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[Reading Response 2] Esther M. K. Cheung: In Search of the Ghostly in Context

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This article explores the intricate relationship between urban space and social marginalization. It is mentioned that the sense of homelessness is a common issue among middle- and lower-class people during tough times, as they are anxiety about uncertain future. The article further asserts that architectural styles serve as cultural and ideological manifestations, with a primary focus on Hong Kong’s public housing estates. Therefore, it contends that they epitomize the darker aspects of local culture and represent Hong Kong’s difficulty. Initially, public housing was driven primarily by economic interests, aimed to attracting low-paid workers, rather than welfare considerations. Over time, these

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[Reading Response 2] Communal After-Living: Asian Ghosts and the City by Katarzyna Ancuta

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Chau Leo Li-Heng UID: 3036238598 This reading delves into the intersection of urban development and cultural narratives in Asian societies, focusing on the representation of ghosts within the urban landscape. It explores how these ghostly figures are not just remnants of past beliefs but are actively integrated into the living spaces and psyche of modern Asian cities. In the context of the Anthropocene, where human activity significantly alters the environment, the urbanization of Asian cities is presented as a parallel process to the accommodation of cultural and supernatural elements, such as ghosts. Ghosts in Asian urban narratives are not mere

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[READING RESPONSE] Katarzyna Ancuta-Communal After-Living: Asian Ghosts and the City

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This reading chooses the difference between Eastern and Western ghosts as an entry point. Western ghosts focus more on horror itself. In contrast, in Asian films, ghosts are often used to mirror the socio-cultural background, and this reading specifically focuses on ghosts in Asian cities. What impressed me was that the reading illustrated the slight difference in ghosts in the different regions of Asia. Chinese ghost stories depict the cohabitation of humans and ghosts, and the haunted scenes in these movies often appear in apartments, which are an inevitable compromise to rapid urbanization. Though the Confucian Value System highlights the

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[Mood Board]: “Full in Life” Thaika Fathima Ifaza

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  Mood Board; Thaika Fathima Ifaza   Description: I have name this mood board as full in life because it is talking about the fullness and the peace in life. Using promenades in Hong Kong as a way to relax and have closeness with family and friends. While using a promenade, i have also added a glimpse of café in the mood board, this shows that there is a peaceful place that people can hang out in.