This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, and in light of this, Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) has specially set up a giant artistic Tree of Life at Victoria Park in mid-September. It serves as a dazzling platform for showcasing students’ lantern creations, allowing their works to be featured in the largest Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival in Hong Kong, while celebrating the 75th National Anniversary. In addition, there will be lantern making and design workshop to enhance students’ understanding of traditional Chinese lantern craftsmanship. This year’s Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnivals is also one of the events of the inaugural Chinese Culture Festival.
Lantern-Making and Design Workshop
The activity is suitable for students from primary to secondary school levels. Students would visit the venues under LCSD during school hours in late June to early July to participate in the lantern-making and design workshop conducted by an experienced craftsman. Lantern-making is a traditional folk art in Chinese culture, and this workshop aims to deepen students' understanding and skills in traditional lantern-making, as well as to appreciate the profoundness of Chinese civilization. The workshop will teach students the process of lantern-making, including the use of bamboo strips, coloured paper, paste, and other materials to create traditional lantern designs. Techniques of designing and painting decorative patterns on the lanterns will also be taught. The activity is free of charge. A limited quota will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students’ Lantern Design Display
The activity, themed around celebrating the National Anniversary, is suitable for students from primary to secondary school levels. Students are encouraged to unleash their creativity and express their patriotic sentiments. They can participate by either drawing their lantern designs on the lanterns provided by our department or creating unique lanterns of their own design. These lanterns will be displayed at the Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival to be held in the Victoria Park. The Students’ Lantern Design Display aims to enhance the interest of primary and secondary school students in traditional Chinese craftsmanship, as well as to promote and inherit local intangible cultural heritage. It also provides the public with an opportunity to appreciate the artistic creativity of local students and celebrate the National Anniversary together. The participation in the event is free of charge. Both individual and group creations are welcome.