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Heritage Museum's exhibition to commemorate superstar Leslie Cheung (with photos)
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     To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passing of superstar Leslie Cheung, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM) will present "Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition" starting from tomorrow (March 29). Curated by three close friends of Leslie Cheung, namely Ms Florence Chan, Mr William Chang and Mr Wing Shya, the exhibition showcases Leslie Cheung's classic stage costumes, old photos, vinyl records, music, film and TV works, awards and personal collection, allowing visitors to revisit his outstanding achievements in music and films as well as his influence on popular culture. The organiser extends special thanks to Mr Daffy Tong for sharing the personal collection of Leslie Cheung.
          
     Speaking at the opening ceremony of the exhibition today (March 28), the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu, said that the first Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival will kick off in April 2023, introducing iconic figures of Hong Kong's pop culture. As a pre-festival programme of the first Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival, "Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition" carries special meaning. Leslie Cheung is a classic icon of Hong Kong's popular culture, whose fans are across the globe. The HKHM is honourable to collaborate with three close friends of Leslie Cheung to stage this commemorating exhibition on the 20th anniversary of his passing, enabling visitors to look back on Leslie Cheung's achievements in performing arts.
      
     Other officiating guests included the Chairman of the Museum Advisory Committee, Mr Douglas So; Ms Chan; Mr Chang; Mr Shya and the Museum Director of the HKHM, Mr Brian Lam. Mr Alan Chan, Mrs Eleanor Morris and Mr Alan Lin, friends of Leslie Cheung, also joined the sharing session of the ceremony.
      
     Leslie Cheung (1956-2003) made his debut at a singing contest in 1977. With extraordinary talent and a unique style, he became one of Hong Kong's timeless superstars. His music style was versatile and he starred in many movies. His huge range of music, film and TV works over the years established his status as an icon in the glory days of Cantopop and Hong Kong cinema in the 1980s and 1990s. His artistic achievements have transcended time and space. He has profound influence on local pop culture.
      
     Precious exhibits include Leslie Cheung's stage costumes at various concerts, such as the red cloak and suit with stonework and the pair of red high heels in his "Live in Concert 97", the outfit with white feathers and the pair of blue embellished jeans worn by him in his "Passion Tour" concert, and the meticulously crafted seashell culottes designed for him by a famous French designer. Apart from stage costumes, the exhibition also showcases some of his vinyl records and music, film and TV awards, such as the vinyl record of "For Your Heart Only" (White Edition), the vinyl record of "Stand Up" (Purple Edition), the Best Film Song of the 14th Hong Kong Film Awards - "Chase", and the Best Album Award of the Four Channels Song Award - "Untitled". Leslie Cheung's photo album "Celebration" photographed by Mr Shya and concert photos are also on display in the exhibition.
      
     To tie in with the exhibition, the HKHM also stages a thematic display at the museum lobby showcasing Leslie Cheung's vinyl records and compact discs selected from the collection of the Hong Kong Central Library. It will last till mid-April.
      
     The exhibition is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), organised by the HKHM and supported by Les FANmily. It will run from March 29 to October 9 at the HKHM (1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin) and is one of the pre-festival programmes of the Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2023. For details of the exhibition, please visit hk.heritage.museum/en_US/web/hm/exhibitions/data/exid276.html, or call 2180 8188 for enquiries.
      
     The first Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival organised by the LCSD aims to offer an array of programmes, from pop concerts and performances to thematic exhibitions, film screenings, outdoor and outreach activities, showcasing Hong Kong's unique cultural creativity and vibrancy.
 
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The opening ceremony for the "Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition" was held today (March 28) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. The exhibition showcases Leslie Cheung’s classic stage costumes, photos, vinyl records, music, film and TV works, awards and personal collection, allowing visitors to revisit his legendary achievements in music and film as well as his influence on popular culture.
The opening ceremony for the "Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition" was held today (March 28) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. The exhibition showcases Leslie Cheung’s classic stage costumes, photos, vinyl records, music, film and TV works, awards and personal collection, allowing visitors to revisit his legendary achievements in music and film as well as his influence on popular culture.
The opening ceremony for the "Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition" was held today (March 28) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows officiating guests (from left) the Museum Director of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Mr Brian Lam; guest curator Mr William Chang; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu; the Chairman of the Museum Advisory Committee, Mr Douglas So; guest curators Ms Florence Chan and Mr Wing Shya.
The opening ceremony for the "Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition" was held today (March 28) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows (from left) the Museum Director of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Mr Brian Lam; the Chairman of the Museum Advisory Committee, Mr Douglas So; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu; guest curators Ms Florence Chan; and the Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Joe Wong, touring the exhibition.
The opening ceremony for the "Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition" was held today (March 28) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows the red cloak and suit with stonework worn by Leslie Cheung at “Live in Concert 97”.
The opening ceremony for the “Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition” was held today (March 28) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows the pair of red high heels worn by Leslie Cheung at “Live in Concert 97”.
The opening ceremony for the "Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition" was held today (March 28) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows the outfit with white feathers worn by Leslie Cheung during the opening of his “Passion Tour” concert.
The opening ceremony for the "Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition" was held today (March 28) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows the meticulously crafted seashell culottes designed for Leslie Cheung by a famous French designer, which was worn by Leslie in his “Passion Tour” concert.
The opening ceremony for the "Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition" was held today (March 28) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows the pair of blue embellished jeans worn by Leslie Cheung in his “Passion Tour” concert.
The opening ceremony for the "Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition" was held today (March 28) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows Leslie Cheung’s vinyl records of “Stand Up” (Purple Edition) (top) and “For Your Heart Only” (White Edition) (bottom).
The opening ceremony for the "Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition" was held today (March 28) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows the music, film and TV awards won by Leslie Cheung over the years.
The opening ceremony for the “Miss You Much Leslie Exhibition” was held today (March 28) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. Photo shows Leslie Cheung’s photo album “Celebration” photographed by Mr Wing Shya.