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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:21000101
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20191025T023607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T062016Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to the Spinning Factory!
DESCRIPTION:Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. \n \nThe Mills building was formerly a cotton-­spinning factory owned by Nan Fung Textiles. The green walls and high windows in The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery are vestiges of the golden era of Hong Kong’s textile industry. The exhibition Welcome to the Spinning Factory! will provide a brief but intensive history of Hong Kong’s textile industry\, featuring rich imageries\, vintage cotton products and archival documents and objects. You are also invited to experience the manual cotton-spinning process using traditional spinning instruments\, and design and create your own cotton label at the workshop stations in The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery. \nExhibition design: Assemble\nExhibition graphic design: HATO\nConceived by CHAT Collection and Exhibition team \n \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/welcome-to-the-spinning-factory-2/
CATEGORIES:All programmes,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:21000101
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20200817T102154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T053231Z
UID:25740-1597622400-4102444799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Untitled by Kato Izumi
DESCRIPTION:Kato Izumi is a renowned painter based in both Tokyo and Hong Kong. Born and raised in a rural area in Shimane prefecture in Japan\, young Kato’s playground was always surrounded by rich nature. This experience from his childhood instilled in him the idea that humans are a part of nature. When he was invited by CHAT for the Spring Programme in 2020\, he made an installation of 5 figures with painted stone heads and bodies from living plants in collaboration with local farmers. Whilst the stones remain unchanged\, the living plants will continue to grow\, altering the shape of the figures’ bodies. This installation resulted in his rst art piece embracing the changes of nature. \nTo commemorate the collaboration between Kato\, CHAT and Hong Kong farmers\, this piece will be updated with different kinds of plants and will be kept as art for those who love both art and nature. \nThis work was made in collaboration with the artist\, CHAT and Hong Kong farmers. \nCollection of CHAT\, Hong Kong\nTechnical Support: Sustainable Ecological Ethical Development Foundation \n \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/untitled/
CATEGORIES:All programmes,Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:21000101
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20201110T131255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T074419Z
UID:26262-1604966400-4102444799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Makers of Hong Kong: In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:‘Made in Hong Kong’ is a distinguishing emblem of quality and history that has carried different meanings over the generations past. \nIn the ‘Makers of Hong Kong: In Conversation’ video series\, ‘makers’ of textiles from knotted fishnets to tailored saam fu are invited to share their making process\, practice and their thoughts on the continued importance of ‘Made in Hong Kong’. Topics of discussion will reflect on the displayed objects of Misfitted: Unspoken Stories of Tailoring and past displays at The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery. \nMakers of Hong Kong: The Tailoring Story of Linda Lee \nLinda Lee served as the costume director of The City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) for over 30 years. Since each performance costume is unique and created based on the specific needs of the costume designers\, choreographers\, and dancers\, as the costume director\, she often had to navigate and mediate between the three parties to satisfy their diverse\, and sometimes conflicting\, requirements. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Story of Navy’s Tailor Tony Wong \nIn 1949\, Tony Wong’s father followed the large number of Shanghai tailors who moved south to Hong Kong\, and opened the Fu Shing tailoring label at Fenwick Pier\, where he served the U.S. sailors and officers to tailor their uniforms and suits \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: The Story of Former Garment Worker Wong To Yuen \nBy the late 1960s\, an abundance of technical schools were established and attended by factory workers seeking upward mobility and those who wanted to produce the latest Western fashion for themselves. Former garment worker Wong To Yuen studied at one of the technical schools back in the days. Her final coursework consisted of a casual outfit and a night gown\, which she not only designed and made but also modelled at the graduation show! \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: A Family’s Tailor \nIn this interview\, the Tsui sisters recount their childhood in 1950s and 60s Hong Kong\, when their amah doubled as a housemaid and an at-home family’s tailor\, creating everything from a child’s mini wadded jacket to a cheongsam belonging to a young lady. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Tracing Wax Prints \nWhat is Ankara fabric exactly? In this episode of ‘Makers of Hong Kong: In Conversation\,’ we have the pleasure of inviting fashion stylist Jaho Anita from Nigeria to provide insights into the fascinating world of Ankara fabric and its production process! \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Knitting Shared Memories  \nIn this interview with veteran knitwear producer Miranda Wong (Founder\, Ms-Square) and emerging designer Phyllis Chan (Co-Founder\, YanYan Knits)\, the pair engage in a cross-generational dialogue on the development of the local knitwear industry since the 1980s with particular focus on market environment\, emergence of original designs and unique operation models. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Collecting Patterns \nJohn Wu (graphic designer and collector) shares on his appreciation of the patterned wrapping papers of department stores in Hong Kong. In the process\, he describes the development of local packaging design and reveals how patterns reflect Hong Kong’s divergent consumer culture. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: From Brocades to Neckties \nChuk Sheung Yu (former silk weaver) and K. K. Tung (Founder\, Tung’s Computer Weaving Neckties Centre) share on their career development in the local silk industry. Their stories reveal how\, since the 1930s\, the industry has continuously adapted to market conditions to create unique textile designs and business models. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Tales of Tablecloths \nGuest host and senior textile industry advisor Albert Chan introduces various weaving techniques and speaks to Gigi Ng\, the 4th generation successor of Ser Wong Fun restaurant. In their conversation\, they share about the application of traditional weaving methods in everyday life\, and how the practice of using tablecloths in Chinese restaurants shapes our dining experience. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Finding a City’s Palate \nAnimation artist Lee Yuk Ki Florence created the colourful thematic illustrations for the ‘Textile for Food’ display. In this episode\, she shares her creative process by revisiting the locations where she captured the textures and details of her work\, and introduces to the audience the urban landscapes and objects that inspired her. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Thinking with Tying and Interlacing\n \nGuest Presenter Lee Chi Wing speaks with the owners of Cheung So Kee Wire Netting and Chu Kee Greengrocers. Through the conversations and demonstrations\, they share about the design logic behind interlacing with metal wires and tying with ‘salt water grass’\, and experiment with new shapes and functions. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Shaping with Cloth \nGuest Presenter Professor Siu Yan Ho speaks to Liu Chui Tong (Owner of Shun Hing Lung Kwai Kee Bean Products) and Fu Wing Cheung (Owner of Kwan Kee Store) to explore the history and use of textiles as tools for cooking.\n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Culinary Style \nLisa Fong (culinary show writer and presenter) shares on her collection of aprons\, exploring through them her experience in the television industry and her influence on the image of the modern housewife. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Changing School Uniforms\n \nPaul Lam and Peter Lam (Director and Managing Director of Kam Lun Tailors Limited) share on the conceptualisation\, production and marketing of school uniforms\, revealing the business’s unique position in between fashion and tailoring. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Patching Denim Culture \nPeter Wong and Ching Siu Wai (former Editor and Art Director of City Magazine) share their experience putting together the special denim issue of City Magazine in the 1990s. The two explore how denim has shaped the popular culture of Hong Kong\, as well as the important role that their editorial practice played throughout the conception of the issue. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Refashioning Chinese Garments \nSiu Lan of the brand Tailor Made by Siu Lan share her experience of being a tailor since she was 23 years old\, imbibing traditional Chinese patternmaking into modern\, one-of-a-kind yet everyday garments. \n \nMakers of Hong Kong: Knotting Fishing Nets \nSarah Yip and Rex Law of Eco Cheung Chau share their experiences conserving fishing traditions and other intangible heritages of Cheung Chau. \n \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/makers-of-hong-kong-in-conversation/
CATEGORIES:All programmes,Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Online,Regular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20990711
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20220917T163252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T040238Z
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SUMMARY:30-Minute Making
