Many “Made in Hong Kong” sauce factories can be found in Kwu Tung’s Soy Sauce Village, which bears witness to the legacy of generations of HKers. What will happen to these sauce manufacturers, though, with the implementation of the New Development Areas (NDAs) in Kwu Tung North and Fanling North and the projected land resumption by the end of next year?
This installation and exhibition project aims to educate viewers about soy sauce made in Hong Kong. The team visited a local soy sauce factory and broke down the basic steps of making the sauce to combine the best of traditional and modern practices. From there, several tools were designed and experimented with at PMQ.
During the adaptation of soy sauce factories to social change, the role of technology is not only to improve efficiency but to preserve traditional values. This work explores the importance of traditional soy sauce production and the potential for the future development of this intangible cultural heritage in Hong Kong.
