Portuguese traces in Hong Kong 🇵🇹Stories of Portuguese in Hong Kong

At the beginning of its founding, Hong Kong was a mixed community of Chinese and foreigners, with residents from various ethnicities and backgrounds. Portuguese immigrants from Macau arrived in Hong Kong as early as the 19th century, becoming one of the earliest foreign communities to settle there. They established themselves in Hong Kong, integrating into the local community while striving to preserve their own unique cultural identity. "Hong Kong Polyhedron Exhibition Series: Portuguese Traces in Hong Kong - Stories of Portuguese in Hong Kong" is currently on display at the Hong Kong Museum of History. Admission is free. The curators hope the exhibition will promote the unique culture of Portuguese Hong Kong and help young people find a sense of identity. The exhibition features over 250 exhibits from Portuguese families and institutions, complemented by over 30 audio-visual and interactive multimedia programs, examining the development of Portuguese people in various industries and fields, and their contributions to Hong Kong's politics, judiciary, economy, sports, botany, defense, and urban development. One exhibition hall is designed as a "Portuguese living room," with a dining table in the center, where Portuguese home-cooked meals are presented using highly realistic projection technology. A multimedia cookbook beside the table introduces five classic Macanese dishes, such as codfish and Portuguese tarts. Visitors can interact with the multimedia to learn about the stories and cooking methods of these dishes. A live video guide is also available within the exhibition hall, where visitors can witness Portuguese people explaining their history and culture at the table and by the altar. The exhibition also documents the contributions of Portuguese people to the local community and features a "Public Service and Social Leadership" section. For example, images and text highlight the contributions of five Portuguese social leaders to the Hong Kong community: Bulka, Liorio Alejandro, Rodriguez, Roberto Lobo, and Salisbury. Also on display are trophies and awards won by Portuguese athletes representing Hong Kong in international sporting competitions, including the first win of the Western Club Cup by renowned jockey and trainer Tony Cruz. #Register for September Hotel Tester 2025