Lee Gardens Lee Gardens Lee Gardens Urban Talks Series – 【Light and Shadows of Causeway Bay】A Journey Through Time Behind the Bustle
Discover a side of Hong Kong that's often overlooked amidst its vibrant energy. Join us for the "Light and Shadows of Causeway Bay," a unique urban exploration that invites you to see the city through an intriguing lens. This two-hour walking tour will immerse you in the rich tapestry of Causeway Bay, revealing the hidden gems and overlooked details that bring the area to life.
As we wander through the iconic tong lau and ascend the terrazzo staircases, you'll trace the legacy of generations who have shaped and been shaped by this dynamic city. Experience familiar locales with fresh eyes – from the cinematic stairwells reminiscent of Wong Kar-wai’s films to the breathtaking views from the Fung Ming Building, once featured in Johnnie To's "Sparrow." Each stop will highlight the interplay of light and shadows that form the backdrop of everyday life in this bustling district.
Led by expert guides from Walk in Hong Kong, a renowned local cultural enterprise, this guided tour will also feature a professional photographer who will provide tips on composition, lighting, and timing. Whether you’re capturing images with a smartphone or a camera, you’ll learn how to frame your surroundings, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
In a city overflowing with sights, it’s often our perspective that makes the difference. Join us on this engaging journey through Causeway Bay, where you'll develop a deeper appreciation for its history, culture, and beauty. Bring your curiosity, your camera, and prepare to rediscover a neighborhood rich in stories waiting to be shared.
Date: 11 October 2026 (Sunday)
Time:
Session 1: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Cantonese)
Session 2: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (English)
Meeting Point: Hysan Place Atrium, Causeway Bay
Language: Cantonese / English (separate sessions)
Fee: $160
Collaborating Organisation: Walk in Hong Kong
About the Collaborating Organisation
Founded in 2013, Walk in Hong Kong specializes in creating immersive walking tours and workshops that resonate with urban memory, film locations, and community narratives. This experience promises to be not only enlightening but also visually captivating, making it a must for anyone looking to deepen their connection with Hong Kong.
【Terms and Conditions】
1. Participants understand and agree that participation in the workshops/events are voluntary. Participants or their parents or legal guardian should read the Terms and Conditions before submitting the enrolment and settling the payment. By enrolling in the workshops/events, the Participant is deemed to have read and agreed to comply with and be bound by these terms and conditions and assumed the responsibilities for any losses, damages, accidents, injuries or theft suffered by Participants.
2. Participants and/or their parents or legal guardian understand the risks associated or involved with the participation of the workshops/events and agree to participate at their risks.
3. Hysan Corporate Services Limited (“Hysan”) shall not give any warranty, representation or guarantee in respect of the workshops/events whatsoever.
4. Hysan shall under no circumstances be liable for, and the Participants shall hereby waive and release (to the fullest extent as permitted by laws), and further indemnify and hold Hysan harmless against, all liability, claim, demand, loss, damage, injury and expense of whatever nature to any person or property arising from or in connection with the participation of the workshops/events and/or the Participants’ act or omission and/or breach or violations of any of the terms & conditions herein.
5. The enrolment for workshop/event is non-transferable and non-refundable.
6. Please arrive at the venue 10 minutes prior to class start time for registration. All classes will start as scheduled. Participants who are late for the workshops/events will not be given any make-up workshop/event.
7. The Participants shall evaluate their own medical conditions before attending the workshops/events. By participating, the Participant confirms that he/she is fit to take part. The Participant shall seek his/her own medical advice if in doubt.
8. Workshops/events will be cancelled If any of the following signals is issued and still in force 4 hours before the activity is scheduled to begin: Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above; Black Rainstorm Warning Signal; or Red Rainstorm Warning. All affected workshops/events will be subject to changes as notified by Hysan. Apart from the hoisting of typhoon signal no. 8 or above or due to red/black rainstorm, the workshops/events will not be affected by other weather conditions.
9. The above arrangement is for reference. In all cases, the Participants should consider the weather, road and transport situation to decide whether to attend the workshops/events. No make-up workshop/event or refund will be arranged to the absentee for these cases. Subject to clause [8] above, no make-up workshop/event or refund will be arranged for workshops cancelled due to bad weather.
10. Hysan and the Event Partner reserve the right to suspend, terminate, cancel or extend the above workshops/events and/or to modify, revise or change any of these terms and conditions at any time without any prior notice and without incurring any liability to any party whatsoever.
11. Declaration - Personal Data Privacy By participating in the workshop/event, the Participant hereby confirms that he/she has read, understood and accepted the Hysan Group's Privacy Policy Statement and the Personal Information Collection Statement. Participant also agrees to Hysan’s use of his/her personal data in the manner and for the purposes described in the Privacy Policy Statement and the Personal Information Collection Statement. Personal data provided by Participants will be collected, processed and handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy and Personal Information Collection Statement. In accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Participants have the right to request access to and to correct personal data. To access your personal data, please contact Hysan.
· The participant is aware that photographs and videos will be taken during the the workshops/events, and they consent to Hysan and the Event Partner taking and using these photographs and videos (“Recordings”) for their purposes. The Recordings belongs to and is the absolute property of Hysan and the Event Partner.
· These terms and conditions shall be construed in accordance with the law of Hong Kong, and the parties shall submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the court of Hong Kong in case of dispute.
· In case of any disputes, the decisions of Hysan and the Event Partner shall be final and binding on all parties.
· The English version of these terms and conditions shall prevail wherever there is any inconsistency of conflict between the Chinese and English versions.
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