PolyU 85th Anniversary Public Lecture - A New Vision for Carrying the Traditional Culture Forward

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Date

12 Oct 2022
Organiser

Mainland Development Office
Time

18:30 - 20:00
Venue

Jockey Club Auditorium (JCA), PolyU

Speaker

Dr Louis Ng Chi-wa, Director of Hong Kong Palace Museum

Summary

The Palace Museum houses a collection of national treasures, which are not only rare and precious artworks, but also serve as vehicles for Chinese philosophy and culture. Since its establishment, the Palace Museum has taken preserving and carrying the Chinese cultural heritage forward as its core mission. In the past few decades, the Palace Museum has endeavoured to activate its collection and make the museum more connected and relevant to the world beyond the museum walls. As a bridge between the past and the present, China and the world, the Hong Kong Palace Museum is committed to the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture. With a Hong Kong perspective and a global vision, the Museum interprets the Palace Museum’s collection and its culture and presents the essence of Chinese culture and values to a global audience, while advancing dialogue and mutual learning among world civilizations.

Keynote Speaker

Dr Louis Ng Chi-wa, Director of Hong Kong Palace Museum

Dr Louis Ng Chi-wa was appointed the first Director of Hong Kong Palace Museum in August 2019, leading the construction of the new museum for its official opening on 3 July 2022. He is a seasoned museum professional and historian with over 33 years of experience in arts administration and museum management. Previously he was involved in the planning of many new museum projects in Hong Kong including the Hong Kong Coastal Defence Museum, Hong Kong Museum of History, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre and Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum. Prior to joining the Hong Kong Palace Museum, he was Deputy Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Hong Kong SAR Government, overseeing the operations and services of 14 public museums, 14 performing arts venues and 70 public libraries. A historian by training, he earned his PhD from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.