上百石崗菜園村民二月廿二日集合於石崗菜站參加義賣會，一起反抗政府收地逼遷。
保衛一個地方，可以由於抗議收地程序不公義，也可以由於保護自己生活的意義。
古時有大鄉里出城，昨天有市區人入村。與其看地圖或報紙，不如感受一下。包括我的幾位市區人，邀請了土生土長的鄧女士﹝頂圖右拍手者﹞作嚮導。
我從來沒有問鄧女士如此積極保衛鄉村。因為她一邊帶我們介紹村內環境，一邊帶我尋找答案。她父親數十年前在菜園村定居，她自小在那裡成長。也許因為這樣，她不習慣市區的煩囂。她難以忍受酒樓內鄰桌的兩個男人大聲對話。鄉村，未必是最好的地方，但肯定是她舒服的住處。
鄧女士牢牢記住每個月要交地租，不然政府就會沒收她的家。廿多年前，丈夫受傷不能工作，她就揹著子女到法院替丈夫申索賠償，連法庭人員也體恤她，容許攜同子女進入法庭。還記得那時交通遠比現在差，每次到中環也只能坐51號到荃灣再轉乘渡輪，即使暈車浪也要撐下去。十多萬的賠償，不算多，但足夠蓋一棟房子，獨力養大四名子女。
這是她第一次與官府如此接近的周旋，最終能夠讓她建立家園。想不到這位普通的母親在今天，再一次跟政府角力，最終可能眼看家園摧毀。面對拆遷的威脅，鄧女士把自身、感情和土地緊緊連繫在一起。在帶領我們認識村落的途中，她從手袋裡拿出一本相簿，裡面盡是近幾個月家人的合照，有老有少，整整四代三十多人。其中一張是家人按十二生肖排列。她一邊指著家庭成員，一邊順序唸著鼠牛虎兔，並說市區家庭難以容納這麼多人。聚會，何處也可舉辦，但不是何處也能給予根的感覺。人生過了一半，突然收到通知要收地興建鐵路，而政府的行為粗暴，例如強行入屋測量和紀錄地段，沒有充分諮詢居民意見，觸怒了鄧女士，也觸怒了一班菜園村村民。
回到菜站集會處，鄧女士和我繼續閒聊，言談間她提及近日喜鵲在鬧市築巢的新聞，語氣開始帶點激動。她說原來喜鵲等野生動物築巢，任何人也不能干擾。剛剛我翻查報章，還指出干擾者可能會被罰款或入獄。難怪她感慨：「連政府也保護雀鳥的家，為何不能保護人的住處？」
鄧女士的故事，可以很複雜，但其實可以很簡單：一個普通到不再普通的女性，建立一頭家養育子女。重要的是，這段故事只能發生在菜園村，而且主角已經投下了無數的感情和心血在這片小土地上。我無意把故事變得浪漫，而且也不值得人去浪漫。抗爭，對她來說，很實在。她為著整條村的未來抗爭，同時為自己的過去抗爭。保衛菜園村，等同保衛這位女士生活的意義。
參考資料：
東方日報 A02 2009年2月7日 建鐵路強闖民居地處收地似爛仔
明報 A08 2009年2月22日喜鵲鐵枝築巢擊中途人 專家籲勿驅趕
蘋果日報 A05 2009年2月22日 喜鵲「鐵竇」有完美結局 樹上鐵枝移走保留鳥巢任由繁殖
其他義賣日照片﹝朱凱迪攝﹞：
村民拿出有機農作物義賣
年輕一代也和父母一起反逼遷。
羅太太﹝前﹞和羅先生﹝後﹞在菜園村住了半個世紀，現因逼遷感到十分擔心。
被逼遷的年輕農民林先生。
搜尋
回應
雙贏的解決辨法
其實香港政府可不可以同大陸商量﹐容許港人把戶藉轉去大陸的農村﹐並容許港人擁有大陸農地。鄧女士喜歡田園生活﹐若果香港政府可以用以地換地的方式﹐讓她搬到大陸寧靜的鄉間繼續種菜﹐豈不是一個雙贏的解決辨法。
換地難矣
如果解決唔到寮屋身份, 唔好話換地, 上樓都未必有.
轉大陸更難, 之前譚強想係內地繼續養健味豬, 無一個地方容許搬上去, 結果香港豬場變魚塘。
誠徵菜園村短片英文字幕翻譯
為了令更多人了解到石崗菜園村的情況，我們希望為以下兩則村民訪問短片製作英文字幕。人手有限，現誠徵義工幫忙翻譯，有時間的朋友請把翻好的片段以留言形式貼上，謝謝。
《甚麼是廣深港高速鐵路？》﹝http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1wjc8yBCDA﹞一片的英文字幕已經完成，請廣傳給english speaking的親友。
The villagers in Shek Kong
The villagers in Shek Kong Choi Yuen Tsuen are suffering from the planning and design of the the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL).Based on the government’s ordinance, their village will come to an end.
On Valentine's Day, we were accomplished the visit by a group of villagers touring a bee keeping farm owned by Mr. Yip 30 years ago.
Mr. Yip have lived in his grand father’s land since 1979.
Mr. Yip picked 4 rosemary to the lady.
I really love country life.
I have a dream. I hope I can live in my own house surrounded by flowers and fruit trees because I love fruits very much.
Mr. Yip showed the bread-like fruit to another lady.
The lady asked Mr. Yip whether he try the bread-like fruit or not.
Mr. Yip replied it is delicious.
