“Come outside the circle of expectations,
go beyond your borders and whatever you meet there,
embrace it completely” -- Jhon Kwano
1. Nature / Objectives
KFBG is delighted to once again host Jhon Kwano, an elder from the Dani tribe in the highlands of Papua, the largest island in Melanesia. Papua is one of the most bio-culturally diverse places on Earth and Jhon's people still live as their ancestors have for thousands of years, in harmony with nature.
Jhon is from the last generation of his people to receive traditional initiation and he was identified from an early age for the role of Messenger, sharing the message of his tribe with outsiders and reporting back with what he has seen in the outside world. He is the only one known to be playing this role outside of Melanesia. As such he is authorized to represent not only the Dani, but also other cultures in both Papua and the rest of Melanesia.
2. Content
In this retreat, Jhon will share the knowledge of his culture, the challenges they face and his journey through the ‘Four Worlds’. He will help participants explore how to harmonise our relationship with nature in the modern world and guide them in a journey of healing in the beautiful natural surroundings of Kadoorie Farm.
The retreat will be based at the Green Hub in Tai Po and will include personal sharing, cooking together, experiential exercises, yoga and Breath of Bliss™: a breathwork practice that infuses you with aliveness using deep, circular breathing, movement and sound.
The retreat will be facilitated by Andrew McAulay, Chairman of KFBG, who has overseen the development of KFBG’s programmes since it’s ‘rebirth’ in 1995 as a nature conservation center. Andrew will share KFBG’s philosophy and how it has evolved over the years, as well as his own personal journey of healing from cancer.
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3. Date / Time
24th - 26th, November, 2017 (Friday to Sunday)
Time
24th November 0900 to 2100
25th November 0830 to 2100
26th November 0830 to 1630
Participants are expected to be residential and participate fully in every session. Applicants wishing to attend only parts of the programme will not be accepted, sorry.
4. Venue
The Green Hub, at the Old Tai Po Police Station, Tai Po, and Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
Located on a small hill at Wan Tau Kok, the Old Tai Po Police Station was the first permanent Police Station built in the New Territories in 1899. The Antiquities Advisory Board accorded the Old Tai Po Police Station Grade 1 Historic Building status in December 2009. The Development Bureau awarded the site to KFBG to transform the Old Tai Po Police Station into a 'Green Hub for Sustainable Living' under the Batch II of the "Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme".
In revitalising the Green Hub, KFBG adopted an integrated approach to conserve the historic, architectural and ecological values of the site. At the Green Hub, a range of low-carbon living programmes, and residential transformative workshops are now provided, to help individuals and organisations understand the low-carbon living alternatives to unsustainable consumption that is causing climate change and rapid resource depletion.
The ‘Revitalization of the old Tai Po Police Station into the Green Hub for Sustainable Living’ project has received awards from UNESCO and the Green Buildings Council. You may visit the Green Hub website at www.greenhub.hk for more information.
5. Language
English
6. Target group / No. of Participants
Aged 18 or above
Maximum 25 participants
7. Fee
Course Fee# HK$3,000 per person + Accommodation Fee+
#including lecture fee, vegetarian meals, outing arrangement and shuttle bus service between Green Hub and visiting sites during the workshop
+Accommodation Fee (depends on the room type; breakfast is included) Per-bed/person:
|
Room Type |
Single Room |
Twin Bed Room |
Triple-bed Room |
Six-bed Room |
|
Price per night |
HK$460 |
HK$360 |
HK$290 |
HK$220 |
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Total price for 2 nights |
HK$920 |
HK$720 |
HK$580 |
HK$440 |
- Multi-bed rooms will be organized according to gender
- Most rooms have fans and natural ventilation, only a couple of rooms have air-conditioners. You may indicate your preference in the application form. We will try to arrange your accommodation based on your preference. Please note that a first-come-first-served policy will be adopted. For more information about the rooms, please visit http://www.greenhub.hk/eng/RateReservation.aspx
8. Application
Please complete the online application form and pay the course fee (HK$3,000) online on or before 27 October, 2017. Details are as follows:
- Please click here for the online registration and payment.
- Upon receipt of the application form and course fee payment, acknowledgement of application will be sent to you by email within 5 working days.
- Spaces are limited and we may have to select participants from a large number of applicants.
- If your application is not accepted, full payment will be refunded to you within one month.
- Accommodation payment method will be provided in the notice. Please settle the accommodation fee within one week after receiving the notice. Otherwise, your reservation may be cancelled and released to others.
- A confirmation letter will be sent to you by email after all payment is settled.
- Payment is not refundable after acceptance.
9. Enquiry
Please contact Ms June Ngan at 2483 7111 (email: junengan@kfbg.org)