After an extensive revamp of its exhibition materials, the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre at the Sam Tung Uk Museum in the New Territories has reopened.
Declared a historical monument in 1981, Sam Tung Uk is a 200-year-old Hakka walled village that was converted into a museum in 1987. In 2016, the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office opened the “Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre” to raise awareness of local Hong Kong culture.
The new Lost and Sound – Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage exhibit is a combination of three exhibitions exploring the vibrancy of local folk culture.
The themes of the exhibition series are Hong Kong Festivals and Traditional Craftsmanship, Ordinary ∙ Extraordinary and Sam Tung Uk and Traditional Village Culture.
Showcased are an array of local traditional cultures and craftsmanship including the techniques for making flower boards, lion heads, wood carving, Hong Kong cheongsams, guangcai, Chiu Chow sugar loafs, mahjong tiles, galvanised iron products, dim sum and bamboo steamers, as well as performances in traditional festivals such as hand puppet Cantonese opera, bayin (eight categories of instrumental music) and unicorn dance.
Sam Tung Uk Museum
2 Kwu Uk Lane,
Tsuen Wan, New Territories
Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday to Sunday – 10 am to 6 pm.
Entry is Free