Authored by Dr. Lam Kui Chun, a practicing physician, this book captures the diverse and captivating essence of various martial arts schools in Hong Kong. Dr. Lam's deep interest in martial arts since childhood, studying Tai Chi and Hung Gar, is a personal journey that echoes with many enthusiasts. His friendship with a disciple of the legendary martial artist Yip Man gave him a unique opportunity to learn the essence of Wing Chun. This photography collection focuses on Chinese martial arts, skilfully elucidating how they contextualize them within the global intangible cultural heritage framework, thereby highlighting their significance in today's society.
As one of the birthplaces of martial arts, Hong Kong is home to numerous martial arts schools. This is rooted in history, as Shaolin monks dispersed due to warfare, ultimately finding refuge in the relatively peaceful Hong Kong. Here, various martial arts styles flourished, creating a unique martial arts culture.
This book,"Hong Kong Kungfu Salon", meticulously introduces multiple martial arts styles in Hong Kong, including Wuchi, Tai Chi, Ng Chanyou, Chan Tai Chi, Dun Tai Chi, Wingchun, Praying Mantis Boxing, Hong Quan, Bai Mei, Rou Gong Man, Choi Lee Fat, Eight Trigrams, Tai Shing Trigrams, Bai He, Long Spears, Yi Quan, Hung Fat, Chow Tin, Northern Shaolin, Master Lok Kai Ping, Dragon Kung Fu, Baduanjin, Animal action of Dragon, Tiger, Eagle, Stork Snake and Praying Mantis: dragon dance and Qilin Dance.
The collection not only features stunning martial arts photography but also provides concise introductions that offer readers a deeper understanding of the local martial arts background and development. Whether you are a martial arts enthusiast or a photography collector, this book is a highly valuable addition to your collection, enriching your knowledge and appreciation of Chinese martial arts.
Dr. Lam's work reflects his passion for martial arts and a profound understanding of Hong Kong's cultural heritage. He is a senior of the Hong Kong Photographic Society, an honorary senior of the Salon Photographic Society, and an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and the International Photographic Federation. Additionally, the American Photographic Society has recognized him as a senior exhibitor, underscoring his professionalism and enthusiasm for photography.
In 2016, kungfu was acknowledged by the UNESCO as a form of World Cultural Heritage.
This "Kungfu Salon" is a hard cover, 26cm x 26cm, 88 pages, with 80 Kungfu images taken in Hong Kong. Delivery by Dec 2024.
此書的作者林鉅津是一位執業醫生，他以獨特的視角拍攝了香港不同門派的武術，展現了這項傳統藝術的多樣性與魅力。林醫生自幼便對武術產生了濃厚的興趣，曾學習太極和洪拳。他的好友是著名武術家葉問的徒弟，這段緣分讓他有機會深入了解詠春拳的精髓。這次的攝影集，則以中國武術為主題，巧妙地將其納入世界文化非物質遺產的背景中，強調了武術在當今社會的重要性。
香港作為武術發源地之一，擁有眾多武術門派。其原因源於歷史上少林寺的武僧們因戰亂而四散，最終逃至相對和平的香港。在這片土地上，各種武術風格如雨後春筍般蓬勃發展，形成了獨特的武術文化。
本書詳盡介紹了香港的多個武術流派，包括武當派、太極（包括吳氏、陳氏、董氏太極）、詠春、螳螂拳、洪拳、白眉拳、柔功門、蔡李八卦、大聖八卦、白鶴拳、意拳、洪佛、周田北少林、駱桂平、龍形、虎拳、鷹拳、蛇拳等。這些門派不僅展示了各自的技藝，更是武術文化的瑰寶。
這本攝影集不僅收錄了精彩的武術照片，還附有簡單清晰的介紹，幫助讀者更深入地理解香港本地武術的背景與發展。無論是武術愛好者還是攝影集收藏家，此書都具備極高的收藏價值。
林鉅津醫生的作品，不僅是表達了一份對武術的熱愛，更是對香港文化的深刻理解。
林醫生是香港攝影會的高級會士，沙龍影友協會的榮譽高級會士，亦是英國皇家攝影會和國際攝影聯盟的會士，並在美國攝影會中獲得了高級展出者的榮譽。這些成就彰顯了他在攝影領域的專業性與熱情。
2016年，功夫被聯合國教科文組織認定為世界文化遺產。
本《功夫沙龍》為精裝本，26cm x 26cm，共88頁，內有80張在香港拍攝的功夫圖片。 2024 年 12 月交貨。