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Home of the Past: From Squatters to Public Housing
| Date & Time: | 7.9.2019 (Sat) 3:30pm-5:30pm |
| Venue: | Kowloon Public Library (Extension Activities Room, 8/F) |
| Speaker: | Mr KO Tim-keung |
| Organiser: | Hong Kong Public Libraries |
| Remarks: | Talk conducted in Cantonese. Limited seat. Free admission by phone at 2926 4055 from 24.8.2019 (Saturday). |
| Enquiry Telephone Number: | 2926 4055 |
Through historical photos and residents’ life experience, the speaker will share with participants the joy and sorrow of living in squatters and public housing (including resettlement areas, low-cost housing and former Housing Authority estates) in the early years.
