One of the world’s great cultural crossroads,
One of the world’s great cultural crossroads, Hong Kong has long been a place where Chinese and other cultures collide, intese r ct and cross-pollinate—a unique heritage that is celebrated and continued by the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM). The HK$3.5 billion (US$445 million) Museum opened in July to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong SAR’s establishment. The Museum’s opening exhibitions feature more than 900 priceless treasures from the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, as well as new works by contemporary Hong Kong artists inspired by the rich culture of the Forbidden City, and a host of multimedia programs that help visitors understand the historical and cultural context of these treasures in an immersive and interactive environment. “HKPM was established with a clear vision to become one of the world’s leading cultural institutions with a specific focus on promoting the inheritance and appreciation of Chinese culture to future generations , and