This year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the world famous martial arts writer Jim Young.
In Hong Kong, commemorative activities were held. “Martial Arts Master in the World of Martial Arts” From March to July, there will be exhibitions in two sections. The first part is the theme of the exhibition. “The Great Tactician. Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of Kim Jong's Birth. The Great Rally of the World” (侠之大者-金庸百年诞辰纪念·江湖盛汇) This part of the exhibition runs from 15 March to 2 July 2024 at Edinburgh Place, Hong Kong.
In this exhibition it is designed in the form of a tent “The hero shoots the eagle” (Jade Dragon Sword) which features 10 main characters in the Jade Dragon novel. Siao Ling Nueng, Yi Kuai, Meek Ju Si Tai, Jiu Bai Tong, Oh Hui, Uang Nguan Ang Liak, Lama Chakthong, Genghis Khan, Guo Jing.
The second part of the exhibition topic “Great martial artist.Commemoration of the centenary of Kim Jong-un's birth. “.Display of Rienzi's Jade Dragon Statue.”(侠之大者-金庸百年诞辰纪念·任哲雕塑展 This part of the exhibition will be on view from 17 March to 10 July 2024 at the Hong Kong Museum. Featuring 22 classic figures from Kim Yong's works, such as Guo Jeng, Ung Yong and Ye Guo and Xiao Leng Nung from Eagle Warrior.Or Jade Dragon Sword Parts 1 – 2, Or Iang Hong, Hing Ting Iang, Ang Chek Kong, Ong Ec
In Kim Jong's home province of Zhejiang there was also an event to mark the centenary of Kim Jong's birth, as in Hangzhou. “Kim Jong-un's 100th Anniversary Cultural Exchange Conference” Remember the lives of the Kim Jong-uns who created novels with global influence by promoting the theme of patriotism “The great warrior of the nation and the people” (侠之大者,为国为民) It is a valuable heritage of the literary world.
“Kim Young” The Mandarin pronunciation is Jinyong (金庸), the pseudonym of Zha Liangyong (查良庸), who was born on March 10, 1924 in Haining District. Zhejiang Province, China and died in 2018. Ga Liang moved to Hong Kong in 1948 (1948), and began writing martial arts novels at the age of 31 using the pseudonym “Kim Yi”. The first story is Jumjae Jumyot, followed by the story… Vic Hwai Kiam Trilogy Jade Dragon Fox Snow Mountain, Queen's Sword, Dragon Blood Sheds Eight Heavenly Demon Gods and the last thing is Ah, Xiao Bu. A collection of 15 martial arts novels written by Kim Young.
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