Rebuilding the Path of Reed Grass
Opening of 2014 Hong Kong-Shenzhen Architectual Biennale
At the exhibition site in Kwun Tong, the Pokfulam Village installation showed how the villagers maintain their own houses under the out-of-date squatter regulations.
Exhibition: “Pokfulam Village Impressions”
Well-known local photographer Water Poon held an exhibition of his photos of the village. This exhibition focused public attention on the village and enhanced the public’s positive image of the village.
The 1st Pokfulam Village Festival 2013
The first Pokfulam Village Festival had several key events and outcomes such as:
1) To commemorate October 28, 2013, the day the World Heritage Building Foundation (WMF) included Pokfulam Village in the 2014-2016 watch list. The Pokfulam Village Conservation Group named the last Sunday in October the yearsly “Pokfulam Village Festival”.
– The well-known local photographer Water Poon was invited to photograph the village for an exhibition called “Pokfulam Village Impressions”.
– Workshops were held to introduce the traditional food made by villagers, including Hakka tea, tea cakes, and chili sauce.