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A Journey of Discovery - From Ancient Myths to Contemporary Research of Chinese Tea Studies
- Subject
- Performing Arts, Culture & Philosophy
- Date & time
- 31Aug 2024 (Sat)16:00 - 17:00 Free
- Type of Event
- In-person Attendance
- Venue
- Room 303, 3/F., Admiralty Centre
Professor POON Ming Kay
Professor POON Ming Kay - Chairman of the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Honorary Research Fellow at the D.C.Lau Research Center for Chinese Ancient Texts of the Institute of Chinese Studies, Associate Master and Dean of General Education at Wu Yee Sun College, Associate Director of the University General Education; Vice President of The Federation of Hong Kong Writers. His research areas include Confucian literature, Classics from the Han and Tang dynasties, historical taboos, overseas Chinese texts, and natural history. He has been honored with the Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is the author of more than ten works, including "The Life Wisdom of Confucius".
Representative of Elmond Tea Culture Association
Founder of Muru Tea Studies, Master Yeung was an early pioneer in the study of Chinese tea in Hong Kong. With a profound commitment spanning over three decades, he explored the cultural origins of tea, conducted in-depth research, and actively advocated for tea education. In 2021, he collaborated with the HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education to launch the first Diploma in Chinese Tea Culture, offering a systematic tea study program that emphasizes both theory and practice. Following Master Yeung's passing, invaluable legacy in tea studies and his unwavering dedication to promoting Chinese cultural heritage will be faithfully upheld and continued by the Muru team.
- Enquiry
- 3762 0054 (performingarts@hkuspace.hku.hk)
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Centuries of trading Chinese tea has led Hong Kong to become the hub of a diverse and vibrant tea culture heritage. Under the inspiration of the late tea expert Elmond Yeung, Elmond Tea Culture Association is committed to promoting traditional tea culture through Chinese tea studies, and advocating Chinese culture. Through the journey of exploring Chinese tea studies, one can gain a deep understanding of the historical origin, cultural heritage, philosophy, aesthetics and other key knowledge of tea, as well as a professional know-how of tasting and brewing different tea types with a view to mastering the art of Chinese tea.
Language: Cantonese
