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東華三院於美國三藩市舉辦《篇章：魂想曲》展覽
TWGHs Presented “Episode: Requiem” Exhibition in San Francisco, the USA
東華三院與舊金山中華文化基金會攜手合作，
於2017年10月26日至12月23日期間，在美國
舊金山中華文化中心舉辦為期兩個月的《篇
章︰魂想曲》展覽，委任美籍華人藝術家李美
玲女士以當代藝術為媒介，展現有關華人遷徙
和東華三院原籍安葬服務的歷史。藉此盛會，
董事局成員更帶領本院屬校24位學生大使及
16位中學校長到訪三藩市，出席分別於2017
年10月24日及26日舉行的展覽記者招待會及
開幕典禮，並在當地進行其他交流活動。是項
展覽的聯歡晚宴乃由香港駐三藩市經濟貿易辦
事處安排，學生、校長及董事局成員藉此與三
藩市灣區不同界別的人士會面交流，學生大使
更在宴會中獻上沙畫及無伴奏合唱表演。是項
學生參訪團亦為香港特別行政區成立20周年
的慶祝活動之一。
東華三院與三藩市華人團體的聯繫可追溯至
19世紀末，當時的華人為尋找生計飄洋過
海，香港是旅程的中轉站。由於特殊的地理位
置和憑著本院的網絡，本院特別為海外華人提
供原籍安葬服務，以滿足中國人落葉歸根的願
望。是次展覽以當代藝術角度配合不同的藝術
裝置和媒體，包括壁畫、紗帘和投影等，展現
本院連繫中、美兩地的重要角色，並帶出原籍
安葬服務所蘊含的歷史文化意義，突顯本院對
傳統中國文化的尊重及對海外華人無私的關愛
和扶助。
Jointly organised by TWGHs and the Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco,
the “Episode: Requiem” Exhibition was held for 2 months from 26 October to
23 December 2017 at the Chinese Culture Center in San Francisco, the USA.
Ms. Summer LEE, an American Chinese contemporary artist highlighted the bone
repatriation services of TWGHs through a contemporary art approach. The Board
led 24 student ambassadors and 16 principals from TWGHs secondary schools to
San Francisco to attend the press conference and the opening ceremony of the
Exhibition on 24 and 26 October 2017 respectively and attended other cultural
exchange activities. At a celebration dinner hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and
Trade Office, San Francisco, after the Opening Ceremony, the students, principals
and Board members met with guests from the San Francisco Bay area, and the
student ambassadors performed sand painting and “a capella” to make the dinner
a special and joyful one. The student delegation was one of the celebration events
for the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR.
The connection between TWGHs and the Chinese benevolent organisations in
San Francisco began in late 19th century. When the Chinese travelled overseas for
livelihood, Hong Kong was a stop for the voyage. With the special geographical
location and leveraging its networks, TWGHs facilitated the bone repatriation
services for the overseas Chinese communities to realise their desire to rest in
hometown. In the Exhibition, different art installations and media were used, such
as wall murals, sheer curtains and projections, to showcase TWGHs’ prominent
role as the bridge between China and America as well as the historical and cultural
significance of TWGHs’ bone repatriation services. Meanwhile, the Exhibition also
highlighted TWGHs’ respect for the traditional Chinese culture and the selfless love
and care for the Chinese diaspora.
《篇章：魂想曲》展覽以當代藝術為媒介，透過不同的藝術裝置和媒體，包括壁畫、
紗帘和投影等，為觀眾帶來多重感官體驗。
“Episode: Requiem” Exhibition adopted contemporary art with different art installations
and media, such as wall murals, sheer curtains and projections, to provide the audience
with a multi-sensory experience.
主席李鋈麟博士太平紳士（左）於展覽開幕典
禮上致辭。旁為藝術家李美玲女士（中）。
Dr. LEE Yuk Lun, JP (left), the Chairman, delivered
a speech at the Opening Ceremony of the
Exhibition. On his left was Ms. Summer LEE
(centre), commissioned contemporary artist.
加州眾議員丁右立先生（前排右四）、3位三藩市市參事包括佩斯金先生（前排左五）、余鼎昂先生（前排
左六）及李麗嫦小姐（前排左四）向東華三院致送感謝狀，讚揚本院對海外華人的貢獻。
Mr. Phil TING (front row, right 4), California State Assembly Member, Mr. Aaron PESKIN (front row, left 5), Mr.
Norman YEE (front row left 6) and Ms. Sandra LEE (front row, left 4), Members of the San Francisco Board
of Supervisors, presented certificates to TWGHs in recognition of its contributions to the overseas Chinese.
最後的展區放置了一個曾經用來運送遺骸的舊行李箱，訴說著一個遠
渡重洋、客死異鄉，最終骨殖經東華三院得以送還故鄉安葬的故事。
An old suitcase which had carried bones was put at the end of the
gallery. It tells the story of the Chinese travelling across vast oceans,
passing away abroad and had their bones being repatriated to their
home towns for burial.
歷史文化保育
Preservation of Cultural Heritage
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