Historical and Social Research of Mo Tat Wan, Lamma Island
Lamma Island is one of the first places in Hong Kong with recorded prehistoric human activity. However the island’s recent history, especially through the colonial period and Hong Kong’s post-war modernization, has not been comprehensively documented. There is also a lack of academic research to account for the emergence of the diverse nature of the island’s population. The aim of this research is not only to update historical knowledge, but also to promote social inclusion, strengthen intergenerational communication, and lay the foundation for sustainable development. The project will focus on Mo Tat Wan in southern Lamma Island, and describe its changes over the past 100 years. Mo Tat Wan’s population is currently about 100. Apart from the original Chow and Chan clans, there are also Hong Kong Chinese and expatriate residents, as well as domestic helpers from the Philippines and Indonesia. The project records their past and current lifestyles that illustrates the interaction between Hong Kong and the World. Another feature of the plan is that the villagers participate in the research, so that their knowledge and experience can be passed on. The research results focus on giving back to the community to enhance the sense of belonging of the different ethnic groups; then exchange and share the findings with academia and the wider community. Deliverables include guided tours and a bilingual publication.
Cultural Landscape of Mo Tat Wan
Guided Tour
Six tours were organized in 2020-2021 by invitation to share the research finding with new and old Mo Tat residents, as well as the public audience.
Memories of the Old Villagers
Let’s listen to the old villagers, how’s their lives was like.
Documentary on Chuen Kee Ferry
The research team and documentary director Ma Chi Hang have chosen Chuen Kee Ferry, which connects Mo Tat and Aberdeen, and its family history as the theme for a 15-minute documentary.
Since its founder Wu Chuen and his family have taken root in Sok Kwu Wan, Chuen Kee has been part of the life of four generations of South Lamma kaifongs.
Since its founder Wu Chuen and his family have taken root in Sok Kwu Wan, Chuen Kee has been part of the life of four generations of South Lamma kaifongs.
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Length: 16:40
Production Team:
Producer, Research｜Leung Po Shan, Eric Kwok
Transcript｜Chu Hoi Ting
Director, Cinematographer, Editor｜Ma Chi Hang
Sound, Editor｜Moodi Lam
Production Manager, Subtitles, Translation｜Blackjack
Acknowledgement: Peter Wu, Tommy Wu, Woody Wu, Chow Mei Kwok, Chuen Kee Ferry Ltd., Crew of Chuen Kee Ferry
Production Team:
Producer, Research｜Leung Po Shan, Eric Kwok
Transcript｜Chu Hoi Ting
Director, Cinematographer, Editor｜Ma Chi Hang
Sound, Editor｜Moodi Lam
Production Manager, Subtitles, Translation｜Blackjack
Acknowledgement: Peter Wu, Tommy Wu, Woody Wu, Chow Mei Kwok, Chuen Kee Ferry Ltd., Crew of Chuen Kee Ferry
Mo Tat Then and Now
The effort of the research team was compiled into Mo Tat Then and Now.
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Research Team |
Acknowledgement |
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Researchers:
Anthony Leung Po-shan Cherry Leung Eric Kwok Angela Chan Matthew Kwan Martin Bode Research Assistant: Chu Hoi-ting Monica Fu Tsang Hoi-ling Tsang Hoi-ling Yumi Wong Yvonne Yip Travis Lung Ruby Law |
Dr Li Chin-wa
Mr Chow Yuk-tong, SBS, MH Mr Cheung Chi-keung Ms Chan Wai-yi Ms Yip Chi-lam Ms Yip Mei-ling Ms Lo Pui-chun, MH Ms Lo Yan-yan Dr Law Wai-ying Ms Kwan Siu-wai Ms Annemarie Evans Mr James Kelly Mr Len McClure Mr Tom Ng Chuen Kee Ferry Imperial War Museum Government Records Service Special Collections of Hong Kong University Libraries The Hong Kong Heritage Project Hong Kong Maritime Museum |
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Funded by:
The Lord Wilson Heritage Trust 
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Organised by:
Art Together 
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