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Earth Day - Moving On to a Greener Future!
地球日2023 - 邁向更綠色的未來!
Date 日期:  21 Apr 2023
 
Time 時間: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
 
Venue 地點: MB240, Main Building, HKU
 
Speaker(s) 講師: Jocelyn Chan 陳明憙
i_is_one
Anna Li
Suijiba

 
Summary 內容: Due to the unstable weather, the programmes on 21/4 will be held at MB240 (2/F, Main Building).  

Let’s move on to a Greener Future!
 
This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the annual Earth Day as well as the 5th anniversary of our HKU Herb Garden.  The theme of Earth Day 2023, “Invest in Our Planet”, reminds people to take actions and put more efforts on combating Climate Change. To maximise the positive impacts of our Holistic Urban Farming projects, we are joining hands with Caritas Mok Cheung Sui Kun Community Centre (Kennedy Town)* and a series of activities about urban gardening, food choices, DIY upcycling and mindful music sharing will be presented on Apr 21 (Fri) & May 1 (Mon) to share the joy of green living to HKU community as well as our neighbourhood.
 
今年是地球日53周年,亦是港大香草園5周年紀念,我們將以Invest in Our Planet為地球日主題,繼續宣揚可持續發展的生活方式,減少污染與破壞環境;並推廣都市種植對身心靈的裨益。除了421日(星期五)於港大舉行關於都市種植、食物選擇、升級再造及音樂表演的一系列活動外,我們亦聯同明愛莫張瑞勤社區中心,於51日(星期一)的中心開放日與街坊鄰里分享綠色生活的樂趣!
 
讓我們一起邁向更綠色的未來!
 
#1 Mini Green Market 綠色市集
 
From fresh locally-grown produce, farm-to-table experience, DIY workshop, to music jam, we invite you to share, to connect with our community who devote to an eco-friendly lifestyle and wellness of the community and the environment.   Free tasty snacks and drinks made from fresh produce organically grown in our Herb Garden will be served.
 
Date:21/4/2023 (Fri)
Time:12:00 – 15:00
Venue:HKU Herb Garden MB240 (2/F, Main Building)
Supporting Units:AuLaw Organic Farm (歐羅有機農場)

Pre-order is now availalbe for HKU students and staff, please find the details at https://bit.ly/3AbFrZ6 

 HKU Holistic Urban Farming (港大都市種植)
 Caritas MCSK Community Centre (明愛莫張瑞勤社區中心)
 
 
#2 Lunchtime Mindful Music Sharing 午間靜觀音樂分享

Artists including Jocelyn Chan (陳明憙), a singer-songwriter and Certified Sound Healing Practitioner who has released a series of pop songs blending in mindful instruments and elements and the members of i_is_one will share their appreciation of the nature and wellbeing as well as the joy of the 5th anniversary of our HKU Herb Garden through their music and vibes.
 
Date:21/4/2023 (Fri)
Time:13:00 – 13:30
Venue:HKU Herb Garden MB240 (2/F, Main Building)
 
 
#3 Pickled Turnip with Red Shiso Workshop 紫蘇漬大根工作坊

Let’s get pickled!  Our instructor Virginia, the founder of Suijiba, a Japanese home cooking and grocery store will show you the pickle-making process from start to finish. This sweet, sour, and crunchy turnip will definitely stimulate your appetite!

At the end of the workshop, you will have your very own jar of Pickled Turnip with Red Shiso!
 
Date:21/4/2023 (Fri)
Time:14:00 – 15:30
Venue:HKU Herb Garden MB240 (2/F, Main Building)
Instructor:Suijiba
Language:Cantonese & English
Quota:15
Fee:$50
 
Registration (For HKU Students and Staff only):
https://onlinepytsysprd.feo.hku.hk/event/110453?code=ec32468601924182b2882d6923c79629
(Successful registrants will receive an email confirmation from the General Education Team.)
 
 
#4 Kokedama DIY Workshop苔玉植物工作坊
 
Derived from the Japanese words "koke," which means moss, and "dama," meaning ball, Kokedama involves creating personalised moss balls that offer a fresh expression to your beloved plants.

