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Special Programmes in association with the Exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum"

Unless otherwise stated, all special programmes are conducted in Cantonese and are free of charge. A valid admission ticket / Museum Pass is required for admission to "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum" exhibition. For special arrangements under inclement weather conditions, please click here for details. For enquiries, please call 2180 8260. The Museum makes no representations on the content of the programmes. Programmes are subject to change and cancellation without prior notice.

Programme Details

Jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Trustees of the British Museum
Jointly organised by Hong Kong Heritage Museum and the British Museum
Solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust

The exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum" features 100 carefully selected object displays from the British Museum's collection, showcasing the essence of global culture spanning more than 2 million years. In tandem with the exhibition, Hong Kong Heritage Museum is launching a series of education programmes, including lectures, guided tours of the exhibition, activities for students and children, workshops for young and elderly people, social harmony events, and cross-generation programmes, with the aim of arousing the interest of visitors in world history, culture and art. Echoing the British Museum's exhibition and adding local features to this exhibition, we have specially arranged a display in the Education Gallery (Thematic Gallery 5) with the theme of 100 groups of period objects about Hong Kong, and have organised a variety of educational activities to suit people of all ages and backgrounds.

Information Pamphlet of Special Programmes in association with the Exhibition

Information Pamphlet of Special Programmes in association with the Exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum"

"Discovering Treasures from the British Museum" Lecture Series

Several scholars and experts from various disciplines will host the lectures. From their different perspectives, they will use the exhibition and exhibits as a springboard to explore the development of global culture and the various stories behind the cultures.

(I) Lecture: Viewing World History through the Collection of the British Museum "A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum"

The British Museum has selected 100 groups of exhibits from its vast collections and displayed them in chronological order in the exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum", allowing visitors to explore the life and experiences of the people in the past. These representative exhibits are from different eras and regions: from rare survival tools that our early human ancestors relied on to credit cards that are commonly owned by modern people nowadays. The exhibits are concentrated pieces of world history, recording the power of observation and creativity of human beings at different periods of human history.

In this lecture, the speaker from the British Museum will share with the audience the curatorial concept of the exhibition. Through the stories behind different exhibits, the speaker will explore the footprints of human development over the past 2 million years and discuss with the audience how the development of civilisations has changed the world.


(II) Lecture: Exploring the Development of and Exchanges between Chinese and Foreign Cultures through Ancient Artefacts

During the past 100 – 200 years, expedition, archaeology and art history research have revealed new objects and added new ideas to our understanding of the ancient world. Cultural developments around the world have various origins. Different cultures have their own manifestations of work and tools, such as metals, ceramics, silk and writing. While their origins were quite separate, the interactions and collisions between different cultures have resulted in a fusion of cultural phenomena. This lecture will explore cultural developments and exchanges in China, the South China Sea, Southeast Asia and Europe, and inspire visitors to consider different ways of acquiring new knowledge.


(This programme has been cancelled) (III) Lecture: Humanity and Culture: Understanding World Civilisations through Historical Artefacts

We can discover the wisdom of human beings and the ways they found to survive throughout history and around the world by studying the objects they created. Artworks demonstrate their sense of aesthetics and taste, and some objects reveal their myths about spirits or death, or their spiritual pursuits. We can also learn about our ancestors' pursuit of knowledge and power, reflecting the development of human civilisation and the concept of global networking. From multi-faceted perspectives and supplemented by selected artefacts from the exhibition, the speaker will discuss the development of world civilisations and shared human concerns.

 

"House of Dreams" and "Under the Starry Sky: An Explorers' Camp" Education Zones (Thematic Gallery 5)

In tandem with "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum" exhibition, Hong Kong Heritage Museum has set up two education zones in Thematic Gallery 5: "House of Dreams", for young children, and "Under the Starry Sky: An Explorers' Camp", for teenagers. In these zones, young visitors can learn more about the exhibits and the stories behind them through interesting settings and interactive programmes.

House of Dreams

For this exhibition, "Dr Sweetdreams" has transformed her personal bedroom into a multimedia interactive learning zone, providing a comfortable environment for children to learn about world history and cultures. Children can sit under a simulated moon, hugging a soft pillow, while reading all sorts of children books here; or they can showcase their wisdom and creativity, by drawing and participating in treasure hunts. Dr Sweetdreams will also be here on certain days to tell fascinating stories related to the exhibits with the participants in the "Bedtime Stories" children's programme.

