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-History of Taikoo Sugar Refinery
About the Collection
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-Grounds and Buildings
Introduction
Construction of Taikoo Sugar Refinery, 1882-1884
Grounds and Buildings, 1890s - 1900s
Grounds and Buildings, 1910s - 1940s
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-Installation of new facilities and machinery in 1950
Introduction
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Granulator
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-Products – packaging and advertisement 1930 - 1960s
Packaging
Advertisements
People 1890s - 1950s
"Raw Sugar Cargo Analyses Journal"
Acknowledgements
-Hong Kong Products Exhibition
About the Collection
-History of Exhibitions
Introduction
-Pre–war Exhibitions
Introduction
Exhibition at Sincere's
The First Exhibition
The Second Exhibition
The Third Exhibition
The Fourth Exhibition
The Fifth Exhibition
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Fund Raising
Hong Kong People Use Hong Kong Products
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Vitasoy
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Eng Aun Tong
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Kadar
Chiap Hua
I-Feng Enamelling & Freezinhot Bottle
Fung Keong Rubber
Products Display
-Activities
Introduction
Promotion of Manufacturers
Photography Competitions
Miss Exhibition Pageants
Performances
Clean Hong Kong Campaign
-Sidelights
Introduction
Governor's Visits
Crowds of Visitors
Behind the Scene
-Memories of Exhibitions
Oral History
RTHK Programmes
Acknowledgements
Sources of Materials
-Local Festivals Around the Year
About the Collection
-Festivals
-1st Lunar Month
New Year’s Day
Lantern Lighting Ceremony
Tai Ping Hung Chiu
Kwun Yum Treasury Opening Festival
-2nd Lunar Month
Villain Beating
Three Mountain Kings Festival
Hung Shing Festival
Spring Worship of the Liu Clan
-3rd Lunar Month
Pak Tai Festival
Yellow Emperor Worshipping Ceremony
Tin Hau Festival
-4th Lunar Month
The Buddha’s Birthday
Tam Kung Festival
Cheung Chau Bun Festival
-5th Lunar Month
Dragon Boat Parade
Tai Wong Yeh Festival
Fan Sin’s Birthday
-6th Lunar Month
Lu Pan Patron’s Day
Kwun Yam Festival at Pak Sha Wan
Birthday of Kwan Tai
-7th Lunar Month
Seventh Sister's Birthday
Peng Chau Tin Hau Parade
Ullambana Festival
-8th Lunar Month
Moon Festival Fire Dragon Dance
Hau Wong Birthday
Birthday of Confucius
-9th Lunar Month
The Custom of Hek Shan Tou Observed by Tang Clan at Autumn Memorial Ceremony
Deity-reciprocate Event at the Ksitigarbha Temple
Birthday of Sin Si Wah Kong
-10th Lunar Month
Birthday of Shui Sin Yeuh
Birthday of Saint Yiu the Virgin
-11th Lunar Month
Deliverance Service for All in Water and Land
-12th Lunar Month
Thanking the deities at the end of a year
Acknowledgements
-Post-war Industries
About the Collection
Industrialization in Post-war Hong Kong
-Memories of Industrial Veterans
Introduction
First Generation Industrialists
Second Generation Industrialists
Manufacturers with Worker's Background
Industrial Professionals
Skilled Labour on Production Line
-Manufacturing Industries
-Clocks and Watches
Industry Focus
Oral History
Government Reports
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Photos and Images
-Electronics
Industry Focus
Oral History
Government Reports
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-Garment
Industry Focus
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Industry Focus
Oral History
Government Reports
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Industry Focus
Oral History
Government Reports
Photos and Images
-Plastics
Industry Focus
Oral History
Government Reports
Manufacturers' Publication
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-Textiles
Industry Focus
Oral History
Government Reports
Manufacturers' Publication
Photos and Documents
-Brand Products
Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Images
-Textiles Production Process
Introduction
Spinning in the 1950s
Knitting in the 1950s
Weaving in the 1950s
-Manufacturers
-Amoy
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
Video
-Ampex Ferrotec
Company Introduction
Oral History
-Central Textiles
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-Champion Industrial
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-China Dyeing
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-China Paint
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
Video
-Chit Shing P.V.C.
