Key words Search–Talk on Chinese Classics: Chinese Garden Culture
| Date: |
2025/9/6 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F.)
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| Description: |
After the Kowloon Peninsula was incorporated into Hong Kong in early 1861, Yau Ma Tei swiftly transformed into a Chinese settlement. A severe typhoon in 1874 destroyed most of the buildings in Yau Ma Tei, and the Hong Kong government took the opportunity to replan the area. A few years later, a new town centred around Tin Hau Temple emerged. Since then, Yau Ma Tei has gradually become the most prosperous Chinese community on the Kowloon Peninsula. Yet, until the beginning of the 20th century, no hospital had been built on the Kowloon Peninsula. Residents had to travel to Hong Kong Island for medical treatment, which was very inconvenient. A group of Chinese leaders then proposed to set up a Chinese hospital not far from Yau Ma Tei. Using maps and historical photos, the speaker will illustrate in detail the development of Yau Ma Tei and the surrounding areas in the early years, as well as historical context that underpinned the establishment of Kwong Wah Hospital. |
| Date: |
2025/4/9 (Wednesday) to 2025/5/27 (Tuesday) |
| Time: |
Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (1/F Exhibition & Activities Area)
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| Description: |
Liang Qichao made significant contributions to the modern library industry in China, and was the pioneer and founder of China's modern library industry. With the aims to inherit and promote Mr. Liang Qichao's patriotic spirit and his outstanding contributions to the Chinese library industry, the exhibition will introduce Mr. Liang Qichao's profound connection with the library industry from six sections to foster the high-quality development of China's library industry.
This exhibition 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. |
| Date: |
2026/5/1 (Friday) to 2026/8/31 (Monday) |
| Time: |
Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (8/F Rare Book Reading Room)
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| Description: |
Postage stamps are used as vouchers for postal services and also a microcosm of local culture and history. Hong Kong began its postal services and issued its first postage stamps in the 19th century. As times change, the design of definitive stamps began to incorporate local themes, presenting style that harmonizes Eastern and Western cultures. Furthermore, Hong Kong also issued different sets of commemorative stamps to highlight major events and local characteristics. An exhibition on documents related to Hong Kong stamps is held in the Hong Kong Central Library. Readers can gain more insights into its development and characteristics.
This document display 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/. |
| Date: |
2025/1/2 (Thursday) to 2025/4/30 (Wednesday) |
| Time: |
Library Opening Hours |
| Venue: |
Hong Kong Central Library (8/F Rare Book Reading Room)
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| Description: |
Hong Kong drama has developed since the post-war period. Since the 1970s, many drama clubs and large-scale performing arts groups have been established, indicating the further growth of local performing arts culture. As some theatre troupes gradually developed and local screenwriting talents joined in, creative drama became more prosperous and received more attention in the 1980s and 1990s. Afterwards, the development of Hong Kong drama became more mature. The exhibition showcases selected documents include playscripts and house programmes, etc., readers can understand more about documents on Hong Kong Drama.
This document display is one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising 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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