Name: Youth Knowledge Series Lecture: Bridging Generations & The K-Pop Phenomenon
Start: 2016-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Sir Robert Ho Tung Library

Event Overview

Is there really a "generation gap"? Is the K-Pop craze just a coincidence? Join us for a special lecture series exploring intergenerational relationships and the making of the K-Pop era.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, December 4, 2016
Time: 15:00 – 17:25
Location: Sir Robert Ho Tung Library
Target Audience: Macau residents aged 16 to 45
Format: Workshop and sharing session
Capacity: 50 people (limited spots, first-come, first-served)
Registration Deadline: November 25, 2016

Speakers & Topics

Topic 1: Bridging the Generational Gap

Speaker: Dr. Alvis Lo Iek Long, President of the Macau New Chinese Youth Association

Speaker Bio: Dr. Alvis Lo holds a Doctorate in Clinical Medicine from Sun Yat-sen University, a Master's in Geriatric Medicine from the University of Hong Kong, and a Master's in Clinical Medicine from Peking University. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, a specialist in respiratory medicine in Macau, coordinator of the Dementia Diagnosis and Treatment Center, and President of the Macau New Chinese Youth Association.

Topic Introduction: With Macau's aging population projected to exceed 20% by 2036, nearly half of the elderly currently live with their children. This session explores the inevitable differences in behavior, lifestyle, and values between generations. Is "easy to meet, hard to live with" an accurate portrayal? The speaker, both a medical specialist and a youth leader, will share insights on connecting youth and elderly services to foster communication, understanding, and respect, aiming to build an inclusive society for all ages.

Topic 2: How Was the K-Pop Era Forged?

Speaker: Staty Chan Chi Weng, Convener of the Cultural Policy Concern Group, Macau New Chinese Youth Association

Speaker Bio: Staty Chan majored in Library and Information Science at Wuhan University. He has worked as a researcher at Cheil Worldwide (Samsung's agency) and participated in information research and data analysis projects for Wuhan University, Baidu, and IBM. He is currently a librarian in the Special Collections Group at the Macau University of Science and Technology Library, a director of the Macau Library and Information Management Association, and Convener of the Cultural Policy Concern Group of the Macau New Chinese Youth Association.

Topic Introduction: K-Pop has taken the world by storm. Who are the true Korean pop kings? Big Bang or EXO? Did Girls' Generation really start an era? With major agencies like SM, YG, and JYP dominating, can others like DSP and FNC compete? This lecture uses data mining and analysis, exploring various rankings, data, and the history of Korean cultural development to investigate if there is a definitive formula for success.