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-Chun Au Knitting
Company Introduction
Photos and Documents
-Chung Nam Watch
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-Dailywin Watch Products
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
Video
-Elec & Eltek
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-Forward Winsome
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-Fountain Set
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-Kin Hip Metal & Plastic
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-Leung Lung Kee Watch Case Factory
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-Pak Fah Yeow
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-Silver Manufactory
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-Tins Chemical
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-Yangtzekiang Garment
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-Yick Sun Knitting
Company Introduction
Oral History
Photos and Documents
-Government Reports
Labour Department Reports
-Extracts from Hong Kong Trade Bulletin
Introduction
Industry Review
Industrial Products
Companies
Industry Topics
Glossary
References
Acknowledgements
-Pre-war Industry
About the Collection
Did pre-war Hong Kong have industries?
Overview: Selected Documents
Major Government Reports
-Other Government Reports
Return of the Manufactures, Mines, and Fisheries
Administrative Reports
Bills and Ordinances
-Annual report by the Secretary for Chinese Affairs
Factory Inspection
Labour
Wages and Cost of Living
Census Reports of Occupations
Factory Surveys
Industrial Advertisements
-Industry Topics
Accident and Safety
Child Labour
Employment and Occupations
Legislation
Female Labour
Wage and Cost of Living
Factory Regulation and Inspection
Export and Tariffs
Chinese Manufactures
European-managed Industries
External Factors
Imperial Preference
References
-The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives
About the Collection
150 years of Happy Valley
Charities & community
Acknowledgements
-Tin Hau Festival
About the Collection
Celebrating the Birthday of Tin Hau
Flower Cannons
Acknowledgements
-Memories We Share: Hong Kong in the 1960s and 1970s
About the Collection
-Life Overview
Fashion
Wining and Dining
Housing
Transportation
Social Ambience
Popular Entertainment
-Live Broadcasts
Introduction
Grand opening of Hong Kong City Hall
Inauguration of Shek Pik Reservoir
Olympic torch arrives in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s first satellite earth station goes into operation
Pope Paul VI visits Hong Kong
Governor MacLehose takes office
Inauguration of Kwai Chung Container Port
The first visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Hong Kong
Acknowledgements
-History in Miniature: The 150th Anniversary of Stamp Issuance in Hong Kong
About the Collection
-History of Hong Kong Stamps
The Birth of Hong Kong Stamps
Hong Kong Stamps before the Second World War
Hong Kong Stamps during the Japanese Occupation
Hong Kong Stamps after the Second World War
Hong Kong Stamps after the Handover
Design and Printing of Stamps
Postage Rates and Commodity Prices
-Evolution of Design
The First Set of Hong Kong's Definitive Stamps and Subsequent Denominations
Surcharged Stamps, Overprinted Stamps and Stamp Duty Fiscals Used as Postage Stamps
Commemorative Stamps from Pre-war Hong Kong
Definitive Stamps in the Reigns of King Edward VII and King George V
Definitive Stamps in the Reign of King George VI
Postage Due Labels
Definitive Stamps in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II (Part 1)
Definitive Stamps in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II (Part 2)
Commemorative and Special Stamp Issues from Post-war Hong Kong
Definitive Stamps before and after the Handover (Part 1)
Definitive Stamps before and after the Handover (Part 2)
Commemorative and Special Stamps after the Handover
Stamps and Sheetlets Epitomising Twenty-First Century Printing Techniques (Part 1)
Stamps and Sheetlets Epitomising Twenty-First Century Printing Techniques (Part 2)
Acknowledgements
-A Partnership with the People: KAAA and Post-war Agricultural Hong Kong
About the Collection
-Background and Mission
Post-war Hong Kong
A Partnership with the People
A New Mission – From KAAA to KFBG
-Agricultural Aid Projects
Pig Raising Scheme
Agricultural Loan Fund
Widow's Assistance Scheme
Crop Husbandry Assistance
Paak Ngau Shek Experimental Farm
Agricultural Show
Local Public Works
Special Projects
-Films for KAAA
Film Narrations
Documentary and Interviews
Links
Acknowledgements
-The Oral Legacies (I) - Intangible Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
