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"Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition to showcase Hong Kong popular culture (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM)'s new permanent exhibition "Hong Kong Pop 60+" will be open to the public from tomorrow (July 28).

     Speaking at the opening ceremony of the exhibition today (July 27), the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Caspar Tsui, said, "Hong Kong popular culture includes pop music, the film industry, television programmes and radio broadcasting. It takes inspiration from people's lives, thus reflecting people's livelihoods, providing entertainment and keeping company with generations of Hong Kong people. The outstanding works and celebrities nurtured from such culture are famous worldwide."
 
     Mr Tsui said that in "Hong Kong Pop 60+", which opened today, visitors of all ages could find their own memories, understand the development of Hong Kong's history and popular culture, and make a legend that belongs to all Hong Kong people last.
     
     The exhibition focuses on the development of Hong Kong popular music, film, television and radio programmes, as well as comics and toys, from the end of World War II to the early 2000s. It illustrates the evolution of Hong Kong popular culture and introduces the social backgrounds and artistic features. The exhibition encourages visitors to explore Hong Kong's past and preserve Hong Kong's diverse culture. Invaluable exhibits include a mini dress covered in sparkling sequins worn by actress Dr Josephine Siao in a Cantonese musical film in the 1960s; a platinum disc won by Sam Hui in 1978 for the album "The Private Eyes"; stage costumes of the late singers Anita Mui, Leslie Cheung and Roman Tam; the first acoustic guitar of the late singer Wong Ka-kui; an admission ticket to the first Miss Hong Kong Pageant in 1973; a coloured sketch by film poster artist Yuen Tai-yung; and the poster artwork, trophies and book collection of designer Dr Kan Tai-keung.
 
     Other officiating guests today included the Chairman of the Museum Advisory Committee, Mr Stanley Wong; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu; and the Museum Director of the HKHM, Ms Fione Lo. Veteran and younger artistes from the music, TV, film and radio broadcasting industries also joined to show support for the exhibition.
     
     The new permanent exhibition is located at the first floor of the HKHM (1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin). According to the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F), visitors are required to scan the "LeaveHomeSafe" QR code or register their name, contact number and date and time of entry before being allowed to enter museums for necessary contact tracing if a confirmed case is found. Appeals are made to visitors to download the "LeaveHomeSafe" mobile app in advance and scan the QR code with the app before entering. Visitors who opt for registering their personal information at the scene are reminded to arrive earlier to avoid delaying their visits as longer time is required for such registration.
 
     In view of the latest situation of COVID-19, visitors to the museum will need to use hand sanitiser and will be subject to temperature checks before admission. They also need to wear their own masks. Children under 12 will only be allowed to enter the museum and exhibition facilities when accompanied by an adult. For details of the exhibition and admission arrangements, please visit
www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk/en_US/web/hm/exhibitions/data/exid262.html, or call 2180 8188 for enquiries.
 
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The opening ceremony for the "Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition was held today (July 27) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows officiating guests (from right) the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu; the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Caspar Tsui; the Chairman of the Museum Advisory Committee, Mr Stanley Wong; and the Museum Director of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Ms Fione Lo, officiating at the ceremony.
The opening ceremony for the "Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition was held today (July 27) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows officiating guests the Chairman of the Museum Advisory Committee, Mr Stanley Wong (third left); the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Caspar Tsui (fourth left); the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu (fourth right); and the Museum Director of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Ms Fione Lo (first right) posing with artistes attending the sharing session Helena Law (first left), Dr Liza Wang (second left), Bowie Woo (third right) and Nancy Sit (second right) at the event.
The opening ceremony for the "Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition was held today (July 27) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows officiating guests the Chairman of the Museum Advisory Committee, Mr Stanley Wong (third left); the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Caspar Tsui (fourth left); the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu (fourth right); and the Museum Director of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Ms Fione Lo (first right) posing with singers attending the sharing session Hugo Wong (first left), Yumi Chung (second left), Gigi Yim (third right) and Venus Lam (second right) at the event.
The opening ceremony for the "Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition was held today (July 27) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows the Curator (Special Duties) of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Ms Judith Ng (second right), introducing the exhibition to officiating guests the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Caspar Tsui (second left); the Chairman of the Museum Advisory Committee, Mr Stanley Wong (centre); the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu (first left) and the Museum Director of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Ms Fione Lo (first right).
The opening ceremony for the "Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition was held today (July 27) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Picture shows a mini dress covered in sparkling sequins donated by actress Dr Josephine Siao, which she wore in a Cantonese musical film.
The opening ceremony for the "Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition was held today (July 27) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Picture shows the first acoustic guitar bought by the late singer Wong Ka-kui. The guitar was donated by his brother, Steve Wong.
The opening ceremony for the "Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition was held today (July 27) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Picture shows the white wedding gown and western style red-gold Chinese wedding gown worn by the late singer Anita Mui during her last concert. The exhibits were donated by designer Mr Eddie Lau.
The opening ceremony for the "Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition was held today (July 27) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Picture shows a platinum disc won by Sam Hui in 1978 for the album "The Private Eyes".
The opening ceremony for the "Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition was held today (July 27) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Picture shows the coloured sketch of a poster for the film "Aces Go Places III" in 1984 by film poster artist Yuen Tai-yung.
The opening ceremony for the "Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition was held today (July 27) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Picture shows an admission ticket to the first Miss Hong Kong Pageant in 1973.
The opening ceremony for the "Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition was held today (July 27) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Picture shows toys, comics and publications of different periods showcased in the exhibition.
The opening ceremony for the "Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition was held today (July 27) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows the interactive film scene photo-taking zone in the exhibition where visitors can take photos as characters in classic Hong Kong films.
The opening ceremony for the "Hong Kong Pop 60+" exhibition was held today (July 27) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows the studio of designer Dr Kan Tai-keung, showcasing displaying his poster artwork, trophies and book collection.