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Translating Chinese Literature and the Innovation of Knowledge: James Legge's Chinese Classics
| Date: | 2019/2/23 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | City Hall Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | How does the translation of classical Chinese literature enable us to innovate knowledge, inspiring us to reconsider and rejuvenate what we think we already know? This lecture will discuss the innovation of knowledge in the sinologist-translator James Legge's (1815–1897) Chinese Classics. We will explore various examples in Legge's translation of the Confucian Analects, Great Learning, Doctrine of the Mean, Mencius, and Book of Historical Documents. In doing so, we will see how Legge develops in-depth dialogue between the Chinese and Western traditions in his translation, and how he invites us to renew many concepts that are relevant to our daily practices and intellectual growth through such cross-cultural dialogue, such as the concepts of virtue, principle, human nature, religion, philosophy, and universal love. |
Tin Hau Festival and Local Communities
Other Talks / Workshops /Local History and Culture /Subject Talk Series on Hong Kong Memory (2018/19)
| Date: | 2019/1/26 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lai Chi Kok Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Tin Hau is a popular goddess in the coastal regions of South China. Originally named Lin Mo, Tin Hau is called "Maniang" in Hong Kong and neighbouring regions. Every year, on the 23rd day of the third lunar month, followers celebrate Tin Hau's birthday by lighting incense at Tin Hau Temples and paying tribute to the goddess for her protection. Local organisations will organise Cantonese opera performances and "fa pau" exchange ceremonies (paper floral tributes), and parades will be held in some places. While a great deal of manpower and other resources are required for the planning of a Tin Hau festivity, it is a vital juncture for social cohesion. In this talk, activities of the Tin Hau Festival and its correlation with local communities will be explored. |
Same Tune Played on Different Instruments – Dream and Fate in Chinese and Western Literature
| Date: | 2019/1/19 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | In the talk Dr. LO will discuss common subject materials and themes of Chinese and Western literature, with "dream" and "man's fate" as two examples. From this comparative literary study, the audience will gain a better understanding of universal human concerns and the unique features of Chinese and Western cultural traditions. |
By the Book? On the Use of Bilingual Dictionaries in Translation
| Date: | 2018/12/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Kowloon Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Translators are often tempted to consult a bilingual dictionary for a ready-made translation, but to little avail. In this talk, the speaker will explore the use of bilingual dictionaries in translation with reference to the translation of literary texts. He will also talk about other reference books and skills required for the task of translation. |
Practical Tips for Cognitive Fitness
| Date: | 2018/12/15 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 noon |
| Venue: | Tai Po Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | A registered occupational therapist from the Elderly Health Service, Department of Health will introduce some techniques in daily life to enhance your memory and help you fight against memory decline. Through this seminar, you will know how leisure activities based on the “Six Arts” of Chinese culture, the use of assistive devices in daily living, and the application of compensatory memory strategies can all improve your cognitive fitness. Interactive activities will be included so that you can master these skills easily and apply them to your daily life. |
Theory Development of Professor Jao Tsung-i
| Date & Time: | 2018/12/9 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | Professor Jao Tsung-i used textual criticism as his principal method of scholarly research. Meanwhile, he also had remarkable achievement in theoretical exploration. The speaker will look into the theory development of Professor Jao. |
First Aid Knowledge for Hikers
| Date: | 2018/12/1 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Cheung Chau Public Library |
Sleeping Tips for the Elderly
| Date: | 2018/11/30 (Friday) |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
| Venue: | Tai Po Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | Conducted in Cantonese. Seats are limited and on first come first served basis. |
Let’s Plan a Chinese Ancient Book Library (Workshop)
| Date & Time: | 2018/11/29 (Thursday) 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Activity Room 1, G/F) |
Workshops for Elderly - Self-massage
| Date: | 2018/11/27 (Tuesday) |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Venue: | Tsing Yi Public Library |
