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The Ninth Fishpond Festival
Fishpond Conservation Scheme in Ramsar Site (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
25 February
Under the theme of "Stay Hungry, Stay fishery", we commend the fishermen for their perseverance over the past hundred years. They have inherited the traditional culture techniques and are still the mainstay of the local agriculture and fisheries industries, providing Hong Kong people with high quality pond fish, especially the famous Yuen Long Mullet. We hope to take this opportunity to recognise the efforts of Hong Kong fishermen in the local fisheries industry, so that the local pond fish industry can be seen by more Hong Kong people. We also hope to promote the ecological value of fish ponds and the local freshwater fish culture industry to the public at large, so as to conserve a piece of wetland treasured by both human beings and birds.
Monthly Butterfly Festival
Management Agreement on the Private Land with High Conservation Value at Fung Yuen Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tai Po, Hong Kong (2021-2024)
Environmental Association Limited
25 February
Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve hold the Monthly Butterfly Festival on the last Sunday of each month, offering two free guided tours to introduce the different ecologies in the butterfly reserve.
The Ninth Fishpond Festival - Ho Sheung Heung Project Booth
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung 2023-2026
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
25 February
Under the theme of "Stay Hungry, Stay fishery", we commend the fishermen for their perseverance over the past hundred years. They have inherited the traditional culture techniques and are still the mainstay of the local agriculture and fisheries industries, providing Hong Kong people with high quality pond fish, especially the famous Yuen Long Mullet. We hope to take this opportunity to recognise the efforts of Hong Kong fishermen in the local fisheries industry, so that the local pond fish industry can be seen by more Hong Kong people. We also hope to promote the ecological value of fish ponds and the local freshwater fish culture industry to the public at large, so as to conserve a piece of wetland treasured by both human beings and birds.
Lai Chi Wo Lunar New Year Farmers' Market
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited and the Conservancy Association
12 February
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, there was a farmer's market. You could find the eco-friendly produce and products from the Lai Chi Wo community.
STK WCT Hub
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited and the Conservancy Association
4 February
WCT Hub invited LCWMA team and near by stakeholder to join the pop-up retail and to introduce the farm story in LCW with demonstration.
Lai Chi Wo Farmers' Market
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited and the Conservancy Association
3 February
On first Saturdays of every month, you could find the eco-friendly produce and products from the Lai Chi Wo community.
Fish Education
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
1 February
Starting from "food", we led participants to learn about pond fish in Hong Kong and their origins, experience "Fishpond to Table", and support sustainable fishery with food together!
Fishpond eco-tour for schools
Fishpond Conservation Scheme in Ramsar Site (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
20, 29 January
A guided tour around fishpond area for students to know more about the operation of local freshwater aquaculture and its ecological value. Through their first-hand experience in fishpond, they can know more about the importance of wetland conservation.
Monthly Butterfly Festival
Management Agreement on the Private Land with High Conservation Value at Fung Yuen Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tai Po, Hong Kong (2021-2024)
Environmental Association Limited
28 January
Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve hold the Monthly Butterfly Festival on the last Sunday of each month, offering two free guided tours to introduce the different ecologies in the butterfly reserve.
Citizen Scientist Programme-Carbon Stock 2024
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
21, 28 January
Followed the guidance of the instructor, the participants learned and practiced forest survey methods through lectures, workshops, and group discussions. Including the estimation of the forest carbon storage through measuring tree dimensions and ground cover assessments.
Nam Sang Wai Fishpond Education Kiosk
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
14, 21, 28 January
On the open day of the Education Kiosk, there was interpretation and bird-watching activities to get to know our fishpond biodiversity and conservation work! You could enjoy mini game and have fun in the weekend in Nam Sang Wai!
Mui Tsz Lam & Kop Tong Ecology and Cultural Guided Tour
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
20, 28 January (11:00-13:30)
The rural ambassadors guided the participants along the way, deepen their understanding and knowledge of the flora, fauna, and Hakka culture in Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong.
Annual Event - Music workshop
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung 2023-2026
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
27 January
Sit on the ground in the fallow rice fields, relax in luxury, and enjoy a music session that heals the body and mind.
Allow sounds to flow in and out of your ears freely, without judgment, and let your brain rest;
Enjoy the harmonious resonance of ethnic musical instruments and nature;
Steady your breathing and calm your mind with the help of pleasant sounds.
Fishpond eco-tour
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
13, 15, 27 January
A guided tour around fishpond area to know more about the operation of local freshwater aqua-culture and its ecological value. Introduce our conservation work and bird-watching, meanwhile participants may have chances to see endangered birds too.
Life Wide Learning Activity
Fishpond Conservation Scheme in Ramsar Site (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
26 January
By engaging primary students through talk, game, and art activity, we aim to connect the daily life of students with the concept of wild birds and Hong Kong wetland, as well as to educate them our wetland and bird conservation comprehensively.
Sha Lo Tung Guided Tours
Habitat and Biodiversity Conservation Scheme in Sha Lo Tung (2022-2024)
Green Power Limited
20, 25 January
Schools, organizations and corporations are welcome to join the Sha Lo Tung Guided Tours in groups. Guided by professional interpreters, participants may enjoy delving into the rich ecological features and ancestral Hakka history among the precious wetland.
Annual Event - Slow living workshop
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung 2023-2026
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
20 January
Grounding - lying on the farmland, looking up at the sky; stretching out the muscles and bones that have been tied up for a long time under the guidance of the yoga instructor.
Taste the flavour - leave the time for eating to yourself, and taste the rice snacks prepared by the instructor; eat slowly, giving the food plenty of time to release its flavour.
![[Mui Tsz Lam Ecological Healing Journey・"Heaven, Earth, Human" Series] Photo 1](/sites/default/files/conservation/EventPhoto/MA/2024Jan/20240120HeavenEarthHuman1.jpg)
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[Mui Tsz Lam Ecological Healing Journey・"Heaven, Earth, Human" Series]
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
20 January (10:45-15:30)
The participants delved into Mui Tsz Lam and practiced basic Tai Chi and Yoga move, relaxing their minds and bodies.
Sha Lo Tung School Talk
Habitat and Biodiversity Conservation Scheme in Sha Lo Tung (2022-2024)
Green Power Limited
19 January
Schools are welcome to join the Sha Lo Tung school talk, introducing the conservation work done on restoring the ecosystems in SLT. Participants may learn about the ecological importance of wetland, as well as challenges of nature conservation.
Annual Event - Watercress workshop
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung 2023-2026
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
14 January
Stepping into the paddy fields to harvest fresh watercress; boiling it for soup, mixing it for bouillabaisse, mashing it, and combining it with other winter ingredients, cooking it over a wood fire - from farm to table - immersing yourself in the colours and flavours of a meal cooked by hand!
Annual Event - Writing workshop
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung 2023-2026
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
13 January
An ear of rice in the field, a leaf of green vegetables, and a ray of breeze all feed each of us. Feel the texture of the fields quietly and write a story about man and nature. Walk quietly in the fields to open up your five senses and memory; read farm stories to feel the connection between people and nature; write freely and use your pen to explore the roots and fruits of your soul.
Farmfest HK
Fishpond Conservation Scheme in Ramsar Site (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
5-7 January
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society shares local traditional fishponds and their ecological value with the public by selling dried mullet fish made in cooperation with local fishermen during FarmFest HK.
Forest village Festival
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
1, 6, 7 January
Through a series of local participatory activities focus around local art, outdoor, and hands-on activities, allowed the public to experience the new possibilities of the forest village both during the day and at night.
Farmest HK
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung 2023-2026
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
5 January
Watercress honey is freshly made from watercress produced in Ho Sheung Heung. Watercress is a specialty agricultural product of Ho Sheung Heung. It is planted in paddy fields every winter. The watercress field is a type of semi-constructed wetland that attracts many wintering waterbirds, such as yellow wagtails and wood snipe. Due to rising operating costs, the area of watercress fields has shrunk significantly over the past decade, and the living space for waterbirds has also gradually decreased. Support local agriculture, buy local agricultural products, and contribute to wetland conservation. Fresh watercress and ecological rice are on sale at the same venue
Farmers' Market at Chung Ying Street Garden in Sha Tau Kok
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
1 January
Farmers market selling eco-friendly produce and products from the Lai Chi Wo community at Chung Ying Street Garden in Sha Tau Kok
Annual Event - Slow living workshop
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung 2023-2026
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
31 December
Grounding - lying on the farmland, looking up at the sky; stretching out the muscles and bones that have been tied up for a long time under the guidance of the yoga instructor.
Taste the flavour - leave the time for eating to yourself, and taste the rice snacks prepared by the instructor; eat slowly, giving the food plenty of time to release its flavour.
Monthly Butterfly Festival
Management Agreement on the Private Land with High Conservation Value at Fung Yuen Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tai Po, Hong Kong (2021-2024)
Environmental Association Limited
31 December
Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve hold the Monthly Butterfly Festival on the last Sunday of each month, offering two free guided tours to introduce the different ecologies in the butterfly reserve.
