Projects
The culture and the heritage of quarrying in Hong Kong
Year of Approval
2014-2015
Grantee
Dr POON Sun-wah
Project Status
Completed in October 2016
Brief Description of the Project
The project aims to conduct a follow-up research on the findings of his previous researches and also an in-depth study of the culture and heritage of the quarrying industry. In particular, the project will preserve the oral history of the retired workers and practitioners who had worked in the small private quarries for the period from 1950-1968.
Project Deliverable(s)
The Project deliverables included:
(a) Experience-sharing session
presentation at seminars and conferences
(c) Leaflet
Related Link(s)
(1) Quarrying in Hong Kong
(2) The History of Quarrying in Hong Kong 1840-1940