Solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and The Palace Museum, the “Hall of Mental Cultivation of The Palace Museum – Imperial Residence of Eight Emperors” is one of the featured exhibitions of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series. The exhibition introduces the historical and architectural features and history of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and uses its well-known and invaluable artefacts to show its political, historical and cultural importance to the Qing dynasty. Don't miss this opportunity. Mark the dates!
“The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Hall of Mental Cultivation of The Palace Museum – Imperial Residence of Eight Emperors” Exhibition features over 200 exhibits from The Hall of Mental Cultivation, the imperial residence of the eight Qing emperors and the political centre of the Qing dynasty. It was one of the most visited places in The Palace Museum, and houses the most well-known and invaluable artefacts related to the emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong.
The exhibition introduces the historical events related to the Hall of Mental Cultivation in an interesting way, and through the reconstruction of building spaces and multimedia, visitors can feel what it was like to live there.
As the Hall itself has been closed for large-scale renovation, artefacts previously housed there have been selected for the first-ever touring exhibition. These include: a zitan hanging panel with gilded cranes in bamboo grove”; Leng Mei’s “Imperial Summer Resort”; Emperor Qianlong’s plaque with calligraphic inscription “Room of Three Rarities”; and a Jade seal with the characters for “valued collection of the Sovereign Emeritus”, as well as other treasures with high ornamental value.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has donated funds for the sixth consecutive year to the Leisure and Cultural Services Department for the staging of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series Exhibitions. These exhibitions allow the public to have greater opportunities to delve into and enjoy history, arts and culture. Come experience the cultural treasures of the Qing dynasty with your family and friends!