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VCDs

PhotoThe Museum has a total of 6 VCDs, entitled "Puppet Theatres in Hong Kong (Cantonese only)", "Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb", "Minerals Identification", "The Making of Prehistoric Stone Tools", "Dynastic Development of Hong Kong" and "Birth of the City of Victoria".

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Catalogue

1. 

Puppet Theatres in Hong Kong (Cantonese Only) (30 mins)
It introduces the performances of rod puppet, wire puppet, glove puppet, shadow puppet and string puppet.

2. 

Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb (4 mins)
It introduces the discovery, structure, unearthed objects and dating of the ancient tomb at Lei Cheng Uk.

3. 

Minerals Identification (10 mins)
It illustrates the nature and identification of minerals based on their characteristics, physical properties, crystal forms and systems.

4. 

The Making of Prehistoric Stone Tools (12 mins)
It introduces the methods of making stone tools, including direct and indirect freehand flaking, anvil and bi-polar techniques. The usage of the tools is also mentioned.

5. 

Dynastic Development of Hong Kong (6 mins)
Based on archaeological finds, ancient rock carvings and kiln sites, it illustrates the region's human activities during the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties.

6. 

Birth of the City of Victoria (5 mins)
It traces the development of the Hong Kong Island from a fishing village to an important metropolis through historical pictures painted in the mid 19th century, with emphasis on changes of streets, buildings and people's livelihood.


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