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Consultations on the Renovation of the Permanent Exhibition of the Hong Kong Museum of History Excerpt of Minutes 1. Exhibition Consultations on the Renovation of the Permanent Exhibition of the Hong Kong Museum of History Excerpt of Minutes 1. Exhibition contents 1.1. Views on the existing Hong Kong Story exhibition Participants expressed their views on the existing Hong Kong Story permanent exhibition. A summary of their views is given below: Gallery 1: The Natural Environment Most participants agreed that the natural history section should be scaled down and the focus placed on the relationship between Hong Kong’s natural environment and the historical development of humanity. Extreme climate conditions, unique ecological landscapes as well as geological changes and changes along the coastline were suggested as new topics by some participants. Gallery 2: Prehistoric Hong Kong Some participants thought the prehistoric period and natural history sections could be combined into one gallery introducing the life of Hong Kong’s early inhabitants. New topics suggested by participants included the historic site in Tung Wan Tsai North, Ma Wan, and the relationship between Hong Kong and neighbouring regions. Gallery 3: The Dynasties: From the Han to the Qing Several participants suggested that archaeological findings in recent years, such as the Song/Yuan dynasty site discovered at To Kwa Wan Station on the Sha Tin to Central Link, should be included as new topics. An increased focus on relations between Hong Kong and mainland China as well as the rest of the world, including the role Hong Kong played along the Maritime Silk Road and the relationship between Panyu and Hong Kong in earlier eras, was also proposed. At the same time, some participants suggested the addition of Song Wong Toi, Nga Tsin Wai, ancient industries, the history of Emperor Bing of the Song dynasty and piracy to the exhibition contents, while others felt that exhibits such as the tomb of the King of Nanyue was not very closely related to Hong Kong and could thus be removed. Gallery 4: Folk Culture in Hong Kong Some participants expressed the opinion that the folk culture section could be removed and that there should be a clear distinction between the Hong 1 Kong Museum of History and the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. It was suggested that this section diverged from the chronological narration of the time tunnel and could be covered under a separate topic. With regard to topics, some participants thought the museum could do away with the categorisation by Han Chinese subgroups (Punti, Hakka, Tanka and Hoklo) and instead investigate the contributions made by different ethnic groups to Hong Kong’s social development. Other new topics that were suggested included intangible cultural heritage, ethnic migration, education for boat people and traditional clan clothing. Gallery 5: The Opium War and the Cession of Hong Kong; Gallery 6: Birth and Early Growth of the City Suggestions made by participants regarding the content of the two galleries included a more extensive display on means of transport in Hong Kong, Chinese teahouses and the woes brought upon China by the introduction of opium, although it was also mentioned that the film about the Opium War could be shortened. Other participants suggested that the location of the Mezzanine Floor was not visible enough and that it was therefore easy to miss the galleries. Gallery 7: The Japanese Occupation Some participants felt that the Japanese occupation could be incorporated into the section on colonial history and also that the Museum of History should co-ordinate with the Museum of Coastal Defence to ensure that there was no overlap of exhibition contents here. At the same time, they proposed new topics, including people’s livelihoods during the war, war crimes (e.g. comfort women), the relationship between Hong Kong and mainland China as well as the rest of the world during the war, the role of Hong Kong people and different races during the war, air raids conducted by the Allies on Hong Kong, negotiations between the Nationalist government and Britain on the return of Hong Kong and the preparations made by British forces for the war; more extensive display space should also be devoted to oral history, historical images and relics, according to participants. Gallery 8: Modern Metropolis and the Return to China Most participants confirmed the need to add contents to this gallery, stating for example that more relics and videos could be displayed. In terms of topics, some participants felt that the section on finance could be removed, while more emphasis could be placed on rooftop primary schools and resettlement areas. 