PLAN YOUR VISIT

Arts in the City:
On the Plain of Plenty

9 - 31.3.2024

Gathering Point of On the Plain of Plenty

A Few Moments・Youth Hub
G/F, 119A, Kam Tin Road

THE ON-DUTY TIME OF AMBASSADORS

From 16th to 31st March 2024 (Saturdays and Sundays)
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Depth of Flavour in a Loaded Place

Chewing on food-related sites, six artists have cooked up our “Main Courses”. In a variety of artistic mediums and languages, these multisensory art projects ruminate on the substance of sustenance. “One the Side” is a dramaturgical presentation of small bites en route from Yuen Long town centre to Little Southeast Asia, Ping Shan and Lau Fau Shan. “Chefs’ Recommendations” stocktake culinary mementoes of the collaborating art and cultural practitioners.

Main Course

On the Side

Chefs’ Recommendations

GETTING HERE

You can refer to the following different transportation to visit Gathering Point of On the Plain of Plenty~

Get Directions

Kam Sheung Road Station B Exit
Exit from Exit B and cross Kam Tin River on the footbridge, via The Richfield, Red Brick House Market and Kam Tin Mural Village, turn right towards Kam Tin Road, Kam Tim Po Teo Playground. Take around 25 minutes

Tai Kong Po Bus Terminus
Daily: 54 / 77K / 251B

Tai Kong Po Bus Terminus
Daily: Green Minibus 602 / 608; Red Minibus (18) that travel between Yuen Ling and Sheung Shui

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Know More

Limited-edition Souvenirs

Chewing on food-related sites, six artists have cooked up our “Main Courses”. In a variety of artistic mediums and languages, these multisensory art projects ruminate on the substance of sustenance. We specially prepared a set of 6 postcards as souvenirs. You are super welcome to come and get it at A Few Moments・Youth Hub (Kam Tin) when while filling your plate in this arts tour!

Sharing makes taste better -- follow “Arts in the City” Instagram or Facebook page ( @artsinthecityhk ), you can also share memorable flavours on social media and a limited-edition postcard for free!.

FAQ

Arts in the City: On the Plain of Plenty is a project organised by Hong Kong Arts Development Council and curated by Stephanie Cheung, Chan Tsz-lam, Zoe Hong and colleagues of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. Themed on “Depth of Flavour in a Loaded Place”, six artists have cooked up our “Main Courses”. In a variety of artistic mediums and languages, these multisensory art projects ruminate on the substance of sustenance. “One the Side” is a dramaturgical presentation of small bites en route from Yuen Long town centre to Little Southeast Asia, Ping Shan and Lau Fau Shan. “Chefs’ Recommendations” stocktake culinary mementoes of the collaborating art and cultural practitioners.

From 9 to 31 March 2024.

While the pre-registered activities are held on Fridays and over the weekends, we welcome visitors to explore Yuen Long during weekdays as well. Before setting off, you can visit our website to check the opening hours of various spots and freely plan a route that suits you. Sharing makes taste better--while filling your plate in this arts tour, you can share memorable flavours on social media too. Please relish the depth of flavour in this loaded place. Bon appétit!

A Few Moments・Youth Hub (G/F, 119A, Kam Tin Road)

For certain activities, there will be free shuttle services available to transport participants to and from the event venues and A Few Moments・Youth Hub. However, please note that seating is limited, so we kindly request that you register in advance to secure your spot.

Please be aware that not all activities will have shuttle services provided. In such cases, participants will be responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the venue. We advise you to carefully review the event details and refer to the reminder email for any additional instructions or specific transportation arrangements.

Apart from observing “Plan Your Visit” on our website, you may also obtain leaflets at A Few Moments・Youth Hub, or approach our Arts in the City Ambassador for any enquiry.

Step 1: Follow “Arts in the City” Instagram or Facebook page (@artsinthecityhk).
Step 2: You can then redeem a limited-edition souvenir for free at A Few Moments・Youth Hub.

Please take note on the redemption time and location:
16 to 31 March 2024 (Saturdays and Sundays)
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Visitors who stop by on weekdays can also obtain exquisite postcards at A Few Moments・Youth Hub. You may also send them to friends who are not able to participate in On the Plain of Plenty~

The exhibits of On the Plain of Plenty are open to the public for free, while some of them require pre-registration due to the limitation of venue capacity. Various workshops have a registration fee of $100, which includes a $50 deposit. Upon attending the activities as scheduled, the full deposit ($50) will be refunded. If participants fail to attend the activities without prior notification, the deposit will not be refunded.

You are welcome to register through our website. Limited quota will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Apart from the “In the Pond of Indifference: Sound Trespasses”, the “in the village lies a continent: Exhibition” and the “Wander: Exhibition”, all activities are required require prior reservation on the ticketing platform. Registered participants must arrive at the event venue at the designated meeting time and present the confirmation email to ensure a smooth event experience.

If there are any available slots on the day of the event, you may register at the A Few Moments・Youth Hub.

If you are unable to attend an event upon registration due to unforeseen circumstances, please contact us via email at least two working days prior the event. If you fail to attend the event without notifying us in advance, the registration fee will not be refunded.

Most activities will be conducted in Cantonese. Foreign visitors are welcome to bring their own interpreter to participate in the activities.

Please arrive at the venue earlier on the day of the event and provide your email address or relevant information to the Arts in the City Ambassadors. They will assist in retrieving necessary information for you.

Typhoon Signal No.3 or above and Red & Black Rainstorm Warning Signal:
▸ If the signal is hoisted 3 hours before the event, all on-date programmes will be cancelled.
▸ If the signal will be hoisted during the activities, all on-date programmes will be cancelled. Visitors will be advised to leave the site under safe circumstances.
▸ If the programme is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, no substitute time slots will be provided.

The organiser will proceed with the activities based on the weather conditions and reserves the right to cancel any activities in adverse weather conditions for safety reasons. Please stay tuned with the latest event updates on Facebook/Instagram @artsinthecityhk on the day of the event.