大埔文縱虛擬展覽為展示「大埔文縱──新界東文學推廣計劃」研究內容的重要製作，與獲香港教育大學中國文學文化研究中心支持，致力推廣香港文學的本地遊戲製作團隊三色豆文化圈共同開發。製作可供不同電子平台賞覽的虛擬展覽，解決籌辦實體展空間短缺，缺乏人手長期管理的困難。
“Tai Po Literary Trail” Virtual exhibition as part of the New Territories East Literary Promotion Research Project, Jiu Jik Park are thrilled to partner with a local cultural research and gaming development team - Frozen Veggies Kulturkreis, supported by the Research Centre for Chinese Literature & Literary Culture of The Education University of Hong Kong, bringing a virtual exhibition accessible on various electronic platforms.
大埔是香港歷史最古老的地區，南漢（917-971）時代以媚川郡大步海採珠場而知名；擁有桃源洞的大埔一直是避世首選，有著為數不多但極為關鍵的詩與史，默默扮演「都市的背面」的重任，提供另一種抒寫香港的選擇。在大埔文縱研究的課題中曾調查區內過去文學文化場所，察覺第一代的「大埔戲院」甚具文學意義，戲院設施的興衰亦是大埔居民多年以來的話題，以致團隊選定了大埔戲院為虛擬展覽作為呈現的研究成果的重要場所。
The exhibition showcases dozens of exhibits to present the cultural and artistic development of Tai Po over the past century. Listed as one of the oldest areas in Hong Kong, Tai Po has quietly played a crucial role of being the "backside of the city" - a preferred retreat from the crowded urban, possessing a unique yet significant collection of poetry and history. As the investigation continued, the findings pointed that Tai Po theatre held a significant position as cultural and literary venues in Tai Po area thought out the time. The team determined to present the research findings in the 3D restoration of Tai Po theatre along side with the theatre street in 1950s.
我們最初以在3D軟件環境內真實還原大埔戲院以及戲院街附近一帶為目標，但關於當年的準確建築細節並沒有我們想像中齊全。我們深入研究所得的舊照片並分析了同為1950年代時落成的香港戲院的不同設計，以探索「延續第一代大埔戲院遺產的可能性」，結合歷史以及當代美學，重新詮釋1950年代的大埔戲院街。透過3D軟件Blender 及遊戲開發軟件 Unity，讓觀眾能在大埔戲院街以及大埔戲院內部進行探索。
While we initially aimed for a realistic 3D restoration, we faced challenges in sourcing accurate architectural details. We analyzed vintage photographs and conducted in-depth studies on theatres constructed in 1950s, leading us to explore "the possibilities of continuing the legacy of the first generation of Tai Po Theatre" , infusing the project with both historical essence and artistic flair by embracing a creative aesthetic interpretation of the old Hong Kong atmosphere. With the help of 3D software Blender and game development software Unity, we set up the Hong Kong 1950s environment encourage our audience to explore in Tai Po theatre street and the interior space of Tai Po Theatre.
A 2D version in pixel graphics created with RPG Maker are available at the moment, while the 3D virtual exhibition will be released in mid-2025.
Project Information:
https://rccllc.eduhk.hk/zh-hant/taipovirtualexhibition/
