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Museum of History exhibition reveals development of China's Maritime Silk Road (with photos)
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     An exhibition entitled "Across the Oceans: the Local Connections and Global Dimensions of China's Maritime Silk Road" opens tomorrow (October 26) at the Hong Kong Museum of History. The exhibition will display precious relics from eight major Chinese port cities and explores the vibrant development of China's maritime transport, trade and cultural exchanges throughout different periods.
 
     An opening ceremony for the exhibition was held today (October 25). Officiating guests included the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah; the Director of Ningbo Bureau of Culture, Radio & TV, Press and Publication, Mr Zhao Huifeng; the Deputy Division Head, Art Exhibitions China, Mr Guan Hang; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Michelle Li; the Deputy Director of Ningbo Museum, Ms Qi Yingchun; and the Director of Hong Kong Museum of History, Ms Belinda Wong.
 
     Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr Lau said that the Maritime Silk Road was a major trade route between China and foreign countries in ancient times. Not only did it promote trade and exchanges of artworks, religion and technology, it also enhanced the development of the world's civilisations. After the Agreement on Cultural Exchange and Co-operation was signed between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture in 2012, the Hong Kong Museum of History and Ningbo Museum signed a Letter of Intent in 2014. The exhibition is the result of this co-operation.
 
     "In the context of the Belt and Road Initiative of the Central Government, and given that China has already begun work on its nomination of the Maritime Silk Road for inclusion in UNESCO's World Heritage List, this exhibition can help the public review the historic evolution and significance of our cultural heritage," Mr Lau said.
 
     The exhibition is a joint cultural exchange programme between the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau in 2016, and is supported by the Chinese Culture Friendship Association. By showcasing about 170 sets of cultural relics from eight major Maritime Silk Road cities, namely Ningbo, Penglai, Beihai, Yangzhou, Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Guangzhou, the exhibition focuses on the roles and functions each had as they grew and prospered on the Maritime Silk Road. It also reflects on the impact and contribution of the Maritime Silk Road to the development of the world's civilisations. The exhibition also displays related artefacts from Hong Kong to introduce the role played by the city in the history of the Maritime Silk Road.
 
     In addition to the precious relics, the exhibition also features a series of interesting educational and interactive programmes which aim to provide visitors with varied viewer experiences and a deeper understanding of the exhibition content.
 
     The exhibition is jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department; the Ningbo Bureau of Culture, Radio & TV, Press and Publication; and Art Exhibitions China, and is co-organised by the Hong Kong Museum of History, the Ningbo Museum and the Art Exhibitions China.
 
     The exhibition will run until December 27. The Hong Kong Museum of History is located at 100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui. For details of the exhibition, please visit the museum's website at www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/History/en_US/web/mh/exhibition/current.html or call 2724 9042 for enquiries.
 
Ends/Tuesday, October 25, 2016
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The opening ceremony of the "Across the Oceans: The Local Connections and Global Dimensions of China's Maritime Silk Road" exhibition was held today (October 25) at the Hong Kong Museum of History. Officiating guests included (from left) the Deputy Director of Ningbo Museum, Ms Qi Yingchun; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Michelle Li; the Director of Ningbo Bureau of Culture, Radio & TV, Press and Publication, Mr Zhao Huifeng; the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah; the Deputy Division Head, Art Exhibitions China, Mr Guan Hang; and the Director of the Hong Kong Museum of History, Ms Belinda Wong.
The opening ceremony of the "Across the Oceans: The Local Connections and Global Dimensions of China's Maritime Silk Road" exhibition was held today (October 25) at the Hong Kong Museum of History. Photo shows the officiating guests (from left) the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Michelle Li; the Director of Ningbo Bureau of Culture, Radio & TV, Press and Publication, Mr Zhao Huifeng; the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah touring the exhibition.
Photo shows polyhedron amethyst beads from the early Eastern Han dynasty, recovered from Tomb No.1, Huangnigang site, Hepu County (Collection of Hepu Han Dynasty Cultural Museum).
Photo shows a Yue kiln sitting lion from the Tang dynasty, recovered from the Heyi Road pier site, Ningbo (Collection of Ningbo Museum).
Photo shows a Zhangzhou kiln wucai kendi with floral designs from the Ming dynasty (Collection of Zhangzhou Museum).
Photo shows an armorial dish in Canton enamels from the Qianlong reign, Qing dynasty (Collection of Guangzhou Museum).
The opening ceremony of the "Across the Oceans: The Local Connections and Global Dimensions of China's Maritime Silk Road" exhibition was held today (October 25) at the Hong Kong Museum of History. The exhibition features a series of interesting educational and interactive programmes, which aim to provide visitors with varied viewer experiences and a deeper understanding of the exhibition content.