 Frankly speaking, I was puzzled by the profound knowledge of my classmates during the 3 days intensive training. Having more discussions with my peers and more interactions with teachers, I could gain more knowledge of heritage and be able to convey the message of heritage conservation in future. |
Chan Wing Hang Avis
Diocesan Girls' School |
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 After joining the archaeological workshops, I discovered that it was a hard job as a field archaeologist. Their work is exposed under the sun and rain and need to look after the relics, and prepare that little would be found even digging for a long time. Therefore, we should treasure the relics as they are the painstaking effort for archaeologists. |
Wong Ka Yiu
Christian Alliance SW Chan Memorial College
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 During the visit to Central Heritage Trail, we visited St. John Cathedral. It’s solemn is beyond compare. We visited the Museum of Tea Ware. It shows us how beautiful the European architecture was. We went to HSBC main building which told us how prosperous this city was. Two copper lions standing in front of the building also witness the history of Hong Kong. YFOH training came to an end but I believe that we will gather again in future. |
Wong Chung Yin
Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School |
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 In this sunny day, it was the first time for Kwok Ho Yin and me to have violin and oboe performance in Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre. Surprisingly, visitors were interested in music. On one hand, visitors were making the paper models of the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre. On the other hand, they were enjoying the classical music in this sunny day! |
Chan Kai Tim
Young Friends of Heritage 2008 |
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 After the training provided by AMO, I eventually become a docent to introduce the history and architectural features of HKHDC to the public. Visitors were most amazed by the origin of the barracks, two tress at the Courtyard and the function of the Basement. By following the FOH as docents, I learned the communication skills and the presentation technique to visitors in an interesting & lesiure way. |
Chan Wai Hung
Fanling Lutheran Secondary School |
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 What I have seen in the Kowloon True Light Middle School was very special. I haven’t seen a lotus pond in school before. The lotus pond, a star-shaped like, was designed according to the school motto. The most impressive thing was that the toilets were built between two storey of the building. Besides, the significant difference between the Kowloon True Light Middle School and other schools is that there is a two-storey basement in the school and it was believed to be used to take refuge in the past. What I have learnt in this visit has broadened my horizon. |
Heydi Lau
Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School
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 Kowloon True Light Middle School is a Christian school with more than 50 years history. I was honored to visit the School. The most interesting thing was the Historical New Testament (Imperial Edition) which was placed at the reception room, as it related to the history of the School and this was also the Testament that Miss Harriet Noyes, founder and principal of the School, gave to her assistant. |
Fong Long Lok
Ying Wa College
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 The Visit to the Queen’s College has broadened my horizon. The College looks so quaint. The words “QC” which are hanging on the entrance of the College looks very solemn. I could learn more about the historical background and architectural features of the College after the detailed explanation by the two docents. The “Scout Den” was a point of interest. I would certainty attend more similar activities in future. |
Ko Hoi Ling Katherine
t. Paul’s Secondary School
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 I have never visited Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate before and I thought it is an old estate only. During this visit, I have interviewed the owner of the Chinese embroidery store. They told me some interesting stories of the store. For example, a family of three generation purchased their “LongFeng” quilt and pillow at their shop. Also, one of the “QunGua” dress was displayed more than 30 year which was handmade by the owner. All these make me feel that people in Ngau Tau Kok Estate have stronger sense of neighborhood and belonging which could not be found in other estates at present.
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Fung Wing Yan
Belilios Public School
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 During this visit, I could learn the interview skills and understand different feelings towards Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate by different peoples. I remember that I have interviewed the noodle shop owners. One of them told me that he has profound feeling on his shop. He hoped that his noodle shop could keep running in the future. Another owner said that some customers came back to their shop even they have moved out. This shows that the people have a strong sense of belonging on Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate.
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Lau Hey Di
Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School
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 How time flies! I can’t believe that I have been a YFOH for nearly 3 years. It was very nice to share my experience with the new YFOHs again. How special it was the Student Museum Researchers from Macau also joined us at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre for sharing their views.
After the experience sharing session of our “old” YFOH, the Macau Students were very interested in the YFOH Scheme and asked us a lot of questions. Of Course, I am not a professional, so I just answered them by using what I have learnt these years. I was happy that I satisfied them with my answers finally.
 This seminar not only gave a chance for the students of Hong Kong and Macau to exchange their ideas about heritage conservation, but also let them to express their opinions and give their suggestions on achieving the goals of conservation. Therefore, I agree to hold more seminars of this kind in the future.
