai Chi Kok Public Library |
| Description: | Xi’an Drum Music (Guyue) has roots dating back to the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It embodies the elegance of court music as well as the richness and grandeur of Tang and Song music. In recognition of its cultural significance, Xi’an Guyue was designated one of the China’s first national intangible cultural heritage items in 2006, and was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. The Music Office will curate a series of ‘Xi’an Guyue’ exhibitions to introduce the development, styles, musical instruments and performance formats of Xi’an Guyue. The exhibition will be roved at various public libraries. |
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