Fun in ICH – July Events

​Fringe Activities of "The Oral Legacies Series II: The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong" Exhibition

Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Organised by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office
Event Partner: Hulu Culture

Programme details of ICH Fun Day

Master Class – The Sewing Technique of Hong Kong-style Cheongsam Demonstration
(Muse Fest Special Activity Series and ICH Fun Day event)

"The Sewing Techniques of Hong Kong-style Cheongsam and Kwan Kwa Wedding Costume" is one of the items on the first Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong. Men's cheongsam is socially significant, as it symbolises seniority amongst clansmen in the New Territories. The sewing techniques of women's cheongsam took up both Eastern and Western costume designs, which slowly developed a distinct look that is unique to Hong Kong. In this event, cheongsam sewing master will explain the different steps behind the making of a cheongsam, such that participants can learn more about this ICH item.

Date	7 July 2018 (Saturday)
Time	2:00 – 3:00 pm
Venue	Exhibition Hall, Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre   (Sam Tung Uk Museum, 2 Kwu Uk Lane, Tsuen Wan)
Demonstrator	Master Fung Yau Choi (Senior master of Cheongsam sewing)
Quota	20 (15 for online registration, 5 for walk-in registration)
Fee	Free
Language	Cantonese
Registration	Online Registration   Please click on the following link for the online registration form:   https://goo.gl/forms/qqmhBGIj3YfDiij33   Deadline for registration is 6 July 2018 (Friday) , 5:00 pm (first come, first served).   Walk-in registration   Walk-in registration starts at 1:30 pm at the entrance of the Exhibition Hall (first come, first   served).
Remarks	1. Applications will only be validated after receiving the confirmation email sent by Hulu   Culture.   2. Please arrive and register at the entrance of the Exhibition Hall 10 minutes before the   workshop commences; otherwise, the reserved seats will be released to walk-in visitors   waiting for admission.
Enquiry	Ms Cheng (Tel.: 2780 2283/ Email: joyce@huluhk.org)

 

 

Know More about Hakka Unicorn Dance – Demonstrate and Experience
(ICH Fun Day event)

The activity of "Hakka Unicorn Dance in Hang Hau in Sai Kung" has been practised for more than 200 years. The Hakka people believe that the Chinese Unicorn, or qilin, is all-rounded, humble, polite, prudent, curious, educated and well-mannered, highlights the virtues of their community. On grand traditional celebratory occasions, inauguration of ancestral halls, moving into new homes, weddings and birthday parties, there would be a unicorn dance to ward off evil and bring good luck to everyone. In this event, participants will learn about the etiquette and cultural meaning of the traditional Hakka Unicorn through demonstration and personal experience.

Date	7 July 2018 (Saturday)
Time	2:30 – 3:30 pm
Venue	Bamboo Theatre, Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre   (Sam Tung Uk Museum, 2 Kwu Uk Lane, Tsuen Wan)
Demonstrator	Joint Association of Traditional Hakka Unicorn in Sai Kung and Hang Hau Hong Kong
Quota	60 (first come, first served.)
Fee	Free
Language	Cantonese
Enquiry	Ms Cheng (Tel.: 2780 2283/ Email: joyce@huluhk.org)

 

 

Hong Kong-style Cheongsam Sewing Technique Sharing cum Cheongsam Fashion Show
(Muse Fest Special Activity Series and ICH Fun Day event)

"The Sewing Techniques of Hong Kong-style Cheongsam and Kwan Kwa Wedding Costume" is one of the items on the first Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Hong Kong. Men's cheongsam is socially significant, as it symbolises seniority amongst clansmen in the New Territories. The sewing techniques of women's cheongsam took up both Eastern and Western costume designs, which slowly developed a distinct look that is unique to Hong Kong. There are two parts in this event. First, models will be wearing and performing in women's cheongsam designed and made by students of Fashion Design of the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong. Then, a seasoned cheongsam sewing master will share the styles and types of cheongsam, as well as explain the steps for making one.