Forest village Festival
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
30 to 31 December
Through a series of local participatory activities, this year's festival allowed the public to experience how the "Forest Village" project brought new elements to the Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong villages. There was a combination of local art, outdoor, and hands-on activities, allowing the public to experience the renewed forest village both day and night.
Farmers' Market at Lai Chi Wo Cultural Hub's lawn
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
30 December
Farmers market selling eco-friendly produce and products from the Lai Chi Wo community at Lai Chi Wo Cultural Hub's lawn
Winter Camp 2023
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
29 - 30 December
Lead children to understand the close relationship between Hong Kong’s traditional pond fish culture and migratory birds, as well as to understand the contributions of the local fishery and agriculture industry and the precious ingredients. Inspire school children to understand wetland conservation.
Sha Lo Tung Guided Tours
Habitat and Biodiversity Conservation Scheme in Sha Lo Tung (2022-2024)
Green Power Limited
2, 27, 29 December
Schools, organizations and corporations are welcome to join the Sha Lo Tung Guided Tours in groups. Guided by professional interpreters, participants may enjoy delving into the rich ecological features and ancestral Hakka history among the precious wetland.
Annual Event - Watercress workshop
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung 2023-2026
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
23 December
Stepping into the paddy fields to harvest fresh watercress; boiling it for soup, mixing it for bouillabaisse, mashing it, and combining it with other winter ingredients, cooking it over a wood fire - from farm to table - immersing yourself in the colours and flavours of a meal cooked by hand!
Fishpond eco-tour for schools
Fishpond Conservation Scheme in Ramsar Site (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
8, 21 December
A guided tour around fishpond area for students to know more about the operation of local freshwater aquaculture and its ecological value. Through their first-hand experience in fishpond, they can know more about the importance of wetland conservation.
Fishpond eco-tour
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
12, 19 December
A guided tour around fishpond area to know more about the operation of local freshwater aqua-culture and its ecological value. Introduce our conservation work and bird-watching, meanwhile participants may have chances to see endangered birds too.
Nam Sang Wai Fishpond Education Kiosk
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
10, 17 December
Let's join the open day of the Education Kiosk! There will be interpretation and bird-watching activities to get to know our fishpond biodiversity and conservation work! You can even enjoy mini game and have fun in the weekend in Nam Sang Wai!
Rice Team
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
16 December
The rice team member would have the chance to participate in experiential rice farming activity, including transplant, harvest, or preparing mulch (subject to farmwork activities). Different activities are arranged through out a rice farming cycle, team members are coming to Lai Chi Wo to take care their paddy twice a month.
Annual Event - Bird Watching workshop
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung 2023-2026
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
3 December
Searching freely with the naked eye and supplemented by binoculars, the artist observes the movement and stillness of the birds on the large canvas of the farmland; listening to the sounds of the birds coming from all directions, the artist transcends the boundaries of vision and expands his imagination. Under the guidance of the artist, the artist then draws the beauty of the farmland using pastel colours.
deTour 2023 Design Festival
Fishpond Conservation Scheme in Ramsar Site (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
24 November - 3 December
Use Fishpond Honey as an opportunity to share with the public the threats faced by mangroves and bees, and introduce the wetland-related conservation work of the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society.
Little Farmer
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung (2023-2026)
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
24, 26, 28, 29 November
Students were appointed as small farmers, learn paddy farming skills, and make delicious food with local agricultural products. Students can also learn about the ecological relationship between farmland and different species.
Monthly Butterfly Festival
Management Agreement on the Private Land with High Conservation Value at Fung Yuen Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tai Po, Hong Kong (2021-2024)
Environmental Association Limited
28 November
Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve held the Monthly Butterfly Festival on the last Sunday of each month, offering two free guided tours to introduce the different ecologies in the butterfly reserve.
Fishpond eco-tour for schools
Fishpond Conservation Scheme in Ramsar Site (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
3, 20, 21, 23, 27 November
A guided tour around fishpond area for students to know more about the operation of local freshwater aquaculture and its ecological value. Through their first-hand experience in fishpond, they can know more about the importance of wetland conservation.
Fish Education
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
24 November
Starting from "food", we led participants to know about pond fish in Hong Kong and their origins, experience "Fishpond to Table", and support sustainable fishery with food together!
Sha Lo Tung School Talk
Habitat and Biodiversity Conservation Scheme in Sha Lo Tung (2022-2024)
Green Power Limited
23 November
Schools were invited to join the Sha Lo Tung school talk, introducing the conservation work done on restoring the ecosystems in SLT. Participants learnt about the ecological importance of wetland, as well as challenges of nature conservation.
![[Mui Tsz Lam Ecological Healing Journey・"Heaven, Earth, Human" Series] Photo 1](/sites/default/files/conservation/EventPhoto/MA/2023Nov/20231123_1.jpg)
![[Mui Tsz Lam Ecological Healing Journey・"Heaven, Earth, Human" Series] Photo 2](/sites/default/files/conservation/EventPhoto/MA/2023Nov/20231123_2.jpg)
[Mui Tsz Lam Ecological Healing Journey・"Heaven, Earth, Human" Series]
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
23 November
Participators relaxed their body and mind by practising the movements of Tai Chi and yoga on the grass land of Mui Tsz Lam.
Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve Festival
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
19 November
The theme of this year's Carnival was "Green and Wild Together". Through eco-guided tours, eco-crafts, nature games and countryside delicacies, both children and adults were able to learn about the ecology and record the nature in a series of activities, as well as exploring the value of butterflies and plants, so as to pass on the concept of conservation.
Nam Sang Wai Fishpond Education Kiosk
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
12, 19 November
Let's join the open day of the Education Kiosk! There were interpretation and bird-watching activities to get to know our fishpond biodiversity and conservation work! You can even enjoy mini game and have fun in the weekend in Nam Sang Wai!
"Forest Village" butterfly larvae search: one-day butterfly enumerator
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
12 November
Butterfly lovers came to Mui Tsz Lam, and became a "one-day butterfly enumerator " in searching for butterfly larvae!
Pond to table Workshop- Dried Mullet
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
10 November
Starting from "food", we led participants to know about pond fish in Hong Kong and their origins, experience "Fishpond to Table", and support sustainable fishery with food together!
Fish Education
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
30 October
Starting from "food", we led participants to know about pond fish in Hong Kong and their origins, experience "Fishpond to Table", and supported sustainable fishery with food together!
Monthly Butterfly Festival
Management Agreement on the Private Land with High Conservation Value at Fung Yuen Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tai Po, Hong Kong (2021-2024)
Environmental Association Limited
29 October
Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve held the Monthly Butterfly Festival on the last Sunday of each month, offering two free guided tours to introduce the different ecologies in the butterfly reserve.
Nam Sang Wai Fishpond Education Kiosk
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
29 October
There were interpretation and bird-watching activities to get to know our fishpond biodiversity and conservation work! Participants enjoyed mini game and had fun in the weekend in Nam Sang Wai!
Autumn Special
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
14, 19 & 29 October
Participants learned how to use local crops to make toner in Mui Tsz Lam.
Lai Chi Wo Eco-leader Training
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
28 October
General public were recruited to the training programme. There were lectures and field trips to introduce the geographical characteristics of LCW, farming history of LCW, basic ecology and agriculture, various works of the project, and identification of key wildlife in LCW. Upon completion, participants assisted public education activities of the project.
Ecotour
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung, Long Valley (2020-2023)
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
28 October
A guided tour led university students to visit around farmlands and understand their daily operations
Eco-tour Guide Training
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
7, 14, 21, 28 October
The programme trained a new generation of fishpond guides to understand the operation of local freshwater fishponds and their ecological value. Participants learned about the relevant theories and go on field trips during the programme. Upon graduation, trainees can become accredited HKBWS Guides and help to lead environmental education programmes.
Lai Chi Wo Eco-leader Training
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
22 October
General public was recruited to the training programme. There were lectures and field trips to introduce the geographical characteristics of LCW, farming history of LCW, basic ecology and agriculture, various works of the project, and identification of key wildlife in LCW. Upon completion, participants assisted public education activities of the project.
Citizen Scientist Programme-InsectBlitz 2023
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
14, 21 & 22 October
Under the guidance of the instructors, the participants learned about the local insect species and ecology through lectures and games.
Fishpond Eco-tour
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
3 October
A guided tour around fishpond area to know more about the operation of local freshwater aqual-culture and its ecological value. Introduced our conservation work and bird-watching, meanwhile participants may have chances to see endangered birds too.
Fishpond eco-tour
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
27 Sep 2023
A guided tour around fishpond area to discover the operation of local freshwater aqual-culture and its ecological value. Introduce our conservation work and bird-watching, meanwhile participants might have chances to see endangered birds too.
Monthly Butterfly Festival
Management Agreement on the Private Land with High Conservation Value at Fung Yuen Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tai Po, Hong Kong (2021-2024)
Environmental Association Limited
24 Sep
Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve held the Monthly Butterfly Festival on the last Sunday of each month, offering two free guided tours to introduce the different ecologies in the butterfly reserve.
