Hong Kong museum to showcase Olympic medals from local, mainland Chinese athletes

A new patriotic exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of History will include medals won by local and mainland Chinese Olympians, as part of efforts to showcase the country’s achievements and foster a sense of national identity among residents.

The venue in Tsim Sha Tsui, alongside the Hong Kong Science Museum, will host the “Glorious Voyage: Splendid Achievements of the People’s Republic of China in its 75 Years” exhibition series.

The event has been organised to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China on October 1, which falls on Tuesday of next week.

Speaking at Thursday’s opening ceremony, Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing said the exhibition could help residents learn more about the country’s various avenues of development.

“The exhibition can promote patriotic spirit to the public, ” he said, adding that it could also help to bolster patriotic education.