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Tang Tak Ho
CCC Kei Yuen College
The Mission Covenant Church Holm Glad College
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 The first day of the YFOH training has broadened my horizon. The appearance of the Wan Chai Market looked like a super sandwich! This special architectural style made it to be a landmark of Wan Chai in the past.
The Old Wan Chai Post Office was built in the early 20th century, it is a building that combines Chinese and Western architectural features. The reception desk and postbox of the old post office were retained and used by the Environmental Resource Centre nowadays, thus they witnessed the change of the post office.
 After the trip, I was noted that the key to heritage conservation is to let our next generation to explore our community and appreciate the arts of our daily life.
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Leung Pak Ho
Queen's College
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 The difficulties of being a field archaeologist can be fully reflected by the "
To Dig and To Learn" Archaeology workshop.
Archaeology excavation seems to be an easy job as all I need to do is just hunker down on the ground for a while and use tools to clear the soil away. It sounds so relaxing! To my surprise, hunkering down on the ground for a moment is exhausting enough. I can't imagine how archeologists can work all day long in strong sunlight, and they are just too amazing!
Fortunately, some relics have been dug out by me finally. Besides my excitement, I start to understand what is meant by "no pain, no gain". I wish I could really step into a real test pit and contribute to the conservation of heritage in Hong Kong one day.
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Lau Po Yu
TWGHs Lui Yun Choy Memorial College |
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"You can learn more by exploring
and traveling to different places than reading books."
Three days of short training course made me learn a lot!
It did not only widen my horizon, but also increased my
knowledge and experience which I could not get from books.
In the past, I felt that the heritages and monuments were
very old and nothing special. However, I realized that they
are very important. Through studying cultural heritage,
we can understand and learn the living habit, the belief
and thinking of people in the past, as well as the development
of technology and the social structure etc. This knowledge
makes us understand the history of Hong Kong. As a result,
we need to try our best to protect and preserve the heritages
and monuments, so that the next generation has the opportunity
to understand the past history of Hong Kong by having a
real look but not only reading from books.
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| Lau Ka Yan
SKH Leung Kwai Yee Secondary School |
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My First
Time as a Docent at St. Stephen's College
 The
huge success of the "St. Stephen's College Historical Tour",
jointly organized by the AMO and us in early February, was
very delightful. It was really my honor to be one of the docents
of this tour, I really enjoyed this activity and learnt a
lot from it, especially the history of my College. From my
point of view, the most interesting and impressive page of
the College history was that happened during the Japanese
Invasion. By that time, teachers and students were suffered
from the violence, the principal was also forced to work on
hard physical work. I also studied the history of early school
years, there were only six students at the College in 1903,
however, the development of the College continues and it has
become one of the largest secondary schools in Hong Kong which
has over one thousand students right now.
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was really my pleasure to get along with Young Friends of
Heritage from different schools. They asked me sensible questions
which indicated that they were interested about the history
of our school. Undoubtedly, the guided visit of the boarder's
dormitory was the climax of the trip. I recognized that Friends
walking along the corridor of the dormitory, peeping into
the rooms with inquisitive expression, and I myself also felt
very proud to be one of the students in SSC. I am looking
forward to visiting other schools and getting to know about
their histories in future.
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Kwok
Ho Yin
St. Stephen's College |
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 We
visited the Legislative Council Building on a sunny day. I
walked past the Building a few times before and appreciated
its architectural features. However, those visits were in
a rush. The visit this time was really an unforgettable experience
because I could visit the interior parts of the building and
explore its history in details.
After entering into the Building, I was impressed by its
dignified character and the solemn atmosphere. However,
the environment also made us feel comfortable and at ease.
I was so inspired by its glamour and felt grateful that
I could approach it in such a short distance.
The site was so significant to Hong Kong, it is not only
the place for Council members to have discussion and make
decision, but it also witnesses the historical development
of our territory. So, I was very honoured that I could have
the chance to visit it.
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Chan
Ting
Pak Kau College |
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 I
am very proud that I could introduce my school, St. Joseph's
College, to others through the YFOH activity - Guided Visit
at St. Joseph's College cum Tea Gathering held in mid-December
2004. St. Joseph's College is a school with a long history
and special architectural style; it has witnessed the changes
in Hong Kong's education policies throughout the past 130
years. I had gained a lot and even discovered some unknown
histories and secrets of our school while I was preparing
for this visit; I sincerely hope that other YFOH also enjoy
this activity!
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Victor
Lee
St. Joseph's College |
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