About the Collection
-Cantonese Opera
The Origin of Cantonese Opera
The "Red Boat" and "Mountain-Crossing" Troupes
Cantonese Opera in Hong Kong
Post-War Development
Roles in Cantonese Opera
Costumes in Cantonese Opera
-Herbal Tea
Food Culture Unique to South China
History of Herbal Tea in Hong Kong
Development of the Herbal Tea Culture in Hong Kong
-Cheung Chau Jiao Festival
The Origin of the Festival
Colourful Content of the Event
A Float for the “Piu Sik” or “Floating Colours” Parade
Perpetuation of the Heritage
-Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade
Fishery Associations
The Origin and Features of the Water Parade
Perpetuation of the Heritage
-Yu Lan Ghost Festival of the Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community
The Origin of the Yu Lan Festival
Special Features of the Yu Lan Festival
Perpetuation of the Heritage
-Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance
The Origin of the Fire Dragon Dance
Features of the Event
Perpetuation of the Heritage
-The Arts of the Guqin (The Craft of Qin Making)
Forerunners in Qin Making in Hong Kong
The Craft of Qin Making
The Qin Making Procedure
Basic Techniques for Playing the Qin
Perpetuation of the Heritage
-Quanzhen Temples Taoist Ritual Music
Historical Background of Quanzhen Temples Taoist Ritual Music
Features of Quanzhen Temples Taoist Ritual Music
Xian Tian Hu Shi Ji Lian You Ke, or The Anterior Heaven Ritual for Feeding, Saving and Refining Ghosts
Perpetuation of the Heritage
-The Hakka Unicorn Dance in Hang Hau in Sai Kung
Historical Background of the Hakka Unicorn Dance
Features of the Hakka Unicorn Dance
Perpetuation of the Heritage_Unicorn
-Wong Tai Sin Belief and Customs
The Origin of the Folk Religion
Features of the Folk Religion
Perpetuation of the Heritage
Related Links
Acknowledgements
-Hong Kong Currency
About the Collection
-History of Hong Kong Currency
The Birth of Hong Kong's Currency
Hong Kong's Currency before the Second World War
Hong Kong's Currency during the Japanese Occupation
Hong Kong's Currency after the Second World War
Hong Kong's Currency during the Handover
From Saving to Consuming
Consumer Prices in Hong Kong
Important Statement
Acknowledgements
-Hong Kong, Benevolent City: Tung Wah and the Growth of Chinese Communities
About the Collection
The Hong Kong Chinese Community in the Mid-19th Century
-History of Tung Wah Services
Public Hygiene in Hong Kong and the Founding and Development of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
Early Chinese Charitable and Relief Work
Tung Wah's Repatriation of Remains Service for Overseas Chinese
Hong Kong Public Education and the Tung Wah Schools
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals in the Modern Era
Epilogue
-Conservation and Transmission
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals' Contribution to the Conservation of Cultural Heritage
Tung Wah Coffin Home Archives Restoration Project
Links
Acknowledgements
-The Oral Legacies Series II: The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong
About the Collection
-Nanyin (Southern Tunes)
Nanyin in Hong Kong
The Unique Features of Nanyin
Developments and Changes
-Spring and Autumn Ancestral Worship of Clans
Ancestral Worship
History of Spring and Autumn Ancestral Worship of Clans in Hong Kong
The Ceremonies of the Spring and Autumn Ancestral Worship of Clans
The Significance of the Spring and Autumn Ancestral Worship of Clans
-Tin Hau Festival in Hong Kong
History of the Folk Religion of Tin Hau
Rituals and Activities Related to the Tin Hau Festival
The Social Function of the Tin Hau Festival and Its Related Activities
-Mid-Autumn Festival - The Pok Fu Lam Fire Dragon Dance
History of the Pok Fu Lam Fire Dragon Dance
Crafting of the Fire Dragon
The Dance of the Fire Dragon around Pok Fu Lam
-Taoist Ritual Tradition of the Zhengyi School
The Historical Lineage of the Zhengyi School in Taoism
The Taoist Ritual Tradition of the Zhengyi School in the New Territories
The Taoist Ritual Tradition of the Zhengyi School in the urban areas
Perpetuation of the Taoist Ritual Tradition of the Zhengyi School
-Sek Pun (Basin Feast)
The Tradition and Meaning of Sek Pun
The Making of Pun Choi Basin Food
Evolution and Development
-Hong Kong-style Milk Tea Making Technique
The History of Hong Kong-style Milk Tea
Ingredients, Utensils and Brewing Process
Current Situation of Hong Kong-style Milk Tea Making
Paper Crafting Technique
-Technique of Making Hong Kong Cheongsam and Kwan Kwa Wedding Costume
The History of Chinese Cheongsam and Kwan Kwa
Hong Kong Cheongsam Making Technique
