Looking Back at Hong Kong Industry

Looking Back at Hong Kong Industry: October Display at Hong Kong Central Library

According to Leisure and Cultural Services Department cultural programme information, "Looking Back at Hong Kong Industry" is a documentary display by Hong Kong Public Libraries, held in the Rare Book Reading Room on the 8th floor of Hong Kong Central Library. The listed dates are 1-31 October 2026, part of the Chinese Culture promotion series. It traces Hong Kong's industrial development, from traditional handicrafts since the Song and Yuan dynasties, to modern industry taking root in the mid-19th century, labour-intensive textiles and garment manufacturing in the mid-20th century, and the rise of toys, electronics and watches in the 1970s and 1980s. Check library opening hours before planning a visit.

Editor’s noteIf you are near the library and interested in Hong Kong's industrial history, you can drop by the Rare Book Reading Room on the 8th floor; check the library's opening hours beforehand.

This guide draws on public sources and does not claim a first-hand visit. Reviews and arrangements may change.