Tai Sang Wai x Tim Chan: In the Pond of Indifference

“ Under the vast sky, migratory birds recharge at the fish ponds. The fish here also nourish Hongkongers. How do they energise us? ”

The vast sky above Tai Sang Wai is unblocked by high rises. What does it take to transform the saline shore into a habitat for freshwater fish? From an agricultural stronghold to a conservation zone for migrant birds, Tai Sang Wai has always been guarded by its custodians. When real estate is way more profitable than fish farming, the mirrored sky on the ponds is a reservoir of tenacity.

A sound walk by sound artist Tim Chan takes visitors on a multisensory journey—in search of the place’s energising sustenance for fish, birds and people.

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What smells so beautiful? Pomelo flowers were in full bloom. You might have bought pomelos from the city, but have you ever come across their flowery fragrance?

Like what sound artist Tim Chan says in his sound walk: grown here, watered here, that's it. Thank you for venturing with heightened senses. I hope you have brought home our connectedness.
 

“ Taste this city's soil and water through food. Listen to the stories behind, and feel the connections. ”  ——Tim Chan