Different types of relics unearthed in Shandong region are being featured at ‘The Majestic Han’ Exhibition, such as agricultural tools, bronze lamp, bronze mirror, ding tripods, etc, while the bronze well is the most special among them. In fact, it exemplifies the daily life involving well-digging and water-drawing among the residents of Han dynasty. Besides, the invention and widespread use of wells created favourable conditions for the development of ancient society and the establishment of towns and settlements.

Mr. BU will share the stories behind of the exhibits featured at the ‘The Majestic Han’ exhibition, as well as other Han relics unearthed in Shandong region.

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The Chinese Temples Committee (CTC) operates and manages 24 directly administered temples. Among these temples, Lin Fa Kung in Tai Hang, Hung Shing Temple in Ap Lei Chau, Hau Wong Temple in Kowloon City, Yeung Hau Temple in Tai O, Yuk Hui Temple (Pak Tai Temple) in Wan Chai and Tin Hau Temple, Joss House Bay in Sai Kung have been declared as monuments. To promote our declared monuments, the Antiquities and Monuments Office (AMO) of the Development Bureau is in association with CTC to hold two sessions of workshop to introduce the historical background and architectural features of these temples. Tutor will then guide participants to make a little night light with portraits of the temples. Details of the workshop are as follow:

This event is organised by the Chinese Temples Committee in association with the Antiquities and Monuments Office of the Development Bureau.

In different areas of Hong Kong, we can still find many Lingnan traditional architectures in good condition. One can admire the delicate wooden structures and beautiful decorations made from a variety of materials. Framework of wooden beams in Lingnan traditional architecture not only serve as structural element playing a crucial load-bearing role in a building, but also enhancing the structural and decorative beauty.

Tutors will introduce the features of Lingnan traditional architecture. Participants will have an opportunity to assemble a beam framework model, enhancing their knowledge of this essential part of Lingnan traditional architecture. Details of the workshop are as follow:

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Henan is an important cradle of Chinese civilisation, situated in the central region, also known as the Central Plains. Luoyang, which is situated in Henan Province, was assumed to endure responsibilities as the eastern capital attributed to its geographic centrality with accessible transport, as such it became a key stronghold from which the central government administered the Central Plains and extended its influence toward the Guandong regions. While Eastern Han established the capital at Luoyang, the political centre of the dynasty shifted to the Central Plains, and the region became the core of Han civilisation, which could be exemplified by various realms, such as agriculture, iron-smelting industry, handicrafts, business, culture and academic, etc.

Let’s follow Ms. WU Wei’s footsteps to deepen your knowledge towards the exhibits from Henan displayed at ‘The Majestic Han’ exhibition, as well as understanding how the brilliance of Han civilisation gathered, flourished and radiated outward from the Central Plains.

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Several pieces of Han Slip originated from Gansu Province are being featured at ‘The Majestic Han’ Exhibition, two of them, including the Fascicle on Loss of Transmitted Documents and Arithmetical slip were unearthed at the Xuanquan relay station site, Dunhuang. The content of the slips reflect administrative management of document transmissions in Han dynasty, as well as manifest the soldiers stationed on the frontier may have used their time on garrison duty to learn elementary techniques such as the method of calculation and system for determining cyclical day-dates.

Apart from Han Slips, various types of invaluable exhibits such as eaves end tile, textile, potter zhong vessel, jade belt hook, juan (plain weave silk), etc also come from Gansu Jiandu Museum. Let’s follow the steps of Mr. XU Rui, Deputy Director of the museum, to greet them.

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