Centre for Social and Political Development Studies

Lecture Series on “Islands Scattering Around Hong Kong”
（「島嶼棋佈全香港」講座系列）

14:30–17:15   |   23, 30 November & 7, 14 December 2024   |   Hong Kong Museum of History & Zoom

Co-Organizers
Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, CUHK
Pan Sutong Shanghai-Hong Kong Economic Policy Research Institute, Lingnan University
China Economic Research Programme, Lingnan University

In association with
Hong Kong Museum of History

Supported by
Hong Kong Higher Education Convergence
NT West Elder Academies Cluster

Islands⠂Pirate⠂Archaeologist (23 November 2024)

“Trade Island (Ilha da Veniaga)” in the Portuguese’s Writings
Prof. Guoping Jin
(Researcher, Macaology Institute, Jinan University, China)

The Legend of Cheung Po Tsai
Prof. Kwok-kin Siu
(Part-time Professor, Department of Chinese Literature, Hong Kong Chu Hai College)

F. S. Drake and the Archaeology of Hong Kong
Prof. Kam-wing Fung
(Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Chu Hai College)

Lighthouses⠂Fishermen⠂Conservationists (30 November 2024)

Lighthouse Heritages in Times
Dr Steve H. Ching
(Co-Founder, Lighthouse Heritage Research Connections Project)
Mr Richard W. L. Wong
(Executive, Lighthouse Heritage Research Connections Project)

Digital Storytelling: Waglan Island Lighthouse
Mr Anthony K. H. Leung
(Executive, Lighthouse Heritage Research Connections Project)

Mr Richard W. L. Wong
(Executive, Lighthouse Heritage Research Connections Project)

Dr Steve H. Ching
(Co-Founder, Lighthouse Heritage Research Connections Project)

Story of Charles Thirlwell
My Childhood Days in Green Island
Ms. Catherine Thirlwell
(Elder Daughter of Mr Charles Thirlwell)

Mine⠂Magnate⠂Pioneer (7 December 2024)

Tianhua Mining Company of Silver Mine Bay: Modern Investment Venture and Technology in Late Qing South China
Prof. Elizabeth Y. Y. Sinn
(Honorary Professor, Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences,
The University of Hong Kong)

Story of a Self-made Entrepreneur: The Acclaimed Shipping Magnate Hui Oi Chow and His Family
Dr Man-kong Chow
(Member, The Legislative Council)

The Story of Cha Chi Ming
Dr Victor Zheng
(Associate Director [Executive], HKIAPS, CUHK)

Villages⠂Islanders⠂Monk (14 December 2024)

Pak Mong, Tai Ho and Ngau Kwu Long: The Three Hamlets of Mui Wo
Prof. Joseph S. P. Ting
(Honorary Professor, School of Chinese, The University of Hong Kong)

A Preliminary Study of the Stonecutters Island’s Civil Facilities and Activities before the Pacific War
Mr Koon-yiu Ma
(Retired Engineer)

The Will of Po Lin Monastery: Venerable Fat Ho Invigorates the Secular World through Education
Dr Lee-man Choy
(Director, Fermiland Music Centre)

Chairs
Dr Victor Zheng
(Associate Director [Executive], HKIAPS, CUHK)

Dr Man-kong Chow
(Member, The Legislative Council)