Reference codeI168Name of interviewee (English)FUNG, NellyName of interviewee (Chinese)馮慶鏘夫人Date of interview16/07/2008BiographyNelly Fung grew up in the Philippines. Her father was involved in the Philippine independence movement and later became ambassador in the Philippines’ Foreign Services. Nelly Fung moved to Hong Kong with her husband in the 1960s and became involved in the development of Hong Kong's art scene. Fung also helped set up the Chinese International School.Interview summaryTalks of her father's career and social life as ambassador of the Philippines, as well as her own culture shock moving to the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Talks of her involvement in the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and other art development projects she and her husband participated in. Discusses her personal motivation behind establishing the Chinese International School as well as the education scene within the international schools in Hong Kong.Duration37 minutesInterviewerAmelia AllsopTopicArtEducationFilipino CommunityLanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummaryFUNG, Nelly, 馮慶鏘夫人
