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Date, time & venue
2017-10-20;0900 - 1800;KB526, 5/F, Knowles Building, HKU, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
Saving Our Maritime Icons – A Regional Overview of
Historic Lighthouses
第一屆國際燈塔研討會
傳承海事遺澤 - 區域燈塔古蹟縱覽
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Name
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Saving Our Maritime Icons – A Regional Overview of Historic Lighthouses
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Organizer
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Department of Real Estate and
Construction, The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
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Co-organizer
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Department of History and
Department of Civil Engineering, HKU
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Supporter
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Building Division, Hong Kong
Institution of Engineers
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Sponsor
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Dr.
Patrick S.C. Poon
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Date
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20 October 2017 (Friday)
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Time
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0900 - 1800
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Venue
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KB526, 5/F, Knowles Building, HKU,
Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
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Language
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English & Chinese
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Contact
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Ir Dr. S. W. Poon: swpoon@hku.hk; Dr. Katherine Y. Deng: ydeng@hku.hk
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Abstract
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Submission of original work for
consideration of presentation is invited.
Please submit your abstract to:
Dr. Katherine Y. Deng: ydeng@hku.hk
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Letter of Invitation
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A formal letter of invitation
will be issued to registered participants upon request.
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Certificate of Attendance
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A certificate of attendance
will be issued to all participants.
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CPD hours:
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6
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Registration and Fee
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Prior registration using the
reply form is required.
Registration fee: HK$900 per
person (Two tea receptions included)
Cheques should be made payable
to “The University of Hong Kong”.
Please mark on the back of the cheque “The
First International Lighthouse Heritage Symposium”. Together with the Reply Form, cheques should be sent
to:
Department of Real Estate and
Construction, Rm 501, 5/F, Knowles Building, HKU.
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Registration Link
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http://www.arch.hku.hk/event_/the-1st-international-lighthouse-symposium/
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Tentative Programme
Main purposes
To
reconnect the historic Maritime Silk Route by re-enlivening the region’s
historic lighthouses. To
reinforce the relationships among port cities in the region through sharing and
exchanging the latest research findings, enriched experience and best practice of
historic lighthouses. Programme
highlight The symposium
is missioned to provide a scholarly platform for all participants to share and
exchange cross-disciplinary research findings, interesting knowledge, enriched
experience and best practices of historic lighthouses in the region. Eminent
speakers and scholars who have been engaged in the management and conservation
of historic lighthouses are invited from Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Macao, Taiwan,
Singapore and the UK. The topics cover various aspects of historic lighthouses
including history, architecture, structural engineering, construction
management, operations and maintenance, economics, functions, conservation,
heritage and keepers’ unique culture. Day One:
Friday 20 October 2017 - Symposium Day Two
(for overseas delegates only): Saturday 21 October 2017 - Visit to Gap Rock
Lighthouse or Cape D' Aguilar Lighthouse
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Time
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Agenda
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Speaker
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0830 – 0915
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Registration
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0915 – 0945
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Introduction
of the program and speakers
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Dr F.F. Ng, Dr K.Y. Deng
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Welcome
speech / Chairman of Morning Session
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Dean, FoA [or Head, REC*] / Dr H.Y.
Li - Director of ACP, HKU
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0945-1030
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Overview
of Historic Lighthouses in the Region
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Dr S.W. Poon/ Dr. Katherine Y.
Deng/ Ir K.Y. Ma/ Ir K.F. Man - HKU
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1030-1045
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Officiating
the Opening Ceremony
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Presentation of souvenir to speakers
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Prof P. W. Mathieson - President
& VC, HKU
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1045-1115
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Tea
Reception
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1115-1150
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Keynote
speech: Historic Lighthouses in Hong Komag
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Ms. Susanna Siu - Chief Executive,
Antiquities and Monuments Office, HK
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1150-1225
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Keynote
speech: Weather Information and Lighthouses
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Mr. Shen Chi Ming - Director or his
deputy, Hong Kong Observatory
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1225-1230
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Announcement
+ End of morning session
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Dr K.Y. Deng
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1230-1400
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Lunch
/Chairman of Afternoon Session
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Prof W.M. Leung - HKPolyU
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1400-1430
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Keynote
speech: Wave Loading on Heritage Lighthouses in the British Isles
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Prof Alison Raby - Plymouth
University, UK
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1430-1500
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Historic
Lighthouses in Singapore
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Dr. Parry Oei or his deputy -
Maritime and Port Authority, Singapore
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1500-1530
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The
Design Engineer and Keepers – The Case of the Gap Rock Lighthouse
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Father Dr. Louis Keloon Ha - CUHK
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1530-1545
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Tea
Reception
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1545-1615
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The
Life and Work of David Marr Henderson
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Mrs. Felicity Somers Eve- Great Granddaughter
of Mr. David M. Henderson
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1615-1645
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A
Case of Historic Lighthouse in Taiwan
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Prof Stephen Davies - HKU
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1645-1715
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The
Economics of Historic Lighthouses
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Prof Lawrence W.C. Lai – HKU
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1715-1730
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Q
& A
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Dr F.F. Ng, Dr K.Y. Deng
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1730-1745
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Concluding
Remark: The Future of Historic Lighthouses
End
of the Symposium
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Ir Prof Eric S.C. Ma - Formerly
Secretary of Development Bureau, HKSAR
Dr F.F. Ng, Dr K.Y. Deng
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*Note: HKU:
The University of Hong Kong; FoA: Faculty of Architecture; REC: The Department
of Real Estate and Construction
Report
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