HONG KONG IS a fusion of Eastern and Western cultures. However, old Chinese traditions still play an important role in our lives. But how well do we know our roots?
The exhibition 'Hong Kong Customs and Heritage', jointly organised by City University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Public Libraries and the Hong Kong Museum of History, gives visitors a chance to gain a better understanding of the cultural legacies of Hong Kong.
Comprising two parts - 'Local Folk Beliefs and Customs' and 'Hong Kong's Village Life' - the exhibit features information on traditional village life.
'Local Folk Beliefs and Customs' features about 20 artifacts selected from the ethnographic collection of the Museum of History.
The exhibits highlight festivals and religious beliefs that are celebrated and practised by villagers.
A textbook published in 1921 and a guidebook of drawing talismans are among the 17 historical documents on village life featured in 'Hong Kong's Village Life'.
