History of HK with Jason Wordie Series 6 - A View of the Peak

Most, if not all of us, have visited The Peak, but how much do you know about this area other than the spectacular view of Hong Kong if offers? This talk focuses on the history and development of Hong Kong’s Peak from the 1840s till the 1970s. ​Jason Wordie will detail the evolution of Hong Kong’s most exclusive residential area from earliest times down towards the present. You will learn how Hong Kong’s own hill-station – a local answer to India’s Simla – developed along similar lines to other higher-altitude localities in South East Asia, India and China. Infrastructure development – including engineering feats such as the Peak Tramway – will all be discussed, and the Peak will be firmly anchored in the context of other architectural, botanical and social developments within the wider Hong Kong society during this period.

This will be an evening event. We'll kick off with some tasty nibbles served starting from 6:30 pm, with the talk commencing at 7 pm. Time for Q and A at the end.

Following the great success of the series of Jason Wordie talks this summer, we are offering two more this Fall. Jason has made Hong Kong his home for more than three decades. As a historian, author and commentator, Jason offers fascinating insights into Hong Kong's urban and social history. If you have not heard one of his talks or gone on a walk, you are in for a treat.  Or if you have, come back and learn more. 

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