An exhibition opening in Hong Kong will offer a glimpse of the history of a liberal arts university in the city and its pivotal role in cultivating talent to support national development.

As part of the National Development and Achievements Series, the Cultivation and Renewal – The Education Legacy of Hong Kong's Ta Teh Institute exhibition runs from Wednesday to Feb 15, 2027 at the Hong Kong Museum of History, showcasing a multifaceted view of the institute’s history and the stories of its faculty and students.

Established in Tuen Mun in 1946 under the leadership of the Guangdong District Committee of the Communist Party of China, Ta Teh Institute operated until 1949. During the three years of operation, the institute offered a high-caliber professional and cultural curriculum, bringing together a number of renowned academics and cultural figures.

Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to mark the 80th anniversary of the institute's founding, the exhibition features over 60 sets of historical artifacts alongside approximately 125 sets of historical images and supplementary displays, highlighting the institute's historic mission in talent cultivation, revolutionary engagement, and its profound contributions to the development of the country. 

China Daily photographer Andy Chong took the photos.