Honey Tasting Workshop
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
23 Sep 2023
"The 'Honey Tasting Event' invited citizens to taste the raw honey produced by HKBWS, in order to provide a novel approach for citizens to understand the relationship between birds, fishponds, and the raw honey. By personally participating, citizens can show their support for the local fisheries and agricultural industry as well as wetland conservation efforts."
Mooncake workshop
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung, Long Valley (2020-2023)
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
16, 23, 24 Sep
The project organization organized mooncake workshops to allow participants to make mooncakes by themselves
Lai Chi Wo Eco-leader Training
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
21 Sep
General public was recruited to the training programme. There will be lectures and field trips to introduce the geographical characteristics of LCW, farming history of LCW, basic ecology and agriculture, various works of the project, and identification of key wildlife in LCW. Upon completion, participants would assist public education activities of the project.
Fung Yuen Butterfly Festival
Management Agreement on the Private Land with High Conservation Value at Fung Yuen Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tai Po, Hong Kong (2021-2024)
Environmental Association Limited
27 Aug (whole day)
The festival was consisted of ecotour and educational booths that gave the public good opportunities for understanding the relationship between butterfly, plants and other species in the reserve, as well as the biodiversity and nature conservation.
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
12, 13, 27 Aug 2023 (11:00-14:45)
The Village Volunteers of "Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam & Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme" guided the participants to visit Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong with the knowledge about the ecology and Hakka culture. After the guided tour, a full-time farmer taught the participants how to make a natural mosquito coil tower.
Farming experience for mainland teachers and students
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
23 August
Arranging mainland teachers and students to participate in agricultural activities to experience and understand local rice cultivation
Duck Decoy Competition - Exhibition of Student Work
Fishpond Conservation Scheme in Ramsar Site (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
29 July - 13 August
Decoys are commonly used to attract birds to a safe place in conservation. Students were required to make duck decoys through STEAM in the competition and understand waterfowls and the conservation work more.
Fish Education
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
10 August (half-day)
Starting from "food", we led participants to learn about pond fish in Hong Kong and their origins, experience "Fishpond to Table", and support sustainable fishery with food together!
Rice Team
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
12 August
The rice team member participated in experiential rice farming activity, including transplant, harvest, or preparing mulch (subject to farmwork activities). Different activities were arranged through out a rice farming cycle, team members came to Lai Chi Wo to take care their paddy twice a month.
Duck Decoy Competition - Exhibition of Student Work
Fishpond Conservation Scheme in Ramsar Site (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
29 July - 13 August
Decoys are commonly used to attract birds to a safe place in conservation. Students made duck decoys through the STEAM competition and learnt about waterfowls and the conservation work more.
Fung Yuen Butterfly Festival
Management Agreement on the Private Land with High Conservation Value at Fung Yuen Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tai Po, Hong Kong (2021-2024)
Environmental Association Limited
30 July (whole day)
The festival was consisted of ecotour and educational booths that gave the public good opportunities for understanding the relationship between butterfly, plants and other species in the reserve, as well as the biodiversity and nature conservation.
Mui Tsz Lam & Kop Tong Ecology and Cultural Guided Tour "Summer Activities -- Plant Series"
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
25 - 29 July
Mui Tsz Lam & Kop Tong Ecology and Cultural Guided Tour "Summer Activities -- Plant Series" belongs to the project of "Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme". The event includes 2 activities, a guided tour with folklore plant as the main theme and a workshop which the participants learnt how to use the fallen leaves and branches to make a figure of insects that can be found in Mui Tsz Lam. The participants' knowledge about the plants esp. folklore plant in Mui Tsz Lam was strengthened. The event was led by experienced guide, Stony Ng. "
Rice Team
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
22, 29 July
The rice team member had the chance to participate in experiential rice farming activity, including transplant, harvest, or preparing mulch (subject to farmwork activities). Different activities were arranged through out a rice farming cycle, team members came to Lai Chi Wo to take care their paddy twice a month.
Night Tour
Habitat and Biodiversity Conservation Scheme in Sha Lo Tung (2022-2024)
Green Power Limited
28 July (evening)
Guided by professional interpreters, participants enjoyed delving into the abundant ecological features and ancestral Hakka classics on the precious wetland through night tour.
Little Farmer
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung, Long Valley (2020-2023)
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
25 & 27 July
Students were appointed as small farmers, to learn paddy farming skills, and make delicious food with local agricultural products. Students could also learnt about the ecological relationship between farmland and different species.
Fishpond eco-tour
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
7 July (half-day)
A guided tour around fishpond area to learn more about the operation of local freshwater aqua-culture and its ecological value. Introduce our conservation work and bird-watching, meanwhile participants had chances to see endangered birds too.
Fishpond eco-tour for schools
Fishpond Conservation Scheme in Ramsar Site (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
3 July (AM)
A guided tour around fishpond area for students to know more about the operation of local freshwater aquaculture and its ecological value. Through their first-hand experience in fishpond, they could learn more about the importance of wetland conservation.
Fish Education
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
2 July (half-day)
Starting from "food", we led participants to know about pond fish in Hong Kong and their origins, experience "Fishpond to Table", and support sustainable fishery with food together!
Fishpond fruit workshop
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
17, 25 June
Listen to the guides introduce you to Hong Kong fishponds and fruit trees! Let's pick fresh lychees on the fruit trees & make a cup of frozen lychee honey soda. Experiencing the sweetness of fishpond in summer!
Fung Yuen Butterfly Festival
Management Agreement on the Private Land with High Conservation Value at Fung Yuen Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tai Po, Hong Kong (2021-2024)
Environmental Association Limited
25 June (whole day)
Management Agreement on the Private Land with High Conservation Value at Fung Yuen Valley of Special Scientific Interest in Tai Po, Hong Kong (2021-2024)
Sha Lo Tung Guided Tours
Habitat and Biodiversity Conservation Scheme in Sha Lo Tung (2022-2024)
Green Power Limited
21 June
Schools, organizations and corporations are welcome to join the Sha Lo Tung Guided Tours in groups. Guided by professional interpreters, participants enjoyed delving into the abundant ecological features and ancestral Hakka classics on the precious wetland.
Night Safari to Paddy Farmland
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung, Long Valley (2020-2023)
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
3 , 17 June
Tour guide led participants to explore the nocturnal ecology in paddy rice field in Ho Heung Heung where they found frogs, insect and reptiles in the area. Through education, we hope participants could understand and respect all those little wildlife and support eco-agriculture for conservation in Hong Kong.
Farm to table (lotus leaf rice)
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung, Long Valley (2020-2023)
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
3 June
Activities include: 1/ Eco-tour at Ho Sheung Heung 2/ Pick fresh Lotus leaf and learn how to dry lotus leaf. 3/ Have a bite of dishes prepared of lotus leaf and Eco-rice from Ho Sheung Heung
Fung Yuen Butterfly Festival
Management Agreement on the Private Land with High Conservation Value at Fung Yuen Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tai Po, Hong Kong (2021-2024)
Environmental Association Limited
28 May
The festival was consisted of ecotour and educational booths that gave the public good opportunities for understanding the relationship between butterfly, plants and other species in the reserve, as well as the biodiversity and nature conservation.
Citizen Scientist Programme-InsectBlitz 2023
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
13, 20, 21 May
Participants learnt about local insect species and ecology through lectures, games, guided tours and group sharing under the guidance of instructors from the Hong Kong Outdoor Ecology Education Association. They conducted the InsectBlitz in Mui Zhi Lam and Kop Tong and explore the wild at night. The data collected and analysed by the participants in the event will be used in the ecological survey and research project of the University of Hong Kong's "Forest Village: Plum Forest and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Project".
Ho Sheung Heung Ecotour
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung, Long Valley (2020-2023)
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
20 May
To explore the village culture, eco-agriculture, common bird species, wetland threats and conservation work in Ho Sheung Heung.
Volunteer Gathering
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
20 May
Volunteers gathered together to have a review on their work done in the year 2020-2022, HKBWS took this chance to distribute certificates to them to recognize their hardwork throughout last two years
Fishpond eco-tour for schools
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2023-2025)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
13 May
A guided tour around fishpond area for students to know more about the operation of local freshwater aquaculture and its ecological value. Through their first-hand experience in fishpond, they could know more about the importance of wetland conservation.
Rice Team 2023
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
6 May
The rice team member participated in experiential rice farming activity, including transplant, harvest, or preparing mulch (subject to farmwork activities). Different activities were arranged through out a rice farming cycle, team members are coming to Lai Chi Wo to take care their paddy twice a month.
Mui Tsz Lam & Kop Tong Ecology and Cultural Guided Tour
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
30 April 2023 (11:00-13:30)
"Mui Tsz Lam & Kop Tong Ecology and Cultural Guided Tour" belongs to the project of "Sustainable Villages for All– Community-based Conservation Management of Forest Village Ecosystem in Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong ". Along the way, the Village Volunteers of this project guided the participants about environment of Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong. To strengthen the knowledge about the ecology and Hakka culture was the main purpose of the tour.
