ICH Highlight Tours — Islands District

Hong Kong is now a vibrant modern metropolis, yet its fishing-related ICH remains deeply rooted in the city. "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours – Islands District" will focus on Tai O, highlighting the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade, which was inscribed onto the third national list of ICH in 2011. It will also introduce fishing-related ICH items, offering insights into the former daily practices and distinctive culture of Hong Kong’s fishing communities.

 

 

Date

Tour 1 and Tour 2: 19 June 2026 (Friday)

Activity Time

Tour 1 and Tour 2: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

ICH Items/ Locations of Visiting

Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade

Salted Fish Making Technique

Fishing Net Plaiting Technique

Cha Kwo (Steamed Sticky Rice Dumpling) Making Technique

Shrimp Paste Blocks and Shrimp Paste Making Technique

Hau Wong (Marquis Prince) Festival of Tai O

Hung Shing (God of the Sea) Festival of Tai O

Kwan Tai (God of War) Festival of Tai O

To Tei (Earth God) Festival of Tsan Lung She

Stilt House Construction Technique

Guide

Tour 1: Mr Chan Tin-kuen

Tour 2: Mr Simon Go

Quota

20 persons per tour

Participation Method

Details will be announced in due course

Fee

Free of charge

Language

Cantonese

 

Remarks:

The ICH items/visiting locations are subject to change without prior notice. The organiser reserves the right of final decision.