Po Leung Kuk Museum
"Po Leung Kuk 145th Anniversary:
Building Charity with Benevolence"
Special Exhibition
Date
18 October 2023 – 19 February 2024
Jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and Po Leung Kuk
Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum and Po Leung Kuk Museum
Venue
Exhibition Halls 3, 4 & 5, 1/F
Hong Kong Heritage Museum
1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong.
Opening Hours
Monday, Wednesday to Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 10am - 7pm
Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve: 10am - 5pm
Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays) and the first two days of the Chinese New Year
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Exhibition Introduction
Po Leung Kuk is a household name in Hong Kong. The words “Po Leung” refer to “baochi anliang” (protection of the young and the innocent), reflecting one of Po Leung Kuk’s most important social functions since the late 19th century – rescuing and protecting destitute women and children. After 145 years, the services of Po Leung Kuk today have reached far beyond the protection of women and children. Along with social and economic development, Po Leung Kuk’s services have been expanded to include vocational training in the Kuk, general education outside the Kuk, and since the 1980s, recreation, elderly and medical services.
This exhibition begins with the Kuk’s residential services – the oldest services offered, documenting the children’s journey from entering and staying in the Kuk to leaving it. This is a journey of mutual help and perseverance in adversity. We invite visitors to embark on the Po Leung journey with us and revisit the precious memories of Hong Kong people.
Special Programmes
1. Talks
| Talks are co-organised by Hong Kong Heritage Museum and Po Leung Kuk Museum | Information Location: 1/F Theatre, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Shatin Enrolment: Audiences will be admitted 15 minutes before the programme commences. Limited seats on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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4 November 2023 (Sat) Match Made in Po Leung : A Glimpse of Marriage Customs of Bygone DaysPo Leung Kuk, among its many charitable missions, used to assume the parental role in arranging marriage for those girls under protection who had come of age. The talk will offer a glimpse of marriage customs of the bygone days, examine how the institutional practice of match-making came into being and explain its social significance.
Speakers Dr Billy Tang (Director of the Society of Hong Kong History) Mr George Wan (Co-founder of Hide and Seek Tour) Time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (2 hours) Lecture Video
| 18 November 2023 (Sat) Here for Good : Celebrity and Philanthropy of Po Leung KukThe talk will take us down the memory lane to revisit some memorable fundraising events launched by Po Leung Kuk in the postwar years to examine why and how celebrity and philanthropy are a perfect match in drawing public attention, support and funding.
Speaker Mr Jayson Leung (Assistant Curator, Po Leung Kuk Museum) Time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (2 hours)
Lecture Video |
26 November 2023 (Sun) Hall of Fame : Portraiture and Patronage of Po Leung KukThe founding and development of Po Leung Kuk has been blessed with the support and dedication of a stream of board directors who were the elites of the old Hong Kong. The talk will showcase a host of portraits of Po Leung Kuk directors which are gracing its main hall, interesting stories of their legendary families and legacy of their patronage in shaping Hong Kong society.
Speaker Dr Joseph Ting (Honorary Professor, School of Chinese, The University of Hong Kong) Time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (2 hours) Lecture Video
| 20 January 2024 (Sat) Masters and Brushstrokes : Stories behind Calligraphy of Po Leung KukThe Po Leung Kuk Main Building is graced by a wealth of commemorative plaques and couplets bearing witness of the institution’s achievement in charitable works and embodying a literary treasure trove proudly on display. The talk will take us to a literary journey to appreciate a selection of the finest works of four eminent masters of Chinese calligraphy, namely Cen Guangyue, Au Kin-kung, So Sai-kit, and Hsieh Hsi, and reveal the intriguing stories behind.
Speaker Mr Westley Wong (Author, Visiting Lecturer, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (2 hours)
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2. Workshops
| Workshops are co-organised by Hong Kong Heritage Museum and Po Leung Kuk Museum | Information Location: Education Studio, G/F, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Shatin Free of Charge | |
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| Enrolment will be open at the entrance of G/F Education Studio 30 minutes before the programme commences. Limited seats on a first-come, first-served basis. | ||
4 November 2023 (Sat) Workshop on Chinese EmbroideryThe workshop begins with an introduction of “off-spring knots”, a pair of accessories adorning traditional Chinese bridal gowns embroidered with auspicious patterns to symbolize fertility, followed by a demonstration of the basics of Chinese embroidery. Participants in pair will learn how to decorate their own knots with traditional embroidery skills.
Instructors Dr Billy Tang (Director of the Society of Hong Kong History) Mr Wong Kwok Hing (Master of Embroidery) Enrolment A maximum of 36 participants (18 pairs of child and adult) for each session Time Session 1: 10:30 am - 12:00nn (1.5 hours) Session 2: 12:15pm – 1:45pm (1.5 hours) | 18 November 2023 (Sat) Workshop on Flower Board CraftingThe workshop begins with an overview on the origin, functions and development of flower boards in Chinese culture, customs, traditions and aesthetic, followed by a demonstration of basic crafting skills. Participants in pair will learn how to make their own flower boards step by step.
Instructor Mr Choi Wing-kei (Master of Flower Board Crafting) Enrolment A maximum of 30 participants (15 pairs of child and adult) for each session Time Session 1: 10:30 am - 12:00nn (1.5 hours) Session 2: 12:15pm – 1:45pm (1.5 hours) | |
16 December 2023 (Sat) Workshop on Festive CookiesThe workshop offers a selection of iconic graphic patterns ranging from Po Leung Kuk Main Building to Hong Kong popular culture for inspiration. Participants will be given chocolate pens to decorate the festive cookies with fun and creativity.
Instructors Tutors from Tasty ONE, Po Leung Kuk Social Enterprise Enrolment A maximum of 30 participants per session Time Session 1: 10:30 am - 12:00nn (1.5 hours) Session 2: 12:15pm – 1:45pm (1.5 hours) | 20 January 2024 (Sat) Workshop on Chinese CalligraphyThe workshop begins with an overview on the art of Chinese calligraphy, its evolution in styles and scripts, followed by a demonstration of the basic techniques. Participants will be given tools and materials to write their own festive couplets.
Instructor Mr King Lau (Chinese calligraphy artist) Enrolment A maximum of 20 participants per session Time Session 1: 10:30 am - 12:00nn (1.5 hours) Session 2: 12:15pm – 1:45pm (1.5 hours) | |
3. Guided Tour with the Curator
The history of Po Leung Kuk has always been inextricably intertwined with that of Hong Kong with twists and turns. Come and join the exclusive guided tours led by Ms Sally Yeung, Curator of Po Leung Kuk Museum to explore the themes, the highlights and interesting behind-the-scenes stories of the exhibition.
| Date and Time | 18 November 2023 (Sat) 11:00am – 12:00nn 19 November 2023 (Sun) 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
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| Location | Thematic Galleries 3, 4 & 5, 1/F, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin |
| Speaker | Ms Sally Yeung (Curator, Po Leung Kuk Museum) |
| Enrolment | A maximum of 20 participants per session. Enrolment will be open at the gallery entrance 15 minutes before the programme commences on a first-come, first-served basis. |
4. "Po Leung Kuk 145th Anniversary: Building Charity with Benevolence" Special Exhibition - Public Guided Tours Schedule
| Language | Time (no reservation required) |
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| Cantonese | Everyday at 3:45pm Every Saturday, Sunday & public holidays at 11:30am |
| Putonghua | Every Sunday & public holidays at 2:30pm |
| English | Every Saturday at 2:30pm |
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