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Monthly Literary Talk 2022: Thinking About Things in This Day and Age: Echoing in Time: Writing Things…in a Lyrical Mood?
| Date & Time: | 11 June 2022 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F.) |
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
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| 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. |
‘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: | 2025/8/1 (Friday) to 2025/8/31 (Sunday) |
| Time: | Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: | Ma On Shan Public Library |
| Description: | Over the past 75 years, China has seen a substantial rise in its composite national strength, becoming a pivotal player in the global economic landscape while achieving a historic leap toward a moderately prosperous society in all respects for its people. Infrastructure investments have expanded rapidly, with significant advancements in transportation. Cultural undertakings have also flourished, with the country’s soft power substantially enhanced. Talented athletes have consistently attained outstanding success, transforming the country from a major contender to becoming a sports powerhouse. A range of green-development initiatives has been successfully implemented, promoting harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. The exhibition aims to convey interesting information in a relaxed and lively manner, showcasing extraordinary achievements of contemporary China through various themes. |
Chinese Hard-tipped Pen Calligraphy Workshop
| Date: | 2025/9/28 (Sunday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Aberdeen Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | The activity is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organizing an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit https://ccpo.gov.hk/en. |
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