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Elegance in Hong Kong – Cheongsam, Cultural Integration and Symbol of Identity
| Date: | 2024/10/12 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre) |
| Speaker: | Dr Haze NG (Assistant Professor, School of Fashion & Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University cum Committee Member of Hong Kong Cheongsam Association) Ms Eunice LEE (Committee Member of Hong Kong Cheongsam Association) |
| Organiser: | Jointly organised with the TWGHs Records and Heritage Office |
| Enquiry: | Free admission. People who are interested can register via online or call Tung Wah Museum during office hours for reservation starting from 30 Sept 2024. (Office hours: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays; Tel: 2770 0867) First-come, first-served. Online registration: https://rho.tungwah.org.hk/en/programmes-and-events If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or "extreme conditions" announced by the Government is in force 3 hours before the event commences, the event will be cancelled or postponed. |
| Enquiry Telephone Number: | 2770 0867 |
Since its introduction to Hong Kong in the beginning of the 20th century, the cheongsam has developed into an international recognised iconic Chinese costume, deeply embedded in the city’s unique cultural ecology. From everyday attire to ceremonial costume, its evolution has been closed linked to local social practices, providing a sense of identity for the Chinese community. The cheongsam is a symbol of identity on multiple levels: in different ethnic and social communities, there are corresponding variations, applications and interpretations. This talk will examine how, over the past century, men’s and women’s cheongsam have reflected the changes in society and become an important component of Hong Kong culture. It will also explore topics such as the sense of identity and lifestyle of Hong Kong people and globalisation through the cheongsam.
The talk series is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ccpo/index.html.
