The storyline of the Special
Exhibition "Flowers in the Mirrors" follows the novel
written by Li Ru-zhen of the Qing Dynasty. The story took
place during the reign of Empress Wu of the Tang Period.
One winter evening the empress, after several cups of
wine, ordered all flowers in the Imperial Garden to bloom
by the morning. Afraid of offending the earthly ruler,
the flower-fairies capitulated and this led to their banishment
to Earth. The Fairy of a Hundred Flowers became TANG Xiao-shan,
who went through an adventurous yet amazing journey while
looking for her father Tang Ao.
The exhibition is divided into three zones: Beginning
with the Imperial Garden of Empress Wu, the Journey goes
through nine exotic countries populated by eerie-looking
beings, and ends up in the illusive fairyland, the Little
Penglai.
The Imperial Examination Hall is where all the talented
girls, who were actually flower-fairies incarnate in the
story, sat the Ministerial Examination. Here, you can
test your knowledge about mirror reflections and their
applications.
The Verdant Pavilion is where the jamboree of all talented
girls took place after the examination. You can play with
a plethora of 3D models and toys to explore the fascinating
world of symmetries.
Exhibition
Period:
3 May 2002
- 5 August 2002
Venue:
Special
Exhibition Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum
Opening
Hours:
Closed
on Thursdays except public holidays other than the
first two days of Lunar New Year
Monday
to Wendesday and Friday: 1 pm - 9 pm
Saturday,
Sunday and Public Holiday: 10 am - 9 pm
Admission:
$10 / $5*
(For "Flowers in the Mirrors" exhibition
only)
$35 / $17.5
* (For both "Flowers in the Mirrors" exhibition
and permanent exhibitions)
* Applicable to full-time students, people with disabilities
and senior citizens aged 60 or above
A Presentation by the Hong Kong Science Museum, Leisure
and Cultural Services Department
