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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:21000101
DTSTAMP:20260405T162418
CREATED:20201110T131255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T074419Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20990711
DTSTAMP:20260405T162418
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:20260405T162418
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280727
DTSTAMP:20260405T162418
CREATED:20220907T090322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T090931Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:21000101
DTSTAMP:20260405T162418
CREATED:20220727T045459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T031432Z
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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:20260405T162418
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:20241104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260405T162418
CREATED:20241121T074253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T072341Z
UID:42912-1730678400-1781654399@www.mill6chat.org
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:20260405T162418
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:20260405T162418
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:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260405T162418
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260405T162418
CREATED:20250506T084551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T094313Z
UID:44031-1746489600-1759363199@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
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTSTAMP:20260405T162418
CREATED:20250702T081650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T071141Z
UID:44236-1751414400-1764547199@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Open Call for Objects and Stories: Childhood and Textiles
DESCRIPTION:CHAT is preparing a special display on the themes of textiles and childhood and invites you to contribute visual materials and stories! The display is planned for one year from March 2026 onwards in The D. H. Chen Foundation Gallery at CHAT on 2/F of The Mills. \nWe are gathering objects and stories dated between the 1940s to 2000s\, such as: \n\nClothing: children’s wear\, school uniforms\, plimsolls\, tiger-head shoes\, embroidered shoes\, etc.\nFabric Toys: fabric dolls\, jumping sacks\, etc.\nHand-me-Downs: quilts\, baby carriers\, etc.\nHistorical Photographs and Anecdotes: photographs and stories documenting the use and memories of the textiles listed above\n\nLoan and Return:\nLoan arrangements are agreed on by both parties and documented in detail. All loaned items will be carefully kept and returned after the exhibition concludes. \nHow to Participate:\nPlease fill out this brief online form\, where you can provide basic information about the proposed materials. We will review all entries and contact you if your materials are found suitable for display. To ensure the safety of your materials\, please do not send or deliver items to CHAT before you receive our confirmation. \nDeadline:\n30 November 2025 (Sunday) \nJoin us in celebrating the intersection of textile culture and childhood while creating a vibrant narrative that reflects our community’s shared experiences! \nThank you for your contribution! \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/open-call-for-objects-and-stories-childhood-and-textiles
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Others,Seasonal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTSTAMP:20260405T162418
CREATED:20250818T092610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T083113Z
UID:44632-1755475200-1757289599@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:Knotted Stories: Artist-Led Ikat Experience 
DESCRIPTION:$300 | RSVP \nHave you heard of ikat weaving? The term ikat originates from the Indonesian word for ‘to tie’. It is a textile technique where yarn is resist-dyed to form patterns before being woven into fabric. Let’s draw inspiration from this famous tradition and create unique pieces of art! \nIn Tidal Weavers: Islands Exchange\, Ma Wing Man Mandy’s works feature various motifs to encapsulate the spirit of the Maumere community in Indonesia\, where she completed an artist residency. In this workshop\, Ma will guide you to design a personal motif\, and then tie and dye cotton thread. We will simplify the ikat process and add a contemporary twist – the dyed thread will not be woven\, but instead remain stretched on a frame as a distinctive artwork to adorn your home! \nExperience level: No prior experience is needed. Suitable for participants aged 12 or above.\nMaterials: All tools and materials are provided.\nLanguage: Cantonese with informal English interpretation \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/knotted-stories-artist-led-ikat-experience
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20260405T162418
CREATED:20250820T101729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T041414Z
UID:44645-1755648000-1759017599@www.mill6chat.org
SUMMARY:From Indonesia to Hong Kong: A Spirit Medium Show-and-Tell
DESCRIPTION:$50 Deposit | RSVP \nAre you curious about spirit mediumship but feel that it is too mysterious to approach? Then this sharing session is for you! \nThis talk explores the intersection of religious beliefs\, folk culture and daily life in the context of Hakka culture in Indonesia and Hong Kong. In the first part\, artist Yip Kai Chun will share his encounter with the tatung spirit medium culture in Indonesia and the creative process behind his artwork in the exhibition Tidal Weavers: Islands Exchange. In the second part\, Master Wu Luen Hing and Mr Wu Chun King will lead a show-and-tell session of contrasting local practices in Hong Kong. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity! \nSuitable for ages 16 and above.\nLanguage: Cantonese \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/from-indonesia-to-hong-kong-a-spirit-medium-show-and-tell
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Talk,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260405T162418
CREATED:20250825T092354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T090654Z
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SUMMARY:Weaving Inclusion: Community Building and Accessibility in Museums
DESCRIPTION:Free | RSVP \nCHAT’s Accessibility Docent Training Programme nurtures Deaf\, hard-of-hearing and hearing individuals to become museum guides\, who bring to life the rich textile heritage of Hong Kong by re-enacting textile makers’ stories in the Accessibility Tour using tactile and theatrical elements. \nIn this sharing\, a duo of Deaf and hearing docents will first present highlights from the Accessibility Tour. Local and international experts in community development and inclusive participation will then explore strategies to enhance accessibility through practical case studies of community co-creation in Hong Kong\, the UK and Singapore. They will discuss how cultural institutions can serve as hubs for community integration\, foster senses of belonging\, and achieve effective and diverse collaboration rooted in empathy and respect. \nArt and cultural practitioners\, social welfare professionals\, educators\, and anyone interested in art and community development are welcome. \nLanguage: English and Cantonese\, with simultaneous interpretation into Hong Kong Sign Language  \nSpeakers: \nKeiko HIGASHI (Head of Engagement\, Arnolfini)\nErica LAI (Assistant Director of Programmes\, Singapore Art Museum)\nAlicia TENG (Deputy Director (Community & Access)\, National Gallery Singapore)\nRaymond WONG (General Manager\, SLCO Community Resources)\nChris YIU (Adjunct Assistant Professor\, Centre for Sign Linguistics and Deaf Studies\, Chinese University of Hong Kong) \nProgramme replay: \n \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/weaving-inclusion-community-building-and-accessibility-in-museums
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Talk
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SUMMARY:Market as Muse: Art and Community in Pontianak
DESCRIPTION:Deposit $50 | RSVP \nHow can we find new ways to connect with communities through alternative art spaces? \nOn the upper floor of a local market in Pontianak\, Indonesia\, the Susur Galur art collective has established a community space for mutual learning and knowledge exchange\, including research on traditional crafts\, rivers\, and maritime culture\, such as the uses of squid ink. \nAt CHAT\, Susur Galur will share their experiences working with the local community amid the market’s hustle and bustle\, showcasing creative projects that involve dyeing cloth with squid ink. After the sharing\, they will also guide you to create a stylish pouch from upcycled plastic bags\, spreading the joy of community crafting and sustainability! \nExperience level: No prior experience is needed. All are welcome\, especially community practitioners. \nMaterials: All tools and materials are provided \nLanguage: English \n
URL:https://www.mill6chat.org/event/market-as-muse-art-and-community-in-pontianak
CATEGORIES:Co-Learn,Homepage Highlights,Seasonal,Talk,Workshops
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