Introduction
Striving and Transforming – The History of Hong Kong Industry
17/6 -
13/7/2020; 14/9 -
5/10/2020
Special Exhibition Gallery,
Hong
Kong Museum of History
Jointly
presented by
Leisure & Cultural Services
Department
Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Jointly organised by
Hong Kong Museum of
History
Federation of Hong Kong
Industries
As
early as the 19th century, foreign merchants
developed large-scale industries in Hong Kong; there
were also many family workshops producing everyday
items by hand. Hong Kong industry germinated in the
early 20th century with the emergence of light
industries involving low-level skills. After the
Second World War, Hong Kong was transformed from an
entrepot to an export-oriented industrial economy –
the city's export volume led the world. Hong Kong
industry celebrated its heyday in the 1970s. "Made
in Hong Kong" became an internationally recognised
brand, resulting in a great improvement in people's
living standards. In recent years, Hong Kong
industries underwent another structural change.
Although many factories were relocated to Mainland
China, Hong Kong remained a base for decision
making, product design and promotion. The city is
also exploring new possibilities in the high-tech
and creative industries.
Jointly
organised by the Hong Kong Museum of History and the
Federation of Hong Kong Industries, this exhibition
showcases some 1,200 sets of classic Hong Kong-made
products. In addition to documenting the history of
Hong Kong industry over the past century, the
exhibition explores the direction for future
development, shows how industrialists strived for
success, and pays tribute to the working class for
its contribution to Hong Kong's industrial
development.
Educational Pamphlet of "Striving and Transforming – The History of Hong Kong Industry"
"Create Your Own Expo" Online Game
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Painted advertisement of Hong Kong Brewers and Distillers Ltd. 1930s |
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Ivory bridge sculpture, produced in Hong Kong 1950s to 1970s |
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Elephant-shaped coffee table of Kowloon Rattan Ware Co. 1960s |
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Flashlight crackers of Kwong Man Lung Firecracker Mfg. Co. 1920s to 1930s |
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Solar pressure lantern of Union Metal Works 1950s to 1970s |
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Electric torch, manufactured by a US brand in Hong Kong 1950s to 1970s |
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Chicks knitwear of Chun Au Knitting Factory 1990s |
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Five Stars antimony rice bucket of Wah Chong Metal Works 1960s |
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Camel thermal flask of Wei Yit Vacuum Flask Mfg. Ltd. 1950s to 1960s |
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Musical train of Plastic Manufacturing Corporation 1960s |
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Red A faux crystal chandelier of Star Industrial Co. 1960s to 1970s |
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Mino transistor radio, manufactured in Hong Kong 1960s |
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Equity clock of Chiap Hua Clocks & Watches Ltd. 1950s |
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Diana-F camera of Great Wall Plastic Works 1960s |
