The Hidden Cultural Gems: The Art and Architecture of Temples in Central and Western District
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Date:
2026/6/6 (Saturday)
Time:
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue:
City Hall Public Library (Extension Activities Room, 8/F, City Hall Public Library)
Speaker:
Mr Chan Tin Kuen
Remarks:
Conducted in Cantonese. Free admission.
Reservations for the talk open at 9:00 a.m. on 23/5/2026 (Saturday) and can be made either by phone or online. Limited seats are available on a first come, first served basis.
Enquiry Telephone Number:
2921 2672
The Central and Western District of Hong Kong is home to many long-standing temples which embody exquisite traditional craftsmanship and distinctive artistic features, they are key venues for various traditional festivities and rituals, such as celebrating the birthday of deities and holding the Kwun Yum Treasury Opening Festival, bearing witness to the evolution of folk beliefs and religious culture over the years. This talk will introduce these important cultural landmarks and provide insights into their rich historical, artistic and social values.
