Talks / Seminars
Talks / Seminars
Talks / Seminars
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Talk Series on Health Preservation in Summer (1) Cultivating Tranquility
Subject Talk about the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Historical and cultural insights from archaeological sites and artifacts
Subject Talk about the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Historical and cultural insights from archaeological sites and artifacts
Interflow 2026: A Literature in Performance – From Literary Classic to Cantonese Opera Script: Savouring the Newly Adapted Cantonese Opera ‘Tale of the Red Chamber Dream’
Interflow 2026: A Literature in Performance – From ‘The Filial Woman of the East Sea’ to the Cantonese Opera ‘Snow in June’
Interflow 2026: A Literature in Performance – From ‘The Peach Blossom Fan’ to ‘A Love Poem Stained with Blood’
Series on ‘Exploring Chinese Culture’: Subject Talk on ‘The Popular Method of Brewing Tea in the Tang Dynasty’
Date
12 & 19.9.2026
Location & Time
Cheung Chau Public Library: 12.9.2026
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Tung Chung Public Library: 19.9.2026
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Tung Chung Public Library: 19.9.2026
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Speaker
Prof LIU Tze-fong
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Subject Talk Series on the Glorious Era of Han and Tang Dynasties: Literati Culture and Development of the Chinese Imperial Examination System
The Hidden Cultural Gems: The Art and Architecture of Temples in Central and Western District
Date
6.6.2026
Time
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
City Hall Public Library (8/F, Extension Activities Room)
Description
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.
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Lectures for Thematic Exhibition 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition — Archaeological Findings from the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Xianyang; New Discoveries of Tang Dynasty Tomb Murals in Shaanxi
Date
21.6.2026
Time
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Location
Hong Kong Museum of History
Speaker
Mr ZHAO Xuyang, Mr MIAO Yifei
Moderator
Dr CHEUNG Shin Yee
Language
Putonghua
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Lectures for Thematic Exhibition 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' Exhibition — Archaeological Ceramic Discoveries in Guangdong and Hong Kong during the Sui and Tang Dynasties and Their Connection with the Maritime Silk Road
Date
7.6.2026
Time
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Location
Hong Kong Museum of History
Speaker
Professor WONG Wai Yee, Sharon
Language
Cantonese
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Talk on Chinese Classics: In Search of China’s Ancient Architecture
Talk on Chinese Classics: Interpretation of Yuan Haowen’s Thirty Poems on Poetry
Talk on Chinese Classics: A Fresh Look at the Analects: Virtue and Beauty in the Classics (Exploring Historical Figures and Literary Appreciation)
Talk Series on Health Preservation in Summer (2) Digestive Wellness
Date
28.6.2026
Time
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library
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Talk Series on Hong Kong Memory (2026/27): Hong Kong-style Milk Tea, Pineapple Bun, and Egg Tart
Talk Series on Hong Kong Memory (2026/27): Decoding Gangcai: Appreciating a Century of Painted Porcelain in Hong Kong
Talk Series on Hong Kong Memory (2026/27): Recollections of Nanyin and Yue’ou in Hong Kong
Talk Series on Hong Kong Memory (2026/27): Vanished and Forgotten Villages in Hong Kong
Chinese Culture Festival 2026: Legacy and Vision: Conversations with Chinese Cultural Masters
Date & Time
7.7 - 14.7, 28.7- 25.8.2026 (every Tueday)
4.9.2026 (Friday)
7:30 pm
4.9.2026 (Friday)
7:30 pm
Location
Hong Kong Central Library
Ticket Price
$80
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Heritage Talk 2026 — Preservation and Innovation of Flower Board Crafting Techniques in Hong Kong
‘The Hong Kong Society during the War of Resistance’ Thematic Talk Series -The Folk Customs and Habits of Hong Kong during the War of Resistance
Date
27.6.2026
Time
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence
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Hok Hoi Lectures on Chinese Wisdom and Life Pursuits: What is “Li” (Ritual)?
Hok Hoi Lectures on Chinese Wisdom and Life Pursuits: Empress Wu Zetian’s Governance, Religious Beliefs, and Ideology of Loyal Ministers
Hok Hoi Lectures on Chinese Wisdom and Life Pursuits: The Poetic Artistry of Li Bai