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Major Cultural Events

  • May 25 – October 7, 2012 (Macao Museum)
    November 13, 2012 – May 19, 2013 (Guangdong Museum)
    July 19, 2013 – February 16, 2014 (Hong Kong Museum of Art)

    Maritime Porcelain Road: Relics from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Museums

    The opening ceremony of the exhibition Maritime Porcelain Road: Relics from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Museums.

    The opening ceremony of the exhibition Maritime Porcelain Road: Relics from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Museums.

  • September 2012

    Talk Series on Chinese Music as World Intangible Cultural Heritage

  • November 2012 – September 2013

    4.23 World Book Day Creative Competition in 2013: Love and Affection in Family

  • November 2012 – November 2014

    Art@Government Buildings 2012-13

  • December 2012 – May 2013

    Thematic Storytelling Workshops: Little Black Raven Loves Adventure

    This storytelling workshop help communicate the joys of reading to children and their parents.

    This storytelling workshop help communicate the joys of reading to children and their parents.

  • January – July 2013

    Competition on Story Writing in Chinese for Students in 2013

    A winning story from the Competition on Story Writing in Chinese for Students was vividly retold at the prize presentation ceremony.

    A winning story from the Competition on Story Writing in Chinese for Students was vividly retold at the prize presentation ceremony.

  • January – September 2013

    23rd Chinese Poetry Writing Competition

  • January – November 2013

    12th Hong Kong Biennial Awards for Chinese Literature

  • March – October 2013

    Bowen Public Lectures

  • March – November 2013

    Meet-the-Authors 2013: Walking on the Path of Growth

    Readers enjoyed some close encounters with their favourite writers at the Meet-the-Authors 2013 talks.

    Readers enjoyed some close encounters with their favourite writers at the Meet-the-Authors 2013 talks.

  • March – December 2013

    Explore the World of Medicine: Public Lecture Series 2013

  • April – October 2013

    Subject Talks on Cosmopolitan Hong Kong

  • April 2013 – March 2014

    The 25th Hong Kong Print Awards

  • April 19 – 20, 2013

    Utopía by María Pagés Compañía (Spain) at Sha Tin Town Hall

    María Pagés and her company performed a poetic and captivating flamenco dance titled Utopia.

    María Pagés and her company performed a poetic and captivating flamenco dance titled Utopia.

  • May 9, 2013

    Encore Series: An Evening with Renée Fleming at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

  • May 12 – September 23, 2013

    Intelligence Infinity: Inspiration through Art

    Intelligence Infinity: Inspiration through Art was an art exhibition designed for children to develop their creativity.

    Intelligence Infinity: Inspiration through Art was an art exhibition designed for children to develop their creativity.

  • May 17 - August 18, 2013

    The Origin of Dao: New Dimensions in Chinese Contemporary Art

  • May 18 – 19, 2013

    International Museum Day 2013, Hong Kong

  • May 19, 2013

    Community Thematic Carnival: Vinyl Mania at Kwai Tsing Theatre Plaza

  • June 1 – September 1, 2013

    The Wildlife Photographer of the Year

  • June 2 - 16 June, 2013

    Genesis and Spirit: Intangible Cultural Heritage of Guizhou Exhibition

    The exhibition Genesis and Spirit: A Showcase of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Guizhou offered visitors insights into Guizhou's traditional craftsmanship.

    The exhibition Genesis and Spirit: A Showcase of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Guizhou offered visitors insights into Guizhou's traditional craftsmanship.

  • June 16, 2013

    Encore Series: Guitar Recital by Pepe Romero at Hong Kong City Hall

  • June 20 – July 28, 2013

    Chinese Opera Festival 2013 at various LCSD venues

    The Shijiazhuang Sixian Opera Troupe of Hebei presented their premiere in Hong Kong during the Chinese Opera Festival 2013.

    The Shijiazhuang Sixian Opera Troupe of Hebei presented their premiere in Hong Kong during the Chinese Opera Festival 2013.

  • June 23, 2013

    Academy of Ancient Music at Hong Kong City Hall

  • July 5 – August 11, 2013

    International Arts Carnival 2013

    A lively performance by young a cappella singers at the opening ceremony of the International Arts Carnival 2013.

    A lively performance by young a cappella singers at the opening ceremony of the International Arts Carnival 2013.

  • July 13 – August 12, 2013

    Summer Reading Month 2013

    Summer Reading Month 2013 was launched with a thematic children's exhibition A Journey of Love Bon Bowl, which included installation works, interesting books and fun games.

    Summer Reading Month 2013 was launched with a thematic children's exhibition A Journey of Love Bon Bowl, which included installation works, interesting books and fun games.

  • July 14, 2013

    Community Thematic Carnival: Blend New Youth Gala at Sha Tin Town Hall Plaza

  • July 17, 2013 – January 13, 2014

    Fashion • Image • Eddie Lau

    Eddie Lau with stage costumes that he designed for Anita Mui.

    Eddie Lau with stage costumes that he designed for Anita Mui.