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for fun crafts inspired by Hong Kong’s textile heritage\, guided by CHAT’s Faces of Textile Culture! Create your own heat-shrink keychain\, wax-print pouch\, dot-beaded charm and photo frame\, or  Illumin-Loom heat-transfer tote bags – no experience is needed. \n*All activities are subject to availability. For enquiries\, please call 3979 2301 or speak with our staff on the day. \nDate & Time:\nWeekends and Public Holidays 1:00-7:00pm\nExperience Level: Suitable for all ages\nFee: From HK$40 to HK$200/set \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/30-minute-making-patternways-visualising-hong-kong-in-transition/
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Regular,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20321018
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20230516T050806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T062316Z
UID:38934-1697500800-1981670399@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Hand Spinning Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:In this demonstration\, visitors can observe how cotton fibre is spun into yarn. The demonstration welcomes all for viewing and questions! \nDate & Time:\nWeekdays 3:00-5:30pm\nWeekends and Public Holidays 1:00-4:00pm (Closed on Tuesdays) \nFee: Free \nFaces of Textile Culture Wanted! \nWe are now openly recruiting ‘Faces of Textile Culture’ (FTC). FTCs will introduce textile culture to CHAT’s visitors starting from April 2026 by leading various activities\, such as hand spinning demonstrations and ‘30-Minute Making’ sessions. We invite interested individuals to join us in promoting the history and culture of Hong Kong’s textile industry\, all while sharing the creative joy of textile art. \nClick here to learn more \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/hand-spinning-demonstration-5/
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Seasonal,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280727
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20220907T090322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T090931Z
UID:35480-1701561600-1848268799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Learning Tour on Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability and environmental protection are more than buzzwords – they are more pivotal than ever to our shared world. How can we put these values into practice and become smarter\, more responsible consumers? \nIn this one-hour interactive tour\, participants will closely examine rare museum-grade textile artefacts alongside the industry’s latest innovations. Through engaging activities\, they will learn how to extend the life of their garments and adopt environmentally conscious habits in everyday life. \nTour content includes: \n– Rethinking your wardrobe: Understand the consumption habits and key sustainability challenges in Hong Kong\n– Learning through touch: Feel the differences between various fibres and recognise the environmental issues in textile production\n– Inspired by local wisdom: Discover Hong Kong’s latest textile technologies and innovations addressing environmental challenges\n– Decoding museum artefacts: Take a close look at museum-grade textile collections and learn to appreciate their cultural value\n– Discovering production and consumption trends: From international environmental standards to garment labels\, gain a solid understanding of the circular economy through fun and practical examples\n– Learning through making: Choose between two simple hands-on activities – transform preloved T-shirts into tote bags or learn to mend a piece of garment \nCHAT’s one-hour Learning Tour on Sustainability is suitable for Primary 4 to university-level students\, as well as corporate ESG task forces. The tour aligns with the spirit of active experiential learning in STEAM education and prides itself on a ‘learning by doing’ approach. Participants hone their critical thinking and analytical skills while exploring textile materials\, production and innovations. Through direct\, tactile interaction with textile artefacts\, they also develop cultural and artistic literacy while broadening their interdisciplinary perspectives. The hands-on activity further strengthens creativity and problem-solving skills\, encouraging participants to bring sustainability into everyday life and learning. \nTo reserve a tour\, please submit your booking form 30 days prior to your intended visit: \n\n\n\n\nSchools\, Non-Profit Organisations and Charitable Organisations* \n\n\nPrivate Groups and Business Corporations \n\n\n\n\n*Organisations exempted from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance \nSpecial thanks to The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel for their support and valuable comments. \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/learning-tour-on-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Regular,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20301001
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20240115T085313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T065144Z
UID:40927-1705276800-1917043199@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Interactive Experience : Illumin-Loom
