Exploring and Trekking Hong Kong Historic Cinema Districts: Past and Present
About the Project
This project, supported by Lingnan University Innovation and Impact Fund (sponsored by the UGC Knowledge Transfer Fund), presents the findings of our research project “Screen Practices in Colonial Hong Kong” to the public interested in the history of Hong Kong or Hong Kong films, through interactive guided walking tours to Central, the historic cinema district in Hong Kong. Secondary and tertiary school teachers and students are especially welcome.
Our research has identified significant historical sites of film exhibition in Hong Kong from 1897 to the early 1920s. Although most theatres in the historic cinema district were demolished, our walking tours led by the noteworthy film guide Mr Wong will connect contemporary Central with the past through historical narratives illustrated by the materials collected by our research team.
To further bridge the past and the present, the historical narratives about early cinema are supplemented by contemporary Hong Kong film history, which involves history of the theatres and the development of film exhibition and reception in Hong Kong. Filming locations in the district and the corresponding films will also be introduced during the walk.
*We thank the generous support of our corporate partner, The Conservancy Association Centre for Heritage
*Supported by Lingnan University Innovation and Impact Fund (sponsored by the UGC Knowledge Transfer Fund)
