Ricci Hall

Ricci Hall
Ricci Hall
General information
Location	Hong Kong
Address	93 Pok Fu Lam Road
Inaugurated	1929
Renovated	1990

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel
Location	93 pokfulam road （利瑪竇宿舍）
Country	Hong Kong
Denomination	Catholic
Website	Official webpage of St. Anthony Church
History
Founded	1929：established
Administration
Parish	Freguesia de Santo António （薄扶林）
Diocese	Catholic diocese of Hong Kong

Ricci Hall (Chinese: 利瑪竇宿舍; pinyin: Lì mǎ dòu sùshè) is a hall of residence founded in 1929 by the Society of Jesus in memory of Jesuit Matteo Ricci (1552–1610). Located at 93 Pok Fu Lam Road, Ricci Hall is the only Catholic hostel in The University of Hong Kong. In early 1960 it was decided that space of Ricci Hall was inadequate; it should be renovated and rebuilt. On 8 December 1967, the extension of Ricci Hall was inaugurated.

Ricci Hall Residence was officially opened on 16 December 1929. In early 1960 it was decided that the space of Ricci Hall Residence was inadequate and it should be renovated and rebuilt. The renovation of the old block of Ricci Hall was completed in 1966, whereas construction of the new block on 8 December 1967.

Since its establishment, Ricci Hall has bred many celebrities and leaders in different fields: politicians: Mr Michael Suen Ming Yeung and Mr Bill Lam Chung Lung; lawyers: Dr Patrick Yu Shuk Siu and Dr Martin Lee Chu-ming; merchants: Dr Stanley Ho Hung Sun and Mr Linus Cheung Wing Lam; artists: Mr Sam Hui Koon Kit and Mr James Wong Jim (1941–2004).

Having five separate blocks connected together in order to foster communication among residents, Ricci Hall is unique in the architectural structure. There are total 120 single rooms with a balcony and 16 corridors. The facilities of Ricci Hall include a tennis court, a car park, a dining hall, two libraries, a billiard room, a chapel, a laundry, and 16 pantries at the end of each corridor.

Ricci Emblem originated from the emblem in the armor of St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. The shield in the emblem was divided obliquely: the wolf and hatchet on the right represents Loyola's family and symbolizes generosity and hospitability. The helmet on top of the shield symbolizes courage, courtesy, honour and spirit of sacrifice. The Latin sentence on the girdle beneath the shield is Ricci Motto.

Maroon and White

All residents are members of Ricci Hall Students' Association Hong Kong University Students' Union (RHSA, HKUSU). The association was established in 1930. Tape Eric Wong is the first Chairperson of RHSA, HKUSU.

Ladies' Night is held in the late September. The residents dine ladies in Ricci Hall. Hall Tour will be organized after dinner for the sake of introducing Ricci Hall to ladies invited.

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