PROGRAMME
Panel Discussion 5 【Cultural Accessibility through Concerted Social Actions】
Introduction
-Mr. Yin-Lun Chan／Touch Art: Explorations in Alternative Aesthetics
-Ms. Cymie Yeung／Journey to Access and Inclusion: Challenges and Opportunities at the West Kowloon Cultural District
-Ms. Angela Ye／Towards Accessibility & Inclusivity: NHB’s Institutions in Action
Speaker
Moderator
Ms. Chang-Hua Wang
- The Director of National Museum of Prehistory
Chang-Hua Wang is currently Director of the National Museum of Prehistory, Vice President of the Chinese Association of Museums, and Chairman of the Chinese Association of Museums’ Committee for Access and Equality. She has previously served as Director of the National Museum of Taiwan History, Deputy Director of the National Museum of Prehistory, Chief of the Exhibition and Science Education Sections at the National Science and Technology Museum, as well as the Acting Director-General of the Kaohsiung County Government Bureau of Cultural Affairs. Chang-Hua Wang has a PhD in Adult Education and an MA in Anthropology; her academic expertise spans the fields of Taiwanese aboriginal social and cultural studies, cultural administration, museum management, and multiculturalism in museums.
Panelist
Mr. Yin-Lun Chan
- Chair, Centre for Community Cultural Development
Yin-Lun Chan is Chair of the Centre of Community Cultural Development (CCCD) in Hong Kong. He is a landscape architect and urban historian. His work revolves around the intersection of community arts and urban issues, and explores different methods of application. He has presented his research and artistic work in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Canada, France, and Bangladesh. He is initiator of the Landscape Theatrics Troupe, and co-curator of the 6th Touch Art Festival. He is currently part-time lecturer at the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong.
Panelist
Ms. Cymie Yenug
- Project Coordinator, Universal Accessibility
- West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Cymie Yeung believes everyone has the rights to learn, appreciate and enjoy the arts. She started her career in equal rights of arts participation and inclusion since 2008, participating in planning, development and coordination of various accessible events, such as theatre performances, exhibitions, outdoor festivals, etc. She joined the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority in 2016, assisting the development and implementation of policy and guidelines on universal accessibility for the cultural district. With enormous interest in anti-discrimination law and rights of persons with disabilities, she focused her research on equality and cultural rights of persons with disabilities, and completed an LLM in Human Rights at the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong with distinction in 2019. She also received the LEAD® Award for Emerging Leaders from The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts the same year.
Panelist
Ms. Angela Ye
- Assistant Director, Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Ms. Angela Ye, holds a BSc. in Business and Management Studies from University of Bradford. Ms Ye is currently Assistant Director of Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, a heritage institution managed by the National Heritage Board (NHB). The memorial hall functions as a focal point for local Chinese community and seeks to promote a better understanding of Dr Sun’s Singaporean supporters, Singapore’s contributions to the 1911 Revolution and its impact on Singapore. The memorial hall also presents special exhibitions, offers free programmes, conducts research and organises signature festivals for all Singaporeans. Ms Ye has been overseeing the memorial hall’s strategies and operations since 2005.