2 1.2. Division of galleries Most participants agreed that the new permanent exhibition could be divided into a permanent gallery and a thematic gallery. The topics and contents presented in the thematic gallery could be changed periodically to maintain a freshness and sense of novelty, while the space should be allocated to the two galleries in a reasonable proportion. For the most part, participants felt that the chronological narration of history was suitable, as it provided the audience with a good grasp of historical developments, although some of them thought the time tunnel interrupted the flow of the exhibition theme. At the same time, some participants thought different routes could be designed based on the various topics and historical figures to allow visitors to approach history in their own way; in addition, the topics explored in the thematic gallery should echo those of the permanent gallery. 1.3. Historical period of the exhibition contents: The beginning and the end As far as the beginning was concerned, the majority of participants did not express any particular views, although some of them thought the narrative could begin with the life of ancient inhabitants in the Neolithic era. With regard to the end, the majority of participants believed that the new permanent exhibition should cover developments after the handover in 1997, but there was no need to designate a particular year as the end, as the museum would then be able to update the exhibition contents regularly and keep abreast of the times. Some participants, however, believed it would be better to set a specific end year. 1.4. Main focus and perspective Several participants believed that the exhibition should focus primarily on society and people’s livelihoods and interpret history from the perspective and stories of local people; it should underscore Hong Kong’s unique character by showcasing the city’s interaction with mainland China and the rest of the world. Other participants thought the emphasis should be on major historical events and that more trivial incidents should not be covered in too much detail. Most participants contended that when presenting controversial historical issues the museum should maintain an impartial and politically neutral approach. Some believed that the exhibition should present to the audience historical developments in their entirety: even though the Museum of History and its branches all specialised in different areas, the permanent exhibition of the main museum should not ignore any important topics. Other participants thought the 3 exhibition should focus on the less distant past and add more contents related to modern history. 1.5. Topics Participants offered their views on topics that should be emphasised and on new topics in the areas of: 1. History before the establishment of a free port: life before Hong Kong opened its port to foreign trade, the Portuguese invasion of Tuen Mun, etc. 2. Administration by the British colonial government: the history of the Kowloon Walled City and the City of Victoria, political development in the colonial period and administrative styles of the British colonial government, public order and the judiciary, etc. 3. Relationship between mainland China and Hong Kong: the Coastal Evacuation and the subsequent lifting of the evacuation order in the early Qing dynasty, the two Opium Wars, relationship between the Tai Ping Heavenly Kingdom and Hong Kong, the three unequal treaties governing Hong Kong, Hong Kong’s political role in the late Qing dynasty and its role during outbreaks of wars in mainland China, Hong Kong as a gateway between mainland China and the rest of the world, Hong Kong’s role in Sino-foreign trade, Sino-Hong Kong relations in the 1950s and 1960s, Hong Kong’s role during the reform and opening up in mainland China, the impact of the 1997 handover, the formation of borders and Frontier Closed Areas, native and clan associations, immigrants from mainland China in the modern day, etc. 4. Link and interaction between Hong Kong and the world: relationship between Hong Kong and overseas Chinese compatriots, history of emigration by Hong Kong people, commercial and trade ties between Hong Kong and the world, Hong Kong’s role and function in international wars and Sino-foreign relations, cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and neighbouring regions, British influence on Hong Kong culture, etc. 5. Development of Hong Kong’s 18 districts: development of the 18 districts and new towns, district councils, history of the New Territories, development of streets in Hong Kong, construction of and changes in housing, public works, comparison of old and present photographs, reclamation and land development, etc. 6. Ethnic minorities: lives of different ethnicities and their contribution to Hong Kong’s urban development, etc. 7. Religion: six major religions in Hong Kong, etc. 4 8. Renowned historical figures: prominent local families, historical relics related to revolutionaries, renowned figures in different sectors (such as Li Ka-shing, Louis Cha), etc. 9. Everyday life: clothing, food, housing and transportation, births, aging, illness and death, slang, the entertainment industry and popular culture, education, collective memories, traditional festivals, relationship between the government and people’s livelihoods, sports, women’s history, the spirit of Hong Kong people, cultural traditions, etc.
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