Exhibition, Cantonese opera and carnivals among highlights of 20th anniversary celebration (with photos)
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The "Miles upon Miles: World Heritage along the Silk Road" exhibition, jointly presented by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will be held at the Special Exhibition Gallery and the 1/F Main Lobby of the Hong Kong Museum of History from November 29 (Wednesday) to March 5, 2018. Visitors can explore the historical and cultural significance of the Silk Road through enjoying this exhibition of cultural relics.
The ancient trade route known as the Silk Road, stretching from Chang'an (present day Xi'an) in China, measured 10,000 kilometres from east to west, and 3,000 kilometres from north to south. Until the 16th century, this network played a significant role in fostering economic, cultural, religious and technological exchange among countries in the East and the West.
The focus of this exhibition is on the route network of the Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor of the Silk Road. Some 160 exhibits of invaluable artefacts have been selected from Shaanxi, Henan, Gansu and Xinjiang on the Mainland for display at the exhibition. More than 50 per cent of these are grade one national treasures, while a further 50 exhibits will come from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The exhibits include jade ware, textiles, sancai figurines, gold and silver ware, bronze ware and large-scale murals. The exhibition will be complemented by multimedia programmes and interactive elements to enrich the visitors' experience.
The opening hours of the exhibition will be 10am to 6pm on Monday and Wednesday to Friday; 10am to 7pm on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays; and 10am to 5pm on Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve. It will be closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays) and the first two days of Chinese New Year.
The admission fees are as follows:
- Standard: $20; Group (20 persons or above): $14; and Concessionary: $10
- Free admission for Museum Pass holders
For details of the exhibition, please visit hk.history.museum or call 2724 9042.
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Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR - Let's Enjoy Cantonese Opera in Bamboo Theatre, organised by the Sha Tin Arts and Culture Promotion Committee and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will be held at Tai Wai Playground at Tsuen Nam Road in Tai Wai from November 30 to December 1 (Thursday to Friday) at 10.30am and 2pm.
The event will enable the audience to appreciate Cantonese operas such as "Vengeance at the Lion Pavilion" and "The Monkey King Thrice Beats the Bony Ghost" in a bamboo theatre. There will also be parent-child interactive activities including a stage make-up and costumes session, Cantonese operatic song singing and more.
Limited free tickets are available at the enquiry counter of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the Hong Kong City Hall Low Block, Sha Tin Town Hall and the Sha Tin Home Affairs Enquiry Centre. Walk-in admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
For details, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/ab/en/bamboo_theatre1718.php. For enquiries, please call 2591 1300.
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR and support the Belt and Road Initiative, CGCC Belt & Road Fest, organised by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC), will be held from December 1 to 3 (Friday to Sunday) at Chater Garden in Central.
The event will offer the general public a range of activities related to countries and regions along the Belt and Road, including stage performances, local delicacies stalls, specialty products booths, multimedia games and workshops. The founder of Chocolate Rain will conduct a sewing and handicraft workshop on December 3. In addition, visitors to the festival can take home a folder designed by Chocolate Rain, and lucky draw tickets will be distributed to those who collect sufficient stamps at participating booths.
The opening hours of the event are from 5pm to 9pm on December 1 and from 11am to 9pm on December 2 and 3. Admission is free. Members of the public are welcome to call the CGCC to register for tickets to be picked up in its office in person, or can walk in by clicking the "Like" button on the event's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CGCCBeltAndRoadFest) or following the organiser's Weibo account (CGCCHK) for ticket redemption.
For details, please visit www.cgcc.org.hk/beltroadfest/ (Chinese version only). For enquiries, please call 2525 6385.
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The Kowloon City District Council will hold Family Fun Day in Kowloon City District on December 3 (Sunday) from 11am to 5pm at Kai Tak Runway Park in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR.
The event will be open to the public for free. Activities with the aim of improving the parent-child relationship will include a diverse range of games, workshops and stage performances. Game vouchers will be distributed at the Kowloon City District Office's Home Affairs Enquiry Centre from November 30 (Thursday) and at the venue on the day of the event on a first-come, first-served basis. Free shuttle buses will run between the venue and Kowloon Tong, Hung Hom and Kowloon City from 10.30am on the event day.
For enquiries, please call 3691 8181.
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Organised by the Wan Chai District Office, the Wan Chai District Youth Programme Committee and the Hong Kong Federation of Youth, "Jubilation Reigns Everywhere" in Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Reunification with the Motherland will be staged at the soccer pitches of Victoria Park on December 3 (Sunday) from 2pm to 5.30pm.
The event will be open to the public for free. Programmes will feature artists' performances, game stalls, parent-child workshops and stage shows.
For enquiries, please call 2628 0778 or 2835 1565.
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To share the joy of the 20th anniversary, the HKSAR Government is joining hands with different sectors to organise a wide variety of activities and events under the theme "Together • Progress • Opportunity".
Altogether, more than 900 events and activities are being staged by the Government and different sectors until the end of 2017.
For details and updates on the 20th anniversary celebrations and events, please visit www.hksar20.gov.hk.
Ends/Sunday, November 26, 2017
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