I Wish + Bamboo Theatre(MOViE MOViE: Life is Art 2022)

With over a hundred Tin Hau temples in Hong Kong, there are three on Lamma Island alone. Why do people worship Tin Hau (Goddess of Sea)? How has their relationship with Tin Hau temples evolved over the years? As an attempt to contextualise the everyday practice of the fishing community, islanders and city dwellers visiting the temples, Cheuk Cheung continues to observe and document the states of Tin Hau temples on the island and beyond in his short film I WISH, extending his interest in the god-worshipping activities and festivals.

The multi-award winning, BAMBOO THEATRE follows ritual practices in various villages and remote islands of Hong Kong using this traditional cultural space. During festivities in the villages, Chinese opera troupes are invited to perform ritualistic opera in the temporary theatre constructed in front of the temple to express their gratitude to the Chinese gods they worship.

With post-screening sharing:

11.11 (Fri)｜7:35pm｜PE
Guest: Cheuk Cheung (Director), Lam Sai Ling (Conservation Architect）

20.11 (Sun)｜5:30pm｜MMCP
Guest: Cheuk Cheung (Director), Ar Wallace Cheng (Associate Professor, Department of Architecture of The Hong Kong University)