Published: 19:22, May 13, 2026
Intangible heritage, permanent memories
By Wang Zhan
Veteran puppeteer Wong Fai demonstrated shadow puppetry at the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre in Sham Shui Po, highlighting this ancient art form on May 13, 2026. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong traditional artists will get a chance to showcase their talents during the upcoming Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Month, from May 30 through June 30.

As part of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: ICH Highlight Tours, the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office organized a media tour to showcase traditional crafts across the city, and some artists put their unique skills under the spotlight for the benefit of the media on Wednesday.

Hong Kong ICH Month 2026 will launch 40 intangible cultural heritage field visits and stage over 50 performances, providing residents and tourists with a deeper appreciation of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage and cultural significance.

China Daily's Andy Chong took the photos on Wednesday.

Veteran puppeteer Wong Fai demonstrated shadow puppetry at the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre in Sham Shui Po, highlighting this ancient art form. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
In Shek Kip Mei, Wee Lian-hee introduced the intricate process of guqin making on May 13, 2026. The guqin is a craft inscribed on the national intangible cultural heritage list since 2014. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
At Bo Wah Effigies workshop in Sham Shui Po, Au Yeung Ping-chi showcased traditional paper crafting techniques on May 13, 2026. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)