A Dreamlike Dunhuang Journey at HKU
University of Hong Kong Main Library G/F, 2/F Exhibition Area and 3/F Ko Wong Wai Ching Wendy Fine Arts Digital Library, Central and Western District
Why We Recommend it
An HKU exhibition highlights the preservation and promotion of Dunhuang’s heritage, transporting the historic Silk Road cultural oasis from deep in China’s northwestern desert to Hong Kong.
Description
Dreamlike Dunhuang: Recreating the Grandeur of Dunhuang, held at the University of Hong Kong’s main library, features cave art, artifact conservation techniques and digital achievements from the ancient Silk Road city. This exhibition marks the first collaboration between HKU Libraries, the cultural heritage conservation NGO Young Snow and the Dunhuang Academy.
Six thematic units are spread across three library spaces. In the 2/F exhibition hall, three key exhibits are presented: Solemn Buddhist Palace, Myriad Aspects of Mundane Life and Treasures of Stone Chamber. On the G/F Exhibition Zone, the library’s alternate entrance features Along the Silk Roads and Painted Splendour on the Walls beyond the automatic glass doors. Lastly, the 3/F Ko Wong Wai Ching Wendy Fine Arts Digital Library showcases Journey to Pure Land, displaying ten caisson ceiling designs in overhead lightboxes that allow visitors to immerse themselves in the magnificent artistry of Dunhuang.
Details
When: 7 Jun 2025 - 7 Sep 2025 Where: University of Hong Kong Main Library G/F, 2/F Exhibition Area and 3/F Ko Wong Wai Ching Wendy Fine Arts Digital Library – Pok Fu Lam Road – Central and Western District
