The HKMU Museum of Modern Chinese Literature officially opened in November, unveiling its inaugural exhibition, “Beyond Distance: Half a Lifelong Friendship of Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong, and Mae Fong Soong”, which is open to the public at the moment.👏🏻
The opening ceremony welcomed over 200 guests from the academic, literary, publishing, higher education, hospitality and tourism sectors🙌🏻. This event marked a significant milestone for HKMU in advancing the research and preservation of modern Chinese literature. 🚩
The exhibition features more than 120 precious manuscripts and relics from renowned Chinese writer Eileen Chang and her close friends, Stephen Soong and Mae Fong Soong. Utilising advanced digital💡 and 3D scanning technologies📐, the exhibition seamlessly integrates traditional literature with modern interactive art.🤜🏻🤛🏻 It recreates literary discussions among the trio in the Soong family's living room, seamlessly blending virtual and physical elements.
Watch the video now for event highlights and a preview of the exhibition! 🎬
The exhibition is now open to the public by appointment, with free admission. Learn more and register now 👉🏻 https://museum.lib.hkmu.edu.hk/