Mr. Yip explained how to develop his own farm.
Mr. Yip explained he used green farming method to grow li zhi and long yan.
Mr. Yip hope that his family member will harvest the fruit to improve their living.
Mr. Yip introduced a blosson of mei hua to us.
The lady was attracted by the beautiful mei hua.
Mr. Yip emphasized that here is my home.
Mr. Yip showed the lady his farm land and honey making process.
Mr. Yip explained the breeding process of bee in Spring.
Mr. Yip showed us the hive, the honey and some ants.
Mr. Yip explained the hive was built by the bees.
The lady said the hive is vey well constructed.
Mr. Yip told us there are 2 kilograms of honey.
Another lady exclaimed it is fantastic.
Mr. Yip asked us to feel the weight.
Mr. Yip requested us to be careful.
Mr. Yip further explained that more than enough honey were provided. He plans to sell them.
Mr. Yip showed us the pollen, nectar and water.
Mr. Yip asked us to smell at the nectar.
Mr. Yip told us it is safe to smell the scent of the nectar.
Mr. Yip told us he is an expert in treatment by bee sting.
Mr. Yip showed us the bee pupa.
Mr. Yip asked us to watch a bee collecting honey.
The lady asked Mr. Yip about the process of making honey.
Mr. Yip explained the bee collects pollens as well as honey.
The lady asked Mr. Yip whether we are stealing honey from bees or not.
Mr. Yip explained he only collect the exceeded honey from bees.
He also explained that he feeds the bees with pollens.
Mr. Yip said the XRL will link Hong Kong to the Shibi Station at Guangzhou through the Futian Station and the Longhua Station at Shenzhen. For him, it is unlike to take a ride in Kowloon west. Another way is take a ride in Futian Station. Both ways are not convenient to him. It is reasonable to build a station to serve the millions of citizens in New Territory in term of time and money.
The banner shows “You have paid. You have no ride”.
Mr. Yip further requested the Government to establish a sound resettlement plan.
The banner shows “Stop our living. Sentence a penalty.”
He complained the letter replied by the Department concerned has no intention to answer the questions from the villagers.
He showed us the cabbage.
The young man showed us his trophy.
非常感謝
非常感謝。
林先生的話.
The villagers in Shek Kong Choi Yuen Tsuen are suffering from the planning and design of the the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL).Based on the government’s ordinance, their village will come to an end.
On Valentine's Day, we were accomplished the visit by a group of villagers touring a farm owned by Mr. Lam 30 years ago.
Mr. Lam have lived in his father’s land since he was born.
His father taught him all farming skills and the only skills he earned for living.
For many years, he tried his best to improve their quality of life.
His mother sells the vegetables in the nearby market.
He proudly said he contributes to people in Hong Kong.
He was frustrated by the Government’s Ordinance to terminate the usage of the land.
He said he cannot afford to pay the rent as farming is the only way he can earn money. It is not easy to go through the re-training and redeployment process. If he is moved out from his land, he will become jobless. He insisted he is unwilling to join the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme.
Mr. Lam showed us his farm.
He through he lives in a place without future.
The reporter ask Mr. Lam “what kind of vegetables is your mother selling, local or imported?”
Mr. Lam replied his mother sells homemade products.
Mr. Lam questioned farm land should be reserved for farmer for living, it is inappropriate to use for rail development.
Mr. Lam questioned again, several years ago, in West rail development project, the Government levied millions acres of land from nearby villagers. The Government repeats the process in Shek Kong. It is not reasonable to levy more than enough farm land for rail development.
Mr. Lam through there will be no local farming products in future. It is not good to people in Hong Kong as well as the framers in New Territories.
He sent a letter to the Government to express his point of views but up to now, there is no reply.
The Reporter asked Mr. Lam “when did you send this letter?”
Mr. Lam replied he marked the date in the letter.
The Reporter showed a copy of the letter.
Mr. Lam expressed that he is still waiting for a reply.
Mr. Lam said, “For 30 years, I followed my father and mother growing vegetables, it not only a job, it is my career.
The Reporter asked, “How many family members did you have?”
Mr. Lam replied he has 3 elder sisters and 1 younger brother.
The Reporter summarized Mr. Lam’s points, “your father and mother brings up 5 children by growing and selling vegetables.
Mr. Lam said, “It is a pity if the Government is not permit farmer to farm in New Territories.”
Mr. Lam expressed that it is a mental impact because he will lose his career.
The Reporter asked, “How did your father and mother feel?”
Mr. Lam said “Both of them oppose the plan. They don’t want a public house. They only need a suitable place to rebuild their home. But, It is not easy to find a suitable place to re-start his career. Some of the nearby places were used by the car trade business. ”
Mr. Lam introduced the products to Reporter. He told the Reporter there are a lot of butterflies appear in the morning. He pointed out the land to be levied and West rail not far away.
Mr. Lam further explained his uncle is running a big bowl feast business, sometimes more than 200 guests join the feast. He tried to point out the place where the Reporter can find a lot of chairs there. He said his uncle his uncle is smart in his career. He through his uncle is not willing to move as well. They both worked together to bloom their businesses. He said the guests not only enjoy the food, but also the beautiful scenery. He also pointed out that the Government’s plan may contradict with the Environment Law. He pointed out again there are a lot of agriculture land. He through the Government was not well informed him in advance and requested him to move out in 2010.He repeated it is not an Earth friendly act. He guided the Reporter to see the accessories he built, including the wooden bridge to improve their surrounding area..