Hong Kong Central Library | The Interdisciplinary Image of Hong Kong Literature：Dark City? Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong Literature & Discovering the Beauty of Hong Kong Through Four Reading Paths

Description

Topic 1：Dark City? Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong Literature 【Conducted in Putonghua】

Speaker: Prof. CUI Wendong

Introduction:

The landscape of Kowloon Walled City was unique and eerie, and its history complex and intertwined. Although it has disappeared into the dust of history, it continues to inspire popular culture. From Kung Fu to The Siege of Kowloon Walled City, from comics to video games, the Walled City is portrayed as a den of vice as well as a place of hidden talents. How do Hong Kong writers depict the Walled City in literature? Are there any differences compared to popular culture? This lecture explores this topic by examining the works of Yi Junzuo, Lv Lun, Ye Si, Dong Qichang, and Chen Zhide, among others. Through reading these literary works, we may uncover other facets of the 'dark city.'

Topic 2：Discovering the Beauty of Hong Kong Through Four Reading Paths 【Conducted in Cantonese】

Speaker: Dr. YAU Ting-kit Kevin

Introduction:

The beauty of Hong Kong is never limited to just one aspect. This lecture takes stock of local essay collections published in recent years, showcasing four perspectives on appreciating Hong Kong culture: intangible cultural heritage, strolling, hidden mountains, and food. Through words and images, we can step into time-honored shops, learn about Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage, and feel the pulse of the city; embark on an intriguing urban stroll to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary and capture the city's silhouette woven by history and culture; retreat to the hidden mountains and the life of farming and reading in the Hakka rural areas of the New Territories, listening to the whispers of the wind and the cicadas, and reflecting on the wisdom of coexisting with nature; and finally, sit at the literary dining table and explore the myriad of stories and flavors in the diverse cuisine.

Remarks:

• Conducted in Putonghua and Cantonese respectively.

• Free admission on first come, first served basis.

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