Sojourning in Gold Mountain: A Chinese Emigration Story

Description

Part of their Multifaceted Hong Kong exhibition series, Hong Kong Museum of History’s latest exhibition, Sojourning in Gold Mountain – Hong Kong and the Lives of Overseas Chinese in California, explores the journeys of Chinese immigrants who travelled through Hong Kong to California during the 19th and early 20th centuries. As a bustling entrepôt, Hong Kong served as a vital gateway connecting millions of Chinese migrants to destinations across the Pacific during and after the California Gold Rush. The exhibition features over 260 artefacts and immersive displays that reveal the challenges and difficulties that migrants faced, while highlighting the enduring cultural heritage they preserved abroad.

Enhancing the visitor experience, Sonia Ng, the special exhibition’s guest curator and leading scholar of Chinese and Chinese-American history, will lead a guided tour on June 7th that offers insights into the historical context and significance of the exhibits. Her engaging commentary deepens understanding of the complex migration patterns and the crucial role Hong Kong played in shaping the lives of overseas Chinese communities in California.