- 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
"Fun in ICH" Series – 2021
Talk cum Demonstration of Wood Carving Technique (Live Streaming)
In association with the Hong Kong Museum of History
Wood carving technique involves the art of wood engraving and wooden religious figure carving. The steps for making a wooden religious figure include selecting wood, chiselling the blank, carving the body, carving the head, drawing powder lines, carving decorative features and carving the appearance and colouring. It is not an easy task to carve a vivid religious figure. This talk will briefly explain the history and techniques of wood carving as well as its relationship with religious worship. The speaker will also share his personal experience in wood carving and demonstrate the techniques of carving a head figure of Kwan Kung (Kwan Tai), with a view to introducing the participants to the artistic and cultural values of this traditional craft.
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Date |
28 February 2021 (Sunday) |
Time |
3:00 – 5:00 pm |
Speaker |
Master Siu Ping-keung (Veteran sculptor of wooden religious figure) |
Programme Review |
Talk on the Indigenous Languages and Folk Songs of Hong Kong (Live Streaming)
Co-organised by the Hong Kong Public Libraries
Before the 19th century, Hong Kong residents spoke six or seven indigenous languages, among which Wai Tau and Hakka were the most spoken dialects. The language cultures of these residents were different from those of the Cantonese immigrants who came to Hong Kong after the mid-19th century. With influences of economic development, urbanization, integration and other factors, the indigenous languages in Hong Kong have rapidly declined. This talk will give a brief introduction to Wai Tau and Hakka as well as the folk songs of these dialects.
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Date |
6 March 2021 (Saturday) |
Time |
2:00 – 4:00 pm |
Speaker |
Professor Lau Chun-fat Dr. Stephen Cheung |
Programme Review |
Talk on "the Ordinary and Extraordinary of the Jiao Festivals in the New Territories of Hong Kong" (Hybrid Format)
In association with the Hong Kong Museum of History
This talk explores the universality, differences, and variability of Chinese folk religion, taking rituals in the Jiao Festivals held in different areas of Hong Kong before the 21st century as a starting point. The functions and symbolic meanings of the religious rituals have changed because of population changes in the local communities and urbanization, and they are constantly adjusted as a result of interpretations by different stakeholders. The talk provides an understanding of the interactive relationship between regular ritual arrangements and the negotiability of the stakeholders of the festival through long-term field studies of the Jiao Festivals.
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Date |
25 April 2021 (Sunday) |
Time |
3:00 – 5:00 pm |
Venue |
Lecture Hall, G/F, Hong Kong Museum of History (100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui) |
Speaker |
Professor Choi Chi-cheung (Professor (Teaching) of the Department of History, The Chinese University of Hong Kong) |
Programme Review |
Talk on "Hung Kuen in Hong Kong"
Co-organised by the Hong Kong Public Libraries
During the Second World War, northern and southern martial art styles entered Hong Kong one after the other. Hong Kong once became a major focal point where northern and southern martial arts converged and were even exported overseas. Hung Kuen, regarded as the leading martial art among the five sects in Guangdong, namely "Hung, Liu, Choi, Lee and Mok", is still practiced today by many people in Hong Kong and overseas, and also forms an important part of popular culture in Hong Kong. This talk will cover the stories behind the reshaping of Hung Kuen in Hong Kong in the 20th century and will acquaint participants with the characteristics and transmission of Hung Kuen.
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Date | 16 May 2021 (Sunday) |
Time |
2:00 – 4:00 pm |
Venue |
Extension Activities Room, Kowloon Public Library (5 Pui Ching Road, Kowloon) |
Speaker |
Professor Mak King-sang (Adjunct Professor of the Department of History, Hong Kong Baptist University) |
Talk on "The Connection between Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Costumes and Contemporary Art"
Cantonese opera is Hong Kong's precious world-class intangible cultural heritage, and the techniques used to make Cantonese opera costumes are also one of our local intangible cultural heritage items. The glorious history of Cantonese opera and the costume-making industry in post-war Hong Kong is also worthy to be remembered. The Cantonese opera costumes were modelled after the clothing of the Song and Ming dynasties. Over the years, with the development of Cantonese opera, the design concept and the use of materials of the costumes have been integrating old and new. This talk introduces the history, the main costume-making techniques, and the art and cultural value of Cantonese opera costumes.
