Led by long-time Cheung Sha Wan resident Yvonne Lam, this guided tour took participants through the neighbourhood’s streets to explore its trees and the community stories that have grown around them.
Inspired by the book Seeing Trees and People: Into the Urban Forest of Sham Shui Po, which records local residents’ memories and visions for an ideal community, the tour reflected on the essential elements that make neighbourhood life meaningful.
Born and raised in Cheung Sha Wan, Yvonne shared her personal encounters and observations of the trees that shaped her childhood and witnessed the district’s transformation — offering participants a local’s perspective on the living relationship between people, place, and nature.
Partner Organisation: Nature Voyager
Dates: 18 October & 23 November 2024
Speaker: Yvonne Lam (Founder of Nature Voyager, long-time Cheung Sha Wan resident)
Participants: 20
*Note: “Sham Shui Po District” in this context includes Sham Shui Po, Cheung Sha Wan, Lai Chi Kok, Shek Kip Mei, and Yau Yat Chuen.**This project is organised by The Conservancy Association, implemented by the Society of Hong Kong History, and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
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