Fung Yuen Butterfly Festival
Management Agreement on the Private Land with High Conservation Value at Fung Yuen Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tai Po, Hong Kong (2021-2024)
Environmental Association Limited
28 April
The festival was consisted of ecotour and educational booths that gave the public good opportunities for understanding the relationship between butterfly, plants and other species in the reserve, as well as the biodiversity and nature conservation.
Fishpond eco-tour
Hong Kong Got Fishpond – Eco-fishpond Management Agreement Scheme (2021-2023)
The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
24 April
A guided tour around fishpond area held to let the participants know more about the operation of local freshwater aqua-culture and its ecological value. Introduced our conservation work and bird-watching, meanwhile participants had chances to see endangered birds too.
Little Farmer
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung, Long Valley (2020-2023)
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
11 April
"Little Farmer" was an activity designed for schools to experience eco-agriculture. Students were assigned as little farmers, learning techniques of paddy farming, making delicious dishes out of local farm products, and at the same time, gain knowledge on paddy farming, treasuring food and to enhance their affection towards the land. Furthermore, students were able to learn about the co-existing of paddy field and other creatures. They could discover the biodiversity of the field and seeing various creatures including frogs, tadpoles, dragonfly lavae, water birds and so on, which rely on the paddy field to breed and to feed.
Journey of Rural Plant
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
10 April (11:00-13:30)
"Journey of Rural Plant" belongs to the project of "Sustainable Villages for All– Community-based Conservation Management of Forest Village Ecosystem in Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong ". Stony, a veteran plant lover led the participants to walk along Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong, and introduced the plants that we never noticed.
Natural Mosquito Incense Tower Experience
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
9 April (13:00-14:00)
"Natural Mosquito Incense Tower Experience" belongs to the project of "Sustainable Villages for All– Community-based Conservation Management of Forest Village Ecosystem in Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong ". Mirror, a post-90s full time farmer taught the participants to learn about the process of making a mosquito incense tower and the effects of various herbal plants.
Student Outdoor Day-Camp
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited and the Conservancy Association
30 March
The event was composed of a eco cum cultural tour of Lai Chi Wo and one study session with one of these themes （habitat exploration or sustainable development）
Fung Yuen Butterfly Festival
Management Agreement on the Private Land with High Conservation Value at Fung Yuen Valley Site of Special Scientific Interest in Tai Po, Hong Kong (2021-2024)
Environmental Association Limited
26 March
The festival consisted of ecotour and educational booths that gave the public good opportunities for understanding the relationship between butterfly, plants and other species in the reserve, as well as the biodiversity and nature conservation.
Mui Tsz Lam & Kop Tong Ecology and Cultural Guided Tour
Forest Village: Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong Sustainable Village Programme (2021-2024)
Association for Sha Tau Kok Culture and Ecology and Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong
4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 March 2023 (11:00-13:30)
"Mui Tsz Lam & Kop Tong Ecology and Cultural Guided Tour" belongs to the project of "Sustainable Villages for All– Community-based Conservation Management of Forest Village Ecosystem in Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong ". Along the way, the Village Volunteers of this project will guide the participants about environment of Mui Tsz Lam and Kop Tong. To strengthen the knowledge about the ecology and Hakka culture are the main purpose of the tour.
Sha Lo Tung Guided Tours
Habitat and Biodiversity Conservation Scheme in Sha Lo Tung (2022-2024)
Green Power Limited
3, 18 March
Schools, organizations and corporations are welcome to join the Sha Lo Tung Guided Tours in groups. Guided by professional interpreters, participants will be able to enjoy delving into the abundant ecological features and ancestral Hakka culture, as well as learning about the precious wetland and its importance.
Ho Sheung Heung Ecotour
Nature and Human in Harmony – Nature Conservation Management for Ho Sheung Heung, Long Valley (2020-2023)
Conservancy Association and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
11 March
Content: To explore the village culture, eco-agriculture, common bird species, wetland threats and conservation work in Ho Sheung Heung.
Lai Chi Wo Farmers' Market
Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave (2021-2024)
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited and the Conservancy Association
4 March
The Farmer's Market was held on the first Saturday of every month. You could find the eco-friendly produce and products from the Lai Chi Wo community.
Field Trip for University Student
Project Plum Grove II: Restoring Old House for Village Community
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
17 February
A group of university students conducted a field trip at Lai Chi Wo, Mui Tsz Lam and Kap Tong. They also visited the Project Plum Grove project to learn about the remote Hakka villages in Hong Kong and its revitalisation.
Opening Ceremony of the restored Kai Choi Annex
A Catalyst Project for Kok Po Village: Restoration of Architecture and Built-Environment for the Annex Block of Kai Choi School
Centre for Chinese Architecture and Urbanism, HKUrban Lab, Faculty of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong
4 February
Guests and villagers gathered together to celebrate the completion of the restoration of the Kai Choi School Annex and its official opening as a community common.
Students Visit
Project Plum Grove II: Restoring Old House for Village Community
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
23 Sep
Led by project leader Prof. Thomas Chung, a group of Master of Architecture students from the School of Architecture, CUHK visited Mui Tsz Lam to learn about the history and culture of the village, as well as the restoration progress of Old House.
Project exhibition 「Sustainable Development of Countryside Conservation @Lai Chi Wo」 at M7
Prevention of Deterioration of Built Environment and Landscape Improvement in Lai Chi Wo Village
HakkaHome-LCW Limited
15 -31 May
The progress and achievements of the project were showcased, with explanations provided through text, pictures and small architectural models. The aim was to allow the public to understand the process and status of the rehabilitation of Litchi Valley through the exhibition, and to increase awareness of rural conservation. Exquisite booklets were also available on-site for visitors to take and read at their leisure.
「家• 鄉」音樂會 Home Village @Lai Chi Wo
Prevention of Deterioration of Built Environment and Landscape Improvement in Lai Chi Wo Village
HakkaHome-LCW Limited
27 May
To explore more possibilities of using the village garden, we invited Tony Wong to hold a concert in the completed garden with the theme of Spring Equinox. Tony Wong is a retired architect and a member of the band 「Little Island」. He has been studying music since the turn of the millennium, including choir and acapella. In 2021& 2022, he lived in Lai Chi Wo for a short period of time to find inspiration for his creative work, and performed at the east entrance of the village during the Monthly Farmers' Market.
Furniture workshop
Prevention of Deterioration of Built Environment and Landscape Improvement in Lai Chi Wo Village
HakkaHome-LCW Limited
27 May
The guided tour aimed to explain to the public the origins and outcomes of the CCFS (Countryside Conservation Funding Scheme) project 「Prevention of Deterioration of the Built Environment and Landscape Improvement in Lai Chi Wo」, the concept and design details of the restored gardens, and to enhance public recognition of the open spaces in Lai Chi Wo.
Lai Chi Wo Restored Gardens Guided Tour
Prevention of Deterioration of Built Environment and Landscape Improvement in Lai Chi Wo Village
HakkaHome-LCW Limited
4, 7, 14, 25 May
Starting from the conservation of rural architectural relics, the project aimed to restore and narrate the entire origin, process, and outcome to the public. Emphasis was placed on the Hakka architectural features preserved in the garden after reconstruction, and the design concepts and stories behind them were explained, to deepen the concepts of "rural conservation" and "local construction" in people's minds.
Exhibition - Sustainable Development of Countryside Conservation - @Lai Chi Wo
Prevention of Deterioration of Built Environment and Landscape Improvement in Lai Chi Wo Village
HakkaHome-LCW Limited and The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
17 to 23 April
With the support of the Government's Countryside Conservation Funding Scheme (CCFS), the Hong Kong Countryside Foundation and Lai Chi Wo's Social Enterprise, HakkaHome-LCW Limited, have launched four projects in Lai Chi Wo, including the study on the licensed food business, traditional craftsmanship and cultural inheritance, revitalization of Lai Chi Wo Village Gardens and improvement of village hygiene facilities. The exhibition showcases the progress and achievements of the projects, with textual and photographic explanations, in the hope that the public can learn more about the restoration process of Lai Chi Wo and raise their awareness of rural conservation. For example, in the case of the traditional craftsmanship project, the exhibition will also showcase the village's brickwork and small-scale works for the public to learn more.
Music Concert in Lai Chi Wo Garden
Prevention of Deterioration of Built Environment and Landscape Improvement in Lai Chi Wo Village
HakkaHome-LCW Limited and The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
8 April
To explore more possibilities of using the village garden, we invited Tony Wong to hold a concert in the completed garden with the theme of Spring Equinox. Tony Wong is a retired architect and a member of the band 「Little Island」. He has been studying music since the turn of the millennium, including choir and acapella. In 2021& 2022, he lived in Lai Chi Wo for a short period of time to find inspiration for his creative work, and performed at the east entrance of the village during the Monthly Farmers' Market.
Site Visit and Discussion Workshop
A Catalyst Project for Kok Po Village: Restoration of Architecture and Built-Environment for the Annex Block of Kai Choi School
Centre for Chinese Architecture and Urbanism, HKUrban Lab, Faculty of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong
5 April (PM)
The project team, register structural engineer, HKU students provided a educational workshop to understand traditional hakka architectural structure and conservation methods.
