International Museum Day 2013, Hong Kong
ˉMuseums (Memory + Creativity) = Social Changeˇ is the theme of IMD 2013, and to complement this yearˇs event, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum presented a variety of exhibitions and entertaining programmes for all ages to enjoy on 18-19 May 2013 to provide visitors with a fun-filled and memorable experience of our museum over this special weekend.
Datoufo The Rejoicing Heart!
A Hong Kong master of the paper crafts demonstrates the
traditional skills involved in making big-head buddhas.
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Visitors have a lot of fun playing the role of Datoufo themselves.
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Reusing Junk Wood: Puppet DIY Workshop
Wong Tin-yan demonstrates the principles of levers to the family participants and then encourages them to make use of recycled wood and cardboard to handcraft delightful toys.
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Wong Tin-yan, one of the artists participating in the thematic exhibition, share his creative process with children as they transform recycled wood into artistic animal sculptures.
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Some of the creative works of art fashioned by parents and kids
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