Reconstructing Lost Heritage of Tiger Balm Garden

Organised by

Virtual Reality Centre, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Department of Art and Design, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Centre for Teaching and Learning, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Chu Hai College of Higher Education
HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE)

Have you been to Tiger Balm Garden (虎豹别墅), the once splendid tourist attraction located in Tai Hang Road? It was one of the most popular parks in old Hong Kong.

We are honoured to invite Ms Sally Aw (胡仙女士), daughter of Aw Boon-haw (胡文虎), to come and share the history and culture of the Tiger Balm Garden in the coming talk to be held on 22 September 2022 (Thursday) at 5 pm. Mr Roger Wu (胡燦森先生), Executive Director of Haw Par Music, is also invited to the talk. There will be a panel discussion about the reconstruction of the lost heritage of Tiger Balm Garden through the Virtual Reality meta technologies as well.

Speakers:

Ms. Sally AW Sian (胡仙女士)
OBE, DStJ, JP, Founder, Aw Boon Haw Foundation

Mr. Roger WU (胡燦森先生)
Executive Director, Project Development of Haw Par Music Foundation

Moderators:

Dr. Patrick MOK
Assistant Professor, Department of Art and Design, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

Dr. Eugene WONG
Director, Virtual Reality Centre; Associate Professor, Department of Supply Chain and Information Management, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

Rundown:

1. Opening remarks – Prof. Y. V. Hui, Provost and Vice-President (Academic and Research), HSUHK
2. Sharing on the history, culture and stories of Tiger Balm Garden – Ms. Sally AW Sian
3. Sharing on the architecture and design of Aw Boon Haw Garden – Mr. Roger WU
4. Panel discussion: Reconstructing Lost Heritage of Tiger Balm Garden through Virtual Reality meta technologies – speakers and moderators
5. Q&A

Student participants will be granted 1.5 hours for iGPS Unit/ ECA Hours for attending the talk.

All staff and students are welcome.

For enquiries, please contact Virtual Reality Centre by phone at 3963 5728 or by email at vrc@hsu.edu.hk.