Programmes |
Collaboration Series

History x Film x Conservation – Boundless Classics

Muse Fest HK 2022 brings the Hong Kong Museum of History, Hong Kong Film Archive and Conservation Office together to organise a two-day crossover event, "History x Film x Conservation – Boundless Classics". Filled with specially crafted programmes, the event will lead you on a tour to explore the classic Hong Kong stories featured in the two exhibitions – "Recreating a Classic: The Best Features of The Hong Kong Story" and "Joyous Destiny: A Selection of Wedding Memorabilia from the Museum's Collections".

•  Talks

  Yau Tsim Mong District – Seasons Change, Traditions Remain
  Date: Nov 12 (Sat)
  Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
  Speakers: Dr. Leung Cho-nga and Mr. Leung Yue-sang, Part time Guest Lecturers, EDUHK
  Host: Mr. Osmond Chan, Curator of Hong Kong Museum of History
  Venue: 1/F Lobby (A maximum of 40 participants on a first-come-first-served basis.
  Please queue up at the Lobby on the 1/F 30 minutes before the programme commences.)
  Language: Cantonese (Sign interpretation provided)
  

  Stories Hidden in the Chinese Marriage Rituals and Customs
  Date: Nov 13 (Sun)
  Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
  Speakers: Dr. Billy Tang, Director of Society of Hong Kong History and Mr. George Wan, Joint Founder of Hide and Seek Tour
  Host: Mr. Michael Tang, Assistant Curator of Hong Kong Museum of History
  Venue: 1/F Lobby (A maximum of 40 participants on a first-come-first-served basis.
  Please queue up at the Lobby on the 1/F 30 minutes before the programme commences.)
  Language: Cantonese (Sign interpretation provided)
  

•  Conservation Demonstration

  Here we talk: Behind-the-scenes in conservation of Joyous Destiny: A Selection of Wedding Memorabilia from the Museum's Collections
  Date: Nov 12 and 13 (Sat and Sun)
  Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
  Speakers: Mr. Kenneth Chan, Assistant Curator of Hong Kong Museum of History; Ms. Angela Cheung, Mr. Andrew Chung and Mr. Jimmy Wong, Assistant Curators of Conservation Office
  Venue: 1/F Lobby (A maximum of 40 participants on a first-come-first-served basis. Please queue up at the Lobby on the 1/F 30 minutes before the programme commences.)
  Language: Cantonese
  

•  Screenings and Post-screening Talks

  Connie Iconic
  Date: Nov 12 and 13 (Sat and Sun)
  Time: 10am – 6:30pm
  Venue: 1/F Lobby

  Screenings
  Girls Are Flowers (1966)
  Date and Time:
  Nov 12 (Sat), 1pm – 2:30pm (followed by a post-screening talk)
  Nov 13 (Sun), 4pm – 5:30pm

  The Pregnant Maiden (1968)
  Date and Time:
  Nov 12 (Sat), 4pm – 5:45pm
  Nov 13 (Sun), 1pm – 2:45pm (followed by a post-screening talk)

  Venue: G/F Lecture Hall (No registration required; a maximum of 100 quotas on a first-come-first-served basis; please queue up for tickets outside the Lobby on the 1/F one hour before the programme commences; each participant can obtain a maximum of two tickets.)
  Language: Cantonese
  

  Post-screening Talks
  Post-screening Talk on Girls Are Flowers
  Date: Nov 12 (Sat)
  Time: 2:30pm – 3:05pm
  Speakers: Ms. Priscilla Chan, Assistant Curator of Hong Kong Film Archive and Ms. Edith Cheung, Researcher of Fashion Culture
  Venue: G/F Lecture Hall
  Language: Cantonese
  

  Post-screening Talk on The Pregnant Maiden
  Date: Nov 13 (Sun)
  Time: 2:45pm – 3:20pm
  Speakers: Ms. Priscilla Chan, Assistant Curator of Hong Kong Film Archive and Ms. Edith Cheung, Researcher of Fashion Culture
  Venue: G/F Lecture Hall
  Language: Cantonese
  

•  Workshops

  Lucky Box DIY Workshop
  Date: Nov 12 (Sat)
  Time: 1pm – 2pm; 3:30pm – 4:30pm
  Instructor: Ms. Margaret Chu
  Venue: 1/F Cafe (No registration required; a maximum of 20 participants on a first-come-first-served basis; please queue up for tickets outside the Lobby on the 1/F one hour before the programme commences.)
  Language: Cantonese
  

  Calligraphy Menu Writing Workshop
  Date: Nov 13 (Sun)
  Time: 1pm – 2pm; 3:30pm – 4:30pm
  Instructor: Dr. Chui Pui Chee
  Venue: 1/F Cafe (No registration required; a maximum of 20 participants on a first-come-first-served basis; please queue up for tickets outside the Lobby on the 1/F one hour before the programme commences.)
  Language: Cantonese
  

  Fluorescent Signboard Making Workshop
  Date: Nov 12 and 13 (Sat and Sun)
  Time: 5pm – 6pm
  Instructor: Mr. Lee Kin Ming
  Venue: 1/F Cafe (No registration required; a maximum of 20 participants on a first-come-first-served basis; please queue up for tickets outside the Lobby on the 1/F one hour before the programme commences.)
  Language: Cantonese
  

•  Game and Photo Corner

  "Finding the Classics" Game
  Date: Nov 12 and 13 (Sat and Sun)
  Time: 1pm – 6:30pm
  Venue: 1/F Lobby and "Recreating a Classic: The Best Features of the Hong Kong Story" exhibition (No registration required; please take game sheets at the Lobby on the 1/F, participants may have a chance to get a "Bring me home" souvenir. Souvenirs are available on a first-come-first-served basis and while stocks last.)
  

  "Rap Talk with Bride's Chaperone" Game
  Date: Nov 12 and 13 (Sat and Sun)
  Time: 1pm – 6:30pm
  Venue: 1/F Lobby (No registration required; please join at the Lobby on the 1/F, participants may have a chance to get a "Bring me home" souvenir. Souvenirs are available on a first-come-first-served basis and while stocks last.)
  

  Boundless Photo Corner
  Date: Nov 12 and 13 (Sat and Sun)
  Time: 1pm – 6:30pm
  Venue: 1/F Lobby
  

•  Exhibitions

  "Recreating a Classic: The Best Features of The Hong Kong Story" exhibition
  Now on Display
  

  "Joyous Destiny: A Selection of Wedding Memorabilia from the Museum's Collections" exhibition
  Until Feb 6, 2023
  

•  Fee

  Free admission

•  Enquiries

  Tel: 59190979
  (From Nov 1 – Nov 11, 2022, Mon to Fri: 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm)