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Cherishing Hong Kong for 29 Years - Subject Talk Series on“Chronicles Unveiled: A Historical Exploration of Hong Kong”
Hong Kong possesses a long history that has not only shaped the city’s characteristics but also affected its cultural expressions. This subject talk series will focus on three emblematic cultural forms — Cheongsam, Cantonese opera and Architecture—offering the participants a platform to explore Hong Kong's historical trajectory and their influence on contemporary culture.
Upcoming Activities
| Date: |
2026/10/3 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
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| Description: |
Hong Kong’s architectural culture blends traditional Chinese elements with Western modern styles, presenting a distinctive “East-meets-West” character. By reviewing the evolution of Hong Kong architecture, we will examine how changes reflect Hong Kong people’s living habits and needs. It will analyse the impact of urban transformation on architectural demand and discuss strategies for effectively conserving characteristic buildings in a rapidly urbanising environment to safeguard Hong Kong’s collective memory and historical value. |
| Date: |
2026/9/12 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
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| Description: |
Cheongsam and Cantonese opera respectively symbolize the intangible cultural heritage of “dress aesthetics” and “performing arts.” By examining their historical development in Hong Kong, we will analyse contemporary practices of cultural transmission. The discussion will focus on concrete teaching methods, performance formats, and community engagement used today to preserve and promote these cultural heritages and will explore how these traditional arts adapt to the contemporary cultural environment to ensure their continued viability. |
