Po Leung Kuk 145th Anniversary: Building Charity with Benevolence
Free Admission
Thematic Galleries 3, 4 & 5, 1/F18 October 2023 – 19 February 2024
Jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and Po Leung Kuk
Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum and Po Leung Kuk Museum
Po Leung Kuk is a household name in Hong Kong. The words “Po Leung” refer to “baochi anliang” (protection of the young and the innocent), reflecting one of Po Leung Kuk’s most important social functions since the late 19th century – rescuing and protecting destitute women and children. After 145 years, the services of Po Leung Kuk today have reached far beyond the protection of women and children. Along with social and economic development, Po Leung Kuk’s services have been expanded to include vocational training in the Kuk, general education outside the Kuk, and since the 1980s, recreation, elderly and medical services.
This exhibition begins with the Kuk’s residential services – the oldest services offered, documenting the children’s journey from entering and staying in the Kuk to leaving it. This is a journey of mutual help and perseverance in adversity. We invite visitors to embark on the Po Leung journey with us and revisit the precious memories of Hong Kong people.
Exhibit Highlights
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The Petition (Extract)
1878 Collection of the Po Leung Kuk Museum
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Group photo of the Committee of Po Leung Kuk at its Headquarters on Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan
1905 to 1906 Collection of the Po Leung Kuk Museum
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Po Leung Kuk director’s badge of Sir Robert Ho Tung
1886 Collection of the Po Leung Kuk Museum
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Porcelain photo of Sir Shouson Chow
1930s Collection of the Po Leung Kuk Museum
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Baby walker
1950s to 1960s Donated by Mr. Lee Jordan Collection of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum
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Adoption Record
1930 Collection of the Po Leung Kuk Museum
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Wugong (Five-piece altar set), for the worship of Kwan Ti
1896 Collection of the Po Leung Kuk Museum
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DaDi school blazer
1970s to 1990s Courtesy of Yuen Hing Cheung School Uniforms Co.
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Po Leung Kuk Flag Day rectangular donation box
1960s Collection of the Po Leung Kuk Museum
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Brochure of Gala Spectacular - An Evening to Remember
1985 Collection of the Po Leung Kuk Museum
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