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2025 marks 80 years of Moomin stories. It all began with the first Moomin tale, The Moomins and the Great Flood, published in 1945. Penned by Tove Jansson during WWII as a fairytale to comfort herself during dark times, it mirrors the realities of millions of displaced people seeking refuge. Following Moominmamma and Moomintroll’s quest to find a newnew home and the missing Moominpappa, the story lands in what will become known as Moominvalley. There stands a tall blue house – a joyful place where everyone is welcome, whoever they are, whenever they come. The Moominhouse is a symbol of security, shelter and a sense of belonging. These are universal needs. Timeless needs. They are as true today as they were 80 years ago. The door is always open.
For details of Storytelling for Children, please refer to https://www.hkpl.gov.hk/en/extension-activities/event/282289/storytelling-for-children-of-the-door-is-always-open-tove-jansson-and-80-years-of-the-moomins>

Hong Kong possesses excellent geographical location and environment, therefore, its gardens are rich in distinctive features in plant landscaping, garden architecture and design details. In addition, Hong Kong has a number of Chinese-style landscape gardens, creating a unique local character. As the society evolves and revitalization continues, gardens in Hong Kong are being enhanced in terms of functions, scenery, and ecology. An exhibition on documents related to Hong Kong landscape gardening is held in the Hong Kong Central Library. Readers can gain more insights into its development and characteristics.

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/.

HUANG Yau-tai was passionate about music throughout his life. He made huge contribution to the music education in Hong Kong and composed numerous musical works, including the song Azalea in Bloom, Oriental Nocturne for violin and Three Friends in the Wintry Cold for choir, etc.

The exhibition introduces HUANG Yau-tai's life and his music career through displaying the music scores, books, house programme and photographs, etc. Readers can find out more about this renowned composer and music educator.

Hong Kong has experienced several waves of immigration throughout its history, vast numbers of people have themselves lived in a confined urban area, providing the condition for the emergence and enhancement of group identity. This exhibition aims to explore the inter-relationship between food and group identity through the foodways of Chaozhou community, with a view to providing visitors with a better understanding of the many-faceted culture of Hong Kong.