Sharing
“Contemporary Bamboo Crafting and Community Artmaking” Artists Sharing and Demonstration
Window Room (G/F, Kennedy Town Commercial Centre, 23 Belcher’s Street, Kennedy Town)
Traditional Lantern Crafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION
When it comes to paper crafting, ritual or festive items may be the first things that come to mind. Yet with the creativity and skill of master craftsmen, what can be achieved goes far beyond these familiar forms.
Over half a century ago, before production techniques were as advanced as they are today, craftsmen relied on the flexibility and versatility of bamboo craft to transform bamboo strips, paper and paste into astonishing handmade objects that served the needs of many different trades and occasions.
In this workshop, Master Frankie Leung, the second-generation successor of Sang Woo Loong Art Advertising Model Work Co., a long-established Sai Ying Pun shop for over 70 years, will guide participants in making a unique flower lantern. Through his sharing, participants will also learn about the changes in wedding and funeral rituals in Sai Ying Pun, as well as the transformation of the paper craft industry and the local community.
ARTIST / PARTNER
Hong Kong Resource Centre for Heritage
Founded in 2005. the Hong Kong Resource Centre for Heritage promotes the conservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage through research and knowledge exchange, fostering a greater sense of belonging.
Founded in 2005. the Hong Kong Resource Centre for Heritage promotes the conservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage through research and knowledge exchange, fostering a greater sense of belonging.
Instructor: Frankie Leung
A veteran paper craft master, Master Leung is the current head of Sang Woo Loong Art Advertising Model Work Co., a shop with a history of over 70 years. Born into a family of paper crafters, he is the eldest son of Leung Yau-kam, known as the “King of Lanterns”. Having helped in the shop from a young age, he inherited his father's skills in full, specialising in flower lanterns, lion heads and other paper crafts.
A veteran paper craft master, Master Leung is the current head of Sang Woo Loong Art Advertising Model Work Co., a shop with a history of over 70 years. Born into a family of paper crafters, he is the eldest son of Leung Yau-kam, known as the “King of Lanterns”. Having helped in the shop from a young age, he inherited his father's skills in full, specialising in flower lanterns, lion heads and other paper crafts.
DETAILS
Date and Time7 November 2026 (Saturday)
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
28 November 2026 (Saturday)
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
28 November 2026 (Saturday)
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Duration180 mins
LanguageCantonese
VenueHong Kong Resource Centre for Heritage
(Annex Block, 36A Western Street, Sai Ying Pun)
(Annex Block, 36A Western Street, Sai Ying Pun)
Quota20
Fee$200
Remarks※ Limited quota is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
※ Persons aged 6 or above are welcome to participate. Participants aged under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
※ All persons admitted to the venue, including accompanying adults, must hold a valid ticket.
※ Once registered to participate in the event, no refunds or changes will be allowed.
※ Please arrive 15 minutes before the event starts, and present the email confirmation to the on-site staff for registration.
※ Persons aged 6 or above are welcome to participate. Participants aged under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
※ All persons admitted to the venue, including accompanying adults, must hold a valid ticket.
※ Once registered to participate in the event, no refunds or changes will be allowed.
※ Please arrive 15 minutes before the event starts, and present the email confirmation to the on-site staff for registration.
