The sea between Hong Kong and neighbouring islands is the setting for many festivals and ceremonies in Southeast Asia. A beautifully photographed film on the junk and sampan dwellers, their life, fishing and in particular their colorful religious festivals.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009532
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Asia, Southeastern - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Asia, Southeastern - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - Asia, Southeastern
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Festivals - Asia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Hong Kong
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion and culture
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion and culture
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Asia, Southeastern
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)