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Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Activities

‘40th Anniversary with Museum of Tea Ware’ Talk Series


(Cantonese)

To celebrate our 40th anniversary, a series of lectures will be held. Seasoned experts and the former curators of the museum will be invited to talk about fond memories of our past. You are cordially invited to join us at this special gathering!

The Way We Were

2024.3.23 (Saturday)

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Speakers: Mr. Ip Wing-chi (Principal of Hong Kong Tea Academy & Founder of Hong Kong Chado Association) &

Mr. Chiu Kam-shing (Ex-assistant Curator of the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware)



Those were the days

2024.5.25 (Saturday)

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Speaker: Ms. Wong Yin-fong, Anita (Ex-assistant Curator of the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware)

Moderator: Ms. Mok Yun-tai, Bernadette (Curator of Hong Kong Museum of Art)



Galleries 1& 2, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (G/F)

30 seats, please call 2869 6690 for reservation.


Tea Demonstration in Four Seasons

(Cantonese / *English / **Putonghua)

Drinking different types of tea in different seasons can refresh our mind and keep our body healthy. Our tea masters will demonstrate brewing suitable types of tea that are well suited for four seasons. Come and join us!

2024.3.2 | 3.9 | 3.16* | 4.6 | 4.13 | 4.20** | 5.4 | 5.11 | 5.18* | 6.1 | 6.8 | 6.15 | 6.22** (Saturday)

11:00am – 12:00nn

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (1/F)

10 seats per session, each person could enroll only one session in each month, please call 2869 6690 for reservation.

The commencement dates to reserve each month’s programs are : March (2.5) ∣ April (3.11) ∣ May (4.8) ∣ June (5.6)

The demonstrations will be conducted *in English | **in Putonghua



Scroll through Flagstaff House at Hong Kong Park

(Cantonese / *English / **Putonghua)

The Museum of Tea Ware, formerly called ‘Flagstaff House’, is located inside the Hong Kong Park where birds sing amidst the blossoming garden. What unique features does this Western-style monument building in Hong Kong possess? What cultural treasures are hidden inside the museum? We welcome families to join us in exploring the Flagstaff House, admiring tea ware, visiting the garden and searching for tea trees. Come and spend a pleasant weekend surrounded by lush greenery and cultural richness.

  1. 2024.3.3 | 3.10 | 3.17 | 3.24 | 3.31** | 4.7| 4.14* | 4.21 | 4.28** | 5.5 | 5.12* | 5.19 | 5.26** | 6.2 | 6.9 | 6.16* | 6.23 | 6.30** (Sunday)

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (G/F)

10 persons per session, please call 2869 0690 for reservation.

The guided tour will be conducted *in English | **in Putonghua.



Chinese Music Tea Gathering

(Cantonese)

You are welcome to bring your family to the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware during weekends to taste different kinds of Chinese tea and appreciate the authentic Chinese traditional music.

2024.3.30 | 6.29 (Saturday)

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Galleries 1& 2, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (G/F)

30 seats per session, please call 2869 6690 for reservation.

The commencement dates to reserve each month’s programs are : March (3.4)∣June (6.3)



Flavours of Life

(Cantonese)

‘The Art of Living’ Expert Talk Series

We have invited Mr. Yeung Chun-tong to explain and analyse the literati’s art of living, as displayed in the exhibition. Mr. Yeung has worked in the museum industry since 1974. He has curated numerous exhibitions and hosted many cultural lectures. Following a “vintage” theme, Mr. Yeung will discuss the ancient meaning of stationery and accessories to the literati of the Ming and Qing dynasties and learn about the sentiments and tastes of the literati of the time.

2024.4.27 ( Saturday)

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Speakers: Mr. Yeung Chun-tong (Museum Expert Adviser)

Galleries 1 & 2, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (G/F)

30 seats, please call 2869 6690 for reservation.


*All programmes listed are free of charge and accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Dates, time and arrangements of the programmes are subject to change without prior notice.


Video Programme

Location

Video Programme

Language

Duration

Gallery 1, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (G/F)

Introduction to the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

Cantonese, English

9 mins

Gallery 7, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (1/F)

The Techniques of Making Yixing Teapots

Cantonese, English

22 mins

Gallery 3, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (G/F)

The Essence of Gongfu Tea

Cantonese, English

6 mins

The K. S. Lo Gallery (1/F)

Engraved Calligraphy

Cantonese, English

15 mins

Education Corner, the K. S. Lo Gallery (G/F)

The Way of Tea Drinking in Tang and Song Dynasties

Putonghua

55 mins

Education Corner, the K. S. Lo Gallery (G/F)

Artistry of Yixing Pottery

Cantonese

32 mins

Education Corner, the K. S. Lo Gallery (G/F)

Getting to Know about Chinese Tea Culture

Cantonese

37 mins


Highlights of Past Activities