Cultural Tours in Stanley
In a 2-hour walking tour, you will be led by HKU tour guides to explore old Stanley and its military and fishing history.
Itinerary details:
Route 1: Community Stories
Stanley is a fishing village with long history. From 1960s onwards, fishermen in Stanley have moved onshore. These fishermen’s stories tell their lives in the past and changes of Stanley. Historical spots to visit include: Carmelite Monastery, Tai Tam Bay, Hong Kong Sea School, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Stanley Post Office, Old Stanley Police Station, Old Fishermen’s Children School, Fishermen’s Recreation Club, Shui Sin Temple, Stanley Bay, Stanley Main Street, local shrine, Tin Hau Temple, Murray House, old Pier Blake, Pak Tei Temple and Maryknoll House. This itinerary is suitable for people of all ages, including children and youths.
Route 2: Military History and Historical Monuments
This walking tour will lead you to explore Stanley’s past and Hong Kong’s history. Historical spots to visit include: Old Stanley Police Station, Stanley Post Office, Stanley Public Dispensary, St Stephen’s College, Stanley Military Cemetery, Pat Kan Uk, Shui Sin Temple, Stanley Main Street, local shrine, Tin Hau Temple, Murray House and old Blake Pier. This itinerary is suitable for adults, especially people who are interested in history and monuments.
| Date | 16, 23 and 30 July (Saturdays); 5-27 November 2016 (Saturdays and Sundays) |
| Time | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (2 hours) |
| Venue | Stanley |
| Language | Cantonese or English |
| Quota for each group | 15 |
| Fee | Free of charge |
| Details and online registration | Please click here. |
| Adverse weather arrangements | Please click here for information. |
Exhibition of Fishermen’s Stories
The waters in the southern part of Hong Kong had rich reserves of seafood. Aberdeen is an important fishing port. Stanley is a fishing village with long history. The innovative exhibition inspires visitors to re-imagine the lifestyles of fishermen at the backdrop of modern Hong Kong.
| Date | 5 – 6 August 2016 |
| Time |
5 August (Friday): 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 6 August (Saturday): 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue | Y Studio, 2/F, Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. (Location Map) |
| Fee | Free of charge |
| Registration | Registration is not required. All are welcome. |
| Adverse weather arrangements | Please click here for information. |
Drama Performance: Family Relationships of Fishermen
The play is performed by the drama group named “ONE/EIGHT”. The story is about a young man, abandoned by his fishermen parents when he was young, returning to Hong Kong from the United States to look for his lost family, and the reason of the abandonment. In the process, he starts to understand the culture of the water communities and changes of their lives. He discovers how fishermen cherish the memories of their lives in the past, and learns how they struggled to survive in those days. The play is appealing to the audience with dance and music. After the performance, interactive sessions will be hosted by members of the cast, to encourage participants to reflect on the scenarios in the play.
| Date | 5 – 6 August 2016 |
| Time | 5 August (Friday):
• 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 6 August (Saturday): • 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. • 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Venue | Y Studio, 2/F, Youth Square, 238 Chai Wan Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. (Location Map) |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Quota for each session | 136 |
| Fee | Free of charge |
| Online registration | Online registration has been closed. Successful registrants should bring along the email confirmation for admission 15 minutes before the show starts. Seating will be open to the waiting audience without registration 5 minutes before the show’s commencement. Free seating arrangement will be adopted. |
| Adverse weather arrangements | Please click here for information. |
Living On The Water
From 25 to 28 March 2016, a series of innovative and interactive activities, themed as “Living on the Water”, has been held by We Are With You Project at Stanley Community Hall, to share the lived experiences of the water communities with the public.
Period: 25 – 28 March 2016 (Friday – Monday)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Stanley Community Hall, LG/F, Stanley Municipal Services Building, 6 Stanley Market Road, Stanley, Hong Kong
Admission fee: Free
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Acknowledgements: (In alphabetical order)
Art Club, The Hong Kong University Students’ Union (Handicraft Workshops)
Department of Linguistics, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Fishermen’s Association
Hong Kong Southern District Women’s Association
HKSAR Government (permission to use photos of Information Services Department)
HKU Science Outreach Team (Handicraft Workshops)
ONE/EIGHT
Southern District Office
Stanley Fishermen’s Recreation Club
Stanley Kaifong Welfare Advancement Association
The University of Hong Kong Libraries
Mr Chan Tin Kuen (Cultural tours instructor)
Mr Kenny Au (Drama education instructor)
Mr Lo Kwai Chung
Mr Yuen Kin Lok (Video instructor)
Ms Ho Sai Mui (Fishermen’s songs)
Ms Wong Lin Ho (Fishermen’s songs)
Water Community Student Ambassadors of We Are With You Project
Exhibition of Fishermen’s Stories and Storytelling
The waters in the southern part of Hong Kong had rich reserves of seafood. Aberdeen is an important fishing port. Stanley is a fishing village with long history. Fishermen’s lived experiences and culture will be shared through innovative exhibitions and storytelling by university students. The exhibition inspires visitors to re-imagine the lifestyles of fishermen at the backdrop of modern Hong Kong.
