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Key words Search–Talk on Chinese Classics: Appreciation and Emulation of Chinese Calligraphy
Subject Talk Series on “Chinese Classical Poetry Appreciation”: The Making of Poetry
| Date: | 2023/8/20 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tai Po Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Conducted in Cantonese. Free and limited admission by reservation. Reservation through telephone or in person starts from 6.8.2023 (Sunday), on a first-come-first-served basis. |
The Verve of Light and Shadow: Talk Series on Hong Kong Martial Arts Novels (I): The Legend of the Condor Heroes: Guo Jing’s Dilemma of Choosing between Gratitude and Righteousness
| Date: | 2023/7/8 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tsing Yi Public Library |
The Verve of Light and Shadow: Talk Series on Hong Kong Martial Arts Novels (II): The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: Qiao Feng Travels to Faraway Places Alone
| Date: | 2023/7/22 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 noon |
| Venue: | South Kwai Chung Public Library |
The Verve of Light and Shadow: Talk Series on Hong Kong Martial Arts Novels (III): The Deer and the Cauldron: Wei Xiaobao’s happiness comes first
| Date: | 2023/7/22 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | North Kwai Chung Public Library |
Subject Talk Series on "Appreciation of the Decorations in Vernacular Architecture in Yuen Long" and Guided Tour: The Stories delivered by Caimen (a small carved wooden panel hanging at the entrance of Chinese Vernacular Architecture)
| Date: | 2023/12/3 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Yuen Long Public Library |
Talk Series on Traditional Arts and Crafts in Hong Kong: Appreciation of Arts and Making Technique of Chinese Cheongsam in Hong Kong
| Date: | 2023/9/16 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sheung Shui Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
Subject Talk Series on “Chinese Classical Poetry Appreciation”: Classical Poetry Reading for Primary and Secondary School Students
| Date: | 2023/8/27 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Tai Po Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Conducted in Cantonese. Free and limited admission by reservation. Reservation through telephone or in person starts from 13.8.2023 (Sunday), on a first-come-first-served basis. |
The Art of Writing – Workshops on Brush Pen Calligraphy
| Date: | 2023/5/27 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Venue: | To Kwa Wan Public Library |
‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition
Other Exhibitions /Chinese Culture Promotion Office /‘Mystery of Chinese Writing’ Roving Exhibition /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series
| Date: | 2025/11/1 (Saturday) to 2025/11/30 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Po On Road Public Library |
| Description: | The development of Chinese characters has a long and rich history, beginning with the pottery inscriptions in the late Neolithic period, progressing to the oracle bone scripts and bronze inscriptions in the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and evolving through small seal scripts after the unification by Qin to clerical scripts during the Qin and Han periods. By the Tang dynasty, Chinese writing system had fully matured and the art of calligraphy scaled new heights. As of today, Chinese characters continue to embody the wisdom of the past and demonstrates the charm of Chinese culture. The exhibition will use simple writings, images of artefacts and vivid illustrations to showcase the development and cultural connotations of Chinese characters. |
Sights and Sounds of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Workshops: (I) Relax in Chinese Calligraphy (Suitable for participants aged 15 or above)
| Date: | 2025/12/7 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Shek Tong Tsui Public Library |
| Description: | Target participants: Interested individuals aged 15 or above Location: Shek Tong Tsui Public Library Date & Time: 7.12.2025, 2:30p.m. - 4p.m. Participants are expected to complete a piece of Chinese Calligraphy in the workshop. Conducted in Cantonese. |
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