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Exhibitions
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/. |
"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: | 2025/8/1 (Friday) to 2025/8/28 (Thursday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai 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: | 2025/8/1 (Friday) to 2025/8/14 (Thursday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Aberdeen 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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"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: | 2025/7/2 (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. |
The Hong Kong Musicians Series: Integration and Innovation: Renowned Composer HUI Cheung-wai
| Date: | 2025/4/1 (Tuesday) to 2025/7/31 (Thursday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (10/F Arts Document Reading Room) |
| Description: | HUI Cheung-wai is a prominent composer. His works naturally integrate different styles, while retaining traditional charm and having innovative elements. He made remarkable contribution to the development of music in Hong Kong. The exhibition showcases the music scores, house programmes and photographs, etc. Readers can know more about the renowned composer. |
Lifestyle and Cultures: Selected Periodicals
| Date: | 2025/4/1 (Tuesday) to 2025/7/31 (Thursday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (4/F Back Issues of Newspapers & Periodicals Reading Area) |
‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition
| Date: | 2025/7/1 (Tuesday) to 2025/7/31 (Thursday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | North Kwai 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
| Date: | 2025/7/8 (Tuesday) to 2025/7/31 (Thursday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Tuen Mun 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. |
Music Exhibition - Xi'an Guyue
| Date: | 2025/7/16 (Wednesday) to 2025/7/30 (Wednesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Yau Ma Tei 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. |
NSmart Quiz
| Date: | 2025/6/4 (Wednesday) to 2025/7/16 (Wednesday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Sheung Shui Public Library |
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