On the Plain of Plenty
On the Plain of Plenty
Once upon a time, the Chinese characters of Yuen Long were literally “the plain of the plenty”. The alluvial basin, encompassing Kam Tin and Pat Heung to the east, Shap Pat Heung and Tai Tong to the south, Ping Shan and Hung Shui Kiu to the west, and Wang Chow and Tai Sang Wai to the north, is a rare expanse of flat land in hilly Hong Kong. Well irrigated and fertile, it had bountiful harvests under the blazing sun. The legend goes that rice from its paddy fields was offered to the emperors. Over time, various ethnic groups settled here, infusing the air with the aroma of home cooking from close and afar. As the new town developed, eateries sprouted along the main road. Citizens could affordably enjoy a hearty feast.
Now destined to become part of the Northern Metropolis, the plain of the plenty is in a state of flux. In this moment, how can we savour this place with artistic sensibility?
Chewing on food-related sites, six artists have cooked up our “Main Courses”. In a variety of artistic mediums and languages, these multisensory art projects ruminate on the substance of sustenance. “One the Side” is a dramaturgical presentation of small bites en route from Yuen Long town centre to Little Southeast Asia, Ping Shan and Lau Fau Shan. “Chefs’ Recommendations” stocktake culinary mementoes of the collaborating art and cultural practitioners. Sharing makes taste better--while filling your plate in this arts tour, you can share memorable flavours on a limited-edition postcard and on social media.
Please relish the depth of flavour in this loaded place. Bon appétit!
"Main Courses" Artists: Ray Chan See-kwong | Tim Chan | Cho Wing-ki | Monti Lai Wai-yi | Tang Kwok-hin | Yip Kai-chun
"On the Side" Research and Presentation: Lee Ho-sang * With kind permission of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts for the internship programme.
Now destined to become part of the Northern Metropolis, the plain of the plenty is in a state of flux. In this moment, how can we savour this place with artistic sensibility?
Chewing on food-related sites, six artists have cooked up our “Main Courses”. In a variety of artistic mediums and languages, these multisensory art projects ruminate on the substance of sustenance. “One the Side” is a dramaturgical presentation of small bites en route from Yuen Long town centre to Little Southeast Asia, Ping Shan and Lau Fau Shan. “Chefs’ Recommendations” stocktake culinary mementoes of the collaborating art and cultural practitioners. Sharing makes taste better--while filling your plate in this arts tour, you can share memorable flavours on a limited-edition postcard and on social media.
Please relish the depth of flavour in this loaded place. Bon appétit!
"Main Courses" Artists: Ray Chan See-kwong | Tim Chan | Cho Wing-ki | Monti Lai Wai-yi | Tang Kwok-hin | Yip Kai-chun
"On the Side" Research and Presentation: Lee Ho-sang * With kind permission of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts for the internship programme.