Dr Sun Yat-sen (1866–1925) was a revered national hero who dedicated his entire life to the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, earning respect both at home and abroad. As the birthplace and upbringing location of Dr Sun, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao region was where he received his education and worked, and where he conceived the ideas of overthrowing the imperial system and establishing a republic. He completed his medical education in Hong Kong and practised medicine as a means of engaging with society in Macao and Guangzhou; most of the ten armed uprisings he led and planned were based in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. After the establishment of the Republic of China, Dr Sun made three attempts to establish a government in Guangzhou to defend the republican system for national reunification.
Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, where Dr Sun’s life course developed from healing patients to saving a nation, share common roots and culture. Since modern times, due to historical and geographical factors, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao region has developed rapidly, becoming a window for modern Chinese people to view the world and a gateway to foreign countries.
The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of Dr Sun’s passing. Showcasing over sixty precious artefacts, documents and historical photographs from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao region , this exhibition highlights Dr Sun’s deep connections with the region, commemorating his enduring contributions. revisiting his remarkable life and significant contributions to the motherland.
