Date: 18 May 2023
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
CPD Hours: 1.5
Language: Cantonese
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Synopsis
The central part of Kowloon, with the flat and fertile plain around Kowloon City, had a long history of settlement. Villages like Nga Tsin Wai, Po Kong and Ma Tau Wai dated back to the Sung Dynasty. The recent archaeological excavation around Sung Wong Toi Station only scratched the surface of these old settlements. Eastern Kowloon, on the other hand, had no such a profound history.
From the 18th century onwards, a string of Hakka settlements gradually emerged along the shores of eastern Kowloon. The inhabitants there exploited the rich granite formations in the area. However, these quarries saw a decline by the early 20th century. Illustrated with historical photographs, drawings and maps, the speaker will talk about the colourful but relatively unknown history of these villages and settlements.
Speaker
Mr. KO Tim-keung
Former Member of the Antiquities Advisory Board
Former council member of the Royal Asiatic Society, Hong Kong Branch
Mr. Ko Tim-keung was formerly council member of Royal Asiatic Society (Hong Kong Branch), member of Antiquities Advisory Board and museum expert adviser for the Leisure and Culture Services Department. Presently he serves as member of Collection Committee, Hong Kong Maritime Museum and historian-in-residence, University of Chicago (Hong Kong Campus). He has written extensively on various aspects of Hong Kong history.
Moderator
Ar. Nicky WONG
Deputy Chair of HKIA Heritage & Conservation Committee
Founder of Hong Kong Heritage Exploration
Respondents
Dr. Patrick HASE
Past President and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, Hong Kong Branch
Ar. Corrin CHAN
Member of HKIA Council
Ar. Edward Leung
Former Chair of HKIA Heritage & Conservation Committee
Ar. Joan LEUNG
Member of HKIA Heritage & Conservation Committee