DESCRIPTION:Operate a weaving loom from the future and create your own illuminated textile images in CHAT Arcade! Illumin-Loom is a walk-in interactive experience where visitors can design unique patterns on colourful light strips. The finished creation will be exported as a digital image to download. Visitors can also choose to print the image as heat transfer stickers\, and in our 30-Minute Making workshop\, iron it onto a special tote bag. Alternatively\, visitors can bring home the sticker and follow the provided instructions to iron it onto a textile item of their own choice. \nThe light strips of Illumin-Loom simulate the threads in a fabric while alluding to the historical relationship between digital computation and textile technology. Additionally\, the library of contemporary motifs and background patterns is inspired by Hong Kong’s textile heritage\, paying homage to the history of The Mills as a former spinning factory. \nInstallation\, graphic and game design: pill & pillow and HATO \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/illumin-loom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Highlight
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20240115T090554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T085456Z
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SUMMARY:‘Factory of Tomorrow’ Community Embroidery Curtains
DESCRIPTION:What is a ‘Factory of Tomorrow’ like in the eyes of primary school students? In CHAT Lounge\, a set of embroidered curtains takes inspiration from the new motto as CHAT celebrates its 5th anniversary in March 2024. \nOver the course of several months\, hundreds of primary school students from the ‘333 Learning Companion Leadership Program’ supported by We R Family Foundation learned about CHAT and its history to create drawings and paper models of a ‘Factory of Tomorrow’. Several works were then selected by a panel of judges and transformed into digitally embroidered designs by Tajima Embroidery Machines Limited\, resulting in this one-of-a-kind project that brings together art\, industry and community. \nTechnical Sponsor: Tajima Embroidery Machines Limited\nCommunity Partner: We R Family Foundation\nWith special thanks to Sudo Reiko and Ikko Yokoyama \n  \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/factory-of-tomorrow-community-embroidery-curtains
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Highlight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:21000101
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20220727T045459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T031432Z
UID:35117-1709164800-4102444799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover hidden stories and knowledge about CHAT’s exhibitions and collections through guided experiences! Led by trained docents\, our Regular Tour is  available by walk-in or group booking. Private group tours can also be extended to include a making workshop. Find the one that suits you best and make your visit truly memorable! \n1.  Walk-In Guided Tour  \nThis free 45-minute guided tour of our permanent and seasonal exhibitions will take you through the rich history and heritage of Hong Kong’s textile industry as well as the stories behind the contemporary art on display. No booking is required; simply arrive at CHAT Reception 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Places are provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please refer to the schedule below: \nEvery Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday and Public Holiday: 2:30pm\,  5:30pm \n2. Group Guided Tour \nBook a 45-minute guided tour for your group and delve into CHAT’s exhibitions with our docents. Tours can be customised to focus on specific exhibitions\, displays or themes. You can also extend the session to include a making workshop! \nTo reserve a tour\, please submit your booking form 30 days prior to your intended visit: \n\n\n\n\nSchools\, Non-Profit Organisations and Charitable Organisations* \n\n\nPrivate Groups and Business Corporations \n\n\n\n\n*Organisations exempted from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance \nIf you are visiting as a group of 20 people or more but do not require a guided tour\, please still inform us in advance to make the appropriate arrangements. Please email enquiry@mill6chat.org 30 days prior to your visit. \n  \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/guided-experiences-at-chat/
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Regular,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20440901
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20230516T052551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T025058Z
UID:38942-1709164800-2356300799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Cherry Machine Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Let’s witness Hong Kong’s only operating industrial drawing frame in action at CHAT!  \nLeung Fung Yee (Auntie Yee) worked as an experienced machine operator who operated spinning machines at different cotton mills\, including Nan Fung Textile\, from 1980s to 1990s. She is now retired but she comes to CHAT to make the ‘Cherry’ drawing frame come alive again! Performing one of the essential processes in the spinning production\, this drawing frame is donated by the last cotton-spinning mill in Hong Kong\, Tai Hing Cotton Mills Ltd. The demonstration is free and open to the public at The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery. \nCome and learn about what the huge machine can do and have a chat with Auntie Yee!              \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/cherry-machine-demonstration-3/