Hong Kong Kwan Kwa Wedding Costume Making Technique
-Bamboo Theatre Building Technique
History of the Bamboo Theatre
Special Features of the Bamboo Theatre
Evolution and Perpetuation of the Heritage
Related Links
Acknowledgements
-Braving the Storm: Hong Kong under Japanese Occupation
About the Collection
-History of the War of Resistance in Hong Kong
All-round Support
Support from Academic Circles
Renowned Cultural Figures in Hong Kong
The China Defence League and the 'One Bowl of Rice' Movement
Hong Kong's Defences before the War
The Battle for Hong Kong
The Fall of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong and Kowloon Independent Brigade of the East River Column
Victory in the War of Resistance and Hong Kong after the War
Links
Acknowledgements
-A Century of Fashion: Hong Kong Cheongsam Story
About the Collection
Summary: The Cultural Traits of the Hong Kong Cheongsam
-The Historical Development of Hong Kong Women's Cheongsam
The Dawning of Hong Kong Cheongsam: The Late Qing Period to the 1920s
The Transition Period of Hong Kong Cheongsam: The 1930s and 1940s
The Golden Age of Hong Kong Cheongsam: The 1950s and 1960s
The Decline of Hong Kong Cheongsam: The 1970s and 1980s
The Return of Hong Kong Cheongsam: The 1990s to the Present
-Cheongsam Legends in Hong Kong
Cheongsam of Cantonese Opera Career Artist Mrs Ma Lam Yee Mui and Her Eldest Daughter
Cheongsam of Lingnan School Painter Dr Leung Kit Wah
Cheongsam of Movie Stars Linda Lin Dai and Tina Ti Na
Cheongsam of Beauty and Etiquette Expert Mrs Vera Waters
Cheongsam of Television Broadcasts Limited Non-executive Director Mrs Christina Lee
Unnoticed Talents: Homemade Cheongsam
Cheongsam School Uniforms: Over Half a Century of Cultured Young Ladies
-Making a Cheongsam
The Cheongsam Tailors of Hong Kong
Steps (1)
Steps (2)
-Cheongsam Fashions Featured on Hong Kong Merchandise
Introduction
Merchandise of the Pre-war Period
Merchandise of the Post-war Period
Acknowledgements
-Geography & Environment
-Home of the Past: From Squatters to Public Housing
About the Collection
Land Squatters
Temporary Housing
Cottage Areas
Coastal Squatters
-Resettlement Estates
Introduction
Mark I & Mark II Blocks
Mark III to Mark VI Blocks
Problems & Difficulties
-Housing Authority Estates
Estates constructed by Housing Authority
Government Low Cost Housing
The Hong Kong Housing Authority
New Towns Development
References
Acknowledgements
-Hong Kong Places
About the Collection
Acknowledgements
-Lighthouses of Hong Kong
About the Collection
History of Hong Kong Lighthouses
-Geographical Distribution of Lighhouses
Location of Lighthouses
Cape D'Aguilar Lighthouse
Green Island Lighthouse
Cape Collinson Lighthouse
Waglan Island Lighthouse
Tang Lung Chau Lighthouse
Tathong Point Lighthouse
Links
References
Acknowledgements
-Victoria Prison
About the Collection
-A Brief history of Victoria Prison
History
Early Plans of Victoria Gaol
The De-commissioning of Victoria Prison
-Buildings in Victoria Prison
Introduction of the Buildings
A Hall
B Hall
C Hall
D Hall
E Hall
F Hall
Lower Compound
Main Gate
Prison Walls
Corner House
-Prison Management
Introduction
Punishment and Discipline
Reception of Prisoners
Staff of Victoria Prison
-Life of the Prisoners in Victoria Prison
Introduction
Work
Visit
Recreation
Diet
Clothing and Bedding
-Health and Welfare Services in Victoria Prison
Introduction
Medical services
Welfare and Rights
-Oral Interviews of Ex-correctional Staff
Introduction
Lee Siu On
Pang Sung Yuen
Law Hau Leung
Ho Chi Minh in Victoria Gaol
More References and Early Literatures on Victoria Gaol
Acknowledgements
-Hi! Houses: A Journey into the History of Century-old Houses with the Artists
About the Collection
Introduction
-Wilson Shieh x Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum
Introduction
Colouring the Revolution: Chromatic Vibrancy of Wilson Shieh in Kom Tong Hall
Artists' Biographies
-Jaffa Lam x Sam Tung Uk Museum
Introduction
Into an Elusive Dream: Jaffa Lam's Invitation to the Accidental Traveller at Sam Tung Uk
Artists' Biographies
-Lam Tung Pang x Old House at Wong Uk Village
Introduction
Traces of Our Life: Memories, Wong Uk and Lam Tung Pang
Artists' Biographies
-Fiona Wong x Law Uk Folk Museum
Introduction
Vernacular Charm of Law Uk in the Eyes of Fiona Wong
Artists' Biographies
-Exhibition Planning and Scene
Wilson Shieh x Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum
Jaffa Lam x Sam Tung Uk Museum
Lam Tung Pang x Old House at Wong Uk Village
Fiona Wong x Law Uk Folk Museum
Design Partner
-Extended Reading
What's in the Mind of an Old House Slipping through Time and Memory?
