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With a history dating back around 3,000 years, the qin, or guqin as this Chinese zither is more commonly called today, is one of the oldest plucked musical instruments in China. The guqin ranks first among the traditional four arts of Chinese literati, along with chess, calligraphy and painting. Occupying a distinctive position in Chinese culture, the art of guqin music was designated a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO in 2003 and has thus been recognised as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage. This exhibition will bring you a wonderful world of guqin music.

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 www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ccpo/index.html.

The exhibition aims to enhance public awareness of the 2026 Population Census.

The prominent erhu virtuoso and composer WONG Shun was passionate about music throughout his life. He made remarkable contribution to the promotion and education of Chinese music in Hong Kong. He composed many great works for films in Cantonese, Mandarin, Chaozhou-dialect and Amoy-dialect.

The exhibition introduces WONG's life and his music career through displaying the manuscripts of music scores, newspaper clippings and photographs. Readers can find out more about the renowned virtuoso.

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/.

Dunhuang, a pivotal hub along the ancient Silk Road, is renowned worldwide for its rich cultural heritage. The murals within the Dunhuang Caves depict scenes of daily life, rare treasures and figures ranging from officials to common folk. These portrayals encapsulate the ancient society, showcasing the multicultural tapestry of Dunhuang as an important stop on the Silk Road and offering a glimpse into the social landscape of the past. This roving exhibition uses panels to showcase the exquisite murals from the Dunhuang Caves, recreating the rich tapestry of life during the Sui and Tang dynasties. It takes audiences to explore the splendour of a millennium past, immersing in Dunhuang art and the openness and prosperity of Sui and Tang society.