Legends and Legacy:
Chinese indentured labour in the 19th century
| Date and Time:
22th June, 2024(Saturday)15:00 – 17:00 |
Price: Free110 seats; first come, first served. The event will be carried out simultaneously at the physical venue |
| Abstract | In the 19th century, many Chinese people aspired to seek better opportunities overseas for various reasons. Hong Kong has played a crucial role as a transit port for these emigrants. However, their journey was often arduous and challenging. This lecture aims to shed light on the story of these emigrants and the historical evidence that explains the role of Hong Kong.
|
| Speaker | Mr. Tang Ka JauSociety of Hong Kong History
Dr Billy Tang, PhD, New Asia Institute of Advanced Chinese Studies, Board of Director, Society of Hong Kong History, and a part-time university lecturer. He specializes in the history of Buddhism, Hong Kong history, culture, and epigraphy. He is dedicated to promoting historical education to the public and has published over 20 academic works, including ” A collection of epitaphs of Chinese elites, in Hong Kong Island” (co-authored), “History of Buddhism in Hong Kong,” “A Brief History of Tung Wah Hospital: 120th Anniversary,”. He has been honored with the 11th Hong Kong Book Award and the 29th Hong Kong Print Award. |
