Arts in the City: Revisit Tai Hang
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Back to Tai Hang to Discover the Neighbourhood Tales
Presented by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, “Arts in the City: Revisit Tai Hang” will be held from 19 September to 31 October 2026. Building on the success of the inaugural art walk “small valley TAI HANG” in 2023, the project once again brings the public to this small, charming neighbourhood on the north shore of Hong Kong Island.
Tai Hang is a place of criss-crossing streets and alleys, century-old Fire Dragon traditions, historic buildings, neighbourhood memories and the everyday rhythms of local life. Participating artists from “small valley TAI HANG” are invited to return to the community: weaving artist Zoe Siu will create a new art installation, while mixed-media artist Max Cheng and paper mache art sculpture collective Hira Hira will host handicraft workshops connected to the Tai Hang community. A "Mini Fire Dragon" paper-crafting workshop, inspired by the Tai Hang Fire Dragon tradition, will also be held, along with themed guided tours around historic buildings and community stories.
Members of the public can also explore Tai Hang at their own pace with a self-guided map and exclusive cultural and creative products specially created by the artists, setting off an in-depth arts and cultural journey woven through street corners, local narratives and crafts.
How to Book
Workshops, guided tours, and the Self-guided Tour Goodie Bag will be available for purchase via Klook starting 27 August. The first 60 participants who enter the promo code [EARLYTAIHANG] at checkout can enjoy 12% off for all “Arts in the City: Revisit Tai Hang” arts workshops and guided tours. Limited quota available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Zoe Siu – Weaving the Future Continuing her creative journey from “small valley TAI HANG”, weaving artist Zoe Siu presents her new work, Weaving the Future, transforming the classic Hakka fa dai blessing motif "Lum Chai” —an olive- or diamond-shaped pattern—in the form of unconventional kites across the Tai Hang community. The artwork carries forward Tai Hang’s historical memories and community imagination. Date: 19 September to 31 October 2026 |  |
Max Cheng – Tai Hang Flavours Handmade Incense Workshop Mixed-media artist Max Cheng will guide participants to become scent travellers, kneading and blending natural handmade incense materials by hand. They will preserve the everyday warmth and daily memories of Tai Hang within their own stick of incense, and bring this unique handmade incense home. |  |
Hira Hira – Tai Hang Mythical Creature Paper Mache Workshop Paper mache art sculpture collective Hira Hira will guide participants to explore the unique “blessing power” and community story of each Tai Hang mythical creature. Besides shaping this palm-sized happiness by hande-workshop, participants may also bring their mythical creature along to explore the legendary stories of Tai Hang! Three mythical creature designs are available in this workshop, with the following themes: |  |
Felix Yiu – Miniature Tai Hang Fire Dragon Crafting Workshop Multi-disciplinary material artist Felix Yiu will guide participants to experience first-hand the craft and charm of Fire Dragon making. Combining a traditional crafted framework with contemporary craft materials, it invites participants to rediscover this folk craft that carries the memories of Tai Hang. Even without any hands-on craft experience, participants can craft their own miniature Fire Dragon by hand within two hours, bringing home the festive light, shadows and blessings of Tai Hang. |  |
Charles Lai – Tai Hang Architectural and Heritage Guided Tour Architectural styles evolve with the times, serving as tangible records of society and historical development. Architectural researcher Dr Charles Lai will lead participants through the streets and alleys of Tai Hang, tracing the neighbourhood’s transformation from early traditional Hakka village houses and pre-war tong lau (tenement building) of the early 20th century to the modern urban architecture of today. |  |
Audrey Yip – Tai Hang Community and Cultural Heritage Guided Tour Tai Hang’s vibrant community life and cultural heritage are hidden gems within the city. Seasoned broadcaster Audrey Yip will lead participants into the heart of the neighbourhood, exploring the close connections between traditional festivals and community history, and tracing how the area evolved from a traditional Hakka village into the diverse and close-knit living community it is today. |  |
Combining artist-designed cultural and creative products, a self-guided map and redemption vouchers from local shops, the Goodie Bag invites participants to transform community observations, local memories and artistic imagination of Tai Hang into everyday objects to collect and take home, while exploring this little neighbourhood on the north shore of Hong Kong Island at their own pace. |  |
