A Journey of Light and Sound – 95 Years of Public Service Broadcasting Exhibition

To mark the 95th Anniversary of Public Service Broadcasting in Hong Kong, the Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) has organised “A Journey of Light and Sound – 95 Years of Public Service Broadcasting Exhibition”. The exhibition starts with the sound broadcasting in 1928. Through the re-creation of a recording studio and classic programme scenes, the display of RTHK’s precious collections of artifacts, photos and audio-visual archives, as well as the adoption of a multimedia approach, the exhibition showcases the development of RTHK and Hong Kong’s broadcast industry to the public. Moreover, with the broadcast industry striving towards diversification in the future and global connection with technology, the exhibition also guides the audience through the boundless world of light and sound by various means including holographic projection, interactive devices and generative artificial intelligence (AI).

DATE OF EXHIBITION

2 December 2023 to 26 February 2024

(Opening hours the same as those of Hong Kong Museum of History)

VENUE

Hong Kong Museum of History (100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon)
Members of the public are welcome to visit free of charge.

CONCEPT

Starting the exhibition with the sound broadcasting in 1928
Walking through the era when there was only sound broadcasting
Detailing the development in television programmes
Presenting the engagement with the world on the internet
Using multimedia art as the medium
Making connections through interactions
Unfolding future developments with the concept of Metaverse

ENTRANCE: LOOKING BACK

The neon light and LED installations at entrance reflect Hong Kong’s transformation into a prosperous city after development over the last century. With a history of 95 years, public service broadcasting in Hong Kong has witnessed the golden eras and experienced the ups and downs with Hong Kong people, and will embrace the future together.

IT ALL STARTS WITH SOUND

The entrance of the exhibition is a giant microphone installation. The metallic microphone installation displays images of old Hong Kong, echoing the commencement of public service broadcasting in Hong Kong in 1928.

Visitors can obtain various information of RTHK from SaSa, the virtual host of RTHK, through AI technology.

AUDIO FILES

Zone 2 is full of audio equipment from different generations, carrying different types of programmes produced by RTHK over the past 95 years.

INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE RADIO

Besides providing mainstream and popular content, RTHK also caters for the needs of different social strata and seeks to create an inclusive and harmonious society through public service broadcasting.

Through immersive audio-visual experience, visitor can learn more about different radio channels and its production.

RADIO 1 & RADIO 2

Zone 4 is a recording studio, introducing the history and development of RTHK Radio 1 and Radio 2 through holographic projection.

VIDEO DATABASE

Since the 1970s, RTHK began to produce television programmes. Its large video database has stored numerous well-known programmes. Precious footage is displayed through video wall.

BIG STUDIO

RTHK produces different types of programmes on a broad variety of topics ranging from children, news, drama, art, culture, sports, education, environmental friendliness, lives of ethnic minorities to disability inclusion and more. It is truly a public service broadcaster that serves the Hong Kong citizens.

In Zone 6, there is an art installation comprised by various filming equipment, showcasing RTHK well-known programmes.

AT THE FOREFRONT OF TECHNOLOGY

RTHK advances with the times as one of the broadcasters that proactively introduce internet technology to broadcasting services. In recent years, it has continued to explore the application of different types of social media in the hope of interacting and communicating with the public. Visitors can learn more through the interactive video wall in Zone 7.

EYES ON THE FUTURE

In an ever-changing world with continuous technological advancement, RTHK embraces future challenges with a bold and innovative attitude.