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There will be special opening hours for Hong Kong Public Libraries on 11 October 2024 (Chung Yeung Festival).

Heritage Talk 2024

Heritage Talk

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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)
Description: 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.
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