The Kam Tin Ten-Yearly Thanksgiving Festival, one of Hong Kong’s Oldest Taiping Qingjiao Ceremonies, will be held for Seven Days from December 13

The Kam Tin Ten-Yearly Thanksgiving Festival will be held for seven days in Kam Tin from December 13. According to the introduction information provided by the organizer, the Kam Tin Rural Committee, the Kam Tin Ten-Yearly Thanksgiving Festival can date back to 1685, which is one of the oldest Taiping Qingjiao ceremonies in Hong Kong.

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The Kam Tin Jiao Site, built with large bamboo scaffolds in front of the Chou Wong Yi Kung Study Hall in the Shui Tau Village, will display a large number of historically significant artifacts, such as the Agreement for Dajiao in 1925, to witness the important moments of community participation back in the day.

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The Jiao Site will also provide an introduction to the Dajiao rituals and related intangible cultural heritage projects, including the construction techniques of the scaffolding stage, the artistry of paper crafting and flower board crafting, Taoist ritual music, the skills of making Cheongsam, lion dancing, Poon Choi, hand puppet Cantonese Opera, and Cantonese Opera for deities, to the visitors. Moreover, large-scale illustrations will be displayed, with Cheongsam and characteristic aprons provided to the public at the Jiao Site to let them take photos and enjoy the charm of the special festival.

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The festival will be held from December 13 to 19, with a daily opening from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and free on-site participation. The Kam Tin Ten-Yearly Thanksgiving Festival in 2025 is the 34th festival hitherto, sponsored by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Funding Scheme in Hong Kong.

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NEXT@Fashion InStyle exhibition and fashion parade sponsored by CCIDA held

Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, NEXT@Fashion InStyle is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for four consecutive days from April 27. Bringing together over 60 exhibitors from around the world, the event features the opportunities that diverse materials can bring to the fashion industry.

As one of the programme highlights, the fashion parade was staged this evening (April 28) at the venue, with local designers presenting a variety of fashion outfits using innovative and new materials, demonstrating the unique qualities and potential applications of these materials while providing forward-looking design inspiration, thereby promoting sustainable development in the fashion industry.

Speaking at the networking reception and fashion parade today, the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai, remarked that CCIDA has been committed to driving the industrialisation of Hong Kong's design sector while strengthening the collaboration and connectivity with the global fashion ecosystem. NEXT@Fashion InStyle introduces innovative and new materials from around the world and fosters collaboration between material suppliers and fashion designers. By integrating these materials into fashion design and displaying the design with a physical showcase, the project highlights the prowess of local design talent and creativity and injects fresh momentum into the fashion industry.

To further consolidate Hong Kong's status as a pivotal hub in the Asian and global fashion arena, the project has invited the Philippines as a featured partner this year, attracting over 25 Filipino new material suppliers to participate. In addition to the fashion parade, seminars are also held for industry stakeholders to exchange insights into innovative technology and prevailing trends in fashion design and materials, thereby fostering business opportunities.

For more information on NEXT@Fashion InStyle, please visit www.hktdc.com/event/fashioninstyle/en/nextfashion-instyle.

NEXT@Fashion InStyle exhibition and fashion parade sponsored by CCIDA held Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

NEXT@Fashion InStyle exhibition and fashion parade sponsored by CCIDA held Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

NEXT@Fashion InStyle exhibition and fashion parade sponsored by CCIDA held Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases