GE proudly presents 9 joyful and inspiring events. Pop stars, indie musicians, scholars, dancers, styling guru etc, will ignite the campus with a spark of culture and arts.
Music and Dance
(09 Apr 2013)
當代藝術的形式與主題都可以天馬行空，在沒有特定規則下，究竟藝術家是怎樣將意念變成作品？獨立唱作人黃靖與舞團藝術總監王榮祿將分享他們的創作歷程，更會現場演繹歌曲及舞作，即興Jam歌Jam動作！
本活動為GE FACE Fest （4月9日至23日）的首個活動。
Contemporary art has boundless forms and topics. Jing Wong, independent singer-songwriter, and Ong Yong Lock, creative director of a dance company, will share with us their creative journeys. They will also perform their latest works and have a music-movement jamming.
This is the opening event of GE Face Fest (Apr 9 to 23).
| Speaker(s) 講師: | 黃靖（「人山人海」旗下唱作人） 王榮祿（「不加鎖舞踊館」藝術總監） Jing Wong, Singer-Songwriter, People Mountain People Sea Ong Yong Lock, Artistic Director, Unlock Dancing Plaza |
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| Medium 語言: | Cantonese (Simultaneous interpretation in English will be provided upon request 3 days prior to the |
Lecture 講座
(10 Apr 2013)
一首歌，一部電影或一本書，可以改寫青春的軌道。什麼是文藝的核心價值？文藝怎樣激盪起年輕開放的心？又如何沉澱為集體的記憶、文化的基因？創作人從生活出發，分享成長的挑戰、文藝的啟發，從而重新審視時代的變遷。
主辦機構：文藝復興基金會丶香港大學通識教育部
合辦機構：香港大學比較文學系
What is the value of art? How can a book change the course of young people’s lives? Speakers will share how they were inspired by art and connect their youth with social changes.
Organized by: Renassaince Foundation, General Education Unit, The University of Hong Kong
Co-organized by: Department of Comparative Literature, The University of Hong kong
主辦機構：文藝復興基金會丶香港大學通識教育部
合辦機構：香港大學比較文學系
What is the value of art? How can a book change the course of young people’s lives? Speakers will share how they were inspired by art and connect their youth with social changes.
Organized by: Renassaince Foundation, General Education Unit, The University of Hong Kong
Co-organized by: Department of Comparative Literature, The University of Hong kong
| Speaker(s) 講師: | Speakers 嘉賓: Dr. Chow Yiu Fai, Lyricist 周耀輝博士 著名填詞人 Ms. Li Ying Ping, Director of Kwang Hwa Information and Culture Centre 李應平女士 光華新聞文化中心主任 Moderator 主持: Dr. Natalia Chan, Honorary Assistant Professor, Department of Comparative Literature, University of Hong Kong 洛楓女士／陳少紅博士 香港大學比較文學系客席助理教授 |
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| Medium 語言: | Mandarin |
Lecture 講座
(12 Apr 2013)
Mr. Daniel Wu, a Hong Kong actor, director and producer, was born and raised in California. Upon graduation with a BA in Architecture, he began his modeling and acting career in Hong Kong in 1997. Daniel, a significant star, with over 50 movies, 40 advertising campaigns, experience with his own boy band, ‘Alive’, and winning the Best New Director award at the 26th Hong Kong Film Awards, has recently added voluntary and charity work to his list of accomplishments.
Embracing a positive and holistic life attitude, Wu will share with us how he transforms into multiple identities, to an artiste, an environmentalist and an entrepreneur from his origin as an architecture student.
Registration is FULL
Registration is FULL
| Speaker(s) 講師: | Mr. Daniel Wu |
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| Medium 語言: | English |
Lecture 講座
(15 Apr 2013)
每個人心裡都有一個夢想， 但有多少人能實現呢？歌手兼演員的湯駿業將透過音樂和個人經歷分享，跟大家訴說他夢想成真的過程。
湯駿業畢業於香港演藝學院，主修表演，在學期間屢獲獎學金及演員獎。畢業後，更與梁祖堯、邵美君創辦風車草劇團。公演作品包括 《Bent》、《I Love You Because》、《築地哈林》、《小人國》、《Octave》等。
What is your dream? Mr. Edmond Tong, a young and passionate artist, will tell you how he has achieved his dreams through singing and sharing of his personal experience.