Under the Starry Sky: An Explorers' Camp

This special zone, with a desert camp under the starry sky as the theme, is designed for visitors to read journals of The Cultural Exploration Team and check out their objects in the camp, where visitors can learn about the selected exhibits under different topics and the stories behind them. The camp also provides books about human civilisation, world history, culture and other topics, allowing readers to join the explorers on their journey of cultural exploration in a relaxing environment.

 

"Bedtime Stories" Children's Programme (Full)

Inspired by "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum" exhibition, "Dr Sweetdreams" has created interesting children's stories and will share them with children in her House of Dreams. In addition to leading the children on a journey from ancient civilisations to the modern world, Dr Sweetdreams will guide them on a discovery of the secret codes of the exhibits through interactive games. The children will be encouraged to investigate the clues, find the exhibits, and experience an extraordinary learning tour of the museum.

 

Creative Workshop: "Viewing Objects, Recalling Memories"

Among the collections displayed in the exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum", there are many items that were closely related to the daily lives of people in ancient times, reflecting how our predecessors explored and thought, as well as changes over time. The instructor will select some artefacts from the exhibition – such as tools and eating utensils – and introduce the history and stories of these objects to the participants. Then the instructor will guide them to connect these with the same kinds of objects they used in their childhood or at other times in their life, while recalling some of the stories behind them. The participants will be encouraged to share their life stories and reminisce about the past through creative activities and discussions.

 

Creative Thinking Workshop: "Matching Ancient and Modern: Artefacts from the British Museum and Modern Items for Daily Life"

People have created a multitude of tools and supplies over the centuries to help them survive. These objects have been constantly improved, gradually changing the ways humans live. In this workshop, the instructor will guide the participants to pair items featured in "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum" exhibition with objects we use in our daily lives nowadays to discover the relationships between the ancient artefacts and modern everyday items. Then the participants will select one of the ancient objects they are interested in from the exhibition. They will design an item for modern life based on the ancient object with the guidance of the instructor, and share their design concepts with the other participants.

 

African Dance Summer Workshop

Traditional African dance is closely related to the ceremonial life of many African people and is performed mostly in sacred rites, with unique forms and styles. The Sowei Mask in the exhibition is worn by female dancers of the Sande Society of Sierra Leone. The dance instructors will introduce the characteristics of African dance and encourage the children to dance to the rhythm of the music to experience the culture and charm of Africa.

 

Interactive Game: "Pairing the Collection of the British Museum and the Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong"

"The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum" exhibition introduces 100 groups of precious exhibits from across the world, some of which may be similar to the historical relics from Hong Kong in certain ways. Some related objects will be paired up in this interactive game. Visitors wishing to take the challenge can participate in an on-the-spot test and share their understanding of the objects they are interested in. Participants who meet the challenge successfully and share the most creative ideas can win a gift from the museum.

 

Social Harmony Project

(I) "Bedtime Stories" Children's Programme

Hong Kong Heritage Museum will hold a series of social harmony programmes, including three sessions of "Bedtime Stories" children's programme, for students with special educational needs.

Inspired by "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum" exhibition, "Dr Sweetdreams" has created interesting children's stories and will share them with children in her House of Dreams. In addition to leading the children on a journey from ancient civilisations to the modern world, Dr Sweetdreams will guide them on a discovery of the secret codes of the exhibits through interactive games. The children will be encouraged to investigate the clues, find the exhibits, and experience an extraordinary learning tour of the museum.


(II) Creative Workshop: "Viewing Objects, Recalling Memories"

As part of the museum's programmes under the social harmony project, the museum will organise three sessions of the "Creative Workshop: ‘Viewing Objects, Recalling Memories'", tailored for elderly people with dementia.

Among the collections displayed in the exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum", there are many items that were closely related to the daily lives of people in ancient times, reflecting how our predecessors explored and thought, as well as changes over time. The instructor will select some artefacts from the exhibition – such as tools and eating utensils – and introduce the history and stories of these objects to the participants. Then the instructor will guide them to connect these with the same kinds of objects they used in their childhood or at other times in their life, while recalling some of the stories behind them. The participants will be encouraged to share their life stories and reminisce about the past through creative activities and discussions.

The museum will arrange for photographers to take photos of the participants (as well as the accompanying carers, relatives or friends) on the days of programmes at selected scenes in the education zone.