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Demonstration,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20360418
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20240417T023120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T050218Z
UID:41776-1713312000-2092089599@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Become a CHAT member 
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/become-a-chat-member/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Highlights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:21000101
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20240725T060246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T060246Z
UID:42108-1721865600-4102444799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Research Grant
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/research_grant_highlight
CATEGORIES:Homepage Highlights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20241121T074253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T072341Z
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SUMMARY:Pixel to Stitch: Knit Computer Sleeve Workshop
DESCRIPTION:$850｜RSVP \n10% discount for CHAT members\, 15% for CHAT Patrons.\nTurn your unique creation into a computer sleeve with the colourful pixels of the Illumin-Loom. \nIn this exciting one-hour workshop\, you will explore essential graphic design principles that will help bring your ideas to life! Then\, you will get to customise your computer sleeve\, including personal lettering and yarn selection\, all under the expert guidance of CHAT’s talented textile programme team. To ensure optimal learning results\, each session accommodates only one participant to realise one design. However\, as the primary registrant\, you may choose to bring friends and family along to support you in the process. \nThe workshop culminates in placing your very own production order\, turning your vision into reality. Don’t miss this opportunity to express yourself and create something amazing! \nRemarks:\n– Dimensions: Each laptop sleeve measures 270 x 320mm (± 20mm) and made to fit a 13-inch Macbook\n– Production: Your computer sleeve will be ready for collection or shipping within two to three weeks after the workshop; you will be contacted for further arrangements\n– Fee: the HK$850 registration fee covers the workshop and the production cost of one laptop sleeve only\n– RSVP: Registration closes 2 days before the event; waitlisted participants will be contacted for further arrangements\n– Language: English and Cantonese\n– Age: Participants under the age of 12 must be dropped off and picked up by a legal guardian \n  \n \n▲Front of the laptop sleeve\, opened \n \n▲Back of the laptop sleeve\, opened \n \n▲Back of the laptop sleeve\, fastened \n \n▲Surface texture of the laptop sleeve \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/pixel-to-stitch-knit-computer-sleeve-workshop
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Highlight,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290721
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20241126T041654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T061024Z
UID:42960-1732579200-1879286399@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Curator-led Private Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our intimate and interactive tour of exhibitions on view led by curators. Conducted in groups\, these tours are the best way to ask questions about the ideas and concepts behind the exhibition and share your thoughts with the curators in a friendly atmosphere. Topic subjects to the exhibitions on view. \nTo reserve a tour\, please submit your booking form 30 days prior to your intended visit: \n\n\n\n\n$50 per head for University and Tertiary level institution \n\n\n$150 per head for Private Groups and Business Corporations \n\n\n\n\nThis private tour can accommodate a minimum of 6 and maximum of 30 participants; children count as participants. \nLanguage : English\, Cantonese or Mandarin \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/curator-led-private-tour
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Regular,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20990414
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20241213T085516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T084537Z
UID:43087-1734048000-4079807999@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Bloomberg Connects
DESCRIPTION:The Bloomberg Connects app is a free digital guide to cultural organizations around the world that makes it easy to access and engage with arts and culture from mobile devices\, anytime\, anywhere. The app offers information about current exhibitions at a portfolio of hundreds of participating cultural partners through dynamic content tailored to each organization. Participating collections currently include botanical gardens\, performance venues\, outdoor sculpture parks\, and world-class museums. Features include expert commentary\, video highlights\, pinch-and-zoom capability and exhibition maps. The app can be downloaded for free via Google Play or the App Store. \n\nDownload\n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/bloomberg-connects
