
Peng Chau
坪洲
坪洲是香港的一個島嶼,地區行政上屬於離島區。島嶼位於大嶼山愉景灣之東南、梅窩之東北,喜靈洲之北,面積為0.99平方公里。因其悠閒舒適的緩慢生活、美味的海鮮以及島上的幾處廟宇聞名。 但很多人有所不知的是,70年代這個地方曾是繁榮的工業中心。如今,島上留下的只有破敗的廢棄工廠,和人們的回憶。
Peng Chau is a small island located off the north-eastern coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It is known for its small island lifestyle, accessibility to fresh seafood, and several temples located around the island. But not many people will know about its industrial past.








Today, there is not much left in Peng Chau to remind one that this used to be an island once thrived for its industry. The relics of Sing Lei Hap Gei Lime Kiln Factory standing at South Bay and the boundary stone lurking in weeds, reflects the scale of the industry in the 19th century. Based on the interviews we did with Peng Chau’ local neighborhood, no matter whether positive or negative the memory relevant to the industrial past is, the memories refer to the industrial past are still vivid. Those pieces of hardship and sweat, laugh and happiness partly constitute their collective memory, which bridge the past and present, providing a way of continuity. More significantly, it became obvious that it was important for the local people to record these memories, not at table or randomly chatting, but in their cultural territory and, where relevant, at the appropriate cultural site. Nevertheless, without proper systematic record, the intangible memory will become dusty wasteland like the tangible factory ruins. The current situation is that both tangible and intangible heritage of Peng Chau are in danger