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Exhibition on Documents of Residence in Guangdong and Hong Kong over centuries

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Exhibition on Documents of Residence in Guangdong and Hong Kong over centuries

Date:

2026/1/2 (Friday) to 2026/4/30 (Thursday)

Time:

Library Opening Hours

Venue:

Hong Kong Central Library (8/F Rare Book Reading Room)


Villages and city residences in Lingnan region have adapted to the climate of South China over centuries, and characterized by the residents’ communal lifestyle. As a hub for cultural exchange between East and West, residential buildings in Guangzhou and Hong Kong feature mixed architectural styles since the 19th century. Showcasing documents, photos, newspapers and books related to residence and housing selected from the Documents Collection Campaign, the document display revisits the evolution of Chinese dwellings in the region, and illustrates stories of living in Hong Kong through literary works.

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/.