For remembering Professor Jao Tsung-i, an extraordinary scholar who advocated ‘the integration of scholarship and art', Hong Kong Heritage Museum and Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole jointly organised "The Story of Jao Tsung-i" Symposium with the coming of the first anniversary of the deceased scholar. Moderator and guest speakers from local and abroad will share with the audience through reviewing his splendid life and achievements.

Date:　30 November 2019 (Saturday)

Time:　2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Venue:　Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong

Moderator:　Professor Lee Chack-fan (Director, Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole, The University of Hong Kong)

Speakers:

Professor Léon Vandermeersch (Correspondent, Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres, Institut de France)
Professor James C. Y. Watt (Curator Emeritus, Department of Asian Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Professor Wong Shiu-hon (President, Chinese Art Society, Australia)
Professor Li Xiaohong (Fellow, Centre de Recherche sur l'Extrême-Orient de Paris Sorbonne)
Professor Sin Chow-yiu (Vice President (Academic), Hong Kong Nang Yan College of Higher Education)
Professor Liu Hongyi (Dean, Jao Tsung-I Institute of Culture Studies, Shenzhen University)
Dr Tang Wai-hung (Deputy Director (Art), Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole, The University of Hong Kong)
Dr Cheng Wai-ming (Deputy Director (Research), Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole, The University of Hong Kong).

Enrolment:  A maximum of 250 participants on a first-come-first-served basis. Interested parties may click here to register.

Remark:  Participants are advised to visit the website of Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole, The University of Hong Kong for any latest updates of the symposium for the possible schedule changes due to special conditions.

Enquiry: 3917 5598

This programme will be conducted in Cantonese and Putonghua.