Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum to hold fun day this Sunday
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The fun day will be held from 10am to 7pm. Not-to-be-missed programmes include the "Story of a Renowned Figure: Mr Ho Kom Tong and Kom Tong Hall" Story-telling Workshop, to introduce the history of Kom Tong Hall and SYSM exhibits through a tale; the "Time limited: SYSM Copper Plate Pressing Machine"; a programme tailor made for young visitors known as "Let's make Magic! SYSM Magic Workshop", and a creative event, "'Next in Cheongsam' Heritage Fashion Parade".
Visitors can take the opportunity to visit the museum's permanent exhibition "Hong Kong in Dr Sun Yat-sen's Time" and "Dr Sun Yat-sen and Modern China". This exhibition will enable visitors to learn more about the life and career of Dr Sun Yat-sen and his relationship with Hong Kong through valuable artefacts and historical pictures.
The SYSM, located at 7 Castle Road, Mid-Levels, Central, was originally the residence of local businessman Mr Ho Kom-tong; the Kom Tong Hall was built in 1914. It is one of the very few surviving structures in Hong Kong dating back to the early 20th century. Being a typical Edwardian classical building with grand interior decorations, the colourful stained-glass windows and teak wood staircase railings are in good condition. This building's facade is surrounded by Greek-style granite columns, and the balcony wall tiles on each floor have their own style. The Kom Tong Hall has been listed as a declared monument in Hong Kong since 2010.
The fun day is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and organised by the SYSM. For details of the fun day, please visit the website at hk.drsunyatsen.museum/en_US/web/sysm/activities.html, or call 3580 6780.
In order to comply with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) and relevant requirements of administrative instructions, visitors are required to scan the "LeaveHomeSafe" venue QR code with their mobile phones/other mobile devices before being allowed to enter the museums under the management of the LCSD. In accordance with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Vaccine Pass) Regulation (Cap. 599L) and relevant requirements of administrative instructions, members of the public entering indoor venues under the management of the LCSD must comply with the relevant requirements of the Vaccine Pass. According to the current requirement on the Vaccine Pass, all persons with their Vaccine Pass QR codes displayed in red are not allowed to enter museums under the management of the LCSD while patrons holding amber codes are allowed to enter the premises with valid Vaccine Pass.
Ends/Thursday, November 17, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:12
Issued at HKT 19:12
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