An artefact exhibition on the Sui and Tang dynasties jointly presented by the Leisure & Cultural Services Department (LCSD) and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration will be held at the Museum of History from tomorrow to August 24. Admission is free.

The exhibition "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Prosperity and Magnificence - Civilisation of the Sui and Tang Dynasties in Shaanxi Province" features a selection of over 165 sets of artefacts from Shaanxi and Hong Kong, of which 18 sets are grade-one national treasures.

Being the third exhibition of the LCSD's General History of China Series, this exhibition journeys through the Wei, Jin and Northern and Southern dynasties, the Sui dynasty, and mainly narrates the grandeur of the Tang dynasty, exploring its historical context and development origins.

Addressing the opening ceremony today, Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law said the LCSD's General History of China Series allows the public, especially the younger generation, to gain a coherent understanding of the long history of China and a more comprehensive grasp of the profound connotations of Chinese culture.

She noted that the previous two exhibitions under the series have attracted a more than 420,000 total attendance, including 15,000 teachers and students.

Miss Law added that Chang'an, the capital of the Tang dynasty, was a world-renowned international metropolis. Meanwhile, Hong Kong is an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange today.

She said Hong Kong shares similar open and inclusive characteristics as Chang'an, promoting the deep integration of diverse ethnic cultures. Both cities also play crucial bridging roles in cultural and artistic exchange, showcasing the unique charm of gateway cities.

She urged visitors to appreciate the treasures of ancient Chinese civilisation and experience the profound heritage and unique charm of Chinese culture in the exhibition.

Other officiating guests at the opening ceremony included Deputy Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Hua You, Deputy Director of the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration Wang Runlu, and Deputy Director-General of the Department of Publicity, Cultural & Sports Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Lin Nan.