Mountain Hut Life Experience Camp
Ma On Shan Village "Mountain Lab" Project
Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service - Hong Kong
24-25 February
In the Mountain Hut Life Experience Camp in February, staff briefed participants on the name of different part of the old mining village (The Peak, Ma On Bridge, Upper and Lower Mid-levels, The Pier), and the history and cultural backgrounds of the four ethnic in the old mining village (Provincial people, Hakka, Chaozhou, Guangdong), the briefing provided participants with a preliminary understanding of the appearance of the old mining village.
Then the participants had a guided tour in the Peak to gain a first-hand understanding of the residential and housing characteristics of the former Peak community.
Participants also learned how to use traditional techniques to make traditional snack "Jia Luo Zhi"(Chaozhou language, a food similar to glutinous rice balls with peanuts and sesame seeds) in the Upper and Lower Mid-levels, so as to experience the food culture of Chaozhu. In the evening, participants experienced the fun of camping and picnicking.
On the second day, participants learned to use natural materials to make the "Leopard Tiger Cage" and "Stick Picking" toys that were used by children in mining village in the past. They also played a stick picking game to experience the "play" culture of children in the village in the past.
The entire activity can increase participants’ understanding of the story and unique rural culture of Ma On Shan Village.
Mining Village Culture Workshop
Ma On Shan Village "Mountain Lab" Project
Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service - Hong Kong
24 February
Workshop is including the introduction about the food, clothing, housing and transportation and custom culture of mining village. Participants get the information of past life features in the village through the workshop.
Besides, They have the different experience to understand the village culture, such as making traditional food of Chaozhou which is related to the community of upper and lower village. They also experienced villagers childhood life with using the nature materials to make a toy "crackle tube" by hand.
Kuk Po Spring Equinox Festival
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
24 February
The Lunar New Year celebrations was held in Kuk Po to coincide with the traditional custom of villagers returning home. The celebrations have brought villagers and the public together to enjoy the festivities. A Qi Lin dance performance kicked off the festive event, inviting villagers to share their Lunar New Year traditions. The festival featured a series of activities, including a workshop called "Little Qi Lin Hat," which conveys the Hakka Qi Lin Dance tradition and characteristics through coloring and art. The Hakka food sharing activity promoted the blessing of villagers, the public, and volunteers through the taste of Hakka food.
Hakka food sharing
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
24 February
On the Kuk Po Spring Equinox Festival, villagers and volunteers introduced the Hakka cuisine and festival traditions to participants. Members of the Yeung’s family from Ng To, the Sung’s family from San Wai, and the Lee’s family from Tin Sum were also invited to prepare Hakka dishes such as cha-guo, allowing the public and volunteers to taste and share the blessings together.
Little Qi Lin Hat
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
24 February
To enhance the festive atmosphere and increase public participation, the PolyU Kuk Po team specially arranged a workshop for making mini Qi Lin hats, allowing participants to learn about the characteristics of the Qi Lin and the historical culture of Kuk Po. The hats were personalized with festive elements.
Signage trial (original name : Signage Workshop)
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
24 February
On the day of the Kuk Po Spring Equinox Festival, a trial was conducted for the signages, with volunteers assisting to collect feedback from visitors and users on the placement of signs, their content, etc. The actual signages will then be arranged accordingly based on the feedback received.
The Mine Tour Guide
Ma On Shan Village "Mountain Lab" Project
Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service - Hong Kong
18 February
In February tour, staff briefed participants the name of different part of the old mining village (The Peak, Ma On Bridge, Upper and Lower Mid-levels, The Pier), and the history and cultural backgrounds of the four ethnics in the old mining village (Provincial people, Hakka, Chaozhou, Guangdong), provided participants with a preliminary understanding of the appearance of the old mining village.
Then the participants visited two communities, The Peak and Ma On Bridge District to understand the residential architectural features, housing construction conditions, squatter policy management in the old mining villages.
Finally, participants visited the village cemetery to explore the villagers’ multicultural customs.
Hakka Qilin making
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
12, 27, 30 January
The PolyU Kuk Po team custom-made a fully white unicorn head and invited villagers to participate in its painting and design, aiming to create a unique Hakka unicorn with patterns and motifs exclusively for Kuk Po Village. This Hakka unicorn head was connected with the unicorn quilt previously made by HKDI students and showcased during the Kuk Po Spring Equinox Celebration unicorn performance on February 24th. This artwork will be donated to Kuk Po Village for long-term exhibition or use afterwards.
The process of paper crafting takes several weeks. Master Wan generously demonstrated and taught various techniques to the PolyU team, who learned and practiced paper crafting together with the villagers. After spending over ten hours, the team finally completed the crafting process and worked collaboratively with villagers and student volunteers to accomplish the "painting" process. The "assembling" and consecration ceremony will be undertaken by the villagers and Master Wan.
Little Qi Lin Hat
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
13, 30 January
In order to allow everyone to experience the joy of the unicorn dance, the PolyU Kuk Po team invited a designer to create a small unicorn hat and collaborated with HKDI to organize a Hakka culture and textile workshop. This allowed high school students to gain a deeper understanding of traditional Hakka unicorn dance and its history, promoting Hong Kong's traditional Hakka culture. The students used vibrant colours to complete their own unicorn heads, each with its unique characteristics and beauty!
These creations will be showcased at the Kuk Po Spring Equinox Festival and later presented to the village of Kuk Po for long-term exhibition at Kai Choi School.
Mountain Hut Life Experience Camp
Ma On Shan Village "Mountain Lab" Project
Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service - Hong Kong
27-28 January
The Mountain Hut Life Experience Camp in January, through the staff’s briefing participants know the name of different part of the old mining village (The Peak, Ma On Bridge, Upper and Lower Mid-levels, The Pier), and the history and cultural backgrounds of the four ethnic in the old mining village (Provincial people, Hakka, Chaozhou, Guangdong), provide participants with a preliminary understanding of the appearance of the old mining village.
Participants also learned how to use traditional techniques to make northern-style steamed buns that were once sold in shops at the Peak District in the past. While waiting for the steamed bun dough to ferment, participants conducted a guided tours to further understand the appearance of the Peak District and the living culture of the villagers in the past. In the evening, participants experienced the fun of camping and picnicking.
On the second day, participants learned to make and taste the traditional snack "Jia Luo Zhi"(Chaozhou language, a food similar to glutinous rice balls with peanuts and sesame seeds) in the Upper and Lower Mid-levels to experience the life and culture of the Chaozhou villagers in the upper and lower mid-levels.
The entire activity can increase participants’ understanding of the story and unique rural culture of Ma On Shan Village.
Kuk Po Documentary sharing
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
21 January
The PolyU Kuk Po team was invited to the WCT Hub in Sha Tau Kok to share the Kuk Po documentary with director Mahpee Ng. Kuk Po villagers also attended the sharing session. During the post-screening discussion, some individuals expressed their hope to revive the ferry service, making it convenient for both villagers and tourists to visit the village. The villagers emphasized the rural charm of Kuk Po, valuing tranquillity and nature.
Hakka Qilin Dance: Qilin tail workshop
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
13 January
The PolyU Kuk Po team invited a designer to create a Kuk Po unicorn quilt and collaborated with HKDI to organize a Hakka culture and textile workshop. This allowed high school students to gain a deeper understanding of traditional Hakka unicorn dance and its history, promoting Hong Kong's traditional Hakka culture. The students used recycled materials to embroider the fabric, stitch by stitch, create scales that were then assembled into beautiful pieces, each with its unique characteristics, and then they used recycled materials to embroider the fabric, stitch by stitch, create scales that were then assembled into beautiful pieces.
These artworks were fitted with a newly made unicorn head, and used in the Kuk Po Spring Equinox Festival unicorn performance. In the future, they will be presented in the Kuk Po village for long-term exhibition or used at Kai Choi School.
【Agent Kuk】House painting at Lo Wai
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
23, 24 December
The PolyU Kuk Po team invited a group of student volunteer from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to collaborate. Under the guidance of the engineer, they applied varnish to the entire indoor and outdoor walls of one of the resident houses in Lo Wai. From scraping, plastering, sanding, to coating, the villagers and the volunteers learned together to improve water seepage issue in their ancestral homes.
Signage Workshop
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
16 December
Participants of the second workshop learnt the method of creating unique cement bricks at first. These bricks were being made with collected materials from Kuk Po in the last workshop and featured with the groove patterns of the character "谷" (Kuk), symbolizing the village, which were served as souvenirs to the villagers and also used to make feature wall in the village. Once participants are familiar with the process of working with cement, they will be more proficient in making the road sign base in Kuk Po in the real deal!
