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Talks / Workshops
- Talk Series on "Hong Kong Memories: Rediscovering Hong Kong's History and Culture"
- Subject Talks on Cosmopolitan Hong Kong
- Subject Talk Series on Life & Death Education
- Philosophy Talk
- “Social Memory: Conservation and Coexistence of Cultural Heritage” Subject Talks
- “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
- Hong Kong Museum of The War of Resistance and Coastal Defence
- Other Talks and Workshops
- IT Activities
- Storytelling for Children
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Hot Topics
- Storytelling for Children (Cantonese)
- Storytelling for Children
- Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series
- Storytelling for Children (Cantonese)
- Talk on Chinese Classics
- Other Exhibitions
- Storytelling for Children (English)
- 4．23 World Book Day
- Other Talks / Workshops
- Other Literary Activities
Talks / Workshops
Rescue Stories: Model Making and Colouring Workshops
Parent-child Workshop /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series /Rescue Stories: Model Making and Colouring Workshops
| Date: | 2026/10/17 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
| Venue: | Shek Tong Tsui Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | These workshops facilitate parents and children to gain a deeper understanding of the history of the War of Resistance in Hong Kong. |
Exploring Yau Ma Tei: Historic Buildings and Community-Led Cultural Conservation
Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series /“Social Memory: Conservation and Coexistence of Cultural Heritage” Subject Talks
| Date: | 2026/10/10 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F.) |
| Description: | Yau Ma Tei is home to numerous historic buildings including the Tin Hau Temple, Yau Ma Tei Theatre, Tung Wah Museum, Yau Ma Tei Fruit Market and the Red Brick Building, all of which bear witness to the daily lives of people over the past century in the realms of healthcare, entertainment, commerce and religious belief. While conservation might seem out of reach, it can truly begin with everyday participation in community activities and understanding the historic buildings within the neighbourhood. This lecture will use these buildings as a starting point, drawing on newspapers, archives and oral history to reconstruct the social landscape of the past. It will also explore the significance of heritage conservation and ways in which the public can participate, helping the public understand how conservation is closely connected to present-day life. |
Drama Workshop: Daily Life in the Tang Dynasty
| Date: | 2026/9/26 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lockhart Road Public Library |
| Description: | The workshops are 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. |
Series on Chinese Medicine Wellness Talk - Subject Talk on Chinese Medicine: Chinese Medicine for Influenza Prevention
| Date: | 2026/9/20 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tung Chung Public Library |
Subject talk on Ways of Eye Care: (2) Eye Care Recipes for Seniors
| Date: | 2026/9/19 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Yau Ma Tei Public Library |
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 |
Workshop I: Drama Workshop: Technology of the Sui and Tang Dynasties
| Date: | 2026/9/19 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Wong Nai Chung Public Library |
| Description: | The workshops are 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. |
II. Tang Dynasty Fantasy Tales
| Date: | 2026/9/13 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tai Po Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Conducted in Cantonese. Free and limited admission by reservation. Reservation through telephone or in person starts from 30.8.2026 (Sunday), on a first-come-first-served basis. |
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. |
Subject talk on “Remembering Our Heroes: The War of Resistance History of the Outlying Islands”
| Date: | 2026/9/13 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Cheung Chau Public Library |
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