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Exhibition,Highlight,Homepage Highlights,Others
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20250117T063051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T035326Z
UID:43300-1737072000-1771804799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Busy Needles: Textile Embellishments of Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:Experience the exhibition in full 360° immersion below. Double click to launch the VR 360° tour in full screen mode. \n \nEmbroidery\, beading\, drawnwork – these intricate tasks were once skilfully carried out by many of our older generations. Upon closer look\, they also illustrate the defining qualities of commercial craft production and circulation in 20th-century Hong Kong\, such as systematisation of skilled work\, female labour and leadership\, adaptation for export markets\, and alienation between makers and consumers. \nBusy Needles examines embroidery materials from Maryknoll Convent School Foundation\, drawnwork from Swatow that circulated through Hong Kong\, beadwork and its cottage industry\, traditional kwan kwa marriage gowns and more\, at the same time encouraging alternative and personal views of craft in Hong Kong. \nMain exhibits courtesy (In alphabetical order by surname): Tarlan Amigh (@tarlandotco)\, Vincent Auyeung (@rtftdongpohk)\, Lucky Embroidery\, Maryknoll Convent School Foundation Limited\, Nam Yang Kee (@namyangkee.hk)\, Ply-Knits\, Shou Xiu Jia\, Carolyn and Kenneth Yim\n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/busy-needles-textile-embellishments-of-hong-kong
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20250401T052006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T030609Z
UID:43849-1743465600-1774828799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Accessibility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission｜Walk-in \nJoin us for a guided tour like no other\, where our dynamic duo of Deaf and hearing docents brings to life the rich textile heritage of Hong Kong!  \nOur knowledgeable and witty docents will re-enact the experiences of three remarkable makers\, explore the artistry of textile embellishment and uncover the hidden stories of industrial cotton spinning through performative show-and-tells. In this interactive tour delivered in both Cantonese and Hong Kong Sign Language\, you will also learn to sign basic textile-related phrases\, touch various artefacts and immerse yourself in the history of the heyday of Hong Kong’s manufacturing. \nThe 45-minute journey is designed with accessibility in mind and welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities. This programme has received the ICOM-CECA Best Practice Award 2025\, which recognises exceptional museum education programmes globally. \nGroup bookings are welcomed. Please submit the online booking form 30 days prior to your intended visit. \n\n\n\n\nSchools\, Non-Profit Organisations and Charitable Organisations* \n\n\nPrivate Groups and Business Corporations \n\n\n\n\n*Organisations exempted from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/accessibility-tour-2
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Highlight,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20250918T094022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T081149Z
UID:44878-1758153600-1772409599@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Gulnur Mukazhanova: Dowry of the Soul
DESCRIPTION:\nGulnur Mukazhanova is a Kazakh contemporary artist who combines Central Asian felt with other media to examine the interaction between ancient textile culture and contemporary issues. This solo exhibition showcases diverse creations from across her career\, including felt paintings\, felt sculptures\, patchwork installations\, photography and video. \nFelt making is a laborious process that demands both physical strength and mental focus – wool fibres are repeatedly squeezed\, kneaded and pounded into a densely matted textile. Mukazhanova blends traditional techniques with bold colours and experimental collages\, taking Central Asian felt beyond its everyday uses and cultural significance for freer\, more open and more emotional expressions. \nMuch of Mukazhanova’s work responds to the tension between the rapidly changing globalised world and traditional ways of life and values. She uses the metaphor of the dowry to explore the complexity of tradition from a female perspective – at times a source of pride and hope\, at others a symbol of pain and oppression. Audiences are invited to reflect on the meaning of cultural inheritance: Where do we come from? What’s the soul of our culture? What have we inherited\, and what do we hope to pass on? \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/gulnur-mukazhanova-dowry-of-the-soul
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20250925T055557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T021333Z
UID:44998-1758758400-1772409599@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Artefacts of Intimacy
DESCRIPTION:This display presents artefacts and oral accounts of the once intimate relationship between women and textiles in Hong Kong. Memories and emotions\, both individual and collective\, are interwoven to highlight the voices of women who quietly but significantly propelled the city’s industrial development. We invite you to reflect upon and find inspiration from a bygone era where making was part of everyday life. \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/aartefacts-of-intimacy
