Ricci Hall

Ricci Hall
Ricci Hall
General information
Location  Hong Kong
Address 93 Pok Fu Lam Road
Inaugurated 1929
Renovated 1990
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel
Location 93 pokfulam road
（利瑪竇宿舍）
Country  Hong Kong
Denomination Catholic
Website Official webpage of St. Anthony Church
History
Founded 1929：established
Administration
Parish Freguesia de Santo António （薄扶林）
Diocese Catholic diocese of Hong Kong

Ricci Hall (Chinese: 利瑪竇宿舍; pinyin: Lì mǎ dòu sùshè) is a hall of residence founded in 1929 by the Society of Jesus in memory of Jesuit Matteo Ricci (1552–1610).[1] Located at 93 Pok Fu Lam Road, Ricci Hall is the only Catholic hostel in The University of Hong Kong. In early 1960 it was decided that space of Ricci Hall was inadequate; it should be renovated and rebuilt. On 8 December 1967, the extension of Ricci Hall was inaugurated.[2]

History

Ricci Hall (low-rise buildings)

Ricci Hall Residence was officially opened on 16 December 1929. In early 1960 it was decided that the space of Ricci Hall Residence was inadequate and it should be renovated and rebuilt. The renovation of the old block of Ricci Hall was completed in 1966, whereas construction of the new block on 8 December 1967.

Since its establishment, Ricci Hall has bred many celebrities and leaders in different fields: politicians: Mr Michael Suen Ming Yeung and Mr Bill Lam Chung Lung; lawyers: Dr Patrick Yu Shuk Siu and Dr Martin Lee Chu-ming; merchants: Dr Stanley Ho Hung Sun and Mr Linus Cheung Wing Lam; artists: Mr Sam Hui Koon Kit and Mr James Wong Jim (1941–2004).

Building features

Having five separate blocks connected together in order to foster communication among residents, Ricci Hall is unique in the architectural structure. There are total 120 single rooms with a balcony and 16 corridors. The facilities of Ricci Hall include a tennis court, a car park, a dining hall, two libraries, a billiard room, a chapel, a laundry, and 16 pantries at the end of each corridor.

Motto

Emblem

Ricci Emblem originated from the emblem in the armor of St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. The shield in the emblem was divided obliquely: the wolf and hatchet on the right represents Loyola's family and symbolizes generosity and hospitability. The helmet on top of the shield symbolizes courage, courtesy, honour and spirit of sacrifice. The Latin sentence on the girdle beneath the shield is Ricci Motto.

Hall Colours

Maroon and White

Students' association

All residents are members of Ricci Hall Students' Association Hong Kong University Students' Union (RHSA, HKUSU). The association was established in 1930. Tape Eric Wong is the first Chairperson of RHSA, HKUSU.

Activities

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel

Mass Schedule

Ladies' Night

Ladies' Night is held in the late September. The residents dine ladies in Ricci Hall. Hall Tour will be organized after dinner for the sake of introducing Ricci Hall to ladies invited.

Gong Fight

Gong Fight is held by Ricci Hall and the only ladies residential hall: Lady Ho Tung Hall. Gong was used to remind residents the time in Lady Ho Tung Hall. In 1950s, the residents of Ricci Hall played a trick on the residents of Lady Ho Tung Hall by stealing the Gong. After the incident, two halls started to hold the Gong Fight during which the residents from Ricci Hall join together to "rob" the Gong against the water bomb attack by the residents of Lady Ho Tung Hall. This social activity is held in September and gathering between the residents of two halls follows after Gong Fight.

High Table Dinner

Being the tradition of Oxbridge colleges, High Table Dinner is one of the important functions of hall education. It provides residents with a formal platform to communicate with and be inspired by the graduates. The milk tea session when hall mates can have direct interaction with the guest of honor makes Ricci Hall's high table dinner special.

Social Gathering

Social Gathering is one of the largest social activities held by the junior residents of Ricci Hall. The themes of the function vary years by years. The function acquaints the residents with more people having different backgrounds. Residents are equipped with etiquette through the function.

Annual Ball

Annual Ball is one of the grandest social activities of Ricci Hall. The preparation period lasts for a year and the funding exceeds 200 thousand dollars. Annual Ball symbolizes the passing-on of knowledge from the old boys to the current and the experience of holding the Annual Ball crowns the current with pride and memories.

Champion Day

Champion Day is a special day for the residents to share their achievements of the year passed, in the aspects of sports cultural and services with others. Guests will be invited to present prizes. The picture of Champion Day is filled with laughter and tears.

Dragon Boat Race

The residents will participate in Dragon Boat Race in Dragon Boat Festival. After examinations, the residents can relax by joining the Dragon Boat Race which is one of the oldest traditions of Ricci Hall.

Prominent Old Boys

References

  1. ↑ University of Hong Kong. Ricci Hall (1954*). Ricci: Souvenir Record of the Silver Jubilee of Ricci Hall, Hong Kong University, 1929-1954. Hong Kong University. Retrieved 31 July 2013. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ↑ Bernard Mellor (1 January 1980). The University of Hong Kong: An Informal History. Hong Kong University Press. pp. 117–. ISBN 978-962-209-020-0. Retrieved 31 July 2013. The reconstructed Ricci Hall, opened on 8th December 1967

Coordinates: 22°17′02″N 114°07′57″E / 22.2839°N 114.1325°E / 22.2839; 114.1325

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