Talk on "The Inheritance and Conservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage: Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade"
The Tai O dragon boat water parade is a traditional activity unique to the local community. During the Dragon Boat Festival, the three fishermen’s associations in Tai O, namely Pa Teng Hong, Sin Yu Hong and Hap Sim Tong, organise the dragon boat water parade. The associations’ dragon boats tow sacred sampans carrying deity statuettes in a parade through Tai O waters to invoke blessings for well-being and peace. This has been practised for a century or more. The talk will introduce the historical, social and cultural significance of this national intangible cultural heritage (ICH), and elaborate on the significance of ICH transmission through this case study.
Co-organised by
Intangible Cultural Heritage Office
South China Research Center, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Joint Association of Traditional Dragon-Boats in Tai O
Funded by
Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Date
7 June 2026 (Sunday)
Time
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue
Activity Room, Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre
(located at Sam Tung Uk Museum, 2 Kwu Uk Lane, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong)
Speaker
Dr. Liu Tik-sang (Associate Professor Emeritus, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
Quota
30 persons
Participation Method
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Please complete and submit the online enrolment form below by 10 am on 28 May 2026 (Thursday). Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Online enrolment form - First come, first served.
- Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email from this Office by 2 June 2026 (Tuesday). Unsuccessful applicants will not receive further notification.
Remarks
- Participants are required to present the confirmation email for on-site verification.
- Individuals who successfully register for and attend the talk get priority for the field visit.
Languages
Cantonese
Fee
Free
Enquiry
Tel: 2851 6134 (Monday to Friday [except public holidays] : 10:00 am – 6:00 pm)
Email: icho@lcsd.gov.hk
Field Visit to the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade
The Tai O dragon boat water parade is an annual event for Tai O residents. It is an important way to strengthen community ties, and it is closely associated with local religions and traditional rituals. It has been practised for more than 100 years. In this activity, participants will travel to Tai O by free coaches and will have an opportunity to observe the dragon boat parade from the stilt houses along the parade route with local residents of Tai O, to experience this national ICH item and life in stilt houses.
Co-organised by:
Intangible Cultural Heritage Office
South China Research Center, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Joint Association of Traditional Dragon-Boats in Tai O
Funded by
Hong Kong Jockey Club Trust
Date
19 June 2026 (Friday)
Time
8:45 am – 1:00 pm (activity time in Tai O)
Assembly Time/ Point
7:15 am / Tsim Sha Tsui
* Please be punctual, as latecomers will miss the group's departure.
Dismissal Time/ Point
Around 2:30 pm / Tsim Sha Tsui (Tung Chung MTR Station enroute)
Quota
110 persons
Participation Method
- Please complete and submit the online enrolment form below by 10 am on 28 May 2026 (Thursday). Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Online enrolment form - First come, first served.
- Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email from this Office by 9 June 2026 (Tuesday). Unsuccessful applicants will not receive further notification.
Remarks
- Participants should arrive the designated location 10 minutes before the programme commences.
- Participants are required to present the confirmation email for on-site verification.
- No docent service will be provided during the field visit.
- The field visit will reserve 30 priority admissions for individuals who have successfully registered for and attended the talk.
Languages
Cantonese
Fee
Free
Enquiry
Tel: 2851 6134 (Monday to Friday [except public holidays] : 10:00 am – 6:00 pm)
Email: icho@lcsd.gov.hk