Introduction to the Museum
Located at 3/F, 7 Mallory Street, Wan Chai, the Museum of Hong Kong Literature stands as a new landmark, combining literary collections, education, exhibitions, and literary salons. It features permanent exhibition halls, the children's story room, and the Hong Kong literature reading room. Utilizing modern digital technology, it introduces Hong Kong literary works to both the public and visitors, narrating the century-old story of Hong Kong literature and inspiring young locals to engage in literary reading and creation. The museum will host a variety of literary salons and writing workshops each year, inviting renowned writers to engage in face-to-face discussions with literature enthusiasts. These activities aim to foster the inheritance and development of Hong Kong literature.
Preparatory Process of the Hong Kong Museum of Literature
After nineteen years of tireless efforts and the persistent advocacy of over thirty literary and cultural tycoons, we have finally secured the support of the current Hong Kong SAR Government and the donation from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to establish the Hong Kong Museum of Literature. Let us reminisce about this arduous yet beautiful journey together and embark on a new chapter for the Hong Kong Museum of Literature with hope and enthusiasm.
The Federation of Hong Kong Writers initiated the proposal "Hong Kong must establish the Museum of Hong Kong Literature", which was signed by a total of 34 people.
Advocates: Ye Si (deceased), WANG Pu, WANG Yu, WONG Chai-Lok (deceased), BA Tong, GAN Feng-Sui (deceased), HO Pui-Hung (deceased), NG Hong-Mun, Serena JIN Sheng-Hwa, Ambrose KING Yeo-Chi, ZHOU Mi-Mi, Sze Yee-Tui, ZHOU Xi-Fu, MA Wen-Tong, Hai Xin (deceased), CHEN Jia-Chun (deceased), Tao Ran (deceased), Mei Zi, LI Qing (deceased), HUANG Kun-Yao, HUANG Wei-Liang, WONG Hing-Wan (deceased), ZHANG Shi-Jian, ZHANG Long-Xi, Shu Fei, Han Wen, ZENG Min-Zhi (deceased), CHENG Pei-Kai, LIU Yi-Chang (deceased), POON Yiu-Ming, LUO Lang, LUO Kang-Lie (deceased), Bi Hua, JAO Tsung-I (deceased)
POON Yiu-Ming, the convener for the preparation of the Museum of Hong Kong Literature, led a delegation to Japan for a study tour, learning from the 70 large-scale literary museums across Japan.
POON Yiu-Ming made constant efforts and published articles in various journals, calling for the urgent establishment of the Museum of Hong Kong Literature!
On behalf of the Federation of Hong Kong Writers and other literary groups, POON Yiu-Ming wrote to TANG Ying-Nin, Chairman of the Board of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, proposing the establishment of the Museum of Hong Kong Literature in West Kowloon.
During a visit by TIE Ning, Chairman of the Chinese Writers Association and China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, POON Yiu-Ming accompanied him to meet with the then Chief Executive to express the urgency of establishing the Museum of Hong Kong Literature.
On behalf of the Federation of Hong Kong Writers, POON Yiu-Ming wrote to Mr. LEE Ka-Chiu, the Chief Executive-elect, hoping for his support in establishing the Museum of Hong Kong Literature.
After LEE Ka-Chiu took office, the preparation team received support from the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, and officially started the planning for the Museum of Hong Kong Literature.
It was decided that the Museum of Hong Kong Literature would be located at 3/F, 7 Mallory Street, Wan Chai.
The first board meeting was held, at which the board of directors unanimously voted to appoint POON Yiu-Ming as the Director of the museum and LO Kwong-Ping as the Assistant Director.
The Cultural and Academic Collection Committee was established, and its first meeting was held.
The Museum of Hong Kong Literature officially opened to the public.
