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22 Sep (THU)
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Beauty Of Our Neighbourhood - The Story Of Kowloon City And Ex-Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir
By Winky YEUNG (Ball Ball), Active travel writer and ruin photographer; World traveler; Enthusiastic local explorer; Project coordinator and host of RTHK CIBS (Community Involvement Broadcasting Service) “Familiar home, unfamiliar street” (2020); Guest speaker of the video programme “In Search of Historical Monuments” (2021); Heritage Docent of Ex-Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir (2022). Alumnus of HKBU, recently obtained a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies
Close to HKBU main campus, there are different old districts which are facing the fate of redevelopment, including Kowloon City and Shek Kip Mei. Before they are torn down in the trace of time, let’s have a look at their unique beauty and history with Ball Ball.
Kowloon City, with the dark history of Kowloon Walled City, used to be the closest residential area of Kai Tak Airport. The noise of airplanes was the collective memory of many people who grew up there. Kowloon City was also the home of many Thai and Chao Zhou immigrants, which created a very special atmosphere in the district. With the redevelopment project KC-017, Kowloon City will soon be changed dramatically.
Shek Kip Mei is another old district nearby that carries a different story. Ex-Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir located at Mission Hill was built in 1904 as a part of Kowloon Waterworks Gravitation Scheme. The reservoir was abandoned for 50 years after the termination of its service in 1970. In 2020, during the demolition of the reservoir, some citizens demanded the workers to stop the drilling, one even physically blocking the drilling machines from progressing. Finally, the Antiquities Advisory Board accorded the Service Reservoir with Grade I historical building status. The beauty of this heritage is then discovered by experts, scholars and all of us.
Language: English
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27 Sep (TUE)
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World EcoTourism
By Ken See -Ho CHING, an experienced ecological photography; senior trainer of environmental education and ecotourism; awardees of “Ten Outstanding Young Persons Selection 2006”; Founder and Director of “Eco-Education and Resources Centre”
隨著近年全球對環境保護的意識日溢高漲，又經過2年多的疫情影響，全球都熱切注視著對自然友善的旅遊發展，我們如何把握這個機會，發展出永續的旅遊模式？
Language: Cantonese
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6 Oct (THU)
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Let's Taste The Journey
By Franky TSANG, co-founder of Sherpas Cultural Experience Co. Ltd., a traveler who believes TRAVEL is the best way to appreciate the world, backpacker went for a 30-month round-the-world journey
Life is a journey itself and it is guaranteed to be unique. But what will happen if you decided to have an epic backpack trip and how to enjoy the world? From Himalayas to Dead Sea. Drinking mojito in Cuba to eating kimchi in Korea. Crossing the Pacific and Atlantic with cargo ship. Walking through ancient Silk Road and trekking in Machu Picchu. Riding donkey in the Andes while hitchhiking trucks in the Japan highways. Franky will share his experience with us.
Language: English
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11 Oct (TUE)
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Aesthetic Wellbeing Through Architecture, Nature And Rooftop Gardens In Copenhagen
By Ms. Mira M. CORDSEN, Owner of Experiencecph.com and co-founder of the association “Asgers Garden - rooftop farm in Ørestad”
Nature binds us together. City-nature and architecture can bind us in local green communities and improve our well-being in the cities. Ms. Cordsen will elaborate on how architecture affects our wellbeing through examples from Copenhagen and showcase "Asgers Garden - rooftop farm in Copenhagen" - Asgers Garden is an example of a grass-root project, not yet build, but started by a group of local residents - wanting to create a green community and a green destination in the city.
Language: English
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13 Oct (THU)
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Responsible Adventure And Travel
By Mr. Eric WONG, Alpinist, Expedition Guide and Documentary Photographer, Co-found of Asia Youth Alpine Mentors Programme (AYAMP)
Modern Travelers or hikers share the responsibility to ensure that their experience does not come at the expense of either the environment or the communities we are engaging in. Mr. WONG will share from his experience on how should we prepare for a safe and sustained journey to reduce the impacts on the environment and local communities.
Language: English
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18 Oct (TUE)
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Creating A More Age-Friendly, Inclusive Community In Hong Kong - From The Perspective Of Urban Planning
By Mr. Jeffrey WONG, Registered Professional Town Planner, Council member of The Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP)
Hong Kong is undergoing an unprecedented demographic change that comes with a decline in birth rate and an increase in ageing population. Promotion of age-friendliness in the living environment is one of the major areas which urban planners, architects and designers can contribute to the society. Incorporation of more age-friendly design in public open spaces and road/pedestrian walkways are thus encouraged.
How could we do more in the building environment to let the elderly participate more in economic and social activities and enjoy their life as valued members of the society? Mr. WONG will elaborate further.
Language: English
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20 Oct (THU)
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Challenges And Opportunities On Initiating Environmental Education In Hong Kong
By Dr. TANG Chin Cheung, Director of Environment Education of Ecobus (Hong Kong) Environmental Foundation
In this seminar, Dr. TANG will introduce various environmental education activities and programmes organised by Ecobus (Hong Kong) Environmental Foundation. He will share his experience as an environmental educator, and the challenges and opportunities of green NGOS in initiating environmental education programmes or activities in Hong Kong.
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