Screening of documentary 'Life Goes On' reminisces on the war history of education
The screening of the documentary "Life Goes On" hosted by Lingnan University and Phoenix TV on 17 May, was attended by students, faculty members from Lingnan University, and secondary school students, making it a memorable occasion on campus. The film is about the history of education in South China during the War of Resistance against Japan, and tells the story of several schools, including Lingnan University and National Sun Yat-sen University, that moved to northern Guangdong and continued their educational mission despite the challenging conditions.
Distinguished guests attending the screening included Mr Raistlin Lau, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr Sun Yusheng, Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief of Phoenix Satellite Television; Mr Wu Xiaomou, Deputy Director of the Forestry Administration of Guangdong Province; Mr Wang Haibin, Director of the Guangzhou Archives; Prof Tian Guangzeng, Vice-President of Shaoguan University; Ms Huang Ruimin, Secretary General of the Sun Yat-sen University Alumni Association; Dr Hon Chow Man-kong, Deputy Chairman of Panel on Education of Legislative Council; members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Mr Ma Ho Man, Mr Lo Wing-hung, Ms Ng Ching-yee, Ms Yao Jue; Mr John Li, Chairman of the Hua Jing Society; Mr Huang Haibo, Deputy Head of the Chinese Channel and Head of Phoenix Movie Channel of Phoenix Satellite Television.
In the discussion session, experts and scholars agreed that the film shows the struggle and pursuit of education in South China during difficult times, while also looking at the profound influence and historical roots of education in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Taiwan, affirming the shared origins of the educational institutions in these regions. The schools that faced the hardships of war have now evolved into first-class institutions with considerable academic influence, and continue to cultivate talent in diverse fields.
