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 Public Programmes (April – June)
Unless otherwise stated, all special programmes are conducted in Cantonese and are free of charge. A separate ticket is required for admission to museum exhibitions. For the special arrangements under inclement weather conditions, please click here for details. For enquiries, please call 2180 8260.Programme details
Go Culture Go Go!
Take a break and enjoy some leisurely lunchtime art, history and culture at the museum! This coming season, we will be screening two video programmes on themes related to the museum's current exhibitions.
Monday: Woodblock Printing by Mui Chong-ki
A demonstration of relief printing by Mui Chong-ki. (about 30 mins)
Friday: Chao Shao-an: Master of the Lingnan School
An introduction to the Lingnan Art Studio and the life and personal experiences of Professor Chao Shao-an. (about 13 mins)
A Glimpse of Treasure – Stories behind the Fabergé Eggs
In association with the exhibition “Fabergé: Legacy of Imperial Russia” It was towards the end of the Russian Empire that master goldsmith Peter Carl Fabergé first designed a jewelled egg for Tsar Alexander III. Thanks to their unique beauty and craftsmanship, Fabergé eggs have always been highly sought after by museums and collectors worldwide, and they also bear witness to the changes that Russian society underwent at this time. Focusing on the virtuosity of their craftsmanship and the stories behind the Fabergé eggs, this talk will offer the audience some fascinating perspectives on the political and social changes that Russia underwent during the tumultuous times in which the eggs were created.
'Interesting Art – Russian Culture' Talk Series
In association with the exhibition “Fabergé: Legacy of Imperial Russia” Walking on the Land – A Journey through Russian Culture and Art With its long history and vast territory stretching across the Eurasian continent, Russia has developed a culture and customs that differ from those of its neighbours and attract tourists from all over the world. The speaker will introduce the characteristic features of Russian art and culture while sharing her personal experience of travelling through the country and her understanding of the uniqueness of Russian culture that she acquired on her journey.
Datoufo... The Rejoicing Heart!
In association with “International Museum Day 2013, Hong Kong” and the New Territories Heritage Hall Most people have seen a lion dance performed at traditional Chinese festivities, but not everyone knows about Datoufo (‘Big-head Buddha'). A unique figure accompanying the ‘Southern Lion Dance', Datoufo dances comically to the beat of the drums with a palm-leaf fan in his hand to tease the lion and make the crowds laugh with his antics. On International Museum Day, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum will present to the public our very own Datoufo as we invite local paper-craft masters to demonstrate their traditional skills and innovative ideas making modern big-head buddhas. With visitors also getting the chance to play the role of Datoufo themselves, it's guaranteed to be an eye-opening, laughter-filled experience!
Encounter with Chinese Ink – Ink Painting Demonstration
In association with the exhibition “The Heavenly Breeze: Selected Works of Gao Qifeng and His Disciples” Young Kin Fat studied the Lingnan School of painting under renowned master Chao Shao-an, and, following his teacher's style, his works are meticulous, colourful and full of freshness. As well as sharing with the participants the techniques and main ideas behind the Lingnan School's use of ink, the artist will also demonstrate his brushwork in flower-and-bird paintings. If you're an enthusiast of Chinese painting, this is an encounter with ink you should not miss!
Talk – Tai O's Traditional Dragon Boat Parade and Intangible Cultural Heritage
Organizers: Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Joint Association of Traditional Dragon-Boats in Tai O, Hong Kong and South China Research Center, HKUST The Tai O dragon boat water parade, a religious activity with more than 100 years of history, is held every year during the Dragon Boat Festival by three fishermen's associations, namely Pa Teng Hong, Sin Yu Hong and Hop Sum Tong. The deity statues from temples in Tai O are put on sacred sampans towed by the dragon boats to parade through Tai O's waters to pacify the wandering water ghosts. It is one of the four local items being inscribed onto the third national list of intangible cultural heritage.
“Tai O's Traditional Dragon Boat Parade” Observation Activity
Organizer: Joint Association of Traditional Dragon-Boats in Tai O, Hong Kong and South China Research Center, HKUST With Support of Hong Kong Heritage Museum In association with the above talk, an observation activity will be held on the day of Dragon Boat Festival. Participants will be invited to observe the dragon boat parade in stilt houses, which provide them the opportunities to meet and have dialogues with local families.
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