HONG KONG HERITAGE MUSEUM 1 Man Lam Road Sha Tin, Hong Kong. Tel: (852) 2180 8188, (852) 2180 8180; Fax: (852) 2180 8111 internet: www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk/eng_main.htm
		•Poster Power - Hong Kong International Poster Triennial 2001 October 2001 - March 2002
			The competition was completed on March 7 - 8, 2001, and the judges selected three awards for each of the three categories namely "Ideological", "Cultural" and "Commercial." The awarded entries will be displayed together with other selected entries, thematic posters and judges posters during the exhibition period.
		•Nature Imprint October 2001 - February 2002
			The exhibition will feature about 100 photographic works in which local landscape and fascinating animal activities are captured. The exhibition will also introduce the conservation of wildlife in Hong Kong.
		•Vision Beyond -- Hong Kong Art Photography 1900 - 2000 December 8, 2001 - May 6, 2002
			The exhibition will feature the best works by about 400 Hong Kong art photographers. It will serve as a mirror of the changing faces of Hong Kong art photography in the last century.
		•Costumes of Minority Ethnic Groups in China December 19, 2001 - March 17, 2002
			Around 100 items, mainly clothing and silver ornaments from the collections of the Ethnic Costume Museum, will be displayed. The exhibit will thus showcase a variety of costumes, including those of southern ethnic groups such as the Miao and Yi and those of northern ethnic groups such as the Mongol and Hezhe. The silver objects on display reflect the unique styles to be found in the ornamental art of the Chinese ethnic minorities. These silver ornaments, in particular those of the Miao, feature highly specialized designs and are the product of beautiful and skillful craft work.
		•T.T.Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art Ongoing
			This gallery features fine and decorative Chinese arts from the collections of Dr T.T. Tsui. The exhibits mainly comprise ancient Chinese bronzes, ceramics and pottery from different dynasties, while there is also an exhibition of Tibetan Buddha statues and paintings in the gallery, which thus offers a rare chance to see many example of outstanding Chinese art.
		•Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall Ongoing
			Cantonese opera is the performing art typical of Guangdong and Guangxi Provinces; it is also hugely popular in Hong Kong and Cantonese communities overseas. The permanent exhibition in the Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall reconstructs a shed theatre setting with a typical backstage display, allowing visitors a closer insight at this unique art. What's more, costumes, make-up and documents are showcased, while the Museum's archives will offer visitors the chance to look back at important performances from the past.
		•Chao Shao-an Gallery Ongoing
			Named after Professor Chao Shao-an (1905-1998), this gallery is dedicated to the display of his masterpieces, manuscripts and sketches. Those who wish to learn more about this Lingnan master and his works as well as those who are interested in culture in general should not miss this exhibition.
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