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An Audio Description (AD) Accessible Guided Tour was proudly organised by the LT CityUHK on September 13, 2025, co-organised by the Indra and Harry Banga Gallery of CityUHK, Hong Kong Blind Union, and Hong Kong Audio Description Studies Association (HKADSA).
The tour offered an inclusive art experience of the gallery's current exhibition "Central African Art Invocation of an Unseen World." Guests with visual impairment explored the stories and traditions behind Central African art through carefully crafted AD focusing on the exhibit’s appearance and historical background, delivered by Sindia Chow, audio describer and member of the Department's AD research project. More than 50 people joined this great event.
The tour received high praise. Merrick, a participant with visual impairment, described it as a “perfect blend of information and entertainment” compared with other guided tours. Tommy, team leader of the Hong Kong Blind Union, expressed his gratitude to the organisers for their thoughtful and well-executed programme, highlighting the warm support of student volunteers. Other attendees also shared their appreciation, noting that the tour made them feel genuinely cared for and included in society. Many expressed a strong desire for similar events in the future.
Professor Jackie Yan from CityUHK LT Department, project leader and President of HKADSA, emphasised that Hong Kong is the “East-meets-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange” and that AD can serve as a bridge for people with visual impairment to appreciate art and culture. She described the event as both an artistic journey that overcame visual barriers and an exploration of caring services for those in need. With greater social participation in the development of AD, she believes, the city can better support people with visual impairment in integrating into society.
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