By South China Morning Post | Created at 2025-03-21 12:46:38 | Updated at 2025-03-21 17:54:24
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Bamboo pole noodles, dragon boat races and cheongsam-making are expected to be included among a new annual initiative to celebrate Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage and enhance its appeal to tourists.
The Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Month will debut in June, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department revealed on Friday among its preview for activities in the coming year, as it aimed to draw attention to the city’s diverse range of heritage.
“It’s a very popular trend, many young people are interested in finding out more about history. The same goes for tourists; The Peak and the Avenue of Stars are no longer the only spots they visit,” Eve Tam Mei-yee, deputy director of the department said.
“Visitors want to learn more about what is unique about a place, such as its history and culture, that you cannot find anywhere else in the world,” she noted, adding that hosting the initiative annually in June could help build a habit and awareness among those interested in planning their trip to Hong Kong.
Manda Chan Wing-man, director of the department, said the initiative would feature a few of the 18 districts in Hong Kong each year, focusing on what each has to offer in terms of intangible cultural heritage, with details to be announced in the coming months.
“Intangible cultural heritage is not only something for museums to be admired. It’s part of our daily lives, it’s something we come across all the time,” Chan said, highlighting activities such as city walks and performances.