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Date |
22 May 2021 (Saturday) |
Time |
3:00 – 5:00 pm |
Venue |
Seminar Room, G/F, Hong Kong Heritage Museum (1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin) |
Speaker |
Ms JC Jessie (Research-based interdisciplinary art practitioner) |
Talk cum Demonstration on Guangcai Making Technique
In association with the Hong Kong Museum of History
The Canton Famille Rose Porcelain, also known as Guangcai, refers to the craftworks painted with patterns on white porcelain and then fired. The making process involves drawing encircling lines and outlines, painting with colours and glost firing. The making of guangcai porcelains requires continuous practices and extreme concentration, so as to master one or more patterns. In this talk, Mrs. Betty Ho will introduce the history, the equipment required and different patterns of guangcai. Besides, with demonstration by Mr Cheung Kam-ping, participants will have a better understanding of this craftsmanship and the way to appreciate the beauty.
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Hand-painted by Mr Cheung Kam-ping and his collection | Hand-painted by Mrs Betty Ho and her collection |
Date |
6 June 2021 (Sunday) |
Time |
3:00 – 5:00 pm |
Venue |
Lecture Hall, G/F, Hong Kong Museum of History (100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui) |
Speaker |
Mrs. Betty Ho (Chairman of The Hong Kong Ceramics Research Society and porcelain painting artist) Mr Cheung Kam-ping (Renowned porcelain painting master) |
Talk on "The Past and Present of the Yu Lan Festival of the Chiu Chow Community" (Hybrid Format)
In association with the Hong Kong Museum of History
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Date |
22 August 2021 (Sunday) |
Time |
3:00 – 5:00 pm |
Venue |
Lecture Hall, G/F, Hong Kong Museum of History (100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui) |
Speaker |
Mr Anven Wu (Vice Chairman of Yu Lan Festival Safeguard Committee, Federation of Hong Kong Chiu Chow Community Organizations) |
Programme Review |
Talk on "The History, Culture and Conservation of Sam Tung Uk in Tsuen Wan" (Hybrid Format)
The Sam Tung Uk Museum was originally a 200-year-old Hakka walled house, founded by the Chan clan in Tsuen Wan. It was declared a monument in 1981. In 2016, the museum turned to be a centre for display and promotion of the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of Hong Kong as well. This talk introduces the origin of the Chan clan, the founding of Sam Tung Uk and its architectural form and structure. It also covers the connections between the museum and the ICH of the Chinese community in the New Territories, thus providing the participants with a comprehensive understanding of this cultural venue, which blends tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
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Date |
12 September 2021 (Sunday) |
Time |
3:00 – 5:00 pm |
Venue |
Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre (Kowloon Park, Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui) |
Speaker |
Professor Siu Kwok-kin (Director of the Centre for Hong Kong History and Culture Studies, Chu Hai College of Higher Education) |
Programme Review |
Talk cum Demonstration on Guangdong Hand Puppet Cantonese Opera (Live Streaming)
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Date |
7 November 2021 (Sunday) |
Time |
3:00 – 4:30 pm |
Speaker |
Master Chan Kam-to (Veteran puppeteer) |
Programme Review |
Talk on "Kwan Tai Belief and Customs in Hong Kong" (Hybrid Format)
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Date |
27 November 2021 (Saturday) |
Time |
3:00 – 5:00 pm |
Venue |
Kwan Ti Hall, Po Leung Kuk Museum (66 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay) |
Speaker |
Professor YAU Chi-on (Deputy Director of the Centre for Hong Kong History and Culture Studies, Chu Hai College of Higher Education) |
Programme Review |
Talk on "Chinese Almanac: The Effective Ways to Use Tung Shing" (Hybrid Format)
The Chinese almanac is a collective term for the formulation of dates and time; it used to be regarded as a representation of the authority of the emperors. The almanac that is still used today is also known as Tung Shing (The Book of Everything) in Guangdong. Along with the yangli (solar calendar), yinli (lunar calendar), the Twenty-Four Solar Terms, and traditional Chinese festivals, Tung Shing comprises auspicious and inauspicious events formulated by the operation of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, and the Spring Ox Picture and Dimu Jing (The Book of Mother Earth). The almanac was regarded as a vital reference for agricultural production in ancient times. Nowadays, it serves as an important reference for picking auspicious dates for various events. This talk invites you to decode the almanac, the age-old reference of daily life and the culture of date selection.
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Date |
19 December 2021 (Sunday) |
Time |
3:00 – 5:00 pm |
Venue |
Lecture Hall, G/F, Hong Kong Museum of History (100 Chatham Road, Tsim Sha Tsui) |
Speaker |
Ms Choi Hing-wah (Seasoned Editor of Chinese Almanac) |
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