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Aug 2024
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The Forgotten Citadel: Story of the Kowloon Walled City

Event of
Humanities and Law Open Day (August 2024)
Subject
Japanese

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Date & time
31Aug 2024 (Sat)11:30 - 12:30 Free
Type of Event
In-person Attendance
Venue
Professor and Mrs Enouch Young Lecture Theatre (Room 204), 2/F., Admiralty Centre
Speaker
  • Mr. Sam Yung (Vice Chairman of the Hoi Bun Heritage Docents Society)

Mr. Sam Yung

Mr. Sam Yung is interested in Chinese and local history and culture. He has been involved in voluntary work and served as a museum and heritage guide since his retirement. He is currently the Vice Chairman of the Hoi Bun Heritage Docents Society.

Enquiry
37620820 (jolang@hkuspace.hku.hk)
Relevant Programmes
Certificate in Japanese (Introductory) 網上日語入門 1 網上日語入門 2
The Forgotten Citadel: Story of the Kowloon Walled City

In the late Qing Dynasty, weakened and coveted by foreign powers, the Qing government constructed the Kowloon Walled City as a military stronghold in response to British expansionist intentions. Located in the Kowloon area, this fortress was designed to enhance defense capabilities. Over time, the role of the Walled City transformed—it served as a refuge for refugees, a breeding ground for crime, and an unregulated zone. It even became a point of contention among China, Britain, and Hong Kong. In 1994, the Kowloon Walled City was demolished. However, this year, due to a popular film related to the Walled City, it has once again captured attention both domestically and internationally. This lecture will delve into the history of the Kowloon Walled City and explore its significance during that era.

Language: Cantonese