Collection

Echoes - China & Hong Kong

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Echoes invites audiences to engage with the Portico Library's collection & the communities who are reclaiming the colonial narrative written & illustrated in the Library's books. It navigates Britain’s complex colonial relations with China & Hong Kong.

Events in this collection

ECHO at the Portico Library
Thu, Sep 4, 5:30 PM
Free

A Dynamic Collection in Motion-Premiere Screening
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00 PM
Free
Folk Life Drawing: China and Hong Kong
Wed, Apr 30, 6:30 PM
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Folk Life Drawing: China and Hong Kong
Wed, Mar 26, 6:30 PM
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Lion Dance
Thu, Feb 6, 5:00 PM
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Echoes: China & Hong Kong. Voicing the collection
Fri, Jan 24, 6:00 PM
Free
Chinese Calligraphy with Mr Zhe An Woon
Wed, Jan 22, 2:00 PM
Free
Lion Dance for Lunar New Year
Wed, Feb 21, 4:00 PM
Free

The Portico Library

Organizer of Echoes - China & Hong Kong

Still in its original 1806 building, the Portico Library celebrates both the historic and the contemporary culture of Manchester, welcoming the public, researchers and members to its unique 19th-century book collection and 21st-century events and exhibitions.

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Dining In: Exploring Manchester’s histories through our stomachs is an exhibition about the history of dining and food in the Northwest of England, how that’s changed over time, and the future of food and dining through interactive events.

In the Margins Events

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For In the Margins, a group of artists, writers, students, and Manchester residents have come together to challenge the traditionally ‘male, stale, and pale’ reputation of historic libraries by asking: Whose voice is loud enough to be heard?

Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

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From descriptions of botany, the stealing of plant samples and trade secrets in silk manufacture to descriptions of China and people in East Asia, Infamous explores a key and difficult period in the relationship between the two nations.

New books for older children, teens & young adults

1 upcoming event

Free events with writers and groups to highlight new writing for older children and young Adults. Part of our Portico Sadie Massey Award Programme.

Reuniting the Portico Library

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The Portico Library is pleased to announce the re-launch of Rewriting the North, a programme of events celebrating writers and writing connected with the North of England.

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Introducing the Portico Kitchen, a centre for food writing, history and culture in one of Manchester’s oldest lunch spots. Keep your eyes open for our exciting programme of food-based events including talks, workshops and ever popular Portico Feasts.

Tracing the art of a Stolen Generation: Carrolup

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A selection of the treasured collection created by Aboriginal children interned at the remote Western Australian settlement of Carrolup in the 1940s will be showcased at The Portico Library in Manchester until September 26.

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'Polite Society?' Mini Festival

No upcoming events

A mini festival exploring politeness, mental health and customs through discussion and art as part of the 'Sit Down and Get Out . the Trouble with polite society exhibition', 9-12 March 2022.

Dining In: Eating, Cooking and Food in Manchester

No upcoming events

In the Margins Events

No upcoming events

Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

1 upcoming event

New books for older children, teens & young adults

1 upcoming event

Free events with writers and groups to highlight new writing for older children and young Adults. Part of our Portico Sadie Massey Award Programme.

Reuniting the Portico Library

1 upcoming event

Rewriting the North

No upcoming events

The Portico Library is pleased to announce the re-launch of Rewriting the North, a programme of events celebrating writers and writing connected with the North of England.

The Portico Kitchen

1 upcoming event

Tracing the art of a Stolen Generation: Carrolup

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Echoes - China & Hong Kong

Events in this collection

ECHO at the Portico Library

A Dynamic Collection in Motion-Premiere Screening

Folk Life Drawing: China and Hong Kong

Folk Life Drawing: China and Hong Kong

Lion Dance