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The historical changes of the gold jewellery industry in Hong Kong
| Date: | 2024/6/2 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Speaker: | Dr Michael Wing-Hin Kam (Lecturer in History in the College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University) |
| Organiser: | Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Public Libraries and the Lord Wilson Heritage Trust |
| Remarks: | Conducted in Cantonese. Free Admission. First come, first served. Hybrid mode. Link of Live Broadcast: https://www.facebook.com/thelwht/ |
| Enquiry: | Promotion and Programming Unit, Hong Kong Central Library (Monday to Friday: 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.; 2:00p.m. - 5:30p.m.) Telephone: 2921 0285 Lord Wilson Heritage Trust Telephone: 3509 7083 |
The gold jewellery industry in Hong Kong has a long history, dating back to the mid-19th century, and entered its heyday after World War II. This talk focuses on the following four aspects:
1. The operating methods and business development of traditional gold shops;
2. The career of goldsmiths;
3. The guild organizations established within the gold jewellery industry for different groups;
4. The transformations and current situation of the gold jewellery industry in Hong Kong.
