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Jockey Club and Institute of Philanthropy collaborate with Palace Museum to launch the exhibition “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience”

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Jockey Club and Institute of Philanthropy collaborate with Palace Museum to launch the  exhibition “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience”
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Jockey Club and Institute of Philanthropy collaborate with Palace Museum to launch the exhibition “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience”

2025-01-17 15:18 Last Updated At:15:26

Supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club), exclusively sponsored by the Institute of Philanthropy (IoP), organised by the Palace Museum and in partnership with Tai Kwun, the exhibition “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” was launched today (17 January) at Tai Kwun and will run until 31 January. Members of the public are welcome to visit the exhibition at the F Hall Studio free of charge with no registration required. The exhibition is one of the activities under the “With you. Then. Now. Always.” campaign in celebration of the Club’s 140th anniversary.

Guests tour “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” exhibition.

Guests tour “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” exhibition.

An opening ceremony for the exhibition was held today at Tai Kwun JC Cube. Officiating guests included HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, Club Steward and Chairman of the IoP Lester Huang, and Deputy Director of the Palace Museum Zhu Hongwen.

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Guests tour “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” exhibition.

Guests tour “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” exhibition.

Officiating at the opening ceremony of “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” were HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (centre), Club Steward and Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy Lester Huang (left), and Deputy Director of the Palace Museum Zhu Hongwen (right).

Officiating at the opening ceremony of “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” were HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (centre), Club Steward and Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy Lester Huang (left), and Deputy Director of the Palace Museum Zhu Hongwen (right).

HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (centre), Club Steward and Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy Lester Huang (left), and Deputy Director of the Palace Museum Zhu Hongwen (right) attended the opening ceremony of “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience”.

HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (centre), Club Steward and Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy Lester Huang (left), and Deputy Director of the Palace Museum Zhu Hongwen (right) attended the opening ceremony of “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience”.

Club Steward and Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy Lester Huang said the exhibition vividly presents the architecture and artefacts of the Palace Museum through interactive multimedia technology, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique artistic charm of the former palace.

Club Steward and Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy Lester Huang said the exhibition vividly presents the architecture and artefacts of the Palace Museum through interactive multimedia technology, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique artistic charm of the former palace.

Guests tour “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” exhibition.

Guests tour “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” exhibition.

The exhibition entrance with the “Four Seasons at The Palace Museum”, which employs digital technology to reveal the beauty of the Gate of Imperial Supremacy (Huangji men), the main entrance to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity (Ningshou gong), across changing seasons.

The exhibition entrance with the “Four Seasons at The Palace Museum”, which employs digital technology to reveal the beauty of the Gate of Imperial Supremacy (Huangji men), the main entrance to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity (Ningshou gong), across changing seasons.

The exhibition uses virtual reality (VR) to bring to life the construction and painting process of the four Corner Towers of the Forbidden City.

The exhibition uses virtual reality (VR) to bring to life the construction and painting process of the four Corner Towers of the Forbidden City.

Guests tour “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” exhibition.

Guests tour “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” exhibition.

Visitors can participate in interactive experience activities to gain insights into exemplary Chinese culture and history.

Visitors can participate in interactive experience activities to gain insights into exemplary Chinese culture and history.

Officiating at the opening ceremony of “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” were HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (centre), Club Steward and Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy Lester Huang (left), and Deputy Director of the Palace Museum Zhu Hongwen (right).

Officiating at the opening ceremony of “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” were HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (centre), Club Steward and Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy Lester Huang (left), and Deputy Director of the Palace Museum Zhu Hongwen (right).

HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law expressed her gratitude to the Club and the IoP for supporting the exhibition. She said the exhibition presents Chinese culture as embodied by the Palace Museum in digital form, infusing new vitality into traditional culture.

HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (centre), Club Steward and Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy Lester Huang (left), and Deputy Director of the Palace Museum Zhu Hongwen (right) attended the opening ceremony of “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience”.

HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law (centre), Club Steward and Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy Lester Huang (left), and Deputy Director of the Palace Museum Zhu Hongwen (right) attended the opening ceremony of “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience”.

Club Steward and IoP Chairman Lester Huang said the two organisations are committed to promoting arts and cultural heritage. Being one of the key activities of the “Promotion of Chinese Culture and Arts Tech Talent Development in the Mainland and Hong Kong”, a collaborative initiative between the Club, the IoP and the Palace Museum, the exhibition vividly introduces the architecture and artefacts of the former palace through interactive multimedia technology. Visitors can immerse themselves in a cultural journey to appreciate the unique artistic charm of the Palace Museum, exploring the wisdom and exemplary traditional Chinese culture it represents.

Club Steward and Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy Lester Huang said the exhibition vividly presents the architecture and artefacts of the Palace Museum through interactive multimedia technology, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique artistic charm of the former palace.

Club Steward and Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy Lester Huang said the exhibition vividly presents the architecture and artefacts of the Palace Museum through interactive multimedia technology, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique artistic charm of the former palace.

Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Palace Museum, its Deputy Director Zhu Hongwen explained that this is its first pop-up exhibition in Hong Kong to showcase the Palace Museum’s architecture and artefacts through modern technology. It provides the public and tourists with an opportunity to experience the palace’s culture at close range, while also promoting cultural exchange between Hong Kong and the Mainland.

Guests tour “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” exhibition.

Guests tour “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” exhibition.

Highlights of the “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” include: “Four Seasons at The Palace Museum”, which uses digital technology to reveal the beauty of the Gate of Imperial Supremacy (Huangji men), the main entrance to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity (Ningshou gong), across all four seasons; “Impression of the Corner Tower”, which uses virtual reality (VR) to bring to life the construction and painting process of the four Corner Towers of the Forbidden City, which applies the unique architectural feature of “nine beams, eighteen columns, and seventy-two ridges”; and “Treasured collections”, with selected precious artefacts from the museum’s collection. Placed within a digital cabinet, 22 of them are interactive.

The exhibition entrance with the “Four Seasons at The Palace Museum”, which employs digital technology to reveal the beauty of the Gate of Imperial Supremacy (Huangji men), the main entrance to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity (Ningshou gong), across changing seasons.

The exhibition entrance with the “Four Seasons at The Palace Museum”, which employs digital technology to reveal the beauty of the Gate of Imperial Supremacy (Huangji men), the main entrance to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity (Ningshou gong), across changing seasons.

The exhibition uses virtual reality (VR) to bring to life the construction and painting process of the four Corner Towers of the Forbidden City.

The exhibition uses virtual reality (VR) to bring to life the construction and painting process of the four Corner Towers of the Forbidden City.

With contemporary digital imagery, “A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains”, the sole surviving work by Northern Song dynasty painter Wang Ximeng, has been revitalised for the exhibition. Traditional symbols representing good fortune are transformed into flowing light and shadow, immersing viewers in an animated scroll of ancient artistry. In addition, visitors can participate in interactive activities that allow them to prepare delicacies and gain insights into court dining traditions. By using mobile apps, visitors can also experience life in the imperial court and explore Chinese culture and history, such as ancient textile and embroidery techniques.

Guests tour “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” exhibition.

Guests tour “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience” exhibition.

In conjunction with the exhibition, two Tai Kwun Conversations will be hosted for knowledge sharing and cultural exchange. “Art technology Meets Traditional Culture” examines the application of art technology to historical exhibitions, education and performing arts, while “Conservation and Adaptive Reuse of Chengqiangong” dissects the unique architectural structure and historical evolution of Chengqiangong, highlighting the importance of heritage preservation in maintaining historical and cultural significance.

In May 2024, the Club and the IoP signed the Memorandum of Co-operation “Promotion of Chinese Culture and Arts Tech Talent Development in the Mainland and Hong Kong” with the Palace Museum. The IoP, a charitable organisation established by the Club and its Charities Trust,donated approximately HK$440 million (RMB¥371 million) to promote Chinese culture and values in Hong Kong, the Mainland and worldwide, and to support talent development initiatives in the arts technology and cultural sectors. This collaboration is an important contribution to the development of Hong Kong as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange as outlined in the National 14th Five-Year Plan.

Visitors can participate in interactive experience activities to gain insights into exemplary Chinese culture and history.

Visitors can participate in interactive experience activities to gain insights into exemplary Chinese culture and history.

The five-year collaboration includes restoration and conservation of the historic Chengqiangong, which is being transformed into “The Palace Museum Hong Kong Cultural Exchange Hub” to facilitate cultural exchange in art technology and cultural education through exhibitions and programmes. Apart from “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience”, the Club and the IoP are supporting the Palace Museum to launch a number of exhibition and talent capacity building programmes.

The Club has come a long way since its founding as a racing and members club. Over the past 140 years, its partnership with the community has thrived thanks to a unique integrated business model through which racing and wagering generate tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong. The Club – under the banner “With You. Then. Now. Always.” –has organised a series of celebratory initiatives to mark this milestone and recognise Hong Kong people’s contribution to its mission to act continuously for the betterment of society. For more information, please visit https://campaign.hkjc.com/140/en/

The Club’s support for the exhibition “FLASH! The Palace Museum - A Pop-Up Digital Experience”, like all its charity donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and wagering generate tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for the community.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“The Club”) Charities Trust and the Institute of Philanthropy (“IoP”) co-hosted a regional health and development conference in Bangkok, Thailand, from 28 January to 2 February with 18 United Nations agencies and philanthropic foundations.

The week-long Prince Mahidol Award Conference (“PMAC”) 2025 was held under the theme “Harnessing Technologies in an Age of AI to Build a Healthier World”. Participants explored how to leverage the latest technologies to facilitate equitable, affordable and comprehensive health-care access for all. Conference co-hosts included Club’s Charities Trust and IoP, the World Health Organization (“WHO”), United Nations Development Programme (“UNDP”), Rockefeller Foundation, the Gates Foundation and The World Bank, etc.

