- About Us
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Hong Kong ICH
- What is ICH
- ICH Inventory of Hong Kong
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Representative List
- Spring and Autumn Ancestral Worship of Clans
- Bamboo Theatre Building Technique
- Cantonese Opera
- Technique of Making Hong Kong Cheongsam § Kwan Kwa Wedding Costume
- Cheung Chau Jiao Festival
- The Arts of the Guqin (The Craft of Qin Making)
- Herbal Tea
- Hong Kong-style Milk Tea Making Technique
- Nanyin (Southern Tunes)
- Paper Crafting Technique
- Mid-Autumn Festival - The Pok Fu Lam Fire Dragon Dance
- Taoist Ritual Music
- Sek Pun (Basin Feast)
- Mid-Autumn Festival – The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance
- Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade
- Tin Hau Festival in Hong Kong§
- Hakka Unicorn Dance in Hang Hau in Sai Kung
- Wong Tai Sin Belief and Customs
- Yu Lan Festival of the Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community
- Taoist Ritual Tradition of the Zhengyi School
- The Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong The Representative List
- ICH On-line
- Research and Publications
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Exhibitions and Events
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Exhibitions
- Lost and Sound Exhibition Series I : Hong Kong Festivals and Traditional Craftsmanship
- Lost and Sound Exhibition Series II : Ordinary ∙ Extraordinary
- Lost and Sound Exhibition Series III : Sam Tung Uk and Traditional Village Culture
- Traces of Human Touch — Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition
- Public Programmes
- Education Programmes
- Guided Tour Services
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Past Exhibitions
- 2021 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong' Exhibition
- 2021 Genesis and Spirit – Online Programmes on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
- 2021 'The Jiao Festival of the Hing Chun Yeuk, Sha Tau Kok' Exhibition
- 2020 'Folk Festival in These Days ...' Exhibition
- 2020 'The Oral Legacies Series II: The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong' Exhibition
- 2019 'The Oral Legacies ─ Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong' Exhibition
- 2019 Inheritance – The Intangible Cultural Heritage of Japan Exhibition
- 2019 Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage – Exhibition on Traditional Craftsmanship of Lantern Making
- 2019 Genesis and Spirit – Enchanting Shandong ‧ An Exhibition on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Shandong
- 2019 Hong Kong Flower Show: Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage – Exhibition on Traditional Paper Crafting
- 2019 Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage – Exhibition on Traditional Paper Crafting
- 2019 'The Oral Legacies: Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region' Exhibition Month
- 2018 An Artist's Impression of HKICH
- 2018 Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage – Exhibition on Traditional Paper Crafting
- 2018 Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage – Exhibition on Traditional Paper Crafting
- 2017 The Oral Legacies: Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong Exhibition
- 2017 The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong – Exhibition on Traditional Craftsmanship of Lantern Making
- 2017 Genesis and Spirit: Recalling Jiangnan – An Exhibition on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Zhejiang
- 2017 Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage – Exhibition on Traditional Craftsmanship of Lantern Making
- 2016 Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage – Exhibition on Traditional Craftsmanship of Lantern Making
- 2016 300 Years of Hakka Kung Fu: Digital Vision of its Legacy and Future
- 2016 Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage - Exhibition on 'Traditional Craftsmanship of Lantern Making'
- 2016 Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage - 'Paper-crafting Technique on Southern Dragon' Exhibition
- 2015 Exhibition and Talks on Intangible Cultural Heritage of Gansu
- 2014 Indigenous Hong Kong - An Exhibition on our Intangible Cultural Traditions
- 2014 The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story
- 2013 Genesis and Spirit: Intangible Cultural Heritage of Guizhou Exhibition
- 2012 The Greatest Skills of Shu : Intangible Cultural Heritage of Sichuan Exhibition
- 2011 Genesis and Spirit: Intangible Cultural Heritage of China Exhibition
