The Eastern District, being one of the most developed areas in early Hong Kong, is a prime example of cultural interaction and exchange between various ethnic groups. Thus, the focus is placed on three Han Chinese subgroups in the Eastern district namely the “Fujianese” and “Shanghainese” in North Point, and also the “boat people” in Shau Kei Wan. 

     Starting from the beginning to the mid-20th century, both the “boat people''and Shanghainese took refuge from the war along with their capital, skillsets and cultures. Their contributions and impacts on the region are vital and should not be overlooked. Unfortunately, their physical marks on the community are gradually disappearing from the public’s eyes due to social development. 

     By rediscovering their cultures and immigration history, the exhibition presents the audience with oral history and historical knowledge about different landmarks and built heritage related to these communities, so as to appreciate the impacts and contributions of these communities to Hong Kong as a whole.

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     東區是香港早期最發展的地區之一，吸引不同移民族群聚居，為社區帶來豐富的文化色彩。 這啟發我們把研究範圍聚焦在北角「上海人」和筲箕灣的「水上人」，以及現今聚居北角的「福建人」。

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     自20世紀初至20世紀中葉，「水上人」和上海人帶著他們的資金、技能和生活文化逃離戰亂到香港，他們對北角和筲箕灣影響深遠。但不幸地隨著社會的發展，他們在社區的蹤跡正逐漸從公眾的視野中消失。另一方面，一班福建人因經商和工作來到北角。

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     為了重新發掘「水上人」、上海人和福建人社群的文化以及移民歷史，展覽將以歷史知識和第一手的口述歷史向觀眾講述他們的故事，並且通過舉辦嘉賓講座、手工藝工作坊和展品展示等有趣的體驗活動，讓觀衆對我們的主題有更深入的了解。