The reading ‘Hong Kong: Culture and the Politics of Disappearance’ mentioned the concept of ‘disappearance’ in Hong Kong, which refers to the erasure of cultural and political identity under the influence of colonialism and globalization. Regarding the reading, “disappearance” refers to the loss of cultural and political identity in Hong Kong due to colonialism and globalization. It poses a threat to Hong Kong’s cultural practices, language, literature, and film, reflecting the conflict between regional and international forces. It also symbolizes the time’s fight for democracy and human rights.
Hong Kong Cultural Center, Flagstaff House, and Repulse Bay Hotel as examples, they demonstrate the “disappearance” of Hong Kong’s cultural and political identity. The Repulse Bay Hotel symbolizes the loss of natural landscape and public space to commercialization, while the Cultural Center’s design erases local cultural identity. And the Museum of Tea Ware in Flagstaff House presents a British perspective on tea culture. As we can see, Hong Kong Cultural Center, Flagstaff House, and Repulse Bay Hotel demonstrate the “disappearance” of Hong Kong respectively.
Lee Mun Yeung (3035994949)
Well done in summarizing the reading. It is a pity that you have almost no highlight on your personal opinions / reflection towards the reading given that you have such a strong foundation in writing! Please note that the most important in any assignments is to make your own judgement and express your own thoughts rather than just recapping the materials provided.