Tai Hang New Town Street | Arts in the City: Revisit Tai Hang

Description

Organized by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC), 'Arts in the City: Revisit Tai Hang' will take place from 19 September to 31 October 2026, following the footsteps of the first 'Arts in Tai Hang' route in 2023. 'Revisit Tai Hang' will once again lead citizens and tourists to explore this small community hidden on the north shore of Hong Kong Island. 'Revisit Tai Hang' presents new art installations, craft workshops, heritage and community tours, and self-guided tour experiences, inviting the public to wander through the streets and alleys, discover local art creations, and feel the sincere cultural warmth of the community. All activities are now on sale on the Klook platform, with limited quotas. Hurry up and sign up now! 

Transforming traditional stories into art and weaving the landscape of Tai Hang 

The crisscrossing streets of Tai Hang, the century-old fire dragon incense, historical buildings, and the daily life of the neighborhood weave a unique rhythm of life. This time, 'Arts in the City: Revisit Tai Hang' invites the participating artists of 'Arts in Tai Hang' to return to Tai Hang and explore its characteristics through art once again.

Weaving artist Siu Yau continues her 'Arts in Tai Hang' creation, exhibiting classic Hakka floral band blessing patterns in the form of alternative kites in the Tai Hang community——'Olives' (olive-shaped, diamond patterns), bringing a new weaving work, Form and Color Weaving, to connect the historical memories and community imagination of Tai Hang.

Diverse hands-on experiences to explore Tai Hang with the five senses

Mixed media artist Cheng Chi-kin and paper art sculpture creation unit Hira Hira will also return to Tai Hang, hosting craft workshops themed around Tai Hang's culture and community stories:

i)          'Tasty Handmade Incense Workshop in Tai Hang' -- Artist Cheng Chi-kin will guide participants to make natural handmade incense using tea dregs from cha chaan teng and coffee grounds from specialty coffee shops in Tai Hang, preserving the community's daily scents as olfactory memories to take away.

ii)        'Tai Hang Divine Beast Paper Sculpture Workshop' -- Hira Hira will lead participants to hand-knead a guardian beast inspired by the stories of Tai Hang, bringing home a warm blessing and protection.

iii)       'Mini Fire Dragon Zhazuo Workshop in Tai Hang' -- Artist Yiu Ming-shan will combine traditional Zhazuo craftsmanship with contemporary craft materials to create mini fire dragons, allowing participants to rediscover the century-old fire dragon tradition and folk crafts of Tai Hang.

Tours and self-guided tours to explore the past and present of Tai Hang

'Revisit Tai Hang' offers guided tours that introduce Tai Hang from the perspectives of architecture, community, and cultural heritage:

i)          'Tai Hang Architecture and Heritage Tour' -- Led by architectural research scholar Dr. Lai Chun-wai, this tour focuses on the diverse architectural styles of Tai Hang, from its development as a Hakka village to the present day, discussing how historical buildings promote 'old and new integration' and community vitality.

ii)         'Tai Hang Community and Cultural Heritage Tour' -- Led by veteran broadcaster Yip Wing-sze, this tour visits the Lotus Palace, old village houses, unique small shops, and restaurants, recounting the century-old transformation of Tai Hang, the fire dragon tradition, diverse ethnic stories, and community bonds.

In addition to the guided tours, you are welcome to purchase the 'Self-guided Tour Lucky Bag', which includes artist cultural and creative products, self-guided tour maps, and community shop coupons. Explore Tai Hang at your own pace and feel the human touch in the alleys of Tai Hang.

The 'Revisit Tai Hang' art workshops, guided tours, and self-guided tour lucky bags are now on sale on the Klook platform, with an early bird discount: The first 60 participants who enter the discount code 【EARLYTAIHANG】 at checkout can enjoy a 12% discount! The discount code is applicable to all 'Arts in the City: Revisit Tai Hang' art workshops and guided tours. It's a first-come-first-served basis, so hurry up and sign up now!

Registration link:

·         'Revisit Tai Hang' art workshops and guided tours

https://www.klook.com/zh-HK/activity/231545-arts-in-the-city-revisit-tai-hang-arts-workshops-guided-tours/

·         'Revisit Tai Hang' self-guided tour lucky bag

https://www.klook.com/zh-HK/activity/231632-arts-in-the-city-revisit-tai-hang-self-guided-tour-goodie-bag/