Dr Lee’s formal opening of the Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture gallery - Image credit: Rebecca Lupton
On Thursday, 27 April 2023 a special event was held at the Manchester Museum to mark the opening with sponsor Dr Lee Kai Hung and invited guests. Dr Lee's formal opening of the Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture gallery - Image credit: Rebecca Lupton Dr Lee's formal opening of the Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture gallery The Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture Gallery is the first permanent gallery devoted to Chinese culture in the history of Manchester Museum. Its aim is to promote empathy and understanding between the people of the UK and China. The celebration event gathered together contributors, staff and members of the city's Chinese communities to mark Dr Lee-s formal opening of the Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture gallery. Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, there were speeches by our President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nancy Rothwell, former City of Manchester Deputy Lieutenant Gerry Young (speaking on behalf of Dr Lee) and Manchester Museum Director Esme Ward. The speakers highlighted the importance of empathy in promoting intercultural understanding, especially at a time of rising geopolitical tensions. The assistance and guidance provided by the Manchester China Institute and its director Professor Peter Gries have been crucial.
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