ICH Office launches new exhibition "Living Craftsmanship"
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition", presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Office under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6) at CLP Pulse, which has been revitalised from a Grade 1 historic building. The exhibition invites visitors to explore the dedication and skills of ICH practitioners, the historical and cultural significance behind these crafts, and stories of their transmission.
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The "Living Craftsmanship — Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows hand-carved mahjong tiles with black, red and white details, with modern design, and 2026 Year of the Horse-carved mahjong tiles by Master Cheung Sing-chung and Ms Cheung Hoi-yan. The carving is skilful, with consistent depth and size, and clear patterns and characters, showcasing the experience and craftsmanship of the masters. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship — Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows a Guangcai (Canton Famille Rose Porcelain) artwork by Yuet Tung China Works. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows a steamer with a stainless rim by Master Lui Ming. Improving upon the traditional bamboo steamer, the conventional bamboo joints have been upgraded to stainless steel rims, creating the bamboo steamer with a stainless steel rim to enhance durability and reduce wear and tear. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows a model of the Aqua Luna by Master Au Sai-kit. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows a headdress worn by the leading actress in the Cantonese opera "Princess Cheung Ping" made by Master Chow Yin-wan. The exquisite phoenix crown worn by the princess was crafted with gold threads. A phoenix sits at the centre, adorned with beads and stones of various colours, making it look even more dazzling and magnificent. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows a black jacket and red skirt from the 1940s and 1950s (left) by Master Wong Kwok-hing, popular wear of brides in that period, and a kwan kwa made of crystal with patterns of full gold couching embroidery (right) featuring 100 per cent gold and silver thread embroidery, which is a popular style among modern brides. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows flower buttons of the 24 Solar Terms Series by Ms Chau Lok-sze and auspicious patterns by Master Po Ming-wah accompanying their making tools. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows the "Deconstruction of the Southern Lion Head" by Master Hui Ka-hung showing the four major steps in Paper Crafting Technique: crafting, mounting, painting, and decorating. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The exhibition features eight ICH items related to Hong Kong’s traditional craftsmanship, including Technique of MakingKwan KwaWedding Costume, Flower Button Making Technique, Paper Crafting Technique, Cantonese Opera Headdress Crafting Technique, Wooden Boat Building Technique, Steamer Making Technique, Mahjong Tile Making Technique, and Guangcai (Canton Famille Rose Porcelain) Making Technique. In addition to showcasing exquisite ICH works that convey the warmth of craftsmanship and relevant production tools, the exhibition is supplemented by interactive multimedia programmes, vividly presenting the vitality of traditional crafts in contemporary society.
CLP Pulse is located at 147 Argyle Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon. Admission is free. For details of the exhibition, please visit the ICH Office website at www.icho.hk/en/web/icho/living_craftsmanship.html.
The exhibition is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. Please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ccpo/index.html for more information.
The "Living Craftsmanship — Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows hand-carved mahjong tiles with black, red and white details, with modern design, and 2026 Year of the Horse-carved mahjong tiles by Master Cheung Sing-chung and Ms Cheung Hoi-yan. The carving is skilful, with consistent depth and size, and clear patterns and characters, showcasing the experience and craftsmanship of the masters. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship — Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows a Guangcai (Canton Famille Rose Porcelain) artwork by Yuet Tung China Works. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows a steamer with a stainless rim by Master Lui Ming. Improving upon the traditional bamboo steamer, the conventional bamboo joints have been upgraded to stainless steel rims, creating the bamboo steamer with a stainless steel rim to enhance durability and reduce wear and tear. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows a model of the Aqua Luna by Master Au Sai-kit. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows a headdress worn by the leading actress in the Cantonese opera "Princess Cheung Ping" made by Master Chow Yin-wan. The exquisite phoenix crown worn by the princess was crafted with gold threads. A phoenix sits at the centre, adorned with beads and stones of various colours, making it look even more dazzling and magnificent. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows a black jacket and red skirt from the 1940s and 1950s (left) by Master Wong Kwok-hing, popular wear of brides in that period, and a kwan kwa made of crystal with patterns of full gold couching embroidery (right) featuring 100 per cent gold and silver thread embroidery, which is a popular style among modern brides. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows flower buttons of the 24 Solar Terms Series by Ms Chau Lok-sze and auspicious patterns by Master Po Ming-wah accompanying their making tools. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Photo shows the "Deconstruction of the Southern Lion Head" by Master Hui Ka-hung showing the four major steps in Paper Crafting Technique: crafting, mounting, painting, and decorating. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The "Living Craftsmanship - Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" presented by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office will be open to the public from tomorrow (October 6). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
