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Cheung Sha Wan Urban Tombs Concept Tour

The film "#BreakingHell" has prompted reflection on cultural customs and death, particularly the struggle between the living and the dead.

For Hong Kongers, burials were once as difficult as raising a body. Drawing on Lingnan culture and Victorian experiences, Hong Kong has developed a unique and effective system of cremation and burial, allowing for the centralized development of tombs for the deceased, much like the homes of the living.

However, Hong Kong still has some unique spatial structures that accommodate the needs of both the living and the dead.

This concept tour, visiting Hon Fa Garden at Li Cheng Estate in Cheung Sha Wan and Sham Shui Po Park, explores the tension between urban development and cultural preservation, drawing on the preservation of ancient tombs in Guangzhou, Roman burial rituals, the evolution of British burial practices, and the handling of wartime remains. Also, how do we deal with the issue of land after death and how can we "die a good death"?

Tour Time

120 minutes

Observing Eastern Han and Roman funeral ritual elements in public spaces

Comparing the burial history of Hong Kong and the UK

Understand the culture and significance of cremation, a major funeral ritual for Hong Kong people

Observing Eastern Han and Roman funeral ritual elements in public spaces

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