Hong Kong Palace Museum

Come explore the Islamic culture and art of Islamic calligraphy. Have fun making art!

This is a unique exploration of writing Arabic calligraphy in a style that fuses both the traditional Islamic and Chinese arts. The workshop is led by world-renowned Arabic calligraphy master and researcher, Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang, whose works have been exhibited and collected by international institutions.

What participants will get from this workshop:

Explore Islamic Calligraphy: Learn about the art and history of Islamic calligraphy and master basic techniques of writing Arabic.
Experience Art at the Intersection of Cultures: Immersed in the fusion of Islamic and Chinese art through writing Islamic calligraphy with a reed pen and traditional Chinese brush.
Get Creative: Learn from the calligraphy master and create your personalised Islamic calligraphy artwork.

Please note:

The workshop is recommended for participants aged 10 or above.
Avoid wearing loose clothing since oil-based ink will be used in the workshop.
The workshop is open to participants of all skill levels. No prior experience is required.
The organiser reserves the right to cancel the event in case of an insufficient number of participants. Ticket fee will be refunded in full in accordance with the procedures.

This event accompanies the special exhibition “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Treasures of the Mughal Court from the Victoria and Albert Museum” on view in Gallery 8 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from 6 August 2025 to 23 February 2026. The exhibition is jointly organised by the V&A and Hong Kong Palace Museum, and is solely sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Details

Date & Time	12 December 2025 (Friday) 6:00 pm–8:00 pm 13 December 2025 (Saturday) 10:30 am–12:30 pm (Full) 13 December 2025 (Saturday) 4:00 pm–6:00 pm 14 December 2025 (Sunday) 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Location	Merit Hall, Palace Academy
Tickets	Tickets available from 14 November (Friday) 11:00 am. *Early bird discount (applicable on or before 30 November): HK$298 Standard ticket (on or after 30 November): HK$350 15% discount for a group of two: HK$596 HKPM Patrons and HKPM Friends can enjoy 10% off full priced workshops. For more information, please email: [email protected]
Language	Putonghua

Tutor

Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang

Calligraphy master

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Age Limit

The workshop is recommended for participants aged 10 or above.

Remarks

Ticketing arrangements: Registration for this event does not include entry to the Museum’s exhibitions. To visit the exhibitions, please click here to purchase an admission ticket.

Enquiries

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Access Service

Hong Kong Sign Language (HKSL) interpretation can be arranged for events by emailing [email protected] 14 days in advance of the event. If you have specific accessibility needs, please get in touch with us.

Adverse Weather Arrangement

Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal / Typhoon Signal No.1 or No.3

If the signal is in force within three hours prior to the start of the event, the event will take place as scheduled.
If the signal is hoisted during the event, the event will continue. If it cannot proceed as planned, rescheduling or refund arrangements will be announced in due course.
If the Education Bureau has announced class suspension due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. Rescheduling or refund arrangements will be announced in due course.

Red / Black Rainstorm Warning Signal

If the signal is in force within three hours prior to the start of the event, the event will be cancelled. Rescheduling or refund arrangements will be announced in due course.
If the signal is hoisted during the event, the event will continue.
If the Education Bureau has announced class suspension due to inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. Rescheduling or refund arrangements will be announced in due course.

Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above

If the signal is in force within three hours prior to the start of the event, the event will be cancelled. Rescheduling or refund arrangements will be announced in due course.
If the signal is hoisted during the event, the event will be suspended. 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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