Do you have any idea how South Lamma islanders net fish and catch groupers? Interested to know more about the islanders’ life and their stories?

From February to August 2021, the project researchers interviewed a number of residents of South Lamma. These islanders from different backgrounds shared their memories of this place, personal and family anecdotes, and the changes in the way of living and community landscape. The research team will be sharing their behind-the-scenes experiences and insights on the island.

Date：2/1/2022 (Sun)

Time：15:30-17:00

Venue：Tin Hau Temple Forecourt

Sharing speakers：Leung Po-shan Anthony, Wong Wai Ling, Teresa Chan

Language：Cantonese

Quota：20

*Free admission

*The sharing session is carried out outdoors. Please take appropriate measures to keep warm, wear sunscreen and prevent mosquito bites.

*The audience must follow the instructions of the staff to participate in the event in groups of 4 people, and each group should maintain proper social distance of 1.5 meters with others

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About sharing speakers:

Leung Po-shan Anthony （PhD Cultural Studies, CUHK）

A local art critic, Leung received her doctoral degree in Cultural Studies from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. With a particular interest in art ecology and cultural politics, she has written several books including and. Having lived in Lamma Island for 20 years, she has developed interest in island studies in recent years. She is the main researcher of “Historical and social research of Mo Tat Wan, Lamma Island”. Living in Peace/ amid Social Changes I love Art Basel

Wong Wai Ling (PhD Sociology, HKU)

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：, and can also be found on website.Memory scape：Oral Histories of Fishermen in AberdeenHong Kong Memory

Teresa Chan（MA Anthropology, CUHK）

Currently an independent researcher, writer and illustrator, Chan 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” (2019) and “Wan Chai Open Space Research” (2020). Her published works include children's picture books (2020) and (2021).The Colours of Nature Angry Croissant