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20251008T035730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T084203Z
UID:45057-1759881600-1766534399@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:CHAT Two-Day Holiday Winter Camp
DESCRIPTION:$960 | RSVP \n10% discount for CHAT members\, 15% for CHAT Patrons.\nLet your young ones make their own festive accessories and outshine everyone in the holiday season! \nIn this two-day winter camp\, junior creatives will not only turn plants into art supplies\, but also learn sewing\, patchworking and felting techniques to make a scarf from textile waste. While exercising their imagination\, they will discover about sustainable living and the wonders of nature. \nDay 1: Making Colours out of Flowers \nAt the rooftop farm of The Mills\, participants will be introduced to how plant pigments can be transformed into crayons\, inks and dyes. This activity is inspired by CHAT’s community programme Seed to Textile 2025\, in which we collaborated with Hong Kong artist Sara Tse to create naturally dyed artworks and explore the close connection between flora and people’s experiences.\n– Rooftop farm tour and foraging for flowers\n– Making crayons and inks using natural pigments\n– Dyeing fabrics swatches for the activities on Day 2 \n \n \nDay 2: Creating a Scarf\nAt CHAT Lab\, participants will learn to design\, cut and sew a unique patchwork scarf\, which will keep them warm throughout the Christmas and New Year holidays.\n– Choosing fabrics and creating a patchwork\n– Cutting and arranging fabric scraps into a collage\n– Sewing by hand and with a sewing machine\n– Adding embellishments using felting and heat bonding techniques \n*Each participant will receive fabrics to make one 25 x 125 cm piece. They are welcome to bring a pre-loved fabric or garment to add to the patchwork.\n**Parents can drop off and pick up their children at CHAT Reception. \n \n \nExperience level: No prior experience is needed. Recommended for ages 7 to 13.\nMaterials: All tools and materials are provided\nLanguage: English with informal Cantonese and Mandarin interpretation \n  \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/chat-two-day-holiday-winter-camp
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20251124T040350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T033119Z
UID:45246-1763942400-1769817599@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Ode to Central Asia: Immersive Dance Performance 
DESCRIPTION:$340 | RSVP \n10% discount for CHAT members\, 15% for CHAT Patrons.\nCome along for an after-hours journey into the poetic world of Central Asian culture! \nThe event will start with a tour of the art exhibition Gulnur Mukazhanova: Dowry of the Soul\, led by curator Wang Weiwei. You will be greeted by traditional Central Asian music wafting through the gallery\, where dance artists Pasha Umer and Celine Laurelle Tang will perform a Kazakh folk dance amid a labyrinth of textile artworks. After that\, stay with us for a post-performance talk with the curator and artists! \nAlso included in this unique experience are two complimentary drinks and a felt souvenir to take home. Rhythmic steps\, dynamic movements\, bold colours and great conversations – it will be a wonderful Friday evening for any culture lover. \nLanguage: Post-performance talks will be conducted in English and Mandarin with informal Cantonese interpretation \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/ode-to-central-asia-immersive-dance-performance
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Performance,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20251124T080626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T033300Z
UID:45277-1763942400-1769126399@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Weaving Shadows and Light: Curator-Led Tour and Contemporary Dance Encounter with Alice Ma
DESCRIPTION:$340 | RSVP \n10% discount for CHAT members\, 15% for CHAT Patrons.\nWhat happens when stories from Central Asia meet contemporary dance in Hong Kong? \nIn one special evening\, dance artist Alice Ma will transform CHAT’s gallery into a living stage. After a curator-led tour of Kazakh artist Gulnur Mukazhanova’s solo exhibition\, Dowry of the Soul\, Ma will bring you into a labyrinth of 84 felt paintings through improvisation. From texture and colour to movement and gesture\, the artworks and Ma will engage in a dialogue across cultures and media\, drawing you into the free realm of contemplation and emotion. \nThe performance is followed by an intimate conversation between Ma and Wang Weiwei\, the exhibition’s curator. You can also enjoy two complimentary drinks and a felt souvenir to take home with as you gain insight into their inspirations. \nLanguage: Post-performance talks will be conducted in English and Mandarin with informal Cantonese interpretation \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/weaving-shadows-and-light
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Performance,Seasonal,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20251128T094807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T073427Z
