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Restoration of Tai Kwun: Centenary Story of Central Police Station [Cancel!]
| Date & Time: | 15.6.2019 (Sat) 3:00pm-5:00pm |
| Venue: | City Hall Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Speaker: | Mr HO Ming-sun, Henry |
| Organiser: | Hong Kong Public Libraries |
| Remarks: | Talk conducted in Cantonese. Limited seat. Free admission by phone at 2921 2508 from 1.6.2019 (Saturday). |
| Enquiry Telephone Number: | 2921 2508 |
In this talk, the speaker will introduce the origin of the name “Tai Kwun”; its roles in law enforcement, the judicial system and correctional services; and Tai Kwun in different periods, namely the World War I, pre-World War II, Japanese Occupation and post-World War II periods, as well as Tai Kwun at present/in future.
