Cultural & Leisure

The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will organise the second edition of the Hong Kong ICH Month, continuing its theme with "ICH Around Town". From May 30 to June 30, over 50 ICH performances and 80 promotion booths, as well as 40 field visits, will be held across Hong Kong. Various activities will cover over 100 ICH items, giving the public and tourists a greater insight into Hong Kong's ICH, and enable them to experience the cultural richness of ICH and the pleasure it brings, with a view to achieving "shaping tourism with cultural activities and promoting culture through tourism".
Want to be among the first to experience the charm of Hong Kong ICH Month? The following highlight activities are not to be missed:"Hong Kong ICH Month 2026" Opening Ceremony cum ICH CarnivalWith the theme of "Unlock ICH · Boundless Inheritance", the Carnival creates a trans-generational, community-connecting cultural event that presents rich Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) experiences to the public and visitors. This year's event invites both experienced and emerging ICH practitioners to bring stage performances, parades, and ICH promotion booths to citizens and tourists. Flash mob performances that are newly featured this year will break stage boundaries, allowing citizens and tourists to encounter ICH items and interact directly.To promote ICH creative products and encourage the integration of ICH into daily life, a brand-new ICH Creative Market will be launched this year. The market will feature a number of stalls through an open recruitment process, inviting the public to unleash their creativity in producing handicrafts, traditional foods, cultural and creative products that incorporate elements of ICH and bring together ICH tradition and innovation.>>Learn more hereICH Highlight Tours - In-depth exploration in tours narrated by ICH practitionersICH Highlight Tours will feature 9 thematic routes, bringing the public and tourists to eight Districts, namely Wan Chai (two routes), the Islands, Kowloon City, Kwai Tsing, North, Sai Kung, Sham Shui Po and Yau Tsim Mong, in which ICH practitioners will share their skills and stories. Examples include, the Arts of the Guqin (the Craft of Qin Making) in Sham Shui Po and Chiu Chow Marinated Food Making Technique in Kowloon City. >>Learn more hereGalas portraying ICH essenceCarnivals or fun days will be held in various districts across Hong Kong on several Saturdays and Sundays in June, which will be suitable for all ages. These include the "10th Anniversary Fun Day@HK ICH Centre" to be held at the Sam Tung Uk Museum on June 13 and 14. Through a variety of ICH performances and interactive, hands-on experiential booths, the event showcases the rich and diverse cultures of different ethnic groups and communities. The "ICH Cuisine" Carnival to be held at Oil Street Art Space on June 20 and 21 will feature demonstrations and workshops on ICH-related food making techniques including egg tarts ,Chinese dim sum and moon cakes. Participants may make their own ICH food items and learn about the making techniques. The "ICH Wonder Adventure: Sea, Land & Sky Carnival" will be held at TKO Plaza on June 27 and 28. There the public can take part in workshops on fishing net plaiting, salt making and movable-type printing techniques to learn about the ICH items and the geographical features of Hong Kong.>>Learn more hereThe full list of programmes can be found on the “Hong Kong ICH Month 2026” website. Let’s explore this vibrant celebration of intangible cultural heritage together!

With summer vacation approaching, it is important to make good use of your free time by joining different summer activities and interest classes, or even enrolling in courses for self-improvement! The Leisure and Cultural Services Department, along with several youth organisations and institutions, will be hosting a variety of exciting programmes this summer. There must be something that suits your taste. Whether you are a teenager or a new parent, you will be able to discover activities suitable for yourself and your family, and enjoy the vibrant summer together!1. Leisure and Cultural Services DepartmentSearch for your favourite activities or interest classes on the website. Popular courses include swimming, dancing courses, yoga, badminton, table tennis, squash, tennis and horticulture, etc.>>>Details and enrolment2. Summer Institutes at Local Universities Search for university summer programmes suitable for secondary school students and explore your academic interests and future career directions.>>>Details and enrolment (HKU Summer Institute)>>>Details and enrolment (Hong Kong Metropolitan University – Youth Summer Programme) 3. YMCA of Hong KongSearch for summer activities or interest classes that appeal to you on the website. Popular options include sports and fitness programmes, as well as climbing training courses.>>>Details and enrolmentYou may also visit the websites of other youth organisations such as the Hong Kong Playground Association, Hong Kong Children & Youth Services (Chinese only), and St. James’ Settlement (Chinese only), Scout Association of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Girl Guides Association to search for regular or summer activities and interest classes available during the holiday period.(Please note that member login maybe required for some of the webpages. For details, please refer to the respective organisation’s website.)