Bring Intangible Cultural Heritage Home: Mini Fa-Pai Keychain Workshop [Hong Kong Museum Festival 2026]

Event Introduction

During the Hong Kong Museum Festival 2026, the Heritage of Mei Ho House is hosting the "Bring Intangible Cultural Heritage Home: Mini Fa-Pai Keychain Workshop." This event is more than just a craft session; it is a profound opportunity to explore the local traditional culture of Hong Kong. Fa-Pai (flower plaque), an essential visual symbol of traditional Hong Kong festivals—ranging from the Tin Hau Festival to the Yu Lan Festival and Tai Ping Qing Jiao—captures the collective memory of the city with its vibrant colors and majestic structure. This exquisite craft was officially inscribed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list of Hong Kong in 2014.

Highlights

This workshop guides participants through the process of "miniaturizing" the traditional large-scale Fa-Pai. You will experience:

• Cultural Insight: Learn about the history, structural aesthetics, and the unique status of Fa-Pai in Hong Kong's festive traditions.
• Hands-on Crafting: From building the structural framework to learning how to apply traditional techniques to miniature handicrafts.
• Personalization: Decorate your work and add personalized blessing messages to create a one-of-a-kind mini Fa-Pai keychain souvenir.

Event Information

This is a family-friendly cultural event, perfect for both adults and children to participate in and pass on traditional craftsmanship in a relaxed environment. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a family looking for creative activities, this workshop is an unmissable experience.

• Instructor: Ray @ Playcation
• Quota: 15 people (first-come, first-served).
• Target Audience: Ages 6 and above (children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent, sharing one set of materials).

Venue & Access

The workshop is held at Mei Ho House in Sham Shui Po, a revitalized historic building rich in community atmosphere.

• Getting There:
  • Sham Shui Po MTR Station Exit B2: A pleasant 8-minute walk along Pei Ho Street.
  • Shek Kip Mei MTR Station Exit A: A pleasant 8-minute walk along Woh Chai Street.

Ticketing

The participation fee is HK$230, which includes all necessary materials and tools. Please register immediately via the art-mate online platform, as quotas are limited. For inquiries, please call 3728 3544 or email hmhh@yha.org.hk.