City of Clans – Exploring the Cultures of Chinese and Western Ethnic Groups of Hong Kong through the Study of Several Blocks of Historical Dwelling Architecture
Links and References
Acknowledgments
-Dockyards of Hong Kong
About the Collection
-History of Hong Kong's Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Industry
The Birth of Hong Kong's Shipbuilding and Repair Industry
Opening of Large Dockyards
Dockyard Development after the Second World War
Relocation of Dockyards to Kowloon West
Conclusion
-Geographical Distribution of Major Dockyards in Hong Kong
Introduction
Location Map of Major Dockyards in Hong Kong
Acknowledgments
-Reminiscences: Life in Hong Kong's Built Heritage
About the Collection
-The Stories of Mary and Ying-wo
Birth and Home
Education
Beliefs
Entertainment
Market
Inn
Medical Care
Governance
Romance and Marriage
-Conservation of Historic Buildings
Revitalisation of Historic Buildings
Recording of Historic Buildings
Restoration of Historic Buildings
Winners of UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in Hong Kong
Exhibition Planning and Scene
Acknowledgments
-Art & Culture
-Calendar Posters of Kwan Wai-nung
About the Collection
About Kwan Wai-nung and his family
Calendar Posters in Hong Kong
References
Acknowledgements
-Festival of Hong Kong
About the Collection
Historical Background
-Organizational Structure
Introduction
Central Co-ordination
District Participation
-Celebratory Activities
Introduction
Centrally Organized Programmes
District Programmes
Multicultural Elements of Entertainment
Programmes by Popular Media
Local Community Interest
Youth as the Prime Target
Participation of Social Organizations
Business Support
Performances by Disciplinary Forces
Hong Kong Festival Promotion
Interviewing Kan Tai Keung
Social Commentary
References
Acknowledgements
-Ho Sau: Poetic Photography of Daily Life
About the Collection
About Ho Sau
Acknowledgements
-Hong Kong Cemetery
About the Collection
Introduction
User's Guide to Database
Abbreviations
Researcher's Sketches
References
Acknowledgements
-Sketches by Kong Kai-ming
About the Collection
About Kong Kai Ming
-The Culture of Bamboo Scaffolding
About the Collection
-Written Works
Introduction
An article by Dr. Dan Waters
A book by Professor Francis K.W. Wong
An article by Major Edward Aldrich, R.E.
