Wisdom and Craftsmanship in Everyday Lives

Programmes in November 2026 

 

Programmes in December 2026 

 

 

 

 

A bowl of herbal tea, a jar of snake wine or a dose of Chinese herbal medicine embodies the folk wisdom of living in harmony with the seasons and nurturing wellbeing. Traditional crafts such as lacquerware making, face threading, painting mounting, and Ying stone (ornamental limestone from Yingde) rockery miniature landscape crafting reveal artisans' meticulous pursuit of techniques and aesthetics. These everyday practices and skills are, in essence, the accumulated wisdom of generations.

 

This season, the "Meet the Masters!" Series features the theme "Wisdom and Craftsmanship in Everyday Lives". Through sharing sessions and demonstrations, the programmes from October to December 2026 will guide participants from everyday customs to master craftsmanship, gaining insight of how intangible cultural heritage continues to thrive in today's world.

 

 

Programmes in November 2026 

 

Handmade Flavours of Soy: Sharing and Demonstration on Soybean Product Making Technique

Soybean products are made from soybeans as the raw ingredient. Soybeans are ground and pressed to produce soy milk, which can then be made into a wide range of items such as tofu, pressed bean curd and fermented bean curd. This activity will introduce the development of Hong Kong's soybean product industry and the basic processes behind making different soybean foods. Through sharing and demonstration, participants will discover the experience, physical effort and teamwork involved to creating one of Hong Kong's distinctive everyday delicacies.

 

 

 

The Art in a Sip: Sharing and Demonstration on the Art of Chiu Chow Kung Fu Tea

The Art of Chiu Chow Kung Fu Tea values meticulous brewing steps and proper guest etiquette, reflecting mutual respect between hosts and visitors. Through sharing and demonstration, this activity will introduce the basic procedures and etiquette of the Art of Chiu Chow Kung Fu Tea. Participants will learn the details of brewing and serving tea, and discover how a single sip of tea strengthens social bonds.

 

 

 

Programmes in December 2026  

 

Mounting Artistry: Sharing and Demonstration on Painting Mounting Technique

Painting mounting is a traditional technique to display, preserve and restore Chinese paintings and calligraphy, showcasing the painting mounter’s refined craftsmanship. Through sharing and demonstration, this activity will introduce the purposes, common forms and basic processes of painting mounting, revealing how the painting mounter extend the life of these artworks, with patience and skilled hands.

 

 

 

Time-Honored Remedies: Sharing and Demonstration on Traditional Chinese Concentrated Medicine Preparation Methods

Traditional Chinese concentrated medicine preparation is based on the theories of traditional Chinese medicine to produce medicinal product processed from Chinese herbs. Through sharing and demonstration, this activity will introduce those basic principles, common methods for processing medicinal herbs and the key production procedures involved. Participants will discover how knowledge of Chinese medicine has developed and accumulated through practice, and explore the cultural values embodied in these time-honoured preparation methods.

 

 

 

Peaks and Rocks in Miniature: Sharing and Demonstration on Ying Stone (ornamental limestone from Yingde) Rockery Miniature Landscape Crafting Technique

Ying stone rockery miniature landscapes use stones, plantations, water features and other elements to create refined garden scenery within a compact container, embodying the aesthetics and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese garden design. Through sharing and demonstration, this activity will introduce the selection of materials, composition and maintenance methods for these miniature landscapes, allowing participants to appreciate the ingenuity and natural charm contained within a small space.

 

 

 

Rich Soy-sauce Aroma: Sharing and Demonstration on Soy Sauce Making Technique

Soy sauce is made from soybeans, flour and salt through the boiling, fermentation and sunning processes. Through sharing and demonstration, this activity will introduce the selection of ingredients, production processes and traditional sun-drying methods, allowing participants to explore Hong Kong’s soy sauce-making history and culture.

 

 

Remarks: The above programmes may be subject to change or cancellation. Please take note of our update.

 

The above programmes are also the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organising an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit https://ccpo.gov.hk/en/.