HK Society Past Events

Private tour of the world-renowned Sir Percival David Foundation collection at the British Museum by PDF Chairman and Asian Art Consultant to Bonhams, Colin Sheaf, world expert on Asian art and ceramics and long-standing HK Society member, with highlights of Imperial Chinese Ceramics in the Song, Yu

Exact details will be confirmed soon. HK Society members will be given first priority.

Curated by Colin Sheaf, Chairman of Bonhams Asia and renowned Chinese Art specialist £20 for members/ £30 for non-members.

Members £35, non-members £45. Please contact communications@hkas.org.uk for details.

Jonathan Clements, author of ‘The Emperor’s Feast: A History of China in Twelve Meals’ returns to discuss the development and influence of Cantonese food, both at home and within the Chinese diaspora.

Betty Yao MBE will talk about the career, legacy and the enduring appeal of Legendary Scottish photographer and travel writer John Thomson and his photographs in this digital age. There will be a presentation of his incredible photos.

Why not invite friends and family over for a pre-Christmas wine-tasting of some superb Chinese wines, presented by well-known Chinese wine expert Janet Wang, author of The Chinese Wine Renaissance: A Wine Lover’s Companion (Ebury Press, 2020)?

Mr Simon Murray, toast by Lord Wilson of Tillyorn

Featuring HK polo players versus players from the Horse Guards

Mr Colin Sheaf, Vice Chairman, Bonhams

Ms Patricia O’Sullivan, author and researcher

Mr Jonathan Clements, author, script writer and academic

Master William Cai, Renowned Calligrapher