- 2011 Application for Inscription on the Third National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage: Hong Kong Items
- 2010 Golden Dragon of Ma Tin Tsuen, Yuen Long
- 2009 Exhibition of Intangible Cultural Heritage in China
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Past Events
- 2022 'Meet the Masters!' Series
- 2022 Singing Nanyin as We Go
- 2022 Intangible Cultural Heritage Seminar – Hong Kong Cheongsam Making Technique
- 2022 'Fun in ICH' Series
- 2021 Muse Fest HK — Making Joy: ICH Fun Day
- 2021 'Fun in ICH' Series
- 2021 ICH @ Schools Programme Series
- 2020 'Fun in ICH' Series
- 2020 ICH Talk Series: Migrants and Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage
- 2019 'Fun in ICH' Series
- 2019 ICH Talk: The Aesthetics and Sewing Craft of Cheongsam for Men and Ladies
- 2019 'Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade' Talk and Observation Tour
- 2019 ICH Ambassadors Training Course – Young Eyes on ICH
- 2018 'Fun in ICH' Series
- 2018 ICH Ambassadors Training Course – Young Eyes on ICH
- 2018 "Fun in ICH" Fun Day
- 2018 'Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade' Observation Activity
- 2018 The 2nd 'ICH Day @ Hang Hau'
- 2018 Hong Kong Flower Show: Appreciating Intangible Cultural Heritage in the World of Flowers
- 2018 'The Oral Legacies Series II: The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong' Exhibition Fringe Activities
- 2018 ICH Fun Day
- 2017 Narrative Singing.New Interpretation of Nanyin
- 2017 'Take a Closer Look at ICH' Fun Day cum Launching of 'ICH Legacy: Passing on with Passions' Video
- 2017 ICH Mission – Lectures on Craftsmanship of Tai Hang Fire Dragon
- 2017 The Secret Tea Recipe of 'Kamcha King' – Demonstration x Tasting x Hands-on learning
- 2017 'Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade' Observation Activity
- 2017 ICH Day @ Hang Hau
- 2017 'ICH Mission – I wanna be an ICH Bearer' Series – Mastering the ABCs of the Ten Local ICHs
- 2017 Talk on 'Cheung Chau Jiao Festival' and Behind-the-Scene Look of the Piu Sik Floats
- 2017 ICH @ New Year
- 2016 'ICH Mission – I wanna be an ICH Bearer' Series
- 2016 Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Mart
- 2016 ICH Mission – Lectures on Craftsmanship of Tai Hang Fire Dragon
- 2016 Yu Lan @ Every District – Talks on the Yu Lan Festival Tradition
- 2016 CH Fun @ Summer Time
- 2016 ICH Fun @ Sam Tung Uk
- 2016 'Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade' Talk and Observation Activity
- 2016 Talk on 'Chenug Chau Jiao Festival' and Behind-the-Scene Look of the Piu Sik Floats
- 2015 Talk and Demonstration on the Craftmanship of the Tai Hang Fire Dragon
- X 'Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade' Talk and Observation Tour
- X 發現非遺 — 5月活動
- X Fun in ICH – June Events
- X Fun in ICH – July Events
- X Fun in ICH – August Events
- X Fun in ICH – September Events
- X Fun in ICH – October Events
- X Fun in ICH – June & July Events
- X ICH Talk: The Aesthetics and Sewing Craft of Cheongsam for Men and Ladies
- X Fun in ICH – August Events
- X Fun in ICH – September Events
- X 'Fun in ICH' Series – January to March Events
- X 'Fun in ICH' Series – July to September Events
- X 'ICH Mission – I wanna be an ICH Bearer' Series – 'Hakka Unicorn Dance'
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Exhibitions
- Funding Scheme
- ICH On-line
- Research and Publications
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Exhibitions
- Lost and Sound Exhibition Series I : Hong Kong Festivals and Traditional Craftsmanship
- Lost and Sound Exhibition Series II : Ordinary ∙ Extraordinary
- Lost and Sound Exhibition Series III : Sam Tung Uk and Traditional Village Culture
- Traces of Human Touch — Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition
- Public Programmes
- Education Programmes
- Guided Tour Services

Frequently Asked Questions
Visiting Hong Kong ICH Centre (ICH Centre) / Sam Tung Uk Museum (Museum)
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Where is the ICH Centre/Museum? 2 Kwu Uk Lane, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong
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What are the opening hours of the ICH Centre/Museum? Monday, Wednesday to Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve: 10 am to 5 pm Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays) and the first two days of the Chinese New Year
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Is there an admission fee for visiting the ICH Centre/Museum? The ICH Centre/Museum is free for admission.
