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[Field-Homework 3] Fallen Faith: Hung Shing Temple

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CCHU9034 Final Video Essay Director: 3036267197 Ning Yu Xuan The Fallen Faith Hung-Shing Temple Video Link:https://youtu.be/bLa-5X1w1AY The tale tells that in the Tang Dynasty (618AD–907AD), there was a man called Hung Hei, who was the alderman of Canton, also known as Guangzhou. Hung Hei was a Renaissance man who demonstrated proficiency in astronomy, geography and mathematics. He was renowned for his integrity and beneficial policies towards local people. It is said that he built an observatory to predict forthcoming weather in order to protect sailing fishermen. However, his endless tasks became a burden on his health, and he passed away

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[Reading Response] Hong Kong: Culture and the politics of disappearance.

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Reading respond to Hong Kong: Culture and the politics of disappearance from Abbas, M. A. This article discusses the vanishing Hong Kong culture and politics. It examines how Hong Kong’s unique urban environment and landscape disappeared due to government policies. The text analyzes how the built environment and architecture of Hong Kong reflect a sense of transience and impermanence, as the city continuously experiences demolition, redevelopment, and change. For example, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the clock tower shows an imaginary community but works to keep the colonial subject in place, occupied with gazing at images of identity. As

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[Mood Board]: “Worshipping” Leonardo Ning

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In Hong Kong, the most common religion is ancestor worshipping and Taoist. Temples, altars were built for people worshipping their ancestors and historical heros. Stores of joss paper and paper-made sacrifice becomes the symbal of this strong belief. However, with the falling of traditions, the old way is not as popular as the past. Hence, these temples and stores are vanishing along with the faith.

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Fieldtrip Report Transcript

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…so we’ve talked about how spaces in Mong Kok have been vanishing, spaces like buildings, or architecture. What place have we found interesting in Mong Kok that is vanishing? It is interesting that we found a place called Shing Fung Hong, which is a joss money shop located in MK Canto Road with over 20 years of history. Yeah, I believe it sells joss money and incense, they’re items used in traditional Chinese religious and ancestral worship practices. What is joss money actually? Joss money, also known as “spirit money” or “ghost money,” is a type of ceremonial currency that

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Moving House Reflection

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This documentary shows a conflicts between traditional land ownership and modern urban development in Singapore. It is hard to decide which side is wrong. However, it clearly showed that this kind of conflicts could be solve peacefully. Although i believe that not all families are willing to move their ancestors, the scene is still inspiring when learning about urban development.

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Question to director Chen

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Songs often appear in movies, including the songs Lida listens to in the car, karaoke singing, and even Lida’s detailed interpretation of a music video. Does the appearance of that music video hint at the future fate of Lida? If so, why do you choose using music to express it?

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CCHU9034 Fieldwork

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Video: https://youtu.be/gIt9apvGVjk?si=UYh_QWzt9Tn4D7sQ Transcript: …so we’ve talked about how spaces in Mong Kok have been vanishing, spaces like buildings, or architecture. What place have we found interesting in Mong Kok that is vanishing? It is interesting that we found a place called Shing Fung Hong, which is a joss money shop located in MK Canto Road with over 20 years of history. Yeah, I believe it sells joss money and incense, they’re items used in traditional Chinese religious and ancestral worship practices. What is joss money actually? Joss money, also known as “spirit money” or “ghost money,” is a type of

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Reading Response of Noirs: The City, the Woman and Other Spaces

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Reading Response 1    Seng(2020) analysed a movie called Black Rose (Hak Mui Gwai) in 1965, which is an early local noir thrilled movie. The main character was a pair of sisters called Chan, who are from high society. However, under the table, they are vigilantes who steal from wealthy and benefits the poor. By Seng(2020), the film reflected the current ideologies in Hong Kong: The film appeared because of the inspiration of James Bond series and the rising of women’s status. Apart from the noir thrilled movie which reflects the fancy life of high society, another common movie genre

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