| In recent years, liberal education has become a hot issue among educators.
The HKIEd with its mission of nurturing knowledgeable educators has been
actively engaged in intellectual exchange with renowned scholars on a
variety of cultural issues. One example of this exchange is the cultural
dinners, tailored mainly for the Institute staff, that have been held
on the first week of each month from October 2004 until June 2005. A total
of nine dinners, all of which have been very well-received, have been
held.
Participants gathered in the evenings at the Institute's Lodge or the
Staff Restaurant. With an idyllic environment, surrounded by the adjacent
mountains and sea as the backdrop, participants savoured the moment
and listened attentively to the inspiring talks in the brightly-lit
function room. Professor Bernard Luk even assumed the role of simultaneous
interpreter, so that every participant could truly benefit from the
talk. Whether through casual exchange or serious discussion, the dinners
have not only provided a platform where the Institute staff could meet
the cultural sector, they have also allowed them to rub shoulders and
strengthen communications.
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