The “Hong Kong Craftsmen” exhibition showcases a variety of traditional crafts including flower board designs, century-old shops, watch repair, and calligraphy, highlighting the skills and heritage of Hong Kong’s traditional craftsmanship.
Date: 2 – 31 July
Venue: Exhibition Venue, L3, eslite spectrum, Star Annex, Harbour City
“Challenges of Intangible Cultural Heritage Flower Boards in Extreme Weather”
With a history spanning over a century, how many flower board craftsmen remain in the trade today? The peak season for offerings is from April to September during festivals such as Tin Hau’s Birthday, Tai Ping Qing Jiao, and the Hungry Ghost Festival while coinciding with the rainy season. How do flower board craftsmen maintain the vibrancy of their works amid such extreme weather? Flower board craftsman, Choi Wing-kei, is here to share the elements and evolution of his industry.
Date: 13 July
Time: 1 -2 pm
Venue: MINI FORUM, L3, eslite spectrum, Star Annex, Harbour City
“Preserving Tradition and Innovating Chinese Pastries”
Wife cakes, red bean cakes, horn-shaped pastries, fermented bean curd chicken cakes — these have long been beloved treats among Hong Kong people. But are they just about filling the stomach? Ng Chun-kong, the second-generation inheritor of Kwan Heung Bakery, has innovated to cater to the new generation by creating pistachio pastries and pistachio glutinous rice balls, achieving great sales despite market challenges. Ng Chun-kong will share the journey of innovation in Chinese pastries.
Date: 13 July
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Venue: MINI FORUM, L3, eslite spectrum, Star Annex, Harbour City
“Steel Craftsmen of Two Generations: The Evolution of Steel Artifacts”
In the 1960s and 70s, steel crafts such as mailboxes, mahjong boxes, and watering cans were everyday household items. With changing times, steel products have gradually been replaced by plastic. The “Steel Craftsmanship” has been listed as part of the Hong Kong Government’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. Master craftsman Yu Kwok-keung, who has been practicing steel craft for nearly half a century, recently started teaching apprentices. Among them is Yu Siu-hon, born in the 1980s, who applies steel craft to his self-roasted coffee beans. Does the traditional master-apprentice system still work today? Many masters believe it is difficult for the new generation to dedicate their whole lives to mastering a craft and passing on skills. Yu Siu-hon will share his experience of the master-apprentice relationship today and how interest classes evolved into a wholehearted pursuit of craftsmanship.
Date: 19 July
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Venue: MINI FORUM, L3, eslite spectrum, Star Annex, Harbour City