Mountain Lab Local Tour Guide
Ma On Shan Village "Mountain Lab" Project
Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service - Hong Kong
9 December
The "Mountain Lab Local Tour Guide" in December led the public to understand the unique rural appearance of the mining village, the historical and cultural background of each district, the life of the villagers in the past, and the interesting stories contained therein. (The activity includes a 1-hour guided tour of Mining Village)
Kuk Po Guided Tour
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2 December
The PolyU Kuk Po team led the students from the Youth Collage on an immersive tour in Kuk Po village, starting from Luk Keng, visiting Kai Choi School, Hoi Ha, Tin Sum Century Mansion Cluster, Lo Wai, and Ng To. The tour allows students to understand the history and development of the village, and also interact with the villagers to learn Hakka language.
Signage Workshop
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
22 October
The PolyU Kuk Po team led the “treasure hunting” with participants, collecting various materials from Kuk Po for signage production. There were "soil team", "construction materials team", and "natural scenery team" to explore Kuk Po from different perspectives, going up the hill and down to the sea. The collected materials were used to create the bases for exclusive Kuk Po road signage. These road signages not only help visitors to find their way but also provided them with more stories behind the scenes.
Signage Workshop Briefing Session
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
17 October
One week prior to the road signage workshop event, a pre-introduction session was held where the PolyU Kuk Po team introduced the background of Kuk Po and various materials found in different areas. This allowed participants to understand the design and concept of the road signs, so that they could efficiently have a treasure hunt during the workshop day.
Looking back 30 years: The changes in Kuk Po
Co-Building Kuk Po: Creating, Sharing, Learning & Enjoying
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
15 Sep
The PolyU team played a documentary about Kuk Po and a precious video filmed by a villager during the Lunar New Year in 1992. Many local villagers attended the event and shared their past life in the village, discussing village conservation, culture, ecology, and history. There were also overseas Kuk Po villagers who returned from the UK to share snippets of their life abroad.
New Territories Fish Pond Festival run by HKBWS. (WWFHK will run a booth at the festival)
“Smart Wetland” – Where Traditional Management Meets Innovation & Technology
World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong
25 February
Invited by HKBWS, WWF HK will run a booth at the festival to show to the public participants what is about "Smart Wetland" project
Welcome to Yung Shue Au
Re-imagine and Co-create: Action Research on Developing Sustainable Tourism Model in Yan Chau Tong Eco-recreation and Tourism Circle
Hong Kong Community Heritage Foundation Limited
24 February (am)
We invite the public to join the New Year gathering of Yung Shue Au villagers in Lantern Festival. Traditionally, the village gathering on this day has attracted nearly a hundred villagers, and this is the first time they are extending the invitation to the public to participate in the village's annual celebration. Upon arrival, participants were guided by villagers to explore the village, listened to stories of villagers' lives, and took part in the joyous Hakka New Year festivities. They followed the dance with the Qilin, enjoyed a village feast with the villagers, and interacted with them in the simplest ways to deepen their connection with village culture. Through this event, participants experienced the warmth of village life, understood the villagers' hopes for the village's revival. Therefore, the event hope to enhance the village's visibility, and attract more public attention, thereby contributing to the progress of the village's revitalization process.
A Seasonal Feast in Spring - Joey Leung X Kuk Po Li's Family
Re-imagine and Co-create: Action Research on Developing Sustainable Tourism Model in Yan Chau Tong Eco-recreation and Tourism Circle
Hong Kong Community Heritage Foundation Limited
24 February (pm)
We invited actor/chef/amateur farmer Joey Leung to visit the Li family's house in Kuk Po, to exchange traditional wisdom and farmhouse recipes with the Li's family. They together created new Hakka cuisine together. That day, radish was also served as the main dish, allowing participants to taste local radish dishes made with traditional craftsmanship. Participants could learn about seasonal local ingredients at the Li's family's house, as well as the essence and techniques of traditional and modern cooking, to create an unforgettable travel experience together. Additionally, we also invited Kuk Po villager Lilian Li to lead participants on a tour of Kuk Po's, to understand its history and culture, increase participants' awareness and understanding of the local hakka villages, making their trip more enriching and meaningful.
Introduction to Sustainable Growing Practices
From Valley to Plain II: Architectural Rehabilitation for Integrated, Co-creative Eco-living Experience in Tin Sum Village, Kuk Po
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
24 February
Participants learned about the design and theory of ecological landscape planning in Kuk Po, and they also gained hands-on experience in the management and farming techniques involved.
Guided Tour of Lee's Mansion. Tin Sum
From Valley to Plain II: Architectural Rehabilitation for Integrated, Co-creative Eco-living Experience in Tin Sum Village, Kuk Po
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
24 February
The project team organised a guided tour for the public to visit the Lee Mansion, Tin Sum on Lantern Festival.
Cultural and historical story walks in Yim Tin Tsai
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
17 February
Experiential visits organised by Project Team in collaboration with youth organisations and other youth helpers or volunteers for cultural and historical narrative understanding and experience in Yim Tin Tsai.
Public seminar/Sharing session
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
17 February
These talks aim to provide greater and deeper public understanding of the spatial-temporal changes and past-present stories of hidden cultural and historical values of Yim Tin Tsai.
Booth of Conservation and Revitalisation Strategies for Historical and Ecological Heritages of Grass Island: A Case Study of a More Than 400 Years of History Island’s Sustainability
Conservation and Revitalisation Strategies for Historical and Ecological Heritages of Grass Island: A Case Study of a More Than 400 Years of History Island’s Sustainability
Environmental Association Limited
14 February
Introduce the project and promote Tap Mun
Exhibition Opening Ceremony
Conservation and Revitalisation Strategies for Architecture and Landscape of Hakka Village Spaces in Sha Tau Kok
Centre for Chinese Architecture and Urbanism, HKUrban Lab, Faculty of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong
4 February
Paired with the opening of the Kai Choi Annex, the project team showcased the research result of the architecture, landscape and culture of the Sha Tau Kok Hakka villages in Kai Choi school. A Chinese unicorn dance was performed to celebrate the opening of the exhibition.
Introduction to Sustainable Growing Practices
From Valley to Plain II: Architectural Rehabilitation for Integrated, Co-creative Eco-living Experience in Tin Sum Village, Kuk Po
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
3 February
Participants learned about the design and theory of ecological landscape planning in Kuk Po, and they also gained hands-on experience in the management and farming techniques involved.
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Village Camping [New Year Edition] – Mui Tsz Lam X So Lo Pun
Re-imagine and Co-create: Action Research on Developing Sustainable Tourism Model in Yan Chau Tong Eco-recreation and Tourism Circle
Hong Kong Community Heritage Foundation Limited
27-28 January
Event participants departed from Sha Tau Kok and unfold a distinctive travel experience in Yan Chau Tong with a fresh combination and unique approach. We led participants to camp in the village of Mui Tsz Lam, allowing them to experience the unique scenery and human touch of Hong Kong Hakka villages in the great outdoors, and to imagine the past and future of the village up close. Then, participants headed to So Lo Pun to observe the Chinese New Year preparations in the Hakka village, including hanging calligraphy couplets, offering sacrifices to the village deity, and cleaning the ancestral hall at the end of the year. It allows participants to explore and understand the history and customs of Hakka villages.
Introduction to Sustainable Growing Practices
From Valley to Plain II: Architectural Rehabilitation for Integrated, Co-creative Eco-living Experience in Tin Sum Village, Kuk Po
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
20 January
Participants learned about the design and theory of ecological landscape planning in Kuk Po, and they also gained hands-on experience in the management and farming techniques involved.
Tap Mun Conservation Management Stragegy Seminar 2
Conservation and Revitalisation Strategies for Historical and Ecological Heritages of Grass Island: A Case Study of a More Than 400 Years of History Island’s Sustainability
Environmental Association Limited
13 January
Seminar about Tap Mun heritage
Prototype Production Meeting
Rural Common: Interactive Platform for Countryside Revitalisation (Phase II)
Make A Difference Institute Limited
6 January
Project team discussed with the co-creation team on the production plans required for the Prototype, as well as preparing various arrangements related to the production.
Winter Flavours in Hong Kong's countryside
Re-imagine and Co-create: Action Research on Developing Sustainable Tourism Model in Yan Chau Tong Eco-recreation and Tourism Circle
Hong Kong Community Heritage Foundation Limited
26 December
Introducing the exquisite Lai Chi Wo farm-to-table experience, where travellers can immerse themselves in the cultivation process through farm visits and harvesting activities. This experience aims to provide people with an understanding of the origin and production process of food, re-establishing the connection to the true essence and value of food. This establishment also promotes concepts such as mindful eating, sustainability, and minimizing food waste, encouraging a holistic approach to both dining and lifestyle choices.
Cultural and historical story walks in Yim Tin Tsai
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
3, 16, 17, 23 December
Experiential visits organised by Project Team in collaboration with youth organisations and other youth helpers or volunteers for cultural and historical narrative understanding and experience in Yim Tin Tsai.
"I am an Architect" Comprehensive Learning Week Event
From Valley to Plain: Conservation and Revitalisation from ‘Ng To’ to Kuk Po River and Plain via Multi-disciplinary, Educational and Action Research
School of Architecture of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
15-20 December
50 Primary 5 students participated in a series of activities to enhance their skills in conducting surveys, interviews, and presentations in Kuk Po. The event aimed to cultivate the student's appreciation for Chinese traditional Hakka culture and provided them insights into how architects enhance the quality of living, conserve culture and humanistic landscapes.