| Date | 25 – 28 March 2016 |
| Time (Exhibition) | 25, 27 and 28 March:
26 March:
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| Time (Storytelling) | 25 March (Friday):
26 March (Saturday):
27 March (Sunday):
28 March (Monday):
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| Duration (Storytelling) | 1 hour |
| Venue | Multi-purpose Hall, Stanley Community Hall |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Quota for each storytelling session | 20 |
| Registration | Registration is not required. All are welcome. |
Cultural Tours in Stanley
Guided tours will be offered to explore old Stanley and its military, fishing and catholic history. Historical spots to visit include: Old Stanley Police Station, Stanley Post Office, Stanley Military Cemetery, Pat Kan Uk, Old Stanley Kaifong Association, Tai Tam Village, St Anne’s Catholic Church, St. Teresa’s School, Maryknoll House, Fishermen’s Recreation Club, Shui Sin Temple, Tin Hau Temple and Ma Hang Park etc.
| Date | 25 – 28 March 2016 |
| Time | Please refer to the registration page. |
| Duration | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Venue | Stanley |
| Language | Cantonese or English |
| Quota for each group | 20 |
| Registration | Online registration has been closed. |
Drama Performance: Family Relationships of Fishermen
The play is performed by the drama group named “ONE/EIGHT”. The story is about a young man, abandoned by his fishermen parents when he was young, returning to Hong Kong from the United States to look for his lost family, and the reason of the abandonment. In the process, he starts to understand the culture of the water communities and changes of their lives. He discovers how fishermen cherish the memories of their lives in the past, and learns how they struggled to survive in those days. The play is appealing to the audience with dance and music. After the performance, interactive sessions will be hosted by members of the cast, to encourage participants to reflect on the scenarios in the play.
| Date | 25 – 28 March 2016 |
| Time | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Venue | Multi-purpose Hall, Stanley Community Hall |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Quota for each session | 100 |
| Registration | All are welcome. Participants should arrive at the venue 15 minutes in advance. |
Video Show: Fishermen’s Bridal Songs and Wedding Traditions
In the past, fisherman brides sang bridal songs to send gratitude to senior members of the family at night before their wedding day. A documentary video of fisher-women singing bridal songs and recalling the traditions of wedding will be screened. Interactive activities after the video show are arranged to share the continuity and discontinuity of the cultural heritage.
| Date | 25, 27 and 28 March 2016 |
| Time | 25 March (Friday):
27 March (Sunday):
28 March (Monday):
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| Video length | 30 minutes |
| Venue | Stage of the Multi-purpose Hall, Stanley Community Hall |
| Language | Cantonese (with Chinese and English subtitles) |
| Quota for each session | 20 |
| Registration | Registration is not required. All are welcome. |
Hong Kong’s Disappearing Dialects: The Language of Fishermen
Along with its own cultural practices, the water community had its own language, the “Shuilo” language, which is now almost lost to Cantonese. In this session, some key differences between the “Shuilo” language and Cantonese, and some reasons why this and other Chinese dialects are disappearing in Hong Kong will be discussed. Each session includes a video show and a short talk.
| Date | 27 – 28 March 2016 |
| Time | 27 March (Sunday):
28 March (Monday):
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| Duration | 1 hour |
| Venue | Lobby/Exhibition area of Stanley Community Hall |
| Language | English |
| Quota for each session | 20 |
| Registration | Registration is not required. All are welcome. |
Handicraft Workshops
The underwater world is full of various types of fishes. Participants can apply creativity to make their own handicrafts under the guidance of instructors.
| Date | 25 – 28 March 2016 |
| Time | 25 March (Friday): Suitable for kids aged between 3 and 10. Parents are welcome to accompany their kids
26 March (Saturday): All are welcome
27 March (Sunday): All are welcome
28 March (Monday): All are welcome
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| Venue | Lobby/Exhibition area of Stanley Community Hall |
| Fee | Free |
| Language | Cantonese, supplemented with English or Mandarin (depending on participants) |
| Quota for each session | 15 |
| Remarks | Quotas will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Participants should arrive at the venue 15 minutes in advance to register. |
Acknowledgement: Art Club, The Hong Kong University Students’ Union* and HKU Science Outreach Team**
Remarks: Programme details are subject to change without prior notice. Please refer to the website for the latest announcement. The organizer reserves the right to modify/cancel any programme.