SUSHUM Builds EduHK’s First Film Society for Sustainabilty through Storytelling to Explore Community History

Inspired by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 11, "Establishing the Society on Film and Sustainability", one of the sub-projects of SUSHUM project, continues to pioneer creative approaches to sustainability, using storytelling as a dynamic tool to connect the EdUHK campus with its surrounding communities. The recent workshops and community tours have empowered students and staff to discover, document, and share the everyday stories and evolving landscapes that make EdUHK unique.  By encouraging participants to use their mobile phones to record changes, stories, and hidden corners, the project has made filmmaking accessible, meaningful, and participatory. Over the past month,  

students/staff-produced-content has reached an impressive 6,166 views, demonstrating a strong collective interest in the stories that shape our campus and the neighborhoods beyond.  

Event Highlights 

• April 28: EdUHK Community Tour 
  Guided by staff with deep knowledge of EdUHK’s history and everyday life, 12 students and staff explored campus landmarks, listened to untold stories, and recorded their discoveries through film and photography. This hands-on tour encouraged participants to look beyond the familiar and reimagine their daily environment as a living archive of memories. 

• April 29-30: “EdUHK Community Map” Story Booth 
  At this interactive booth, 15 members of our community contributed personal stories, memories, and favorite spots, collaboratively mapping the campus through drawings, interviews, and short videos. The booth became a hub for dialogue, inviting everyone to reflect on what makes EdUHK special and to appreciate the diverse experiences that shape our shared space. 

• May 21: Community Tour to Sam Mun Tsai 
  Expanding beyond the campus, 20 participants ventured into nearby villages, temples, and natural trails in Tai Po. Using their phones as creative tools, they captured a rich tapestry of local life and landscape, deepening the connection between EdUHK and its neighboring communities. 

By using film to document, connect, and reflect, we are building not only a living archive of EdUHK’s evolving story, but also nurturing a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient campus culture.