But that's not all - Kokedama has recently undergone a renaissance as a contemporary art form, making it a stylish and trendy addition to your decor, or an exceptional personalized gift for plant lovers.

Come and discover the magic of Kokedama, and learn how to create your own one-of-a-kind moss ball masterpiece.
 
Date:21/4/2023 (Fri)
Time:14:15 – 15:45
Venue:HKU Herb Garden MB221 (2/F, Main Building)
 Instructor:Ms. Anna Li (Founder of “Flowers Tell Story” 花療行者)
Language:English
Quota:12
 
Registration (For HKU Students only):
https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=87291
 
 
#5 Rooftop Farm Visit 天台農莊參觀

The HKU Rooftop Farm provides organic farming workshops and farming space for students and staff to spread the joy of growing our own food. In this visit, you will learn more about urban farming and get to know the seasonal crops we are growing on campus.
 
Date:21/4/2023 (Fri)
Time:14:30 – 15:00
Venue:Roof Garden, Education Library, 8/F, Meng Wah Complex
Language:English
Quota:15
 
Registration (For HKU Staff & Students only):
https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=87292
 
 
Earth Day @HKU 地球日在港大 (21/4/2023)  *Due to the unstable weather, the programmes on 21/4 will be held at MB240 (2/F, Main Building) except the Rooftop Farm Visit.
TimeContentLocation
12:00 - 15:00Mini Green Market
  • Local produce, seedlings giveaway, handcrafts
HKU Herb Garden
13:00 - 13:30Lunchtime Mindful Music Sharing
HKU Herb Garden
14:00 - 15:30Pickled Turnip with Red Shiso Workshop
(Instructor: Suijiba)
HKU Herb Garden
14:15 - 15:45Kokedama DIY Workshop (Instructor: Ms. Anna Li)HKU Herb Garden
14:30 - 15:00Rooftop Farm VisitRooftop Farm
Event for the Community 社區活動 (1/5/2023)
15:00 - 17:00Details will be announced soon 詳情容後公佈Caritas Mok Cheung Sui  Kun Community Centre   (Kennedy Town)
 
*Remarks:
To further extend the positive impacts of urban farming to the community against the adverse challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, CEDARS-GE have been collaborating with the Caritas Mok Cheung Sui Kun Community Centre at Kennedy Town to organise farming workshops for the public, especially the needy communities in the neighbourhood. The workshop aims to empower the participants with basic organic farming and food processing skills.  More information: https://www.cedars.hku.hk/ge/programme/detail?id=853 
 
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More Student Support for #COVID-19:
https://www.covid19gearingup.hku.hk/ 

 
 
Bio of Speaker(s) 講者簡介:  
jocelynJocelyn Chan 陳明憙
 
Jocelyn Chan is a singer-songwriter, actress and certified Sound Healing practitioner from Hong Kong. Her vision has always been to harness the power of music and voice to bring healing and companionship to others.  

She founded "Atlantis Sound Healing" in 2020 to aid this mission, and is the first singer-songwriter to infuse Sound Healing into canto pop music, bringing emotional healing through pop to her audience. She was awarded the "40 Under 40" accolade by Prestige HK in 2021 for her work. Her songs features different types of healing instrument and explores different topics of self-healing, including inner peace, facing fears and letting go. Singles “Sound of Silence” and “Thank You, My Fears” went on to become number one singles on local radio. Through these songs, Jocelyn hopes to raise awareness for mental-health care and introduce the healing benefits of frequencies to a wider audience.

Jocelyn debuted in 2016 with album "Adultlescence" after the success of her folk single "October Snow" that was featured in coming of age film "Les Aventures D'Antony", this album received numerous newcomer and sales awards and since, Jocelyn has released 2 other original albums. 
 
iisonei_is_one
https://www.i-is.one/

Music from this Earth and Universe through the Heart.
annaAnna Li
 
Anna Li is a current postgraduate student in Landscape Architecture at HKU. She is a proficient DFA florist and a passionate plant enthusiast. With several years of experience in both the landscaping and floristry industries, Anna has founded Flowers Tell Story (花療行者), an initiative that endeavors to promote wellness by connecting people with plants.
suijibaSuijiba 
https://www.instagram.com/suijiba/ 
 

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