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Urban Touch 2022/23 – Encyclopedia of Folk Deities in Hong Kong

Date(s)

31 March 2023 (Fri)

Time

3:30pm – 5:30pm

Venue

LG13A&B, Benjamin Franklin Centre

Language(s)

Cantonese

Fee

Free

Target Participants

All CUHK Students

Enrolment/ Application

https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13663178

Enquiries

lces@cuhk.edu.hk

Details

Hong Kong is not only a fusion of East and West, but also a religious medley of folk deities. In this activity, we have invited Mr. Shu Kai CHOW, researcher on Hong Kong folk culture and historical allusion, to share with you the origins and functions of different folk deities in Hong Kong.

About ‘Urban Touch’

‘Urban Touch’ is a cultural programme appreciating and conveying the stories, culture and heritage of Hong Kong. It focuses on different themes in relation to local culture and history, including craftsmanship, food culture, language and stories.