(III) Cross-Generation Museum Tour Programme for "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum"

In this cross-generation programme, the museum will provide the elders with docent training. After the training, the elders will invite their families and friends to the museum this summer, and guide them on a visit of the exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum", fostering inter-generational communication and harmony while visiting the museum together.

Elderly Docents Training

 

Guided Tours for the Public

 

Guided Tours for Groups

 

Registered kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, tertiary institutions and universities as well as charitable and non-profit-making organisations are welcome to apply for free guided tour service. You may download the application form from the "Download Area" of our website. For enquiries, please contact us at 2180 8180.

 

In response to the exhibition theme of "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum" and to connect it with local history, we have created a novella, titled A Day in Time – 1935 Hong Kong, Illustrated with 100 Period Objects, featuring a one-day story using 100 sets of period objects with Hong Kong history as the backdrop. We have also turned the novella into a giant 3-D book for display in the museum's Thematic Gallery 5, showing some of the scenes from the story, complete with multimedia and interactive installations.

"The Curio Studio" Education Zone (Thematic Gallery 5)

Hong Kong Heritage Museum has converted a section of Thematic Gallery 5 into "The Curio Studio", featuring scenes from the novella A Day in Time – 1935 Hong Kong, Illustrated with 100 Period Objects in a brand-new deductive way. The scenes include 100 sets of Hong Kong period objects, covering clothing, eating and drinking, transportation, livelihood, and other everyday items – all as they were used on a day in 1935. This zone has been transformed to transport visitors into the story by means of a giant 3D book, with a 1930s Chinese home, an old photo studio, a street, and a Mid-Levels mansion. Visitors can immerse themselves in the story, wandering through the nostalgic scenes, and visiting a home and a street in pre-war Hong Kong. The multimedia devices in this zone give visitors an audio-visual sensory experience that is akin to being in 1930s Hong Kong.

 

The Old City Today: A Tour Back to the 1930s #

The museum will invite a Hong Kong historian to act as the city guide, travelling with the participants through time and space to return to old Hong Kong in 1935. The veteran historian will lead the participants to experience the route of the characters' activities in the story A Day in Time – 1935 Hong Kong, Illustrated with 100 Period Objects and explain the history of the places and associated objects along the way, to explore experiences and memories of old Hong Kong. All participants are welcome to wear period costumes, as they experience Hong Kong in the past through a wonderful journey.

# The programme will be held in the form of a lecture.

 

Writing Workshop: "Reading a Novella and Creating an Alternative Ending"

In response to the exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum", Hong Kong Heritage Museum compiled a novella, titled A Day in Time – 1935 Hong Kong, Illustrated with 100 Period Objects, with 100 sets of period objects from local museums and collectors as its theme, to introduce the lifestyle of Hong Kong people in the past. Through this story and the writing workshop, the museum aims to encourage young people to read and write more.

Session 1:
The instructor will share some creative writing skills with the participants, read with them selected passages from the story A Day in Time – 1935 Hong Kong, Illustrated with 100 Period Objects, and inspire them to take a creative approach to creating an alternative ending for the story.

Session 2:
After the first session, the participants will write their own story endings. They will share the content and ideas of their new endings with other participants in the second session, so that they can learn from one another to improve their writing skills through discussion and exchanges. The most outstanding story writers will receive a gift from Hong Kong Heritage Museum.

 

"Roles on Paper" Painting Workshop

The characters in A Day in Time – 1935 Hong Kong, Illustrated with 100 Period Objects have their own charms. If you have read the story, you may have thought about the faces of the characters. Ms May Lu, the illustrator of the novella, will guide the participants to create portrait paintings of the characters from the story, using Chinese ink painting and Western watercolour painting techniques. The participants will also learn about the painting styles of calendar posters, which were popular in the early 20th century, and portray the characters in the story in an imaginative and creative way.

 

Let's Have Fun Dancing

Social dancing was popular in the 1930s, especially in night clubs and ballrooms. For this activity, the education zone will be temporarily turned into a 1930s dance hall. Professional dancers will be invited to demonstrate different types of social dances, such as the waltz, the Charleston and the rumba. Participants can dance in a relaxed environment, moving to the rhythm and swirling romantically. This event should not be missed by anyone who loves dancing. Everyone is welcome to join the dance extravaganza. Let's have fun dancing!

 

 

 

 

 

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