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Talking about the Sek Pun

Talking about the Sek Pun

Date: 2024/7/21 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Fanling Public Library (Extension Activities Room)
Speaker: Prof. SIU Kwok-kin
Organiser: Hong Kong Public Libraries
Remarks: Talk conducted in Cantonese. Limited seats. Free admission by phone at 2669 4444 from 7.7.2024 (Sunday).

If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above or a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or "extreme conditions" announced by the Government is in force 3 hours before the event commences, the event will be cancelled or postponed.
Enquiry Telephone Number: 2669 4444

Sek pun, or commonly known as “basin feast”, is a mixed stew dish that features a variety of savory food served in a round basin. Sek pun has been a traditional activity among local clans, with a history of over 400 years, dating back to as early as the mid- to late Ming dynasty when the clans were formed. Basin feasts are held on joyous or festive occasions. As a symbol of unity, clansmen will gather together at the table to eat at a basin feast, where they maintain social bonding and develop senses of belonging and identity to the community. This talk will delve into the story behind this delightful culinary tradition.

The talk series is also one of the activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series. The LCSD has long been promoting Chinese history and culture through organizing an array of programmes and activities to enable the public to learn more about the broad and profound Chinese culture. For more information, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ccpo/index.html.