Posing for a photo with panellists of the side-programme “Towards Universal Health Coverage: Innovative Technologies for Early Screening and Management of Diabetes” are Imelda Chan, Head of Charities (Positive Ageing & Elderly Care; and Healthy Community) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (5th right); Professor Juliana Chan, Chair Professor of Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Founding Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity (5th left); and Professor Ronald Ma, Associate Dean (External Affairs), S.H. Ho Professor of Diabetes of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (4th right).

Posing for a photo with panellists of the side-programme “Towards Universal Health Coverage: Innovative Technologies for Early Screening and Management of Diabetes” are Imelda Chan, Head of Charities (Positive Ageing & Elderly Care; and Healthy Community) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club (5th right); Professor Juliana Chan, Chair Professor of Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Founding Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity (5th left); and Professor Ronald Ma, Associate Dean (External Affairs), S.H. Ho Professor of Diabetes of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (4th right).

IoP, a charitable organisation established by the Club and its Charities Trust in 2023, staged a special event at PMAC on 31 January entitled “Non-communicable Disease Management in a Primary Healthcare Setting”. There it announced a three-year pilot project in collaboration with the WHO to control and manage non-communicable diseases (“NCDs”) in primary-care settings.

Supported by a contribution of US$1.9 million (HK$14.8 million) from IoP, this will see the WHO’s Regional Office for the Western Pacific (“WPRO”) develop an end-to-end NCD control and management protocol in the Philippines, Tonga and Solomon Islands. It encompasses prevention, early identification, treatment and long-term management as well as prevention of complications and management of NCDs in primary-care settings.

“The launch of this NCD pilot project aims to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with NCDs in vulnerable countries, while at the same time illustrate an investment case for scaling up the end-to-end NCD control and management model in the whole Western Pacific region,” said Dr Tran Thi Giang Huong, WPRO’s Director of Division of Programmes for Disease Control.

Pictured at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference’s special event in Bangkok are Dr Tran Thi Giang Huong, Director of Division of Programmes for Disease Control, at WPRO (left); Dylan Lu, Co-Secretary-General (Programmes) at IoP (right); and moderator Sophia Chan (centre),Professor and Director of HKU Primary Health Care Academy.

Pictured at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference’s special event in Bangkok are Dr Tran Thi Giang Huong, Director of Division of Programmes for Disease Control, at WPRO (left); Dylan Lu, Co-Secretary-General (Programmes) at IoP (right); and moderator Sophia Chan (centre),Professor and Director of HKU Primary Health Care Academy.

Dylan Lu, Co-Secretary-General (Programmes) at IoP, said: “The Institute of Philanthropy is delighted to support the WHO in addressing the need to prevent and manage NCDs in the region. This donation clearly showcases our commitment to global health through collaboration with the WHO, together with the US$11.2 million funding pledge that IoP made at the WHO
Investment Round in May and October 2024.”

In addition, the Club’s Charities Trust and The Chinese University of Hong Kong in association with IoP co-convened a side-programme at PMAC 2025 on 29 January entitled “Towards Universal Health Coverage: Innovative Technologies for Early Screening and Management of Diabetes”. It explored data-driven approaches and digital innovations to strengthen diabetes care and management. This side-programme featured findings from two Trust-supported initiatives on a care model harnessing biogenetic markers, big data algorithms and the latest
wearable technologies to improve health outcomes and empower self-management for people living with or at risk of diabetes.

Heather Doyle, Team Lead, HIV & Health Group, Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, UNDP (5th right), and Dylan Lu, Co-Secretary-General (Programmes) of IoP (4th right), pose for a photo with panellists and moderators at the side-programme entitled “Catalysing Digital Technologies for Non-communicable Diseases in the Global South”.

Heather Doyle, Team Lead, HIV & Health Group, Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, UNDP (5th right), and Dylan Lu, Co-Secretary-General (Programmes) of IoP (4th right), pose for a photo with panellists and moderators at the side-programme entitled “Catalysing Digital Technologies for Non-communicable Diseases in the Global South”.

IoP and UNDP also co-convened a separate side-programme at PMAC on the same day entitled “Catalysing Digital Technologies for Non-communicable Diseases in the Global South”. It highlighted case studies on innovative technologies being used for the prevention and management of NCDs to mobilise resources and foster collaboration in the Global South.

Established as a “think-fund-do” tank for China and Asia, IoP is dedicated to promoting philanthropic thought-leadership and enhancing sector capabilities at local, regional and global levels. It seeks to collaborate extensively with fellow foundations and contribute to WHO’s efforts to address global health issues. IoP pledged US$11.2 million (HK$87.4 million) to WHO’s Investment Round in May and October last year to promote, provide for and protect the health and well-being of people worldwide. The Investment Round is a new collaborative mechanism to generate sustainable financing for the WHO’s 14th General Programme of Work 2025-2028.

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