湯駿業畢業於香港演藝學院，主修表演，在學期間屢獲獎學金及演員獎。畢業後，更與梁祖堯、邵美君創辦風車草劇團。公演作品包括 《Bent》、《I Love You Because》、《築地哈林》、《小人國》、《Octave》等。
What is your dream? Mr. Edmond Tong, a young and passionate artist, will tell you how he has achieved his dreams through singing and sharing of his personal experience.
| Speaker(s) 講師: | 主講及演出： 湯駿業（演員、歌手、導演） Speaker and Performer: Edmond Tong (Actor, Singer and Director) |
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| Medium 語言: | Cantonese |
Lecture 講座
(16 Apr 2013)
‘DIRTY DANCING – The Classic Story on Stage’ is not only a love story of two fiercely independent young spirits, Baby and Johnny, but also a story about the huge change of America in the 60s’, particularly the civil rights movement. Grasp this rare opportunity to meet the director and dance captains in town for their first Asian tour!
| Speaker(s) 講師: | Alan Swerdlow, Director Henk Opperman and Liezl van Graan, Dance Captains |
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| Medium 語言: | English |
Lecture 講座
(19 Apr 2013)
大學時代因為一次機遇而愛上爵士音樂的莫文蔚，當上歌手後一直希望能以自己的方式去詮釋爵士樂。
經歷重重障礙，出道二十年的莫文蔚終能圓夢，推出她的首張英文爵士專輯。
是次活動莫文蔚將會和大家分享她的尋夢與及成長經歷，冀望同學們也可以一起追尋夢想，也早日為夢想打好基礎和播下種子。
Making a Jazz album has been the dream of Karen Mok 20 years ago when she first became a recording artist.
There have been many hurdles for her to cross before her dream comes true today.
Young people have many dreams. We all need to sow the seeds as young as possible.
However, besides sowing the seeds, there are many more to learn about growing before enjoying the thrill of harvesting.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
| Speaker(s) 講師: | Ms. Karen Mok 莫文蔚 |
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| Medium 語言: | Cantonese Supplemented with English |
(22 Apr 2013)
Every year on April 22, more than one billion people take part in Earth Day. Across the globe, individuals, communities, organizations, and governments acknowledge the amazing planet we call home and take action to protect it. In this afternoon students and alumni spread the message of combating climate changes by some back-to-the-basic genres and performances including a capella, beat boxing, and flamenco. Please along bring your lunch and embrace the mother earth together on this special Green Monday.
| Speaker(s) 講師: | Performers: The Stringers and Kathleen Ho (a capella and beat box) Cheng Yat Wah and Martin Lo Hallie Tam Mosaic (a capella) Mr. Bernard Yim and Mr. Albert Yung (Flamenco music) Ms Mariko Drayton and Ms Chloe Cheung (Flamenco dance) |
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| Medium 語言: | English |
Lecture 講座
(23 Apr 2013)
Frankie say: Sex and Politics are the new Gods. 無論流行音樂，還是性別研究，都是一種政治。無論「個人即政治」的性別抗爭，還是音樂介入社運，都在追問甚麼是政治、我是誰的問題。音樂人黃耀明，與性別研究學者何式凝，一起探討公民社會裏文化和政治新的可能。
是次活動為 GE F:A:C:E: Fest 2013 (四月九至廿三日)壓軸節目。
主辦機構：文藝復興基金會、香港大學通識教育部
Personal is political. Music and gender studies in socal movements are both exploring the meaning of identity and politics. Our speakers will discuss the new possibilities of culture and politics.
This event is the finale of GE: F:A:C:E: Fest 2013 (Apr 9 - 23).
是次活動為 GE F:A:C:E: Fest 2013 (四月九至廿三日)壓軸節目。
主辦機構：文藝復興基金會、香港大學通識教育部
Personal is political. Music and gender studies in socal movements are both exploring the meaning of identity and politics. Our speakers will discuss the new possibilities of culture and politics.
This event is the finale of GE: F:A:C:E: Fest 2013 (Apr 9 - 23).
| Speaker(s) 講師: | Speakers 嘉賓: 黃耀明先生 音樂人、文藝復興基金會理事長 Mr. Anthony Wong Musician, Chairman of Renaissance Foundation Council 何式凝博士 香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系副教授 Dr. Petula Ho Associate Professor, Social Work and Social Administration Department, HKU Moderator主持: 梁兆輝先生 資深廣播人、大愛同盟成員 Mr. Brian Leung DJ, Member of Big Love Alliance |
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| Medium 語言: | Cantonese |
Lecture 講座
(25 Apr 2013)
品味是生活的潛移默化。有自信，才會有自己的看法，才會穿出有價值、有自己的 Style。曾為無數明星塑造形象的劉天蘭，教你如何建立屬於自己的獨特形象。
Be the trend, don’t follow the trend! Being an actor, a model, an editor, a singer, a consultant, each experience has contributed to Tina who she is today.
Important Notice - Change of Date
Due to an illness of the speaker, the talk "Let's Talk about Taste" is changed to April 25 (Thur) held at K223, Knowles Building, HKU from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Be the trend, don’t follow the trend! Being an actor, a model, an editor, a singer, a consultant, each experience has contributed to Tina who she is today.
Important Notice - Change of Date
Due to an illness of the speaker, the talk "Let's Talk about Taste" is changed to April 25 (Thur) held at K223, Knowles Building, HKU from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
| Speaker(s) 講師: | 劉天蘭女士 Tina Liu Tin-lan 形象顧問 Image Consultant |
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| Medium 語言: | Cantonese (Simultaneous interpretation in English will be provided upon request 3 days prior to the |