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Talks / Workshops
- Talk Series on "Hong Kong Memories: Rediscovering Hong Kong's History and Culture"
- Subject Talk Series on Life & Death Education
- Philosophy Talk
- “A Century of Architecture: The Story of Tung Wah Museum” Subject Talks
- “Integrating Past with Present: The Journey of Tung Wah’s Intangible Heritage through Time” Subject Talks
- “Centred on People: Specialist Healthcare Services and Everyday Life” Subject Talks
- “Keeping up with the Times: Mapping the Development of Hong Kong’s Healthcare Services through the Archives” Subject Talks
- Subject Talks on Cosmopolitan Hong Kong
- Subject Talk Series on History and Culture of Hong Kong
- Lecture Series on Chinese Classics and Their Contemporary Resonances
- Other Talks and Workshops
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Hot Topics
- Storytelling for Children
- Storytelling for Children (Cantonese)
- Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series
- Talk on Chinese Classics
- Other Exhibitions
- Storytelling for Children (Cantonese)
- 4．23 World Book Day
- Storytelling for Children (English)
- Other Talks / Workshops
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Talks / Workshops
"Be a Little Town Planner" Workshops
"Driving towards a Liveable and Vibrant World City" Roving Exhibition /"Be a Little Town Planner" Workshops
| Date: | 2027/2/14 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
| Venue: | Aberdeen Public Library |
| Description: | The workshops aim at promoting the town planning in Hong Kong. |
"Be a Little Town Planner" Workshops
"Driving towards a Liveable and Vibrant World City" Roving Exhibition /"Be a Little Town Planner" Workshops
| Date: | 2027/1/23 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sheung Shui Public Library |
| Description: | The workshops aim at promoting the town planning in Hong Kong. |
Chinese Culture and our Intangible Culinary Heritage: Hong Kong-style Milk Tea, Pineapple Bun, and Egg Tart
Other Talks / Workshops /Local History and Culture /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series /Talk Series on Hong Kong Memory (2026/27)
| Date: | 2026/12/5 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | A considerable portion of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage is closely related to food and drink. In particular, the everyday Chinese-style tea restaurants, better known as cha chaan teng, have earned a special place in the city’s heritage. The making techniques of Hong Kong-style milk tea, pineapple buns and egg tarts have been included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory of Hong Kong, underscoring their precious historical and cultural value. The rich aroma of Hong Kong-style milk tea speaks of generations of refined tea-making skills, while its silky smoothness tells the story of the dedicated masters who have perfected it. The pineapple bun, a creative product of cultural fusion, carries a history of changing names and evolving identity. Meanwhile, egg tarts have long offered a choice between flaky puff pastry and crisp “cookie” pastry, accommodating different tastes and connecting deeply to our daily life. Together, the intangible culinary heritage of cha chaan teng weaves an intriguing story of Hong Kong, one that lingers on with a lasting aftertaste. |
"Be a Little Town Planner" Workshops
"Driving towards a Liveable and Vibrant World City" Roving Exhibition /"Be a Little Town Planner" Workshops
| Date: | 2026/12/5 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library |
| Description: | The workshops aim at promoting the town planning in Hong Kong. |
"Be a Little Town Planner" Workshops
"Driving towards a Liveable and Vibrant World City" Roving Exhibition /"Be a Little Town Planner" Workshops
| Date: | 2026/11/14 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
| Description: | The workshops aim at promoting the town planning in Hong Kong. |
"Be a Little Town Planner" Workshops
"Driving towards a Liveable and Vibrant World City" Roving Exhibition /"Be a Little Town Planner" Workshops
| Date: | 2026/10/24 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tuen Mun Public Library |
| Description: | The workshops aim at promoting the town planning in Hong Kong. |
Series on "Exploring Chinese Culture": Subject Talk on "The Popular Method of Brewing Tea in the Tang Dynasty"
Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series /Chinese Culture Festival 2026 Library Tie-in Activities
| Date: | 2026/9/19 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tung Chung Public Library |
Decoding Gangcai: Appreciating a Century of Painted Porcelain in Hong Kong
Other Talks / Workshops /Local History and Culture /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series /Talk Series on Hong Kong Memory (2026/27)
| Date: | 2026/9/13 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | The technique of making painted porcelain by applying overglaze decoration to white porcelain before firing is known as jiacai in the industry. During the 20th century, jiacai was a booming industry in Hong Kong. With a history spanning nearly a century, painted porcelain produced in Hong Kong, also known as Gangcai, is mainly made for export. Not only has Gangcai been influenced by painted porcelain making techniques from Guangdong, but it also represents a fusion of Hong Kong’s local culture with traditional Chinese culture and the cultures of various export markets. Drawing on oral history records, the speaker will share the development, distinct characteristics and technical highlights of Gangcai. |
Series on "Exploring Chinese Culture": Subject Talk on "The Popular Method of Brewing Tea in the Tang Dynasty"
Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series /Chinese Culture Festival 2026 Library Tie-in Activities
| Date: | 2026/9/12 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Cheung Chau Public Library |
"Be a Little Town Planner" Workshops
"Driving towards a Liveable and Vibrant World City" Roving Exhibition /"Be a Little Town Planner" Workshops
| Date: | 2026/9/6 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lam Tin Public Library |
| Description: | The workshops aim at promoting the town planning in Hong Kong. |
