Tai Kwun, Central
Nov.2023
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Hong Kong Culture Festival will stage its sought after Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) events in Central’s historic sites from 4 and 5 November, 2023, presenting “Intangible Cultural Heritage Mart 2023” at Tai Kwun and “Intangible Cultural Heritage Night Market 2023” at Central Market. Organised by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Earthpulse Society Limited since 2015, Hong Kong Culture Festival is a celebration of Hong Kong’s unique culture. Through organising a major annual festival, the Festival aims to raise public interest and encourage participation in traditional culture, particularly among youths.
Intangible Cultural Heritage MART 2023 @ Tai Kwun
“Cultural Adventure Through Time” is the theme of ICH Mart this year. The two-day “Mart” and “Night Market” aim to bridge the traditional craftsmanship as well as intangible cultural heritage with the new generation, to provide opportunities to conserve and revitalise cultural heritage. A series of ICH-themed cultural experiences, game booths, workshops, performances, as well as merchant stalls will be offered, unleashing a creative buzz at Tai Kwun and Central Market. Visitors can fully experience Hong Kong’s unique intangible cultural heritage from morning tonight.
Supported by Intangible Cultural Heritage Funding Scheme with free performances and workshops, Intangible Cultural Heritage Mart 2023 is held in the form of carnival market from 12nn to 6pm, allowing visitors to experience unique local culture in an interesting way. From celebratory rituals to performing arts, traditional delicacies to daily lives, visitors will be introduced to the unique culture that has already been included in ICH Inventory of Hong Kong through interactive game booths, workshops and performances.
The crowd drawing ICH performances such as Dragon, Lion, Hakka Unicorn Dances, Chinese Martial Arts and Puppetry Performances will be showcased at different time-slots during the two-day mart. Visitors can also experience traditional craftsmanship and help carry forward and promote traditional culture by enrolling workshops like Dough Figurine Crafting, Chinese Herbal Tea, Chinese Seal Engraving and Mahjong Crafting.
