Inheritance – The Intangible Cultural Heritage of Japan

Exhibition Hall, 1/F, Low Block, Hong Kong City Hall
5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong

12 October 2019 - 3 November 2019

Opening hours
Monday to Sunday

T his exhibition will introduce the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in Japan through about 100 stunning exhibits, including ceramics, metalwork, lacquer work, woodcarvings and textiles on loan from Japanese ICH practitioners. With the support from local craftspeople, the exhibition will also feature a selection of about 15 exhibits relating to painted porcelain, paper crafting and wood sculpture of Hong Kong, with a view to showcasing the craftsmanship of Hong Kong ICH masters.

To enable visitors to appreciate the artworks in the exhibition, a series of weekend programmes comprising live demonstrations, talks and workshops will be held during the exhibition period.

Enquiries: icho@lcsd.gov.hk


Organiser:

Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Co-Organised by:
Intangible Cultural Heritage Office
WADO Project

Special Thanks to:
Consulate – General of Japan in Hong Kong