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Discussion of idea that tradition must be considered old. - Discussion of intangible culture/heritage is a living art, always reinvents itself. Conceptual vs. technical knowledge, limitations of materials (example with working with bamboo) - Discussion of importance of cultural exchange - How to modify this to be built by US engineers Due to fire/city safety codes, etc. regarding national mall this one on display has a gateway/door but you can't walk through - cannot have the experience of walking thru bamboo Q: What is distinctly Hong Kong? A: Hong Kong style diner, Chinese-style French toast, FP represent HK Danny: "What is not Hong Kong? Whatever is left is Hong Kong! China would not do it." Q: Does anyone make FP as amateurs or is it really a profession? A: No official school to train, everyone starts out an amateur. Q: What do the Chinese characters on the FP say? "Every day looking up" & 30-40 proverbs "Every day we learn." Images bleed into each other - typical of Chinese culture. Best way to learn Chinese culture = thru proverbs Taiwan & Shanghai donated wind chimes to this one on display, 'cause he wants sight & sound. Built between June 18-24, 5 people constructed it. 3 weeks to take it down, begins July 6th Bamboo material Q: What was biggest challenge itself goes back to HK A: Food wasn't great, tools not our usual ones, only 5 ppl max - when we needed extra help/tools, there was noone.