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S6 U4 Writing (Long Task)

Should we demolish a hundred-year-old temple?​

By Calvin Ho

Retaining Collective Memories

What are collective memories?

They refer to the shared pool of memories, knowledge and information of a social group that is significantly associated with the group's identity.

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1. Collections

   1. ​History & society

   2. Geography & environment

   3. Art & culture

   4. Communication & media

2. ​Exhibitions

3. Oral History​

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​3 Main Aspects in Hong Kong

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of collective memories?

• Shared knowledge

• Shared memories

• Shared information

• Shared budgets

Preserving local characteristics

Why is it necessary?

• Some architectural features are unique and therefore irreplaceable.

• The temple serves as a venue for traditional customs, which is of specific cultural and religious value.

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How is it related to local characteristics?

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An example:

Wong Tai Sin Temple​

• ​Large and very active Taoist Temple complex with several halls and temples and a garden in the local context.

• Hundreds of fortune tellers.

• Mixes Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism.

• Worshippers worship Wong Tai Sin.

Multiple Select

What values does a temple serve?

(You may choose more than one answers.)

• Cultrual value

• Religious value

• Monetary value

Enhancing social ties

About social ties and relationships

• A temple is a place for gathering, which may foster communication and interaction.

• Apart from its usual use, the temple serves different purposes in people's minds.

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Multiple Select

How does a temple promote social relationships?

(You may choose more than one answer.)

• It is a place for gathering.

• It promotes communication and interaction.

• It serves as a place for 'public square dancing'.

What do you think about the urban development? Answer the following question.

Your view

Open Ended

Name ONE negative effect of urban redevelopment. Explain your answers.

Discussion

Do you think we should demolish a hundred-year-old temple to make way for a new public transport terminal?

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​(Groups for 4, 5 minutes, 2 complete ideas with elaborations)

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S6 U4 Writing (Long Task) - Urban Redevelopment