North from Beijing Drum and Bell Towers, South to Gate of Perpetual Peace, the Beijing Central Axis is built around the Forbidden City, connecting key buildings such as the Gate of Heavenly Peace and the Imperial Ancestral Temple. As the longest urban axis in the world, it witnessed the development of Chinese culture and history. In 2024, the Beijing Central Axis was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
This documentary explores the lives of individuals who live along or study the Beijing Central Axis, from architect to gourmet, sound artist to traditional craftsman, both Chinese and foreign. Through the stories of these individuals, this documentary dives into the cultural heritage and transformations along the Beijing Central Axis from the perspectives of architecture, food culture, intangible cultural heritage, and cultural exchange.
Post-screening Talk
Beijing Central Axis and the Nature
From its inception in connection with the construction of Dadu of Yuan dynasty, to the Temple of Agriculture in Ming dynasty and today’s Olympic Forest Park, natural elements have played a significant role in both planning and development of the Beijing Central Axis. This talk will explore the historic architecture and natural environment of the Beijing Central Axis, offering insights into the relationship between architecture, nature, and people, as well as the stories behind the research.
| Speaker |
Song Zhuangzhuang (Co-founder of “Diduhui”) |
| Date |
2 May 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time |
3:30 pm–4:30 pm |
| Language |
Putonghua |
Organised by:
Solely sponsored by:
This activity is part of the "HKPM Jockey Club Education Programme" organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
Disclaimer: None of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, their respective affiliates or any other person involved in or related to the compilation of the contents herein (collectively, “the HKJC Parties”) makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the contents or as to the results that may be obtained by the use thereof. In no event shall any HKJC Party have any liability of any kind to any person or entity arising from or related to any actions taken or not taken as a result of any of the contents herein.
Details
| Date & Time |
Each session will feature three episodes of the documentary series consecutively, with a total running time of around 135 minutes.
Episode 1: Eternity (44 mins)
Episode 2: Moments (44 mins)
Episode 3: Integration (44 mins)
1 May 2026 (Friday)
Film Screening: 2:30 pm–4:45 pm
2 May 2026 (Saturday)
Film Screening & Post-screening Talk: 1:00 pm–4:30 pm
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| Venue |
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum |
| Tickets |
Free Admission by online pre-registration
The post-screening talk will be livestreamed on the online platforms of the HKPM Wechat Channels, as well as Museum Headlines. |
| Language |
Film Screening: Putonghua, with Simplified Chinese and English subtitles
Post-screening Talk: Putonghua |
