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Heritage Talk 2024
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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. |
