A nearly three-metre-tall (9.8-foot) statue of Tutankhamun, ancient Egyptian jewellery and other historical artefacts covering 4,000 years of history will be exhibited in Hong Kong next month, as ties between China and the African nation deepen under the Belt and Road Initiative.
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The exhibition, titled “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums”, will be held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from November for nine months. It is also organised in anticipation of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year.
Seven museums affiliated with Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities have loaned 250 historical artefacts for what the organiser described as a “landmark” exhibition – the largest, most comprehensive and longest-running display of ancient Egyptian treasures ever shown in Hong Kong.
Dr Louis Ng Chi-wa, director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum, said the institution was “deeply honoured” to present this “first-of-its-kind” exhibition in the city.
“This collaboration not only brings an extraordinary collection of Egyptian treasures to our city, but also exemplifies our commitment to innovative curatorial approaches and cultural exchange,” he said.
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“As we approach the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt in 2026, we hope this exhibition will inspire curiosity, deepen mutual understanding and contribute to a vibrant global cultural landscape.”
