Heritage Talk 2026 — Preservation and Innovation of Flower Board Crafting Techniques in Hong Kong
Flower boards are a form of traditional local craftsmanship commonly seen in our everyday life. They are often used to celebrate shop openings, birthdays of deities, inaugural ceremonies, and mourn the loss of loved ones. Having gone through changes and innovations over the years, flower boards and their crafting technique carry profound social and cultural significance. The flower board crafting technique was included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory of Hong Kong in June 2014, making it one of the 507 items on the list.
The Lord Wilson Heritage Trust, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Public Libraries, will present a talk titled “Preservation and Innovation of Flower Board Crafting Techniques in Hong Kong”. In this talk, Mr. Choi Wing-kei, second-generation successor of Wing Kei Flower Store, and Dr Wong King-chung, Senior Conservation Manager of The Conservancy Association will share the stories behind this traditional craftsmanship and explain how flower boards have been sustained, innovated and passed down amidst changing social and environmental contexts while remaining within traditional frameworks.
Speakers:
Dr Wong King-chung (Senior Conservation Manager (Cultural Heritage), The Conservancy Association)
Mr Choi Wing-kei (Founder of Wing Kei Flower Store)
Date: 7 June 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 AM. to 12:00 Noon
Venue: Lecture Theatre, G/F, Hong Kong Central Library
Language: Cantonese
Free admission｜Limited seats available on a first-come first-served basis.
This talk is part of the Chinese Culture Promotion Series presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. For more information, please visit https://www.ccpo.gov.hk/en/
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