International Women's Day: Foot binding exhibit and talk

Pretty, tiny, ancient little shoes that used to be worn by women who practiced foot binding are on exhibition in Hong Kong to celebrate International Women's Day.

Dr David Ko Chi-sheng of Taiwan's Foot-binding Culture Museum is showing his collection of silk stockings, shoes, and foot-binding paraphernalia dating from the Ming Dynasty. Ko estimates that each pair is worth in excess of HK$11,350. The exhibit in Hong Kong includes a pair that is just 7cm long -- possibly the smallest in existence. 

On March 12, the Royal Asiatic Society will present a talk on foot binding by Dr Shirley See Yan-ma titled "Foot-binding: A Jungian Engagement with Chinese Culture and Psychology" as part of the Man Hong Kong Literary Festival. 

Ironically, a high-heels race will be held this Sunday, March 7 also to celebrate International Women's Day at Hollywood Plaza and of course, promotional prices for the ladies at the mall's women's shoes stores. 

Getting there

Foot-binding exhibit: Until March 13, from noon to 9pm. Plaza Hollywood, Diamond Hill

High-heels race: March 7, 1pm, Plaza Hollywood, Diamond Hill, tel +852 2118 8811
www.plazahollywood.com

"Foot-binding: A Jungian Engagement with Chinese Culture and Psychology"
March 12, 6:30-8pm
At the Helena May, email: membership@royalasiaticsociety.org.hk for tickets, HK$70 and other inquiries.