Tap Mun Conservation Management Stragegy Seminar - Ecology of Tap Mun
Conservation and Revitalisation Strategies for Historical and Ecological Heritages of Grass Island: A Case Study of a More Than 400 Years of History Island’s Sustainability
Environmental Association Limited
16 December
Seminar
Exhibition layout design workshop
Conservation and Revitalisation Strategies for Architecture and Landscape of Hakka Village Spaces in Sha Tau Kok
Centre for Chinese Architecture and Urbanism, HKUrban Lab, Faculty of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong
3 December 2023
Students and teachers from the University of Hong Kong explored the design of countryside conservation exhibition at Kai Choi School in Kuk Po.
Cultural and historical story walks in Yim Tin Tsai
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
5, 12, 18, 19, 25 November
Experiential visits organised by Project Team in collaboration with youth organisations and other youth helpers or volunteers for cultural and historical narrative understanding and experience in Yim Tin Tsai.
Cultural and Historical Story Walks in Yim Tin Tsai
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
14, 15, 28, 29 October
Experiential visits organised by Project Team in collaboration with youth organisations and other youth helpers or volunteers for cultural and historical narrative understanding and experience in Yim Tin Tsai.
Story collection
Rural Common: Interactive Platform for Countryside Revitalisation (Phase II)
Make A Difference Institute Limited
15 October
The organiser led the co-creation team members to visit the rural area and collect rural memories. We also supported co-creation team members in documenting stories in Rural Common.
Design workshop for conservation and co-creation
Re-telling the Yung Shue Au Story: Co-creating Rural Place with Experimental Communal Hub and Eco-Cultural Trail
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
5 October
Project team shared design concept and approach of the Experimental Communal Hub (ECH) to villagers and stakeholders of Yung Shue Au village, and interviewed the participants on their experience of living in the village in the past and expectations of the village’s future to co-create the design of the ECH.
Village Commoning Exhibition
Village Commoning: Developing a Community-led Model in Countryside Revitalisation
Division of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong
9 Sep - 2 Oct 2023
The research team has been seeking to derive a community-led model of village revitalisation that enables local stakeholders to take a greater role in initiating the revitalisation of their village assets. Utilising “commoning” as a conceptual framework, this model emphasises cooperative governance and the collective management of resources that can lead to the creation of new values, fostering a sense of pride and ownership of place by empowering the community as a whole. This exhibition aimed to share the understanding of commons and commoning, and to disseminate the research findings.
"Village Commons” Co-creation Workshop
Village Commoning: Developing a Community-led Model in Countryside Revitalisation
Division of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong
30 Sep
Enthusiastic members of the public from various disciplines gathered at the exhibition venue to participate in the Co-creation Workshop. This event was not only an opportunity to experience commoning but also an endeavour to create a shared commons. After gaining insight into the needs of villagers, participants proposed ideas to foster collaboration among village communities and stakeholders.
Cultural and historical story walks in Yim Tin Tsai
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
16, 17, 23, 24 Sep
Experiential visits organised by Project Team in collaboration with youth organisations and other youth helpers or volunteers for cultural and historical narrative understanding and experience in Yim Tin Tsai.
Story collection
Rural Common: Interactive Platform for Countryside Revitalisation (Phase II)
Make A Difference Institute Limited
16 , 23, 24 Sep (full day)
The organiser led the co-creation team members to visit the rural area and collect rural memories. We will also support co-creation team members in documenting stories in Rural Common platform.
Sharing by Villagers
Village Commoning: Developing a Community-led Model in Countryside Revitalisation
Division of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong
23 Sep
Sharing by villagers from Po Toi Island, So Lo Pun Village, and Yung Shue Au Village. Aiming to gain a deeper understanding of how villagers approached village revitalisation by taking into account their common goals, shared resources, and stakeholders; and to learn more about their needs and the challenges they have faced.
Cultural and historical story walks in Yim Tin Tsai
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
5, 6 August
Experiential visits organised by Project Team in collaboration with youth organisations and other youth helpers or volunteers for cultural and historical narrative understanding and experience in Yim Tin Tsai.
Kuk Po Quest
Conservation and Revitalisation Strategies for Architecture and Landscape of Hakka Village Spaces in Sha Tau Kok
Centre for Chinese Architecture and Urbanism, HKUrban Lab, Faculty of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong
5 August
Guided by the Kuk Po Vision team, the participants visited various points of interest in Kuk Po, and learned about the settlement's history, architecture, landscapes and stories. The tour ended at Lee-family mansion, where the participants experienced some Hakka cuisine and listened to the Lee sharing their stories of returning Kuk Po.
Cultural and historical story walks in Yim Tin Tsai
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
15 July
Experiential visits organised by Project Team in collaboration with youth organisations and other youth helpers or volunteers for cultural and historical narrative understanding and experience in Yim Tin Tsai.
Visitor storytelling platforms
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
15 July
A visitor storytelling platform established in the form of a station in Yim Tin Tsai Visitor Information Center to collect written and verbal comments, opinions and suggestions about visitor's response, sharing, impression or experience during their visits to cultural and historical heritage on the island.
Ruined Garden cleaning workshop
Conservation and Revitalisation Strategies for Architecture and Landscape of Hakka Village Spaces in Sha Tau Kok
Centre for Chinese Architecture and Urbanism, HKUrban Lab, Faculty of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong
4, 7 July
The students from HKU and 2 workers were collaborating to clean of the environment in the ruined garden, as well as clearing the pathway leading to the back of the house.
Lai Chi Wo Mulberry Leaf Stir-Fried Rice Tea Workshop
Feasibility Study and Pilot Scheme of Water Bus for Inter-village and Coastal Eco-tour Service for Lai Chi Wo and Nearby Villages
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
27 June
Lai Chi Wo Mulberry Leaf Stir-Fried Rice Tea Workshop
Visitor storytelling platforms
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
10, 11, 24, 25 June
A visitor storytelling platform was established in the form of a station in Yim Tin Tsai Visitor Information Center to collect the written and verbal comments, opinions and suggestions about visitor's response, sharing, impression or experience during their visits to cultural and historical heritage on the island.
Cultural and historical story walks in Yim Tin Tsai
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
9, 11, 25 June
Experiential visits organised by Project Team in collaboration with youth organisations and other youth helpers or volunteers for cultural and historical narrative understanding and experience in Yim Tin Tsai.
Lai Chi Wo Ginger and Turmeric Glutinous Rice Balls Workshop
Feasibility Study and Pilot Scheme of Water Bus for Inter-village and Coastal Eco-tour Service for Lai Chi Wo and Nearby Villages
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
13 June
Lai Chi Wo Ginger and Turmeric Glutinous Rice Balls Workshop
Exhibition
From Valley to Plain: Conservation and Revitalisation from ‘Ng To’ to Kuk Po River and Plain via Multi-disciplinary, Educational and Action Research
School of Architecture of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Feb - May 2023
Nestled in a valley facing Starling Inlet, Kuk Po is a Hakka village with a rich history, natural and cultural heritages. The exodus of villagers from 1960s onwards has left much of the village in ruins. A multidisciplinary education and research base pioneered by CUHK academics has newly opened in the border area of Sha Tau Kok to revive a forsaken Hakka village of over 300 years of history. An exhibition was held in the centre, showcasing the wonderfully rich history, culture, architecture, landscape and ecology of Kuk Po. Villagers trained by the research team will be docents, guiding visitors through the exhibition and sharing their stories on living in Kuk Po.
Say goodbye to termite
Oral History Documentary, Illustration and Design for Kuk Po: “Re-connect Kuk Po: The Past, Present and Future Sustainability”
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
21 May
The team arranged a termite control workshop to demonstrate the importance of using potions and ventilation to the villagers, hoping to reduce the impact of termites on the villagers.
Cultural and historical story walks in Yim Tin Tsai
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
13 May
Experiential visits organised by Project Team in collaboration with youth organisations and other youth helpers or volunteers for cultural and historical narrative understanding and experience in Yim Tin Tsai.
Visitor storytelling platforms
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
6, 7, 13 May
A visitor storytelling platform was established in the form of a station in Yim Tin Tsai Visitor Information Center to collect the written and verbal comments, opinions and suggestions about visitor's response, sharing, impression or experience during their visits to cultural and historical heritage on the island.
Village Commoning Symposium
Village Commoning: Developing a Community-led Model in Countryside Revitalisation
Division of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong
29 April
"Village Commoning Symposium was successfully held on 29 Apr 2023. Thanks all for joining! This symposium aimed to foster a thorough understanding of the concept and theory of commoning, and to spark conversation about its potential in contributing to village revitalisation in Hong Kong. International and local speakers were invited to share their thoughts on commons and commoning; participants also got to have a first-hand experience about village commoning through an interactive workshop. We would like to express our gratitude to the prominent speakers, moderators, and panellists for the wonderful sharing. We also hope our participants enjoyed the interactive workshop and got to learn more about village commoning."
