Ni Kuang's source of inspiration

The Wesleyan Camp in the bungalow area of ​​So Kon Po, Happy Valley, which has been vacant for more than 20 years, has recently applied to the Town Planning Board for rezoning by the non-profit-making organization Six Arts Museum. , for a period of five years.

It is reported that the Wesleyan camp mentioned above was the inspiration for the creation of the Wesleyan series by Ni Kuang, a famous writer who passed away last month.

The above Wesleyan Camp is adjacent to Tai Hang Road Children's Playground and Happy Valley Mansion Kawan Terrace, and to the west is the Hong Kong Stadium.

The entire site covers an area of ​​about 18,676 square feet, which is government land and is currently used for green areas and roads.

The applicant is the non-profit-making organization Six Arts Foundation Limited, which is currently applying for a short-term lease for the above-mentioned projects to promote the promotion and learning of the traditional six arts (ritual, music, archery, martial arts, calligraphy and mathematics).

The applicant is the Six Arts Museum, a non-profit-making organization

According to the above application proposal, the four existing buildings of Wesleyan Camp will be retained. The four buildings are 4 to 9 meters high, 1 to 3 storeys high, and provide a floor area of ​​10,517 square feet.

In the future, it is planned to be used as a temporary recreation, sports and entertainment venue and a school.

The northwest location of the project site will provide an archery venue, while Building A will be used for chess activities and an art room; Building B will provide tea ceremony and flower arrangement activities; Building C will be used for martial arts activities such as fencing, taekwondo and karate.

As for Building D, it is for administrative and security purposes.

Ni Kuang passed through the village in his early years and borrowed the village's famous novel as the protagonist

It is known that the Wesleyan Camp was the inspiration for Ni Kuang's novel The Wesleyan Series.

The Wesleyan Camp was originally a village built by the Methodist Church. The name of the village was taken from the founder of the church, John Wesley. It provides 80 units and can accommodate 500 residents at its peak.

It is reported that Ni Kuang passed the village in his early years and borrowed the name of the village to name the protagonist of his science fiction novel.

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Existing building dimensions suitable for anticipated activities

The applicant pointed out that he had inspected the Wesleyan Camp last May and believed that the site was the most suitable location for the operation of the college. He also pointed out that the current layout of the existing buildings was suitable for the expected activities, and the surrounding area had a good network of schools and the public. covered and there is public transport to get there.

The applicant also stated that after the above site is used as an academy, it will cooperate with the government's policy on youth development in the short and medium term, help and cultivate young talents, and connect various relevant departments and institutions to further develop arts and sports talents.

In the long run, it will become the learning and research center of the Six Arts, and promote the development and merits of the Six Arts in the mind, body, and skills of individuals.

According to the data, the founding members of the non-profit organization Six Arts Museum come from different backgrounds, including university professors, architects, and coaches of the Hong Kong kendo team.

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