[MUSIC x TALK] Refocus on Hong Kong through the Lens of Cantopop

This music and mental health event will be jointly organized by the Faculty of Social Science (FOSS), the Urban Life and Society cluster under the Urban Systems Institute (USI), and the Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP) to promote mental health awareness among HKU students / staff and enhance their understanding of the relationship between urban life, music, and well-being.

This event includes a public lecture and a fireside chat to explore the changes in life in Hong Kong through the appreciation of local music, as well as music performances that highlight the impact of music on promoting mental wellness in our urban community.

Speakers:

Dr. Chan Kai Tai

Psychiatrist / Lyricist

Associate Director, HKU HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention

Honorary Associate Professor, School of Chinese

(Curator)

Prof. Chu Yiu Wai Stephen

Professor, Hong Kong Studies, School of Chinese

Prof. Cui Guo

Assistant Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Faculty of Architecture

Prof. Yip Siu Fai Paul

Chair Professor (Population Health) and Associate Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences

Director, HKU HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention

Guest Performer:

Barry Chung

Renowned Guitarist & Musician (Special solo appearance for his popular song : 燕尾蝶)

Performers:

HKU Medici Cantono (@medici_cantano)

A capella group formed by HKUMed students

(A capella performance of 獅子山下)

Fung Wong (BNurs, Year 2) (@05._.winds)

'Music has accompanied me through the different stages of my life. I have loved singing since I was young, and I enjoy conveying my current feelings and thoughts through my own voice. Nowadays, I especially enjoy busking, relishing the opportunity to share my music with every passerby I encounter on the streets. I hope that through my voice, you can hear my story.'

(Vocal for 一人之境)

Harrison Sit

Educational Psychologist and Training Consultant

(Cellist for 一人之境)

Yikkiu Tusn

Pianist / Educator

(Keyboard for 一人之境)

Student Panelist:

Renee Chan (BA, Year 3)

Renee joined the Lyrics Writing Competition of Keen Lyricist Quest 2023-2024 and her lyrics were recommended by judges to be performed Outstanding Works Showcase by General Education.

(Student representative in panel discussion)