The Foundation aims to raise awareness of the issues of cultural heritage and the understanding of local history in Hong Kong. We initiate and support programmes that educate young people and the public about the importance of heritage.

Wanchai In A Different Light Projection Installation

Wanchai In A Different Light was conceived, designed and curated by the Foundation. The idea for the project was born and inspired by the photography works and writings of Through Our Eyes student participants. In December 2006, the Foundation organized a two-week projection installation set along the length of Lee Tung Street (commonly called “wedding invitations street” by locals) in Wanchai district, which the government had planned to redevelop at the time. Images and text exploring issues of local community, personal history and heritage were projected on the buildings and the ground along the street. The project aims to share students’ creativity and to celebrate the street’s history with the public, to raise awareness of the preservation of heritage, and to promote creative arts education. The event attracted more than 46,000 visitors and was well received by the general public, local media and various government departments.

District Focus Photography Workshops

To raise awareness and enhance understanding of local history and heritage among youth, the Foundation organized in summer 2008 a series of photography workshops that explored different aspects of nine districts in Hong Kong, focusing on history, geography, commercial activities, residents and more. Led by Through Our Eyes teaching artists, 17 Through Our Eyes students recorded and responded to what they discovered in each area by means of photography and text. Their works were published in the “Young Post” supplement of the South China Morning Post for nine consecutive weeks during July and August 2008