Date	7 July 2018 (Saturday)
Time	3:30 – 4:30 pm
Venue	Bamboo Theatre, Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre   (Sam Tung Uk Museum, 2 Kwu Uk Lane, Tsuen Wan)
Instructor	Master Chow So Mui (Senior master of Cheongsam sewing)
Quota	60 (first come, first served.)
Fee	Free
Language	Cantonese
Enquiry	Ms Cheng (Tel.: 2780 2283/ Email: joyce@huluhk.org)

 

 

Master Class – Hong Kong-style Milk Tea Making Technique Demonstration and Hands-on Learning

Hong Kong-style milk tea is nicknamed "silk stocking milk tea". To make the beverage, it involves mixing the tea leaves, boiling and infusing the tea, force-pouring the tea, infusion and force-pouring the tea into the milk etc. The beverage is a local favourite amongst Hong Kong people. The techniques of making Hong Kong-style milk tea do not only illustrate the integration and development of Chinese and Western food cultures in Hong Kong, but also reflect the aspects of everyday life and food preferences of locals. In this event, a seasoned milk tea master will talk about the history and development of Hong Kong-style milk tea and demonstrate the techniques involved. Experience and insight into the craft will also be shared. Participants will have the opportunity to try and make Hong Kong-style milk tea.

Date	15 July 2018 (Sunday)
Time	2:30 – 4:30 pm
Venue	Lecture Room, Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre   (Sam Tung Uk Museum, 2 Kwu Uk Lane, Tsuen Wan)
Instructor	Master Mok Pui Ling   (Champion of International Kamcha Competition 2013 (Hong Kong Milk Tea))
Quota	20 (15 for online registration, 5 for walk-in registration)
Fee	Free
Language	Cantonese
Registration	Online Registration   Please click on the following link for the online registration form:   https://goo.gl/forms/ka86UUCk6a2m66N52   Deadline for registration is 13 July 2018 (Friday) , 5:00 pm (first come, first served).   Walk-in registration   Walk-in registration starts at 2:00 pm at the entrance of the Lecture Room (first come, first   served).
Remarks	1. Applications will only be validated after receiving the confirmation email sent by Hulu   Culture.   2. Please arrive and register at the entrance of the Lecture Room 10 minutes before the   workshop commences; otherwise, the reserved seats will be released to walk-in visitors   waiting for admission.
Enquiry	Ms Cheng (Tel.: 2780 2283/ Email: joyce@huluhk.org)

 

 

Master Class – Flower Button Making Technique Demonstration and Hands-on Learning

Flower buttons refer to the toggle buttons, made from narrow strips of cloth, of cheongsam and traditional costumes. A pair of floral toggles is formed by a big embroidered toggle and a small embroidered toggle. The floral toggles are shaped into different patterns, such as butterflies, plum blossoms, birds and magpies. Exquisitely made flower buttons are perfect for adorning elegant Chinese costumes. In this event, a seasoned flower button master will demonstrate the processes of starching, strip cutting, ironing, etc. In addition to learning about the various materials and tools for making flower buttons, participants will learn about how to tie a knot and make the base for the button. Under the guidance of a master, they will also try and learn to make their own flower buttons.

Date	22 July 2018 (Sunday)   29 July 2018 (Sunday)
Time	2:00 – 5:00 pm
Venue	Lecture Room, Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre   (Sam Tung Uk Museum, 2 Kwu Uk Lane, Tsuen Wan)
Instructor	Master Pu Minghua (Senior master of traditional Flower Button making)
Quota	15 (12 for online registration, 3 for walk-in registration)
Fee	Free
Language	Cantonese
Registration	Online Registration   Please click on the following link for the online registration form:   https://goo.gl/forms/Vch5swzXJs5RCB1h1   Deadline for registration is 20 July 2018 (Friday) , 5:00 pm (first come, first served).   Walk-in registration   Walk-in registration starts at 1:30 pm at the entrance of the Lecture Room (first come, first   served).
Remarks	1. Applications will only be validated after receiving the confirmation email sent by Hulu   Culture.   2. Please arrive and register at the entrance of the Lecture Room 10 minutes before the   workshop commences; otherwise, the reserved seats will be released to walk-in visitors   waiting for admission.
Enquiry	Ms Cheng (Tel.: 2780 2283/ Email: joyce@huluhk.org)