School / Extension Programmes
The 7th Inter-school Competition of Project Learning on Hong Kong's History and Culture
Theme
Diversity in the District: Investigating the Historical Development of Hong
Kong's Towns and Districts
Even since Hong Kong first opened its port to foreign trade, society has
undergone constant changes in line with the political, economic, demographic and
land use developments in the territory. Especially during the period when society
was returning to normal after the Second World War, the economy developed at
lightning speed and with it people's livelihoods. Satellite cities, new towns and
new communities were built to keep pace with demand, and, as these flourished,
living habits, customs, industry and social policies all evolved. Students entering
this competition will choose a research topic based on the theme of urban
development and then gather historical information on the district they intend to
investigate. By organising and analysing the information they collect and
subsequently presenting the old and new faces of their chosen district, its heritage
and the changes it has undergone in a vivid style, the students will gain an insight
into its evolution and experience the joy not only of learning about history, but
also of sharing it with a wider audience.
Category
A. Written Report
B. Multi-media Production
Division
Junior Division: F.1-F.3 Students
Senior Division: F.4-F.6 Students
Open to individual students or a team of not more than five.
Prizes
Prizes for the Champion, 1st runner-up, 2nd runner-up and Merit Award will
be offered for each category. The winning team will also be awarded a trophy and
book coupons.
Deadline for Application
15/12/2017 (Friday)
Deadline for Submission
26/5/2018(Saturday)
Please click here to download the entry handout and application form.
The following lectures will be run for the competition in late 2017:
Date & Time
Theme
Speaker
Venue
Capacity
12 / 11 (Sun)
3–5pm
Diversity in the Districts: Investigating the Historical Development of Hong Kong's Towns and Districts
Dr Leung Cho Nga
(Museum Expert Adviser, Leisure and Cultural Services Department)
Lecture Hall,
HKMH
139
18 / 11 (Sat)
3–5pm
The Old and New Faces: Retracing the History of Communities in Hong Kong through Multimedia Production
Mr Eddy Hui
(Transmedia Designer)
Mr Lee Ping Shan, Jimmy
(Emerging Video Director)
Mr Tse Pak Chai
(Photographer cum Community Tour Guide)
Lecture Hall,
HKMH
139
The lecture will be conducted in Cantonese. Free admission. First come, first served.
Enquiries
2559 4904 (The Hong Kong Institute for Promotion of
Chinese Culture)
2724 9026 (Hong Kong Museum of History)