Swire Hall (Chinese: 太古堂; pinyin: Tàigǔtáng; Cantonese Yale: taai3 gu2 tong4) is an undergraduate, co-educational dormitory in the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Opened on 30 November 1980, it is named after the Swire Group, a British transnational corporation, whose financial contributions made possible the building of the hall.
Situated up a three-storey staircase just off Bonham Road, Swire Hall consists of 11 floors, five of which are reserved for male students and four of which are reserved for female students. Residents, who are referred to as "Swirians," are known for their intense floor and hall pride. As such, there are a number of sports and club competitions held year-round among the different floors and with other HKU student halls that showcase their spirit.
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