{"id":106254,"date":"2023-10-17T16:48:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T08:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/?page_id=106254"},"modified":"2024-06-04T15:55:55","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T07:55:55","slug":"portraits-of-the-elderly-journey-of-life-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/service-learning\/development-programmes\/portraits-of-the-elderly-journey-of-life-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"\"Portraits of the Elderly: Journey of Life Exhibition\""},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"106254\" class=\"elementor elementor-106254 elementor-106166\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider wavo-column-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30b788b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30b788b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c46ee7e\" data-id=\"c46ee7e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afc1b8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"afc1b8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/10\/Banner-_-Portraits-of-the-Elderly-Journey-of-Life-Exhibition-4-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/10\/Banner-_-Portraits-of-the-Elderly-Journey-of-Life-Exhibition-4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/10\/Banner-_-Portraits-of-the-Elderly-Journey-of-Life-Exhibition-4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/10\/Banner-_-Portraits-of-the-Elderly-Journey-of-Life-Exhibition-4-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/10\/Banner-_-Portraits-of-the-Elderly-Journey-of-Life-Exhibition-4-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/10\/Banner-_-Portraits-of-the-Elderly-Journey-of-Life-Exhibition-4-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/10\/Banner-_-Portraits-of-the-Elderly-Journey-of-Life-Exhibition-4-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17cc19f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17cc19f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2><strong>&#8220;Portraits of the Elderly: Journey of Life Exhibition&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider wavo-column-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6ddc416 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6ddc416\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-093b01d\" data-id=\"093b01d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3e482d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3e482d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><strong>About the Exhibition:<\/strong><\/h6><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 24th to 27th October 2023<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Affairs Office (SAO) organized the &#8220;Portraits of the Elderly: Journey of Life Exhibition&#8221; to shed light on the unique stories, wisdom, and resilience of the elderly. Nearly 400 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HKMU members actively participated in the exhibition and took part in interactive activities such as the &#8220;Before I Die&#8221; Message Wall, the Life in Five Senses Board Game, and writing Love Mail postcards.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exhibition aims to illuminate the unique stories, wisdom, and resilience of the elderly, providing visitors with an opportunity to reflect on different stages of life and contemplate the value and importance of life itself.<\/span><\/p><h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Exhibition Highlights:<\/strong><\/h6><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Portraits of the Elderly<\/span>:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The photography artworks featured in this exhibition offer a unique perspective on the lives and experiences of older individuals in Hong Kong. All the photography artworks were taken by student leaders who participated in the Life Ambassador Programme 2022\/2023, a service-learning programme that provided a platform for students to develop empathy, understanding, and appreciation for the experiences of the elderly while showcasing their talents and commitment to social responsibility.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><strong>Elderly&#8217;s Portrait:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/community-engagement\/photography-services-for-elderly-elderlys-portrait\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Elderly&#8217;s Memory Book<\/span>:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Elderly's Memory Book presents personal narratives, memories, and reflections shared by the elderly. It offers a deeper insight into their life journeys, allowing visitors to connect with their experiences on a more personal level.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u201cBefore I Die, I want to\u2026\u201d Message Wall<\/span>:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Before I Die, I want to&#8230;&#8221;. This concept is part of a global community art project that encourages individuals to contemplate their own mortality and reflect upon the things that hold the greatest meaning in their lives. The campaign has gained remarkable popularity worldwide, with more than 5,000 walls established across the globe and it was the first time Hong Kong hosts this impactful community artwork. This message wall effectively served as a platform for HKMU members engage in self-reflection, offering a dedicated space for contemplating their goals and dreams.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><strong>\u201cBefore I Die wall\u201d :<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/community-engagement\/portraits-of-the-elderly-journey-of-life-exhibition-before-i-die-wall\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Love Mail<\/span>:<\/strong> \u201c<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love Mail\u201d activity provided a heartfelt opportunity for participants to express their love, gratitude, or reflections to someone they hold dear and create a lasting memory. This activity received a total of 70 heartful letters, showcasing a diverse range of content. This included expressions of love towards family members and sharing about university life with loved ones who are far away.\u00a0 .<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Love Mail :<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/portraits-of-the-elderly-journey-of-life-exhibition%ef%bc%9alove-mail\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Life in Five Senses Board Game<\/span><\/strong>: This is an immersive and interactive game that explores various aspects of life through the exploration of the five senses. 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