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Which transportation modes can I take to visit the ICH Centre/Museum? It takes about five minutes to walk from Exit B3 or E of the Tsuen Wan MTR Station to the ICH Centre/Museum. You can also search for the suitable transportation modes and routes by using HKeMobility.
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Are there any parking facilities at the ICH Centre/Museum? There are no parking facilities at the ICH Centre/Museum.
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Are there any barrier-free facilities at the ICH Centre/Museum? Currently, barrier-free facilities at the ICH Centre/Museum are:
You are welcome to contact our venue staff at 2411 2001 during office hours. Wheelchair users may contact our venue staff for setting up movable ramps for accessing the ICH Centre/Museum from multiple entrances.
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Can visitors take photos at the ICH Centre/Museum? Visitors are allowed to take photos at the ICH Centre/Museum, but no flashes, other lighting apparatus or tripods can be used for sake of other visitors. Please visit HK ICH Centre@Sam Tung Uk Museum: Visiting Rules for details.
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Information on Exhibitions and Programmes
How can I get the latest news on the exhibitions and programmes?
The Intangible Cultural Heritage Office (ICHO) organises a wide variety of in-house and outreach exhibitions and programmes for promoting ICH. You are welcome to visit Exhibitions, Public Programmes and Education Programmes on our website, follow our Facebook page or Instagram, or subscribe to the ICHO E-news to get the latest news.
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How can I get the latest news on the exhibitions and programmes? The Intangible Cultural Heritage Office (ICHO) organises a wide variety of in-house and outreach exhibitions and programmes for promoting ICH. You are welcome to visit Exhibitions, Public Programmes and Education Programmes on our website, follow our Facebook page or Instagram, or subscribe to the ICHO E-news to get the latest news.
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About Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)
What is the ICH Inventory of Hong Kong?
Please visit Hong Kong ICH: ICH Inventory of Hong Kong for details.
What is the Representative List of the ICH of Hong Kong?
Please visit Hong Kong ICH: Representative List for details.
How to report for ICH items of Hong Kong?
If you would like to report any events and items which you consider are of significant value, please download Reporting Form for Possible Inscription onto the ICH Inventory of Hong Kong from our website and send the completed Reporting Form back to us by e-mail, mail (please mark "Report for Hong Kong ICH Items" on the envelope) or in person.
Email: icho@lcsd.gov.hk
Fax: (852) 2462 6320
Address: 2 Kwu Uk Lane, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong
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What is ICH? Please visit Hong Kong ICH: What is ICH? for details.
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What is the ICH Inventory of Hong Kong? Please visit Hong Kong ICH: ICH Inventory of Hong Kong for details.
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What is the Representative List of the ICH of Hong Kong? Please visit Hong Kong ICH: Representative List for details.
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How to report for ICH items of Hong Kong? If you would like to report any events and items which you consider are of significant value, please download Reporting Form for Possible Inscription onto the ICH Inventory of Hong Kong from our website and send the completed Reporting Form back to us by e-mail, mail (please mark "Report for Hong Kong ICH Items" on the envelope) or in person. Email: icho@lcsd.gov.hk Fax: (852) 2462 6320 Address: 2 Kwu Uk Lane, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong
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Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Funding Scheme
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What is the ICH Funding Scheme? Please visit Funding Scheme: Introduction for details.
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What are "Partnership Projects"? Please visit Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects for details.
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What are "Community-driven Projects"? Please visit Funding Scheme: Community-driven Projects for details.
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How to access the list of funded projects? Please visit Funding Scheme: Funded Projects for details.
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How to apply for ICH Funding Scheme? Please visit Funding Scheme: Introduction and Press Releases of the HKSAR Government for details. Enquiry Tel: (852) 2267 1971 Enquiry Email: ichfs@lcsd.gov.hk *Application for the Community-driven Projects 2022 and the Partnership Projects 2022 was closed on 15 February 2023. Details about the next round of applications will be announced in due course.
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