Hong Kong Palace Museum

The Forbidden City is the world’s most well-preserved timber-frame palace complex. It was home to twenty-four emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The meticulous craftsmanship demonstrated through its structures and ornaments, made with a range of materials, adhered to a strict and established production standard known as the “Construction Techniques of the Forbidden City”. Produced by The Palace Museum, the micro-documentary The Eight Great Crafts will be screened, coupled with learning activities, to deepen students’ understanding of four of the remarkable crafts highlighted in the film, including such elements as wooden construction, clay roof tiles, paintwork and decorations, and the lively glazed imperial roof-figures. Ultimately, this workshop aims to foster an appreciation for the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional Chinese architecture and crafts from various perspectives.

Following the event, participants will be given access to the Museum’s thematic exhibitions (Gallery 1–7) and special exhibition (Gallery 8).

Organised by:

HKPM

Solely sponsored by:

HKJC

This activity is part of the "HKPM Jockey Club Education Programme" organised by the Hong Kong Palace Museum and solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Disclaimer: In no event shall the Funder have any liability of any kind to any person or entity arising from or related to any actions taken or not taken as a result of any of the contents herein.

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Ka-Sing Yu (Architect)

Ka-Sing Yu obtained his MSc (Conservation) in 2011 from the Department of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong. A Registered Architect and Authorised Person, he established his own conservation practice in 2010; prior to this he worked for five years as an architect. Today, besides teaching in the BA(Conservation) and BSc(Surveying) programmes, he practises as an architectural conservationist with an extensive portfolio that places him as one of the leading conservation practitioners in Hong Kong. His curation and design for The University of Chicago Hong Kong Campus Heritage Interpretation Centre won him the Conservation Award (Interpretation Category) at the 2019 HKICON Conservation Awards, The Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists.

Age Limit

The workshop is recommended for participants aged 10 or above.

Remarks

The Museum will contact successful applicants within 14 working days to confirm the details of the activity.
Once the workshop session is confirmed, no changes or withdrawals will be accepted.
Please enter the Museum through the Palace Academy (LG/F). For any changes to the arrangement, please refer to the information in the Museum on the day of the event.
Please arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the workshop begins for registration and admission.
Please ensure there are sufficient teachers to accompany your students at the Museum. The recommended teacher-to-student ratio for primary and secondary school visits is 1:15.
If any school fails to attend without justification, it may affect its future opportunities to participate in educational activities organized by the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
Exhibition Ticket Arrangement: This registration is for the captioned programme only. To visit our exhibition, please click here.
Image consent: We may photograph, film, videotape, record or otherwise reproduce the image and voice of any visitor who enters the Museum and use the same for educational, media, or editorial purposes and may be used on the website, social media platforms, in publications, or as promotional materials used by the Museum and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority.

Enquiries

Programme Enquiries:
[email protected]

Adverse Weather Arrangement

Red Rainstorm Warning Signal / Typhoon Signal No. 3

If hoisted within three hours before the event starts, the event will continue.
If hoisted during the event, the event will continue. If it cannot continue as planned, rescheduling or refund arrangements will be announced in due course.

Black Rainstorm Warning Signal / Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above

If hoisted three hours before the event starts, the event will be suspended. Rescheduling or refund arrangements will be announced in due course.
If hoisted during the event, the event will NOT continue. Rescheduling or refund arrangements will be announced in due course.

The Hong Kong Palace Museum reserves the right to reschedule or cancel events with or without refunding participants.

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