Heritage Museum launches Hong Kong comedy comics exhibition

The Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM) unveiled a Hong Kong comedy comics exhibition on Wednesday (May 21), showcasing the city’s important comedy comic works from the 1950s to the present.

Titled "Comic Fun for All: The Magic of Hong Kong Comedy Comics", the exhibition presents manuscripts, comic books, comic merchandise, art installations, and multimedia programs associated with Hong Kong comedy comics.

One of the highlights is rarely seen comedy comics manuscripts from master artists such as Ma Wing-shing, Lee Chi-ching, and David Ki Man-kit, some of which are on display for the first time.

Various photo-taking spots are also set up in the museum, where the public can take photos with 11 characters, namely Old Master Q, My Boy, Sau Sing Chai, Buck Teeth Jane, Q Boy, Old Girl, Din-Dong, Ding Ding Penguin, Taimasing, IT Guy & Art Girl, and Dada & Siumui. 

The audience can also experience the magic of comedy comics through meticulously designed interactive exhibits, namely the Digital Caricature, the Funny Comics Mirror and the Comics Photo Booth.

Meanwhile, a Comics Reading Zone has been set up in the exhibition gallery to feature a curated selection of comics from the Hong Kong Public Libraries, allowing visitors to rekindle the joy of reading comics.

The Chairman of the Hong Kong Comics & Animation Federation, Tony Wong Yuk-long, noted that this exhibition is a testimony to the inheritance of Hong Kong comics pop culture. 

He also expressed the hope that Hong Kong's unique sense of humor could continue to be promoted through this exhibition, allowing more people to appreciate the charm of Hong Kong comics.

In addition, the HKHM will organise a series of free events, such as lectures, film screenings, caricature sessions, and workshops during the exhibition period.