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Elegance in Hong Kong – Cheongsam, Cultural Integration and Symbol of Identity
Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series /“Integrating Past with Present: The Journey of Tung Wah’s Intangible Heritage through Time” Subject Talks
| Date: | 2024/10/12 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre) |
| Description: | Since its introduction to Hong Kong in the beginning of the 20th century, the cheongsam has developed into an internationally recognised iconic Chinese costume, deeply embedded in the city’s unique cultural ecology. From everyday attire to ceremonial costume, its evolution has been closely linked to local social practices, providing a sense of identity for the Chinese community. The cheongsam is a symbol of identity on multiple levels: in different ancestral groups and social communities, there are corresponding variations, applications and interpretations. This talk will examine how, over the past century, men’s and women’s cheongsam have reflected the changes in society and become an important component of Hong Kong culture. It will also explore topics such as the sense of identity and lifestyle of Hong Kong people and globalisation through the cheongsam. |
Chinese Culture and our Intangible Culinary Heritage: Hong Kong-style Milk Tea, Pineapple Bun, and Egg Tart
Other Talks / Workshops /Local History and Culture /Activities in the Chinese Culture Promotion Series /Talk Series on Hong Kong Memory (2026/27)
| Date: | 2026/12/5 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | A considerable portion of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage is closely related to food and drink. In particular, the everyday Chinese-style tea restaurants, better known as cha chaan teng, have earned a special place in the city’s heritage. The making techniques of Hong Kong-style milk tea, pineapple buns and egg tarts have been included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory of Hong Kong, underscoring their precious historical and cultural value. The rich aroma of Hong Kong-style milk tea speaks of generations of refined tea-making skills, while its silky smoothness tells the story of the dedicated masters who have perfected it. The pineapple bun, a creative product of cultural fusion, carries a history of changing names and evolving identity. Meanwhile, egg tarts have long offered a choice between flaky puff pastry and crisp “cookie” pastry, accommodating different tastes and connecting deeply to our daily life. Together, the intangible culinary heritage of cha chaan teng weaves an intriguing story of Hong Kong, one that lingers on with a lasting aftertaste. |
Talk of Shi Writing : Rules of Shi Writing with Examples
| Date & Time: | 19/3/2023 (Sunday), 26/3/2023 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lockhart Road Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | To provide beginners with basic knowledge of Chinese poetry writing, cultivate their interest in prosodic writing and enhance their proficiency in Chinese. |
Talk of Shi Writing: Introduction to Jintishi
| Date & Time: | 1/3/2025 (Saturday), 8/3/2025 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | To provide beginners with basic knowledge of Chinese poetry writing, cultivate their interest in prosodic writing and enhance their proficiency in Chinese. |
Talk of Ci Writing: Essentials of Ci Writing
| Date & Time: | 3/3/2024 (Sunday), 10/3/2024 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Yuen Chau Kok Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | To provide beginners with basic knowledge of Chinese poetry writing, cultivate their interest in prosodic writing and enhance their proficiency in Chinese. |
Talk of Ci Writing: Introduction of Ci Writing
| Date & Time: | 2/3/2024 (Saturday), 9/3/2024 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | To provide beginners with basic knowledge of Chinese poetry writing, cultivate their interest in prosodic writing and enhance their proficiency in Chinese. |
Talk of Shi Writing: Rules of Shi Writing with Examples
| Date & Time: | 17/3/2024 (Sunday), 24/3/2024 (Sunday) 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Lockhart Road Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | To provide beginners with basic knowledge of Chinese poetry writing, cultivate their interest in prosodic writing and enhance their proficiency in Chinese. |
Subject Talk on Chinese Medicine & Health: Understanding Pain Conditions and Acupoint Massage
| Date: | 2026/12/5 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 noon |
| Venue: | San Po Kong Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | This talk will analyse the causes of different types of pain conditions from the perspective of Chinese medicine, explain the therapeutic principles of acupoint massage, and demonstrate acupoint massage techniques on body parts that are susceptible to soreness. Through guided practice, participants will acquire useful self-acupressure skills for pain relief and enhance their overall quality of life. |
Talk of Shi Writing : Introduction to Jintishi
| Date & Time: | 18/3/2023 (Saturday), 25/3/2023 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Sha Tin Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | To provide beginners with basic knowledge of Chinese poetry writing, cultivate their interest in prosodic writing and enhance their proficiency in Chinese. |
Talk of Ci Writing: Introduction to Ci Writing
| Date & Time: | 4/3/2023 (Saturday), 11/3/2023 (Saturday) 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | City Hall Public Library (Extension Activities Room) |
| Description: | To provide beginners with basic knowledge of Chinese poetry writing, cultivate their interest in prosodic writing and enhance their proficiency in Chinese. |
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