The Language of the Boat People (Talk)

Seoi-lou-waa (literally, "water-folk language"), spoken by the boat people of Hong Kong, is a historical testament to the lives of fishermen and serves as a medium for their songs. This lecture will compare the phonological and lexical features of Seoi-lou-waa with those of Hong Kong Cantonese, aiming to deepen the public's understanding of local languages.

Event Details

Date：2024.8.31

Time ：14:30 - 16:00

Venue ：Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Quota：100people

Fee：Free

Registration Period：

o HKMM Friends：2024.07.15-2024.08.04

o Non-members：2024.08.05-2024.08.26

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