For details of the event, please refer to the attached leaflet.
Thematic Talks on the history of Central & Western District and Wanchai will be organised during the exhibition period.
Free admission on a first-come-first-served basis.
Programme is subject to change without prior notice.
| Date / Time | Speaker | Topic | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 September (Sat) 3 – 4 p.m. |
Dr. Joseph Ting Scholar on Hong Kong history and Honorary Fellow & Council Member (1991-2003) of the Royal Asiatic Society (Hong Kong Branch). Dr. Ting is currently an Honorary Senior Research Fellow of the Department of History, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. |
Early Development of Sheung Wan and the Establishment of Tung Wah Hospital | Cantonese |
| 19 September (Sat) 3 – 4 p.m. |
Mr. Ko Tim-keung Researcher on Hong Kong history and Council Member (1998-2004) of the Royal Asiatic Society (Hong Kong Branch). |
Sheung Wan and the Western District before the Second World War through Historical Images | Cantonese |
| 3 October (Sat) 3 – 4 p.m. |
Dr. Lau Chi-pang Assistant Professor of the Department of History, Lingnan University and Member of Advisory Committee on Revitalisation of Historic Buildings. |
The Beginning and Development of Hollywood Road Antique Market | Cantonese |
| 10 October (Sat) 3 – 4 p.m. |
Mr. Raymond Fung Architect and Member of Advisory Committee on Revitalisation of Historic Buildings. |
Understanding Western Historical Architecture in Hong Kong from the Central Police Station Compound | Cantonese |
The above Thematic Talks are held in the Headquarters Block, Central Police Station Compound.
| Date / Time | Speaker | Topic | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 October (Sat) 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Dr. Patrick Hase Scholar on Hong Kong history and Immediate Past President & Honorary Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society (Hong Kong Branch). Dr. Hase also serves as Honorary Adviser to Hong Kong Museum of History. |
Historical Development of the Central District | English |
The above Thematic Talks are held in the Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, Kowloon Park, Tsim Sha Tsui.