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Mr. Chow Cheuk-ho, with pen name “Chow Fan Fu”, is a renowned arts critic in Hong Kong. He hosted a variety of classical music and cultural programmes on Radio Television Hong Kong, and later strived to promote the education of arts criticism. He received the commendations from the HKSAR Government for his valuable efforts in promoting classical music and arts appreciation. The exhibition showcases selected items of the 1960s to 1980s, including manuscripts, photos, periodicals and textbooks. It revisits his journey to arts critic out of his career in textile in the context of growing art and cultural industry in the city.

WONG Yok-yee was a veteran composer in Hong Kong. He composed numerous musical works, including Overture for Hong Kong Festival, String Quartet and Mass in Chinese, etc. He made remarkable contribution to the music education and the development of sacred music in Hong Kong.

The exhibition features selected music scores, house programmes and photos, providing readers with insights into the renowned composer and his compositions.

The Hok Hoi Library was founded in 1923 and marked its centenary this year. Themed on "Perpetuating and Promoting Chinese Classics for a Century", this exhibition showcases the history and cultural legacy of the Hok Hoi Library over the past century, as well as its contribution to the cultivation of cultural talents in Hong Kong.

Cantonese opera, also called Guangdong drama, is one of the xiqu genres in Guangdong Province. The history of Cantonese opera in Hong Kong can be dated back to the period between 19th century and early 20th century when a number of troupes, organised by Guangzhou companies, performed in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macau. Since then, Cantonese opera became a major entertainment for Hong Kong people. Notable artists and troupes emerged with many popular repertoires created.
The exhibition showcases some selected documents include clay-printed libretto, postbills and special brochures, revealing the development and characteristics of Cantonese opera in Hong Kong.