Sowing Textile Culture 2026: Water · Colour · Life — Weaving Us Together

Highlights

Celebrate the Diwali weekend with an immersive artistic journey at CHAT, where the theme of water as the source of all life takes center stage. Participants are invited to join a special block printing workshop, utilizing uniquely designed wooden stamps and natural pigments to create intricate patterns on fabric. This collective creation, contributed to by over 10,000 members of the public, will be showcased in a large-scale dance performance at The Hall. The "Seed Team" will perform a blend of Indian dance and contemporary movement, highlighting cultural diversity and the profound bond between humanity and the natural world.

Program Overview

"Water · Colour · Life — Weaving Us Together" serves as a platform to reflect on sustainable living through art. As water is essential for everything from growing fibers to the dyeing process of the clothes we wear, this event uses the metaphor of water to celebrate our interconnected life stories. Serving as a prelude to CHAT's exhibition "Sowing Textile Culture 2026: Neon Art Flow," the event features a vibrant display of sustainable garments used in the performance, demonstrating how art and environmental consciousness can harmonize.

Collaborators and Partners

Presented by the Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile (CHAT), the event is supported by various organizations including BEYOND Bollywood, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, The HKFYG Tsuen Wan Youth S.P.O.T., Green Ladies & Green Little, and Heart Field Studio.

Ticketing and Participation

• Dates: November 7–8, 2026
• Pre-performance Workshop: 11:00 AM – 12:00 NN (Pre-registration required; HK$50 deposit, fully refundable upon attendance)
• Performance: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (No booking required; open to the public)
• Enquiries: enquiry@mill6chat.org / 3979 2301

The event will be conducted in Cantonese with simple English interpretation. No prior experience in craft or dance is required.