CityUHK students’ works shine in the “Tunnel of Future Innovations”, telling Hong Kong’s story through the lens
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) actively supports the HKSAR Government’s “Study in Hong Kong” brand, striving to attract students from diverse cultural backgrounds and promote their holistic development during their time in the city. In addition, CityUHK places strong emphasis on community engagement, organising various activities to foster cultural connections between students and the wider community.
Recently, Student Development Services (SDS) at CityUHK hosted a guided photography walk that blended artistic exploration with cultural exchange. The event aimed to nurture students’ creative abilities while deepening their observation and emotional connection to the city. Multidisciplinary visual artist Mr Dickie Suzuki was invited to guide a group of passionate student photographers through Mong Kok, where they captured the unique character of Hong Kong and expressed their personal connections to the city through their lenses.
Mr Suzuki expressed his delight in exchanging ideas with the CityUHK students, praising their enthusiasm, creativity and technical skills, noting that their works left a lasting impression.
The guided photography walk was part of SDS’s “DegreePlus” programme and attracted 10 students from diverse backgrounds. Following the event, a student photography exhibition was held on campus to showcase their works. To further share their creative perspectives with the CityUHK community and the public, the University displayed selected works by Mr Suzuki and the students on the LED screens lining both sides of the iconic “Tunnel of Future Innovations”. Enhanced by light art and sound design, the exhibition offered a brief yet immersive artistic and cultural experience.
Among the participating students were Qian Yiwen, Li Bingtong, and Gao Hankuan, who expressed pride in seeing their creations presented in such an innovative and visually striking format. They were especially moved by the opportunity to share their work with fellow students, staff and the public in a high-traffic location, which strengthened their sense of belonging to CityUHK.
These three students, each from a different city in Mainland, shared that the series of photography activities and cultural exchanges gave them a deeper understanding of Hong Kong. They appreciated the chance to explore the city from fresh perspectives during their studies and said the experience helped them reflect on their future paths, balancing career aspirations with personal interests, and even consider long-term development opportunities in Hong Kong.