The Brush Dances and the Ink Sings: the Calligraphy of Professor So Man-jock (1921-1997)
The exhibition titled "The Brush Dances and the Ink Sings: the Calligraphy of Professor So Man-jock (1921-1997)" was officially opened on 20 April 2007.  The exhibition is co-organized by United College, Art Museum and University Library System of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Ming Society.

Professor Fung Kwok Pui, Head of United College; Professor Peter Lam, Director of Art Museum and Dr Colin Storey, University Librarian of University Library System, Mrs So Man-jock; Mr T C Lai, Chairman of Hok Hoi Library; Mr So Man-kow, President of Ming Society officiated at the opening ceremony.  Attending the ceremony were trustees of the United College, officers of the University, alumni as well as other guests.  To thank all CUHK units in organizing the exhibition, and to commemorate Professor So Man-jock's contributions to the University, Ming Society had also donated a piece of Professor So's calligraphy to The Chinese University of Hong Kong.  Professor Peter Lam received the calligraphy which would be permanently placed in the Art Museum.

The exhibition is held from 21 April 2007 to 31 May 2007 at the University Library Exhibition Hall and from 5 June to 30 June 2007 at Wu Chung Multimedia Library.  It is open to the public.  For enquires, please contact Ms Chau of University Library System at 2609 8786

Recitations from Professor So Man-jock (1921-1997): His Shi and Ci Poetry
Another event in commemoration of Professor So's distinguished achievements, "Recitations from Professor So Man-jock (1921-1997): His Shi and Ci Poetry" was held on 21 April 2007 at T Y Wong Hall.  Performers comprised Ms Yan H Y Lina, Trustee and alumna of United College; Mr Ng Chin Ming Stephen, Director of Special Projects, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and also alumnus of United College; Mr L T Fung, alumnus of Untied College; Sung Li-young, President of Hong Kong Schools Music and Speech Association; Professor C Y Sin, Head of School of Chinese, The University of Hong Kong and Dr Chiu Cheung Ki, Principal of Pui Kiu Middle School, etc.

Professor So Man-jock (1921-1997) was a renowned scholar of the Chinese canons.  From 1965, he was Professor of Chinese in United College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he lectured on the canons and philosophies of the early masters as well as on shi and ci poetry, literary criticism and on Chinese educational thought.  He enjoyed great popularity throughout his lectureship.  Professor So received a fine education as befits a member of a cultivated household.  Since early childhood he was taught not only the classics but also calligraphy; his style being characterised by a classical elegance that harked back to two earlier generations of his family.  Professor So had generous instincts in the art of reciting classical pieces and was determined to advocate what is generally known as 'rhythmic recitation'.  He was a popular guest of honour on both sides of the Taiwan straits.  A classical poet in his own right, Professor So was also an avid promoter of poetry.  He gathered some of his students to form the 'Ming Society' where he continued his teaching on the classics in general and on classical poetry in particular.

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http://www2.cuhk.edu.hk/uc/gallery/photo_index.php?album_id=83