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"Lost and Found in Hong Kong: The Unsung Chinese Heroes at D-Day" (D-Day in Hong Kong) - Hong Kong Festival Events

"Lost and Found in Hong Kong: The Unsung Chinese Heroes at D-Day" (D-Day in Hong Kong) by The Urban Studies Institute at The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library, in 23 September – 25 December 2024. You can view the "Lost and Found in Hong Kong: The Unsung Chinese Heroes at D-Day" (D-Day in Hong Kong) event venue, event theme, etc. on this page.


  • Festivals Event Name: "Lost and Found in Hong Kong: The Unsung Chinese Heroes at D-Day" (D-Day in Hong Kong)
  • Related Themes: Museums / Galleries / Public Spaces
  • Organiser(s): The Urban Studies Institute
  • Festival Description: Nine years ago, a long-forgotten diary was accidentally discovered in Hong Kong, unveiling a little-known chapter of World War II history: the involvement of Chinese naval officers in the historic Normandy Landings (D-Day). Since then, archival records and first-hand accounts have confirmed the diary’s revelations. How did this remarkable story originate in Hong Kong? Join us on a journey in this through this hidden history at our free exhibition!
  • Festival Date: 23 September – 25 December 2024
  • Festival Time: 11am to 7pm
  • Venue Remarks: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Library
  • Ticket_Price: Free admission
    (Visitors entering the campus of the Chinese University of Hong Kong need to register with their Identification Documents e.g ID card, Passport, etc.)
  • Website: www.dday.hk/zh
  • Tel: 3943 8740
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