"Fun in ICH" Series – 2023

Talk with Demonstration of Huichun — Festivals, Customs and Art (Live Streaming)

Huichun, also known as chuntie or chuntiao, are a traditional form of decoration used in Guangdong during the Chinese New Year. Huichun are not only posted up to celebrate the New Year, but also to seek good lucks and ward off evil spirits. The layout, content and style of calligraphy of huichun are associated with the Chinese literature and the art of calligraphy. This talk introduces the custom and origin of huichun and provides a glimpse of the characteristics from the perspectives of language and calligraphy. Different types of layout as well as the content and calligraphy of huichun are also demonstrated. Audiences will learn to appreciate huichun from a comprehensive perspective. 

 

 

Date	8 January 2023 (Sunday)
Time	3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Speaker	Dr. Yim Chi-sing (Lecturer of Department of Chinese Language and Literature, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
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Writing Your Own Huichun Workshop

Unlike some types of printed huichun products, huichun in a traditional handwritten calligraphy style are still beloved by all those who appreciate their rich diversity and aesthetic value. This workshop briefly introduces the origin, layout and content of huichun with a demonstration and time for self-practice. Participants will be able to gain a better understanding of this tradition and an intangible cultural heritage (ICH) item of Hong Kong, and also try their hand at writing messages for loved ones for the coming Chinese New Year. 

 

 

Date	14 January 2023 (Saturday)
Time	Session 1: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Session 2: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Venue	Activity Room, Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre (located in Sam Tung Uk Museum)
Instructor	Dr. Yim Chi-sing (Lecturer of Department of Chinese Language and Literature, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

 

Celebrating the Chinese New Year with Huichun

The practice of posting up huichun takes place during the Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. It is also one of the local ICH items. People write down their New Year wishes on red paper using ink or gold-coloured paint and post them up at home or their workplace for blessings. Inspired by the street booths selling handwritten huichun in some of the old districts of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre will set up a huichun booth to share New Year blessings with visitors and help promote this precious ICH item. 

 

 

Date	15 January 2023 (Sunday)
Time	Session 1: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Session 2: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Venue	Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre (located in Sam Tung Uk Museum)
Instructor	Mr. Eddie Leung (Assistant Curator II, Intangible Cultural Heritage Office)

 

Talk on "Traditional Calendar: The Compiling of Tung Shing and the Selection of Auspicious Dates" (Hybrid Format)

In association with the Hong Kong Museum of History

 

The Traditional Calendar was formulated by ancient people through the observation of the seasons and astronomical phenomena to chart the years, months and days to guide agricultural activities. The Traditional Calendar is commonly known as Tung Shing (The Book of Everything) in the Guangdong area. Tung Shing is updated to serve the needs of modern society and still serves as an important reference for picking auspicious dates for various events. Ms Choi Hing-wah, renowned editor of Tung Shing, will give a talk about the work of compiling and publishing Tung Shing and its contents, and the selection of dates for important events. The participants will learn more about how to use Tung Shing.