Published: 15:58, August 21, 2024 | Updated: 18:08, August 21, 2024
Origins of Chinese civilization
By Wang Zhan
This photo shows the artifact "Drum" from the Shanxi Museum which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Hong Kong Palace Museum is set to unveil a new special exhibition titled The Origins of Chinese Civilization. The exhibition will open on September 25, 2024, and run through February 7, 2025.
Featuring approximately 110 exhibits from 14 major cultural institutions across the country, the exhibition includes 16 pieces that are classified as grade-one national treasures. Nearly all of these artifacts will be displayed in Hong Kong for the first time.
The exhibition delves into the complexity of cultural traits that define Chinese civilization from the Neolithic stage. It is not only worth studying in its own right but also serves as a profound example of the indigenous development of civilizations in general.
The event highlights the achievements of a national-level research - "Origins of Chinese Civilization Project" - launched by China in 2002. This project entailed extensive archaeological excavations and in-depth investigations into the origins, formation, and development of Chinese civilization.
A key feature introduced by the event organizers is a multimedia installation that reconstructs the Shimao archaeological site, known as one of the largest prehistoric stone cities in China. This installation provides the audience with an opportunity for an immersive archaeological experience.
The exhibition is jointly organized by the HKPM and Art Exhibitions China, and sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong), the museum’s strategic partner.
This photo shows the artifact "Dragon" from the Palace Museum which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)This photo shows the artifact "Axe" from the Anhui Provincial Administration of Cultural Heritage which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)This photo shows a Jia-vessel artifact from the Erlitou Site Museum of the Xia Capital which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)This photo shows the artifact "Pig-dragon" from the Liaoning Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)This photo shows a jar artifact with plant motifs from the Gansu Provincial Museum which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)This photo shows the artifacts "Bi-disc" from the Liangzhu Museum (Liangzhu Research Institute) which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) This photo shows the artifact "Ring with cicada" from the Shandong University Museum which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)This photo shows the artifact "Pendant in the shape of a pair of animals" from the Liaoning Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)This photo shows the artifact "Cloud-shaped plaque" from the Liaoning Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)This photo shows the artifacts known as "Tiger" from the National Museum of China which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)This photo shows the artifact "Sculpture with human and tigers" from the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology (Shaanxi Archaeological Museum) which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)This photo shows the artifact "Bell" from the Erlitou Site Museum of the Xia Capital which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY) This photo shows the artifact "Cong-tube" from the Palace Museum which will be shown as part of the special exhibition titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilization" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from Sept 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2025. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)
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