Muse Fest HK 2026 Special Series

Shenzhen-Hong Kong Dialogue X Hakka Walled Villages —
Hakka Architecture Guided Tour & Hehu Xinju 3D Model Workshop

Co-organised by:
Shenzhen Museum
Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Office

 

Built during the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, Shenzhen’s Hehu Xinju is one of the largest Hakka walled premises discovered in China, which measures around 24,816 square metres. It embodies the architectural essence of Hakka walled village houses across Guangdong, and exemplifies the castle-style fortified constructions in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong region. Listed as a declared monument since 1981 and now serving as the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Centre, Hong Kong’s Sam Tung Uk is a Hakka walled house spanning over two centuries which demonstrates the wisdom of building techniques and rural culture of traditional Hakka villages.

 

The programme "Shenzhen-Hong Kong Dialogue X Hakka Walled Villages ─ Hakka Architecture Guided Tour & Hehu Xinju 3D Model Workshop" will introduce participants to Shenzhen’s Hehu Xinju and Hong Kong’s Sam Tung Uk, illuminating the Hakka architecture and related ICH of both cities. During the workshop, participants will assemble a 3D model of Hehu Xinju, delving into its intricate architectural structure and exploring the enduring culture of Hakka communal living.

Shenzhen-Hong Kong Dialogue X Hakka Walled Villages ─ Hakka Architecture Guided Tour & Hehu Xinju 3D Model Workshop

Shenzhen-Hong Kong Dialogue X Hakka Walled Villages ─ Hakka Architecture Guided Tour & Hehu Xinju 3D Model Workshop

 

Date

28 November 2026 (Saturday)

Time

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Content
  • Guided tour introducing the history, architecture and exhibitions of the Sam Tung Uk Museum
  • Hehu Xinju 3D Model Workshop

Venue

Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre

(located at the Sam Tung Uk Museum, 2 Kwu Uk Lane, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong)

Quota

20 persons

Target
Audience

Members of the public
(Participant under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult to finish one 3D model of Hehu Xinju)

Participation
Method
  • Open for enrolment from 5 November 2026 (Thursday). If interested, please complete and submit the online enrolment form by 11 November 2026 (Wednesday) 10:00 am. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

    Online enrolment form: https://eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/lcs102/en/
     
  • If there is oversubscription, the ICH Office will conduct an open ballot for generating the participants list.

  • Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email from the ICH Office by 13 November 2026 (Friday).

Open Ballot

The open ballot will be held at Orientation Room 2, Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre at 3:00 pm on 12 November 2026 (Thursday) in case of oversubscription.

Language
  • Guided tour to be conducted in Cantonese
  • Workshop to be conducted in Putonghua with Cantonese interpretation

Fee

 Free of charge

Remarks
  • Participants are required to gather at the Activity Room of the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre 10 minutes before the programme commences.

  • Participants must present the confirmation email issued by the ICH Office for verification prior to entry.

  • Participants are advised to bring their own bag or box to carry the finished model—approx. 29.2 cm (width) × 23.7 cm (length) × 4.3 cm (height), weighing 75 g.

  • The ICH Office and relevant staff will record the event by photography/audio/video recording or other forms of documentation for future uses with non-profit purposes such as education, outreach and publicity.

Enquiry

Tel: 2356 0500 (Monday–Friday, excluding public holidays:
9:30 am–1:00 pm & 2:30 pm–5:30 pm)

Email: icho@lcsd.gov.hk

 

Note: This programme is subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. The organisers reserve the right of final decision. Please stay tuned to the ICH Office’s website for the latest updates.