“The Glorious and Momentous Days – Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China” thematic book exhibition to lead patrons to explore Chinese history and culture

"The Glorious and Momentous Days – Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China" thematic book exhibition will be held from today at the Hong Kong Central Library, City Hall Public Library, Kowloon Public Library, Sha Tin Public Library, Tsuen Wan Public Library, Tuen Mun Public Library, Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library, and the HKHM. The exhibition will feature 75 books, covering topics related to Chinese history, development, national achievements and prospects, for both adults and children. 
 
The Chinese culture is broad and profound, and the Lingnan culture is one of the important components. A series of exhibitions and activities on the Lingnan culture will be held at the public libraries in various districts to enhance the understanding of the public of Lingnan's cultural characteristics from various perspectives. The Sha Tin, Ma On Shan and Yuen Chau Kok Public Libraries will hold exhibitions and talks, titled "Broadway of Lingnan" from October to November, introducing the culture of Cantonese opera. The public libraries in Tuen Mun District will also organise a series of activities with the theme of Lingnan culture in November and December, including traditional craft workshops, handicraft stalls, subject talks, storytelling sessions, and thematic book displays, allowing participants to learn more about Lingnan culture and experience the fun of making handicraft items.
 
In addition to Lingnan culture, the HKPL and the Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence will co-organise the "War of Resistance in Hong Kong" roving exhibition from September to February next year at the North Kwai Chung, Ma On Shan, Shui Wo Street, Chai Wan, Aberdeen, and Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Libraries. The exhibition will introduce the heroic deeds of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade of the East River Column in resisting the Japanese invasion. Military model-making and colouring workshops will also be organised at the Tai Po, Kowloon, Sheung Shui, and Sai Kung Public Libraries from October to January next year. Book displays on the theme of the War of Resistance will be set up at the libraries to deepen the patrons' understanding of the history of this struggle.
 
All activities are free of charge. Seat reservations are required for some of the programmes. For more details, please visit the HKPL website (www.hkpl.gov.hk).
 
www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ccpo/index.html.