Public seminar/Sharing session
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
28 April
These talks aimed to provide greater and deeper public understanding of the spatial-temporal changes and past-present stories of hidden cultural and historical values of Yim Tin Tsai.
Discovering Countryside Conservation – One-day trip to Kuk Po
From Valley to Plain: Conservation and Revitalisation from ‘Ng To’ to Kuk Po River and Plain via Multi-disciplinary, Educational and Action Research
School of Architecture of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and I.Care Centre for Whole-person Development, Chinese University of Hong Kong
23 April
Participants travelled by minibus to Kai Kuk Shu Ha, then walked along the coastal path of Sha Tau Kok Sea to Kuk Po, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the mangrove forest. From Valley to Plain, participants learnt about the eco-cultural landscape from Kuk Po coastal plain connected by the natural thread of the Kuk Po River to inland 'Ng To' and its eco-cultural heritages and human-environment interactions of these centuries-old Hakka settlements. They also visited CUHK's Multi-disciplinary Education Research Base to explore the cultural landscape of Kuk Po from the perspectives of architecture, anthropology, life sciences, geography and resource management. In the second half of the event, the project team and volunteers guided participants to perform outdoor conservation activities, such as collecting antiques from ruins and gardening at Ng To mansion.
Diaspora: The Century Long Journey of Kuk Po
Oral History Documentary, Illustration and Design for Kuk Po: “Re-connect Kuk Po: The Past, Present and Future Sustainability”
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
8-23 April
To leave or to stay, the decision is made in an instant, but its impact can determine the fate of a family and a village. The hundred-year history of Kuk Po is marked by departures, stays, and reunions. Using interactive games, our team recreated the choices made by the villagers of that time, whether to leave or stay, and explored the four waves of migration and return that shaped Kuk Po's past. Aimed to bring to life the personal choices and historical constraints of the era. Leaving does not always mean losing. A hundred years ago, the first generation set sail for America and sent money back to build a school in the village. Later, the second and third generations of immigrants settled down and achieved the distinction of being the first British Justice of the Peace and a Datuk in Malaysia. Staying is not easy either. With agriculture declining and cities expanding, the village was hollowed out. To explore the wider world, villagers personally installed television antennas. In the 70s, they fought for a road, and after 2000, they established the Pine Tree Inn and a farm equipment exhibition hall to bring people together. Leaving and staying seem to be a cycle. Different homes, but the same identity. Kuk Po brings us together again, whether on solid ground or in the boundless world of the internet. Kuk Po is a place and a culture that connects us, both physically and emotionally. In 2023, facing a vast world, the distance from our hometown may seem far, but it is also very close.
Cultural and historical story walks in Yim Tin Tsai
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
15, 16 April
Experiential visits organised by Project Team in collaboration with youth organisations and other youth helpers or volunteers for cultural and historical narrative understanding and experience in Yim Tin Tsai.
Pickled turnips workshop and guided tour
Feasibility Study and Pilot Scheme of Water Bus for Inter-village and Coastal Eco-tour Service for Lai Chi Wo and Nearby Villages
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
4 April
Farmers taught participants to make pickled turnips. Then tour guide led the village tour.
Sweet Hakka Cha Guo Workshop and guided tour
Feasibility Study and Pilot Scheme of Water Bus for Inter-village and Coastal Eco-tour Service for Lai Chi Wo and Nearby Villages
The Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Limited
4 April
Traditional Hakka recipe and culture were introduced to the participants. Kat O villager leads to make Hakka Cha Guo. Then tour guide leads the village tour.
Exhibition
From Valley to Plain: Conservation and Revitalisation from ‘Ng To’ to Kuk Po River and Plain via Multi-disciplinary, Educational and Action Research
School of Architecture of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
February - May 2023
Nestled in a valley facing Starling Inlet, Kuk Po is a Hakka village with a rich history, natural and cultural heritages. The exodus of villagers from 1960s onwards has left much of the village in ruins. A multidisciplinary education and research base pioneered by CUHK academics has newly opened in the border area of Sha Tau Kok to revive a forsaken Hakka village of over 300 years of history. An exhibition is now on in the centre, showcasing the wonderfully rich history, culture, architecture, landscape and ecology of Kuk Po. Villagers trained by the research team will be docents, guiding visitors through the exhibition and sharing their stories on living in Kuk Po. Opening date: now till the end of May 2023 Opening time: 10am - 4pm, Saturdays and Sundays
Kuk Po get together: History, research and sharing
Oral History Documentary, Illustration and Design for Kuk Po: “Re-connect Kuk Po: The Past, Present and Future Sustainability”
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
26 March
Immigrants are scattered, and the fate of many local villages is also a problem encountered by Kuk Po. How can villagers, university teams, students and tourists find common ground and rebuild Kuk Po? Villages in the New Territories, such as Hong Kong, have many overseas residents. More than 60% of the villagers in Kuk Po, Sha Tau Kok, have immigrated overseas. Up to now, fewer than five people have stayed in the village, accounting for only 1% of the population. The PolyU team, in cooperation with villagers, uses history to attract villagers and contribute to the village. History, as an important medium, transcends geographical restrictions, allowing the previous generation of villagers who have been dispersed overseas to return to the village. PolyU traced the history of Kuk Po and spent a year researching Qicai School, the only school in the village, collecting more than 100 old photos and oral histories of 30 villagers. Oral stories, spanning generations, regions and genders, broaden the imagination of villagers and Kuk Po people. We invited villagers to explain their views on history and conservation actions, and the team also shared their research experience. We hope that the experience of Kuk Po will benefit other local villages.
Stillness: The Captures from 1940s
Oral History Documentary, Illustration and Design for Kuk Po: “Re-connect Kuk Po: The Past, Present and Future Sustainability”
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
18 to 26 March
The PolyU team invited everyone to participate in the exhibition "Stillness: The Capture from 1940s", and to tell the story of Kuk Po to Hong Kong people through the cultural relics and photos of Kuk Po in the past and present. More than a hundred years ago, the Kuk Po people in Sha Tau Kok began to cross the sea, the United States, Germany, Southeast Asia, South America... They were not immigrants, but looking for a living. Where there are people, there are footprints of Kuk Po people. livelihood, so the villagers choose to leave their hometown. History brings people back together. Old photos, nostalgia, also unite the villagers. We have collected hundreds of old photos from villagers all over the world, and restored them with the help of computer and AI technology. Together with more than 40 cultural relics and objects in the village, the story of wandering and returning for a century is reproduced in the exhibition. Kuk Po, like the mirror of Hong Kong, is a village without real estate. The last house was built in the 1970s. The villagers who separated and returned, and the community that strives to revive. This is Kuk Po, and it is also an allegory for Hong Kong.
Follow-up Meeting | Po Toi Island & Kau Sai Village
Village Commoning: Developing a Community-led Model in Countryside Revitalisation
Division of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Architecture of The University of Hong Kong
5 March & 14 March
Following the Focus Group for Commoning, the research team met with villagers from Po Toi Island and Kau Sai Village respectively, to discuss future courses of action based on previously determined common goals.
Visitor storytelling platforms
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
11, 12, 18, 19 March
A visitor storytelling platform was established in the form of a station in Yim Tin Tsai Visitor Information Center to collect the written and verbal comments, opinions and suggestions about visitor's response, sharing, impression or experience during their visits to cultural and historical heritage on the island.
Be an Explorer: Learning through Transdisciplinary Experiences
From Valley to Plain: Conservation and Revitalisation from ‘Ng To’ to Kuk Po River and Plain via Multi-disciplinary, Educational and Action Research
School of Architecture of The Chinese University of Hong Kong
13-17 March
1) Raise awareness on species diversity and biodiversity in Biology subject; 2) Understand the conservation value of buildings; 3) Provide conservation suggestions on the restoration of the eco-cultural heritages to develop sustainable long-term plans
Cultural and historical story walks in Yim Tin Tsai
Community-based Narratives and Public Experiential Engagement for Cultural and Historical Heritage Conservation and Revitalisation of Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
11, 12 March
Experiential visits organised by Project Team in collaboration with youth organisations and other youth helpers or volunteers for cultural and historical narrative understanding and experience in Yim Tin Tsai.
Kuk Po Hide & Seek
Oral History Documentary, Illustration and Design for Kuk Po: “Re-connect Kuk Po: The Past, Present and Future Sustainability”
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Starting from 5/3/2023
What kind of precious creatures are there in Kuk Po? Since it is really impossible to ensure that everyone can meet them, the team selected several kinds of precious creatures in Kuk Po, set up an introduction stand in Kuk Po, ecological map is also available in Tin Sum Lee's Mansion.
Exploring Kuk Po: Material collection
Oral History Documentary, Illustration and Design for Kuk Po: “Re-connect Kuk Po: The Past, Present and Future Sustainability”
School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
5 March
Together with village chief couple and the students of HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, the team became the "Kuk Po Exploration Team" and went to Kuk Po for exhibition materials collection!