Inspiration Behind the Light Show
The light show draws inspiration from museum collections and exhibits under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and incorporates elements of astronomy and intangible cultural heritage.
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Ye Zuibai (1909 – 1999) Galloping Horse Not dated Vertical scroll, ink on paper 67.3 x 45.5 cm Collection of Hong Kong Museum of Art Donated by Mr Lau Siu-lui |
FA1990.0889 |
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Gao Qifeng (1889 – 1933) White Horse Not dated Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper 174 x 94 cm Collection of Hong Kong Museum of Art |
FA1980.0072 |
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Zhang Mu (1607 – 1683) Horse on a Willow Slope 114 x 44 cm Collection of Hong Kong Museum of Art |
FA1972.0034 |
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Zhang Mu (1607 – 1683) Horse under a Tree 1672 Hanging scroll, ink on paper 118 x 43 cm Collection of Hong Kong Museum of Art |
FA1983.0133 |
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Zhang Mu (1607 – 1683) Horse 117 x 39 cm Collection of Hong Kong Museum of Art |
FA1983.0132 |
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Zhang Mu (1607 – 1683) Two Horses 1647 Hanging scroll, ink on paper 124 x 41.5 cm Xubaizhai Collection, Hong Kong Museum of Art |
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Brush holder with figure riding a horse in wucai enamels H 13.4 cm Collection of Hong Kong Museum of Art |
C1968.0103 |
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Vase with courtesans riding horses design in wucai enamels H 43.8 cm Collection of Hong Kong Museum of Art |
C1974.0042 |
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Glass snuff bottle with Manchu soldier riding on horse design in blue overlay on white ground Qing dynasty (1644 – 1911) Glass H 5.4 cm L 4.1 cm W 1.8 cm Fuyun Xuan Collection donated by Christopher and Josephine Sin Collection of Hong Kong Museum of Art |
C2023.0118 |
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Yuhuchun vase with horse design in underglaze blue Yuan dynasty (1271 – 1368) Ceramics H 29 cm Dia 15 cm Collection of Hong Kong Museum of Art |
C1986.0029 |
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Six Steeds of Zhaoling Mausoleum (Replica) Tang dynasty (618 – 907) Stone relief Replica reproduced by Xi'an Beilin Museum Currently on display at the exhibition 'The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province' staging in the Hong Kong Museum of History. |
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Horse in sancai glaze Tang dynasty (618 – 907) Ceramics H 83 cm L 79 cm Collection of Hong Kong Heritage Museum Donated by The Tsui Art Foundation |
HM1997.97.209 |
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Horse-shaped candle stand painted in yangcai style 1980s Ceramics H 17 cm Collection of Hong Kong Heritage Museum Donated by Wah Tung China Arts Limited |
HM2022.40.75 |
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Horse in fencai style 1980s Ceramics H 51 cm Collection of Hong Kong Heritage Museum Donated by the Hong Kong Ceramics Research Society |
HM2021.44.116 |
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Hon Bing-wah (1949 – ) Chinese Auspicious Motif—Heavenly Horse 2004 Poster design 100 x 70 cm Collection of Hong Kong Heritage Museum Donated by Prof. Hon Bing-wah |
HM2021.14.29 |
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Still from Cantonese Opera "Prime Minister of Six States" In the play, the wives of the six states' generals take to the stage holding horsewhips to simulate 'riding horses'. |
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Blown Sugar Technique Master uses glossy syrup to create a horse-shaped figure |
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Five Chariots, a Chinese asterism, represents five carriages or a big yard for storing carriages of the five emperors. |
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Celestial Stable, a Chinese asterism, represents the imperial stable or the official in charge of the stable. |
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Imperial Guards, a Chinese asterism, represents the guards protecting the emperor. |
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