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Ding Ding to Kowloon

Co-organisers: Tram Chasers | Hong Kong Tramways | Jao Tsung-I Academy
Sponsor: PACIFIC COFFEE
Date: 10 Feb 2017 – 14 March 2017 (Tue – Sun, closed on Mon)
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Venue: Hall 2 & 3 of the Gallery at Jao Tsung-I Academy (800 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon)
Opening Ceremony: 10 Feb 2017 (Fri)
Time: 3 p.m.
Sharing session: 18 Feb 2017 (4:30pm)

In the series “Following Trams in 24 Hours”, a group of tram chasers (Wesley Chan, Karen Choi, Irene Flanhardt, Joe Lee, Bosco Li, Bona Liu, Marissa Reyes, Calvin Sit, Jimmy Tsang, Alan Tse and John Yan) captured many unique and interesting images of various scenes in every hour. They depict scenes in various lighting, weather and road conditions, the landmark buildings on Hong Kong Island, the passengers’ moods, the much-sought after tram numbered 120 (which still retains the 1949 post-war style) and the tram maintenance team at work in the early morning hours after trams stopped running. It is a montage with street and ding-ding sound effects combining various scenes on a long journey which starts from the depot and finishes at the depot.

The tram chasers also captured activities such as tram building in the workshop, maintenance and repair, advertisement installation, tram cleaning and safety checks at Whitty Street Tram Depot as well as tram parking at Sai Wan Ho Tram Depot. Other parts in this exhibition are “Anonymous Motormen’s Stories” and “Silent Heroes” which concern the working life of tram staff. We hope that the viewers can treasure their riding experiences and realise how the tramways have contributed to our society. Trams have become part of our way of life, accessible to all within our society. Trams are also our collective memories.

Bringing “Ding Ding” to JTIA in Kowloon is a significant breakthrough. JTIA is a cluster of grade III historic buildings perching on a hillside oasis and is revitalized into a cultural hub. JTIA shares a similar mission of the most iconic and ingenious Hong Kong Tramways to protect our heritage and develop our recognition in Hong Kong.

Exhibition highlights include:
* a time-lapse video on advertisement installation on a tram body
* exhibits of tram memorabilia
* unique and interesting images in the series “Following Trams in 24 Hours”
* rare images taken at Whitty Street Tram Depot’s workshop where trams were made
* oil paintings depicting activities at the depot
* lucky draws for “TramOramic Tour” tickets