  • July 19 – 21, 2013

    Romeo and Juliet by Geneva Ballet (Switzerland) at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

  • July 20, 2013 – July 20, 2018

    Bruce Lee: Kung Fu • Art • Life

    The exhibition features valuable relics related to Bruce Lee and several reconstructions inspired by major scenes in Lee's classic kung fu movies.

    The exhibition features valuable relics related to Bruce Lee and several reconstructions inspired by major scenes in Lee's classic kung fu movies.

  • July 26, 2013 – July 13, 2014

    Hong Kong Contemporary Art Awards 2012

    The Hong Kong Contemporary Art Awards 2012 exhibition featured both works that won awards and other selected works, all showing the talents of Hong Kong artists and the vibrant development of local art.

    The Hong Kong Contemporary Art Awards 2012 exhibition featured both works that won awards and other selected works, all showing the talents of Hong Kong artists and the vibrant development of local art.

  • July 30 – 31, 2013

    Beacon in the Dark - Children's Adventure Theatre in support of the International Arts Carnival 2013 at Tuen Mun Town Hall Auditorium

  • July 31 – October 7, 2013

    The Splendours of Royal Costume: Qing Court Attire

    The Splendours of Royal Costume: Qing Court Attire exhibition included more than 130 valuable costumes from the Palace Museum's collections.

    The Splendours of Royal Costume: Qing Court Attire exhibition included more than 130 valuable costumes from the Palace Museum's collections.

  • August – November 2013

    Subject Talk Series on Life and Death Education: Preparing for Death, Appreciating Life

  • August 3 – 4, 2013

    Summer Fun Party: Adventure in Animal Kingdom at Queen Elizabeth Stadium

  • August 3 – December 30, 2013

    Interactive Jam with Digital Art Pro exhibition

  • August 14 – 15, 2013

    The Choir of King's College, Cambridge at Sha Tin Town Hall and Hong Kong City Hall

  • August 21, 2013 – January 13, 2014

    Best Wishes for the Family: Traditional Chinese Woodblock Prints from the Collections of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum

  • September 4, 2013 - September 8, 2014

    2013 Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters

  • September 5 – October 13, 2013

    2013 Mid-Autumn Lantern Display: Home Sweet Home at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza

  • September 6 – 8, 2013

    Tianjin People’s Art Theatre – The Beauty at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

  • September 19 – 21, 2013

    2013 Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnivals at Victoria Park, Sha Tin Park and Tuen Mun Park

    Programmes of the Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival at Victoria Park included folk song recitals and dance performances.

    Programmes of the Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival at Victoria Park included folk song recitals and dance performances.

  • September 20 – 22, 2013

    The Old Man of The Desert by Takayuki Fujimoto, Tsuyoshi Shirai and others (Japan) at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

  • September 29, 2013

    Hong Kong International Jazz Festival 2013: Outdoor Concert at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza

  • October 3, 4 & 6, 2013

    Ballet Nacional de España (Spain) at Sha Tin Town Hall and Yuen Tong Theatre

    The internationally renowned Ballet Nacional de España revisited Hong Kong in October, delivering thrilling performances of some of the most remarkable pieces from the dance company's repertoire.

    The internationally renowned Ballet Nacional de España revisited Hong Kong in October, delivering thrilling performances of some of the most remarkable pieces from the dance company's repertoire.

  • October 10 – 13, 2013

    Opera: Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

    The opera The Flying Dutchman was staged at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of German composer Richard Wagner.

    The opera The Flying Dutchman was staged at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of German composer Richard Wagner.

  • October 18 – November 17, 2013

    World Cultures Festival – Lasting Legacies of Eastern Europe

    Being the opening programme of the World Cultures Festival 2013, modern ballet Anna Karenina, based on Tolstoy's novel, was performed by the world-renowned Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg, Russia.

    Being the opening programme of the World Cultures Festival 2013, modern ballet Anna Karenina, based on Tolstoy's novel, was performed by the world-renowned Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg, Russia.

  • October 23 – 24, 2013

    Dresdner Philharmonie at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

  • October 26 – 27, 2013

    Sing Brother Sing by Tian Haojiang at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

  • October 27, 2013

    Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2013 at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza

  • October 31, 2013

    Encore Series: Violin Recital by Kyung-Wha Chung at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

  • November – December 2013

    Public Lectures on Asian Studies 2013

  • November 3, 2013

    Community Thematic Carnival: Fun Fun Sheung Shui at Sheung Shui Garden No.1

  • November 8, 2013 – April 9, 2014

    Legends of the Giant Dinosaurs

    The Legends of the Giant Dinosaurs exhibition was by far the most popular thematic exhibition held by any of the department’s museums.

    The Legends of the Giant Dinosaurs exhibition was by far the most popular thematic exhibition held by any of the department’s museums.

  • November 10, 2013

    Encore Series: Magdalena Kožená and Private Musicke at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

  • November 14, 2013

    ACCF 2013 – Expert Workshop: Libraries and the Preservation and Promotion of Culture

  • November 17, 2013

    New Asia Lecture on Confucianism 2013

  • November 17, 2013

    Band Fever - Outdoor Programme at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza

  • November 24, 2013

    Cantonese Opera Day at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

    Cantonese Opera Day promotes the art and makes it more accessible to the community.