UID:45318-1763942400-1770508799@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Felting Workshop: ‘Little Ones’ Cheongsam for Dolls
DESCRIPTION:$380 | RSVP \n10% discount for CHAT members\, 15% for CHAT Patrons.\nThe history of the reknown Cheongsam spans generations. Adorned with classic side slits and delicate Pankou knots\, the traditional and elegant textile product is Hong Kong’s intangible heritage. Have you ever encountered a Cheongsam crafted from felt? \nIf you love Hong Kong culture and enjoy exloring new things\, join artist Debbie Leung for an experience that blends tradition with innovation! In this three-hour workshop\, you will learn the basics of felting\, combine tranditional aesthetics with innovative design to craft a unique Cheongsam for a charming doll. Bring home your doll dressed in a one-of-a-kind creation to celebrate the Lunar New Year! \nExperience: Suitable for participants aged 16 or above\nMaterials: One doll\, all tools and materials are included \nLanguage: Cantonese with informal English interpretation \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/felting-workshop-series-cheongsam-for-dolls
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20251128T101600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T080250Z
UID:45328-1763942400-1770595199@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Family Felting Workshop: 'Little Ones' Cheongsam for Dolls
DESCRIPTION:$380 | RSVP \n10% discount for CHAT members\, 15% for CHAT Patrons.\nCelebrate the Lunar New Year with creativity and togetherness with your little one! \nIn this three-hour family workshop\, parents and children will explore the cultural charm of the Cheongsam in Hong Kong while learning basic felting techniques under the guidance of artist Debbie Leung. Working from scratch\, each pair will design and craft a unique felt Cheongsam for a charming doll to take home. Join us to enjoy a meaningful parent-child art experience and spend an inspiring festive weekend together! \nExperience: No prior making experience is required. Suitable for children aged 6 or above. Each registration is for two people\, consisting of a child and an accompanying adult. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. \nMaterials: One doll\, all tools and materials are included\, each pair of participant will take home one artwork.\nLanguage: Cantonese with informal English interpretation \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/make-your-own-cheongsam-dressed-doll-parent-child
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20251126T102354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T090507Z
UID:45292-1764115200-1768262399@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:CHAT at The Mills:  Seed to Textile 2025 - Woven Campus
DESCRIPTION:In Seed to Textile 2025\, Hong Kong artist Sara Tse drew inspiration from her now-demolished alma mater\, Kwai Chung Public School\, and led a series of co-creative activities. With the public\, she explored how nature and textiles weave into people’s memories\, unravelling and reweaving communal experiences. \nTse and ‘Seeders’ – comprising cross-generational alumni and openly recruited art enthusiasts – cultivated plants common in Hong Kong and used them to dye fabric and yarn. The naturally dyed materials\, along with archival photographs\, were woven onto branches gathered from local trees. Here\, the branches are placed in ceramic works resembling candy jars\, sitting on rubbings of the school’s classroom floor. The installation summarises their co-learning journey over the year\, celebrating the intergenerational bonds nurtured through socially engaged art. By turning nostalgia into collective creation\, it explores the transformative power of kindness in a rapidly shifting society. \nIn the performance on 10 January\, Seeders and primary school students wear naturally dyed scarves embroidered by 2\,300 CHAT visitors and perform timeless songs about friendship\, spreading the enduring power of community. \nPerformance Detail\nDate: 10.01.2026 (Sat)\nTime: 3:00-4:00pm\nNo reservation is required. \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/seed-to-textile-2025-woven-campus
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTSTAMP:20260407T101301
CREATED:20251209T095953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T084326Z
UID:45390-1765238400-1771718399@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Curator-Led Tour: Hong Kong’s Textile Heritage
DESCRIPTION:$50 | RSVP \nJoin us for a curator-led tour of Busy Needles: Textile Embellishments of Hong Kong\, a special display exploring the defining characteristics of the city’s commercial craft through beading\, embroidery and drawnwork. \nBruce Li\, curator of the special display\, will share stories related to the precious items on view and insights into the behind-the-scenes curation process. Through light-hearted dialogue and direct engagement\, the guided experience encourages participants to formulate alternative and personal views of craft in Hong Kong. \nThis session will be hosted in English. \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/curator-led-tour-hong-kongs-textile-heritage-2
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Tours
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