HERITAGE OF MEI HO HOUSE “HONG KONG ICH MONTH 2025” PROGRAMME
The inaugural “Hong Kong ICH Month” will feature the theme “ICH Around Town,” with a series of events aimed at promoting and raising awareness of our rich intangible cultural heritage. Programme highlights include carnivals and exhibitions across various districts of Hong Kong.
The Heritage of Mei Ho House will also present a special activity and talk designed to challenge and deepen visitors’ understanding of intangible cultural heritage. Many elements of our everyday lives, often taken for granted, are deeply rooted in history and have been officially recognised on the ICH list. Come and discover these cultural treasures, each with its own unique story!
ICH Guess & Hunt Challenge
For four consecutive weeks, the Heritage of Mei Ho House will present a series of fun clues throughout the museum, testing your observation and reasoning skills!
Hunt for hidden intangible cultural heritage (ICH) elements in the exhibition zone and discover the fascinating traditions that are part of daily life, some of which you may know… or not!
Date: 1 – 30 June 2025 (Closed on Mondays)
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Heritage of Mei Ho House
[Thematic Talk]
Memories, Bitter, Miss, Sweet: The Past and Future of Herbal Tea Shops
Back then, people often visited herbal tea shops to enjoy a cup of bitter herbal tea for healing or vitality. They would also chat with friends in the shops and enjoy various pastimes, such as listening to radio programmes, watching TV, and playing music on jukeboxes. The latest issue of Post41 focuses on herbal tea shops, telling the story of Wai Long Hou Herbal Tea, a long-established shop in Sham Shui Po, and exploring the cultural significance and collective memories of herbal tea shops through oral history shared by former resident.
This thematic talk is honored to invite Dr. Tang Ka Jau, Council Member of the Society of Hong Kong History and author of 《香港非物質文化遺產系列：涼茶》, as our guest speaker. Dr. Tang will share his expertise on herbal tea culture, trace the historical development of herbal tea shops, and examine how these spaces evolved into social interaction and leisure hubs. He will also discuss how such shops have adapted in response to changing times, guiding us through their historical journey and highlighting their cultural value.
Date: 8 June 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Venue: Function Room, YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel
Speaker: Dr. Tang Ka Jau (Council Member of the Society of Hong Kong History; Author of《香港非物質文化遺產系列：涼茶》)
Quota: 50 participants (First-come, first-served basis; limited seats available)
Fee: Free of charge
Language: Cantonese
Enrollment: Please click here
Important Notes:
- Activities will be conducted in Cantonese.
- Only for members of “Mei Ho House Alumni Network”, please click here for free registration.
- YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel reserves the right to alter, amend or withdraw the programmes in case of weather or special circumstances.
How to get to Mei Ho House?
MTR
Take the MTR to Sham Shui Po Station Exit B2, and walk along Pei Ho Street for 8 minutes to reach the hostel.
Take the MTR to Shek Kip Mei Station Exit A, and walk along Woh Chai Street for 8 minutes to reach the hostel.
Programme Enquiries:
Telephone: 3728 3544
Email: [email protected]