Tai O was once a seaside town integrating fishing, salt production, commerce, and agriculture. It still retains a unique community culture and historical relics. The local "Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade" is a national intangible cultural heritage item.
This Tai O field trip and dragon boat paddling workshop aims to allow participants to understand Tai O's history, culture, and society, and to experience firsthand the activities of this national intangible cultural heritage.
Date
15 August 2026 (Saturday)
Time
9:50 am to 4:30pm
(Meet at Tung Chung Station at 9:50am and take the coach to Tai O. Return to Tung Chung Station at 4:30pm and dismiss.)
Activity Details
Target audience: College students
Morning: Dragon boat paddling workshop
Afternoon: Field visit to the Tai O community and interaction with local resident
Language
Cantonese
REGISTRATION AND ENQUIRIES
South China Research Center, HKUST
Tel: 2358 8939
Email: schina@ust.hk
On a first-come-first-served basis.
Remarks:
The dragon boat paddling workshop is open to both men and women, but participants must be able to swim 50 meters or more to be suitable for the activity. Life jackets must be worn during the activity.
Please wear sportswear, and bring your own sunblock product and rain gear. Paddling workshop participants should also bring their own body wash, towels, and slippers.
Co-organised by
Joint Association of Traditional Dragon-Boats in Tai O
South China Research Center, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong