扮鬼扮馬 (baahn gwái baahn máah) is my senior thesis at Parsons School of Design that aims to preserve, educate and show love to the Cantonese language in a book format. I present a series of articles and interviews regarding the political actions by Beijing and the repercussions that may lead.
A collection of Cantonese idioms are showcased to represent the authentic and dynamic voice of the populace. The objective of this exploration is to contrast the humbleness of local colloquialisms with larger political forces. A section of interviews with various individuals who have connections to Hong Kong and China are included to provide a holistic overview. In addition, text and images in which explore Cantonese identity through Cantonese Opera are included to highlight the opera’s cultural importance and history of repression on the language.
Through the introduction of this ongoing turmoil, the book aspires to bridge the gap from East to West.
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A collection of Cantonese idioms are showcased to represent the authentic and dynamic voice of the populace. The objective of this exploration is to contrast the humbleness of local colloquialisms with larger political forces. A section of interviews with various individuals who have connections to Hong Kong and China are included to provide a holistic overview. In addition, text and images in which explore Cantonese identity through Cantonese Opera are included to highlight the opera’s cultural importance and history of repression on the language.
Through the introduction of this ongoing turmoil, the book aspires to bridge the gap from East to West.
