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Arts, Culture and Heritage
Jockey Club supports exhibition of 100 Objects from The British Museum to tell history of the world
17/05/2019
One hundred objects selected from The British Museum, telling stories of human development and world civilisation, are on display at The Hong Kong Heritage Museum from 18 May until 9 September.
Titled “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: A History of the World in 100 Objects from the British Museum”, the exhibition is solely sponsored by the Club’s Charities Trust. It reveals stories of mankind in the areas of power, belief, art, trading and technology, dating from two million years ago to the present, through a chronological display of 100 selected exhibits from different eras and regions of The British Museum’s collections.
Echoing the theme of the exhibition, a parallel display is being mounted to showcase 100 objects from Hong Kong for those who would like to have a feel of the city's bygone days, and to encourage the younger generation to take an interest in their local history.
The Trust is also supporting a series of educational activities including guided tours, lectures, workshops for young and elderly people, and cross-generational programmes, providing additional dimensions on the wider historical and cultural context of the artefacts featured.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series is a partnership between the Trust and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Launched in 2012, it supports two to three major exhibitions each year, all of which are complemented by educational programmes.