    Cantonese Opera Day promotes the art and makes it more accessible to the community.

  • November 29 – December 15, 2013

    All Are Guests – A participating programme of Hong Kong Week 2013 in Taipei

    Hand-made soap on display at the contemporary art exhibition All Are Guests, one of the programmes in Hong Kong Week 2013@Taipei.

    Hand-made soap on display at the contemporary art exhibition All Are Guests, one of the programmes in Hong Kong Week 2013@Taipei.

  • December 1, 2013

    Concert in the Park at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza

  • December 6, 2013

    Cheers!: The Little Singers of Paris (Les Petits Chanteurs à la Croix de Bois) at Tsuen Wan Town Hall

  • December 6 – 7, 2013

    Dialogue! Conference on Publicly Engaged Art Practices

  • December 12, 2013 – March 10, 2014

    The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story

  • December 13 – 15, 2013

    Opera: Verdi’s Rigoletto at Hong Kong City Hall

  • December 15, 2013

    Dance Day at Sha Tin Town Hall

  • December 18, 2013 – April 21, 2014

    Images Through Time: Photos of Old Hong Kong

    The exhibition Images Through Time: Photos of Old Hong Kong presented many old photos relating to Hong Kong's history and customs.

    The exhibition Images Through Time: Photos of Old Hong Kong presented many old photos relating to Hong Kong's history and customs.

  • December 26 – 29, 2013

    Zunyi Acrobatic Troupe of Guizhou Province from Mainland at Tuen Mun Town Hall, Sha Tin Town Hall and Yuen Long Theatre

  • December 28, 2013

    Marching Band Parade 2013 at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza

  • December 31, 2013

    New Year’s Eve Countdown Carnival 2013 at Sha Tin Park and Sha Tin Town Hall Plaza cum City Art Square

    Members of the public celebrate the arrival of the New Year at the 2013 New Year's Eve Countdown Carnival.

    Members of the public celebrate the arrival of the New Year at the 2013 New Year's Eve Countdown Carnival.

  • January 5, 2014

    Youth Band Marathon 2014 at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza

  • January 9 – 30, 2014

    Leung Ping Kwan (1949 — 2013), a Retrospective exhibition series

  • January 18 – February 13, 2014 & February 18 – March 12, 2014

    Crossroads・Another Dimension: Cross-Strait Four Regions Artistic Exchange Project 2013 exhibition

    The exhibition Crossroads•Another Dimension - A Cross-Strait Four Regions Artistic Exchange Project 2013 showcased works of art by 16 artists from the Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao.

    The exhibition Crossroads•Another Dimension - A Cross-Strait Four Regions Artistic Exchange Project 2013 showcased works of art by 16 artists from the Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao.

  • January 19, 2014

    Conference on the Representation and Practices of Chineseness in Contemporary Art

  • January 23 – March 2, 2014

    2014 Lunar New Year Thematic Lantern Display: Roaming in Love at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza

    The Lunar New Year thematic lantern display, Roaming in Love, at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza celebrated traditional wedding customs from different countries.

    The Lunar New Year thematic lantern display, Roaming in Love, at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza celebrated traditional wedding customs from different countries.

  • February 1, 2014

    2014 Lunar New Year Fireworks Display

  • February 14 – 16, 2014

    2014 Lunar New Year Lantern Carnivals at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tseung Kwan O Po Tsui Park and Tin Shui Wai Park and Ginza Square

  • February 20 - August 30, 2014

    Heaven, Earth and Man – A Hong Kong Art Exhibition

    One of the large sculptures on display as part of the Heaven, Earth and Man - A Hong Kong Art Exhibition held in the Art Square at Salisbury Garden.

    One of the large sculptures on display as part of the Heaven, Earth and Man - A Hong Kong Art Exhibition held in the Art Square at Salisbury Garden.

  • February 22 – March 22, 2014

    HK SciFest 2014

    HK SciFest 2014 showed the public the fun side of science.

    HK SciFest 2014 showed the public the fun side of science.

  • February 28 - June 15, 2014

    Ju Ming – Sculpting the Living World

    Apart from putting sculptures on display in the Hong Kong Museum of Art’s exhibition galleries, the exhibition Ju Ming - Sculpting the Living World also placed large sculptures in the public space around the museum with the aim of sharing Ju's creations with all.

    Apart from putting sculptures on display in the Hong Kong Museum of Art’s exhibition galleries, the exhibition Ju Ming - Sculpting the Living World also placed large sculptures in the public space around the museum with the aim of sharing Ju's creations with all.

  • March 2014

    Public Lectures on History and Business in China 2013-14

  • March 2014 - March 2015

    Art@Government Buildings 2013-14

  • March 15 - April 17, 2014

    This Slow • That Fast: Animamix Biennale 2013-14

  • March 26 – July 10, 2014

    Gems of Yixing Tea Ware from the Nanjing Museums