-Video
Videos
-Oral History
Audio
-Photographs
-Bamboo scaffolds in contemporary Hong Kong
Introduction
Single-layered scaffolds
Double-layered Scaffolds
Truss-out scaffolds
Catch fan
Scaffolds for slope work
Working platform
Ceiling scaffolds
Special scaffolds
Others
Scaffolders at Work
-On Festival Grounds
Introduction
Opera Theatre sheds
Other sheds
Bun towers at Cheung Chau Bun Festival
Ceiling renovation in Hong Kong Coliseum
-Bamboo Scaffolding in Old Hong Kong
Introduction
Building Taikoo Sugar Refinery 1882-1884
Central District Landmark
Funeral Ramps
Matsheds
Acknowledgements
-The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story
About the Collection
-On the Qin
Structure of the Qin
-Qin Style
Introduction
Qins in Different Periods
Basic Techniques for Playing the Qin
Qin Notation
-Qin Strings
String Making and Studies
Huihui Tang Strings
Jinyu Strings
Unnamed Strings
Taigu Strings
Other Strings
-Legacy of Qin
-Transmission of the Art of Qin Playing
Introduction
Family Teaching
Teacher-student Tutelage
-Transmission of the Art of Qin Making
Xu Wenjing and Choi Chang-sau
Qins crafted by Choi Chang-sau
Sound of Qins
-Art of Silk and Wood
Art of Qin Making
-Qin Making Procedure
Introduction
Seeking
Chopping
Hollowing
Fitting
Assembling
Cement Priming
Sanding
Lacquering
Stringing
-Passing on the Torch
Introduction
-Qin Making and Playing
Yung Hak-chi
Ng Ying-wai
Siu Yat-tung
Sou Si-tai
Lau Chor-wah
Lee Chun-yuen
Kwan Kar-way
Ho Chun-wah
Kwok Kang-ming
Lau Ho-ying & Poon Tak-wing
Lam Chi-chiu
Ho Wing-tze
Wong Pat-mui
Tong Wan-hoi
Yuen Chi-tai
Chung Siu-sun
Hung Kam-tung
Li Fei
Acknowledgments
-Journeys of Leung Ping Kwan
About the Collection
Journeys of Leung Ping Kwan
Images of Hong Kong
Journeys
Residence on Earth
Lotus Leaves
Foodscape
Greetings
Odes
Leung Ping Kwan's Photo Album
Leung Ping Kwan's
Related Links
Acknowledgments
-From Soya Bean Milk To Pu'er Tea
About the Collection
Preface
K.S. Lo and Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware
-Visits to Purple Clay Craft Factory by K.S. Lo
First Visit to Purple Clay Craft Factory
Second Visit to Purple Clay Craft Factory
-Travelling Exhibitions of Yixing Ware
Yixing Ware Exhibitions in North America
Europalia China 2009 - "Tea Through the Ages: An Art of Living"
Epilogue: Establishment of K.S. Lo Gallery
Exhibition Planning and Scene
-Tea Ware Collection Highlights
Introduction
Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware in Preparation (Before 1984)
The First Nine Years of Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (1984-1993)
10th Anniversary of Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (1994)
Vitasoy Snapshots
Acknowledgments
References
Links
-Applauding Hong Kong Pop Legend: Roman Tam
About the Collection
The Charismatic Musical Life of Roman Tam
Western Pop Music and Roman Tam
Mandarin Pop Songs and Roman Tam
Cantopop and Roman Tam
The Stage and Roman Tam
Hong Kong Pop's Role Model: Roman Tam
Related Links
Acknowledgements
Copyright Notice
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About the Collection
Preface
From apprentice trailor to fasion designer
Three Golden Decades
Shaping the Asian Spirit
Her Happiness is My Success
The Ever-changing Anita Mui
Image Design and Stage Costumes
Chronology
Related Links
Acknowledgements
-A Eulogy of Hong Kong Landscape in Painting: The Art of Huang Bore
About the Collection
About Huang Bore
-Plates and Sectional Texts
Victoria Peak.Victoria Harbour
Lantau Peak.Mui Wo and Tai O
Tai Mo Shan.Pat Sin Leng
Sha Tin and Sai Kung.Ap Chau and Ping Chau
Yuen Long.Lau Fau Shan
Po Toi Islands.Lamma Island
Nature as Model for Re-creation
Map: Hong Kong Sceneries Painted by Huang Bore
Huang Bore and the Yung Sheh Hiking Club
Biographical Notes of Huang Bore
Exhibition Planning and Scene
Acknowledgments
References
-Imprint of the Heart: Artistic Journey of Huang Xinbo
About the Collection
Preface
-Artistic Journey of Huang Xinbo
A First Probe into Humanity: The Embryonic Years (1933-1937)
The Patriotic Heart: The Sino-Japanese War Years (1937-1945)
A Compassionate Soul: The Human Art Club Years (1945-1949)
The Soulful Quest: The New China Years (1949-1966)
The Indomitable Spirit: The Cultural Revolution Years (1966-1976)
The Lasting Voice: The Late Years (1976-1980)
Human Art Club
