The International Conference on Food Culture in Asia addresses how Asian foodways embody regional values, ethnic identity and collective history in the context of increasing cultural contact. While staples like rice signify agricultural heritage, festival foods such as mooncakes encapsulate historical narratives. These culinary traditions serve as living records of societal rites and regional lore, with each dish epitomizing broad sweep of history and centuries of tradition.
The evolution of Asian cuisine, influenced by trade, colonization, and cultural exchange, showcases the intermingling of diverse culinary practices. For instance, the advent of fusion cuisines like Southeast Asia’s Peranakan is a manifestation of cultural syncretism. Asian gastronomy, reflecting the rich history and intricate patterns of Asian societies, is a dynamic testament to the continent’s rich tapestry of cultural interactions over time.
This conference, focusing on the intersection of food and the social, political and economic complexities in Asia’s diverse cultures, serves as an international platform for academic exchanges in related areas.
Dr Chan Chi-kit (Co-Chairman)
Director of Institute for Youth Sustainability Leadership, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Dr Wong Muk-yan (Co-Chairman)
Director of Common Core Curriculum, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Professor Gilbert Fong, MH
Co-Director, Global Humanities Initiative, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Dean and Professor, School of Translation and Foreign Languages, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
President of Asian New Humanities Network
Professor Hsiung Ping-chen
Co-Director of Global Humanities Initiatives, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Professor Scarlet Tso
Dean and Professor, School of Communication, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Professor Desmond Hui
Head and Professor, Department of Art and Design, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Dr Shelby Chan
Associate Dean and Associate Professor, School of Translation and Foreign Languages, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Dr Christine Choy
Assistant Professor, Department of Art and Design, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Ms Lancy Ho
Assistant to Vice-President (Learning and Student Experience), HSUHK
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