The following is issued on behalf of the Institute of Philanthropy

Exclusively sponsored by the Institute of Philanthropy (IoP), jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Hong Kong Palace Museum, “The Ways in Patterns: An Immersive Digital Exhibition from the Palace Museum” opens tomorrow at the Hong Kong Palace Museum and runs until 13 October 2025. The thematic exhibition showcases traditional patterns from the Palace Museum through cutting-edge digital technology.

IoP was established as a “think-fund-do” tank for China and beyond through a strategic seed grant from The Hong Kong Jockey Club and its Charities Trust. The exhibition is one of the events celebrating the Club’s 140th anniversary.

The exhibition’s opening ceremony was officiated today by Luo Xianliang, Deputy Director of the Palace Museum; Leo Kung, Chairman of the Board of the Hong Kong Palace Museum; Ann Kung, Deputy Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy and Trustee of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust; Betty Fung, Chief Executive Officer of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; and Dr Louis Ng, Museum Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum.

Luo Xianliang, Deputy Director of the Palace Museum, said, “‘The Ways in Patterns’ is the first digital exhibition collaboratively organised by the Palace Museum and the Hong Kong Palace Museum. It is a testament to the commitment of both museums to promoting the outstanding traditional Chinese culture to world audience, and fostering mutual understanding and respect among different cultures. We look forward to the integration of digital technology advancing the appreciation and dissemination of traditional culture amid the tides of globalisation.”

Ann Kung, Deputy Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy and Trustee of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, said, “IoP is committed to promoting the exchange and advancement of philanthropic and charitable endeavours nationally and worldwide. This exhibition is part of a five-year collaboration with the Palace Museum, a project dedicated to showcasing exceptional traditional Chinese culture, nurturing arts tech talent, and supporting Hong Kong's development into a global centre for cultural and artistic exchange. The event carries even greater historical significance as it coincides with the Palace Museum's centennial and the 140th anniversary of The Hong Kong Jockey Club.”

“The Ways in Patterns: An Immersive Digital Exhibition from the Palace Museum” immerses visitors in the rich tapestry of traditional Chinese culture through the creative use of digital technology. Diverse patterns selected from the Palace Museum’s architecture, ceramics, and embroidered textiles are creatively reinterpreted into innovative displays of light and shadow, inspiring visitors to deepen their understanding of the rich origins of these intricate designs and to develop a greater appreciation for Chinese culture. The exhibition’s seven immersive spaces feature embroidery and brocade, an intricate caisson ceiling design, and dynamic floor patterns. Visitors can also create their own designs of animated fish and birds.  

This exhibition is a key initiative under the memorandum of co-operation titled “Promotion of Chinese Culture and Arts Tech Talent Development in the Mainland and Hong Kong”. The Memorandum, signed between The Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Palace Museum last May, aims at promoting Chinese culture and values in Hong Kong, the Mainland and globally. This includes supporting initiatives aimed at fostering cultural exchange between the Mainland and Hong Kong and developing talent in the arts technology and cultural sectors. 

About The Institute of Philanthropy
The Institute of Philanthropy was established in September 2023 through a strategic seed grant of HK$6.8 billion (US$870 million) from The Hong Kong Jockey Club and its Charities Trust. Established as a “think-fund-do” tank for China and Asia, IoP is dedicated to promoting philanthropic thought-leadership and enhancing sector capabilities at local, regional and global levels in collaboration with fellow funders. It seeks to provide an Asia-based platform bringing global stakeholders together to promote the betterment of societies everywhere.