Huang Xinbo's World of Caricature
Huang Xinbo in Hong Kong
Chronology of Huang Xinbo
Exhibition Planning and Scene
Links and References
Acknowledgments
-Porcelain and Painting
About the Collection
-Appreciation Guide
The Origin
Evidence of Artistic Exchange
Close Friendship and Brotherhood
Close Partners with Tacit Understanding
Interest in Porcelain Painting
-Works of Porcelain and Painting
Introduction
Joint Paintings on Paper
Paintings on Porcelain
Photo Album of Friendly Gatherings
Memories of Porcelain Friendship
Biographical Notes of Chao Shao-an
Exhibition Scenes
References
Acknowledgments
-A Voice for the Ages, a Master of his Art – A Tribute to Lam Kar Sing
About the Collection
Preface
Early Training and Mentorship
At the Height of His Career
Lam on the Silver Screen
The Methodology of a Maestro
A Legacy Upheld and Continued
Love of a Lifetime
Exhibition Scene
Related Links
Acknowledgements
-Memories of Renowned Lyricist: Richard Lam Chun Keung' s Manuscripts
About the Collection
Biography of Richard Lam
-Richard Lam's Manuscripts
Introduction
Browse Manuscripts
List of Lyrical Works of Richard Lam
Awards Bestowed upon Richard Lam
Related Links
Acknowledgements
-Seal Carving in Lingnan
About the Collection
-Highlights of the Development of Seal Carving in Hong Kong over the Past 150 Years
Introduction
Hong Kong as a Key Location in the Development of Lingnan Sigillography
Huang Mufu and the Hong Kong Seal Community
Laying the Foundations for the Study of Hong Kong Sigillography
Exhibition Scene
Links and References
Acknowledgements
-Literary Giant - Jin Yong and Louis Cha
About the Collection
Louis Cha - Profile of a Contemporary Legend among Chinese Authors
Jin Yong's World of Martial Arts
The Jin Yong Phenomenon: Film, Television and Entertainment
Jin Yong: Literary Legend of the Past Century
Related Links
Acknowledgements
-Communication & Media
-Hong Kong Historical Postcards
About the Collection
Acknowledgements
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About the Collection
-The Shaw’s Story
The Shaw's Story
Shanghai Unique (Tianyi) Film Productions
Southbound for Singapore
Tianyi Hong Kong Studios
Shaw & Sons Limited
Shaw Brothers (Hong Kong) Limited
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Introduction
Comedy
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The Shaw's Cinemas and Cinema Chains
Distribution in Singpore and Malaysia
Cinema Chains in Hong Kong
Expansion of Cinema Chains
Summary
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Shaw Studio
The Birth of Shaw Studio
Studio Production
Summary
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Introduction
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Linda Lin Dai
Betty Loh Ti
Ivy Ling Bo
Patricia Lam Fung
Cheng Pei-pei
Li Li-hua
Li Ching
Ching Li
Lily Ho
Jenny Hu
Chin Ping
Fang Ying
Hui Ying-hung
Hu Chin
Candice Yu On-on
-Shaw Actor
Chao Lei
Peter Chen Ho
Alexander Fu Sheng
Jimmy Wang Yu
David Chiang
Ti Lung
Yueh Hua
Lo Lieh
Lui Kay
Yan Jun
Wang Yu
Kwan Shan
Chen Kuan-tai
Chen Hung-lieh
Liu Yung
-Behind the Screen
Introduction
-Backstage Crew
Chang Cheh
King Hu
Li Han-hsiang
Ho Meng-hua
Chor Yuen
Raymond Chow
Mona Fong
Chua Boon-hean
Szeto On
Ni Kuang
Doe Ching
Cheng Kang
Kuei Chih-hung
Liu Chia-liang
Inoue Umetsugu
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The Cityscape of Early Hong Kong
Lives of Hong Kong Residents in Moving Images
Hong Kong through Michael Rogge's Len
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Lai Man-wai
The First Family of Hong Kong Cinema
Benjamin Brodsky
Hou Yao
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Introduction
Esther Eng
Wan Hoi-ling
Artefacts
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The History of Equipment Rental in Hong Kong
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Movie Palace, Majestically Crafted
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A Place for Publicity
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A Blend of Screen and Stage
Down the Memory Lane
The Ever-Changing City
Cinema Jargons
Movie Theatre Bests
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Kowloon
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Life of Movie Poster Artist, Chow Keung
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