Ways of Seeing Garden: Chinese Classical Gardens in Hong Kong (Nan Lian Garden and Chi Lin Nunnery)
This event is led by Dr Stan Lai, associate professor from the Department of Architecture at Hong Kong Chu Hai College. He will guide an immersive tour of Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden, offering participants the opportunity to experience these tranquil oases in an urban setting.
Nan Lian Garden is designed based on Tang Dynasty gardens and buildings. Alongside the nearby Chi Lin Nunnery, built with Tang-style wooden structures, it creates a Buddhist temple garden that blends Chinese and Japanese architectural styles. Among them, the garden teahouse, Song Cha Xie, is a Tang-style wooden waterside pavilion architecture that serves as a tea-drinking space. Participants will enjoy tea here, experiencing traditional tea culture.
Date & Time
28/7/2025 (Mon)
3:00 pm–5:00pm
Venue
Nan Lian Garden and Chi Lin Nunnery
Fee
Free
Language
Cantonese
Speaker
Dr Stan Lai
Dr Stan Lai, a Hong Kong registered architect and ink painter, is currently the Head and Associate Professor of the Department of Architecture at Hong Kong Chu Hai College. His research focuses on the urban morphology of historic market towns and buildings in Southern China, while also encompassing the history of architecture in Japan, China, and Hong Kong, as well as modern architectural theory, film theory, art history, and sustainable urban design.
In addition to lecturing at universities worldwide, Dr Lai is dedicated to promoting architectural history and culture to the public. He has hosted and appeared as a guest on various radio and online media platforms, including podcasts and talk shows produced by the Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK).
