Nathan Rd 3.0 — Analyzing the First Road in Kowloon through the Dimensions of “Time and Space”
叁說彌敦道：從九龍的第一條道路看「時間」與「空間」演變
About the Event
Nathan Road, running south to north through the Kowloon Peninsula, traces its origins to the mid-19th century as “Robinson Road,” built by the British garrison. Renamed “Nathan Road” in the early 20th century, it has witnessed over 165 years of extension, expansion, and transformation. Today, it remains the central artery of development in Kowloon. Examining Nathan Road through the lens of time and space offers new insights into the city’s dynamic cultural evolution.
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Venue: Haven Brews, 222 Finch Avenue West Unit 10, Toronto, ON M2R 1M5 (Finch/Bathurst)
Language: Cantonese 廣東話
Admission: Free (Registration required)
RSVP: Please email chk.library@utoronto.ca
Speaker
Dr. Kelvin K Chow 周家建 obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University (SFU), followed by a MA, MPhil, and PhD from the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Prior to his return to Canada, he worked as a historical researcher with various government agencies and academic institutions. With formal academic training in both political science and history, his research specialisations are in the social impact of the Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong, the significance of historic buildings within various academic disciplines, and the social status of Canadian Chinese communities during the mid-twentieth century.
Moderator
Dr. Carl Shu-wai Lau 劉樹偉 (PhD, HKUST) specializes in Hong Kong rural social organizations and diaspora networks. He previously lectured at EdUHK and currently teaches in Toronto.