Fishers' Pleasure Sharing Session

At the early stage of the project, artists Kinchoi and Jess went on field visits with the project research team and local fishermen to learn about the livelihood of the fishing community. The islanders’ stories have inspired Kinchoi and Jess, leading to the creation of the South Lamma Slang Dictionary. Kinchoi, as well as Dr Wong Wai-ling and Teresa Chan from the research team will share the anecdotes associated with the everyday lingo embodied in the dictionary. We will also be screening a short video on purse seining for the first time!

Date: 19/3/2022(Sat)

Time: 11:00-12:30

Venue: Zoom

Age：6 yrs old or above

Language：Cantonese

*Free admission

Host:

Dr Wong Wai Ling (Head Researcher)

Wong received her doctoral degree in Sociology from the University of Hong Kong. Her research interest is in exploring the local history and living culture of Hong Kong by recording oral histories. She participated in the research on the oral histories of Yau Ma Tei, To Kwa Wan, Nga Tsin Wai Village, Aberdeen water people community, and South Lamma. Her related works include: Memoryscape: Oral Histories of Fishermen in Aberdeen, and can also be found on Hong Kong Memory website.

About the Artist:

Kinchoi Lam

Kinchoi Lam graduated from the School of Creative Media at the City University of Hong Kong. He and his partner Jess Lau jointly published the award-winning picture book, Little Big Tram. Lam is an illustrator and printmaker who focuses on the whimsical and the intimate moments in everyday life.

About the Researcher:

Teresa Chan

Currently an independent researcher, writer and illustrator, Chan received her master’s degree in Anthropology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She began following closely on urban-rural development and environmental education after farming with indigenous people in Taiwan. She also responds to social issues through artistic creation. She collaborated with the University of Hong Kong, Wan Chai District Council and other organizations on different research projects including “Lai Chi Wo Rural Sustainability Assessment”. Her published works include children's picture books Angry Croissant (2021).