Published: 15:48, October 3, 2024 | Updated: 17:35, October 3, 2024
Golden heritage
By Wang Zhan
Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Warner Cheuk Wing-hing (center), representatives from Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group and other guests officiate at the launching ceremony of the "Chinese Gold Craftsmanship Heritage Education Programme" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on Oct 3, 2024. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

HONG KONG - The Hong Kong Palace Museum and Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group signed a collaboration agreement on Thursday to start a five-year educational program to promote awareness among the public about the history and development of Chinese gold craftsmanship.

Titled "Chinese Gold Craftsmanship Heritage Education Programme", the project is sponsored by the jewelry group, which will coordinate with the museum to organize a series of cultural exchanges, school education and public exhibition activities.

Andy Chong of China Daily took the photos on Thursday.

Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Warner Cheuk Wing-hing delivers a speech during the launching ceremony of the "Chinese Gold Craftsmanship Heritage Education Programme" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on Oct 3, 2024. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
An artisan demonstrates the making of a handicraft piece of gold jewelry during the launching ceremony of the "Chinese Gold Craftsmanship Heritage Education Programme" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on Oct 3, 2024. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)