CRC

Chinese Research Center Seminar –

Ms. Man Wah

Lecture Title: Cantonese Opera and Xiqu Culture

 

CRC will host the captioned seminar to explore the elements of Xiqu and delve into the unique characteristics of Cantonese opera, a regional form of Xiqu. We will also discuss how the movements of the stage actors help convey scene information.

To guide us through this journey, we have invited Ms. Man Wah to give a presentation and demonstration. Born into a family with rich history in Xiqu, she possesses a natural talent for writing, creating and acting. Her performances in classic Cantonese operas, such as “The Floral Princess” (帝女花) and “The Purple Hairpin” (紫釵記), have earned her rave reviews. She is a true example of a “Cantonese opera singer-songwriter” nurtured in Hong Kong.

 

Date：Monday, April 24, 2023

Time：2:15 – 3:25 p.m.

Speaker：Ms. Man Wah

Language：Putonghua

Chinese Research Center Seminar –

Dr. Jacky Chan

Lecture Title：Hong Kong’s Reclamation Projects

 

Land resources are a fundamental element of socio-economic and cultural development, especially for island regions or countries that prioritize land development and utilization. With technological advancements, human society has created or transformed many land environments through reclamation projects. Hong Kong, as a harbor city, is currently planning the “Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands” project, reclaiming more land to support future economic development. What geological and material conditions need to be considered for these reclamation projects? What are the reclamation projects in Hong Kong? What are the lessons learned from the successes and failures of reclamation projects in the world’s history? The CRC invited Dr. Jacky Chan from ProjecTerrae Limited to share with us his insight on these questions.

 

Date：Tuesday, April 25

Time：9:25 – 10:35 a.m.

Venue：Yidan Chinese Cultural Center

Language：Putonghua / English

 

About the Speaker：

Dr. Jacky Chan is a professional geologist with extensive experience in mine exploration and development, feasibility studies of new energy sources, and commodity trading. He is the founder of a mining resource company with mines in Africa, Central Asia, South America, Australia and Southeast Asia. These minerals include lithium, nickel and copper for the new energy automotive industry, potash for agriculture and chemicals, as well as gold, iron and tungsten. Dr. Chan is co-author of “Hong Kong Mining History”.