War & Reconstruction: Looking At Hong Kong From Above
Thu, 22 May
|The Theatre
Explore how Hong Kong underwent rapid change during WWII, and how it rebuilt itself into the city we know today.
Time & Location
22 May 2025, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Theatre, 3/F, Two Taikoo Place Taikoo Place, 979 King's Rd, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
About the event
Explore how Hong Kong underwent rapid change during WWII, and how it rebuilt itself into the city we know today. Visuals will be shared, particularly wartime aerial photos, offering invaluable insights that complement traditional historical accounts, allowing us to better understand Hong Kong's resilience and recovery during this pivotal period.
Lead Presenter: Dr. Kwong Chi-Man, Associate Professor, Chair, Department of History at HKBU
In Conversation With: Dr. Peter Hamilton, Assistant Professor in World History (Pacific World), Lingnan University
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