島嶼研究網絡（香港）Island Studies Network (HK)

南丫島是香港最早發現有先民生活遺跡的地點之一，但現存的研究成果不是厚古薄今，便是只聚焦在原民社群。本計劃不單更新歷史知識，更透過居民參與，促進跨文化和跨世代溝通，為可持續發展奠定基礎。計劃以南丫島南段的模達灣作為研究對像，探討其一百年來的變遷。除周、陳二姓原居民外，還訪問了來自香港市區以及世界各地的村民，了解和展現他們現在和過去的生活方式，展現在地小社區與全球的互動。本計劃的另一個特色，是由村民參與研究，令知識和經歷得以在地承傳。成果將以導賞團和小冊子形式與村民和公眾分享。

Lamma Island is one of the first places in Hong Kong with recorded prehistoric human activity.  However the island’s recent history, especially through the colonial period and Hong Kong’s post-war modernization, has not been comprehensively documented.  There is also a lack of academic research to account for the emergence of the diverse nature of the island’s population.  The aim of this research is not only to update historical knowledge, but also to promote social inclusion, strengthen intergenerational communication, and lay the foundation for sustainable development.  The project will focus on Mo Tat Wan in southern Lamma Island, and describe its changes over the past 100 years. Mo Tat Wan’s population is currently about 100.  Apart from the original Chow and Chan clans, there are also Hong Kong Chinese and expatriate residents, as well as domestic helpers from the Philippines and Indonesia.  The project records their past and current lifestyles that illustrates the interaction between Hong Kong and the World.   Another feature of the plan is that the villagers participate in the research, so that their knowledge and experience can be passed on.  The research results focus on giving back to the community to enhance the sense of belonging of the different ethnic groups; then exchange and share the findings with academia and the wider community.  Deliverables include guided tours and a bilingual publication. ​