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The “Sweetheart Handkerchief” – A Portuguese Traditional Embroidery |14:00––15:00| E21A-G049 (SI Lab)

Language: English

Quota: 15 participants

The sweetheart handkerchief is a fine linen or cotton handkerchief embroidered with various motifs. It is a traditional handicraft and garment from northern Portugal, worn by women of marriageable age. According to custom, a girl in love would embroider a handkerchief and gift it to her beloved. The handkerchiefs feature embroidered verses, drawings, and declarations related to friendship, love, fidelity, and pure, innocent love. 

The Art of Blooms: Chinese Painting and Poetry Experience ︱14:00 – 15:00 ︱ E21A-G040

Language: Mandarin & English

Quota: 20 Participants

This workshop offers participants the opportunity to explore the elegance of Chinese culture through floral painting, blending traditional brush techniques with poetic expression. It provides a platform for East-West cultural fusion.Under the guidance of Prof. ZHANG Yan from the Department of Arts and Design, participants will learn Chinese painting techniques, focusing on brushwork and composition. They will create floral motifs using either meticulous (gongbi) or expressive (xieyi) styles, discovering the expressive power of brush and ink.

Once their artwork is complete, participants from diverse cultural backgrounds will add poetry, phrases, or personal messages in their native or familiar languages, enhancing the connection between the visual and emotional elements. By merging brushstrokes and words, participants will experience a dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures, showcasing the unique charm of cross-cultural exchange.

Cork Arts & Crafts Workshop  |14:00 – 15:00｜E21A-G039

Language: Mandarin & English

Quota: 15 participants

Cork is 100% natural, recyclable and sustainable material with carbon sequestration ability. By utilizing our creative and crafty talents, we can use recycled cork to make eco-friendly, useful and unique handmade crafts.

Ancient Sachet Making Workshop |14:00––15:00| E21A-G038

Language: Mandarin & English

Quota: 15 participants

Sachet, also known as a perfume pouch or incense bag, is a traditional Chinese folk craft. This workshop will introduce the history of sachets, teach the different ways of wearing sachets and its traditional etiquette, and participants will also get to grind spices and enjoy the fun of making their own sachet.

Philosophy in Action: A Shared Quest for Truth and Wisdom  |14:00 – 15:00|E21A-G035

Language: English

Quota: 45

Participants will be invited to watch a series of very short, animated videos that explain a mixture of philosophical ideas, concepts, and theories. After each short video, a brief philosophical discussion will take place.

Japanese Origami ︱ 14:00 – 15:00  ︱  FAH Learning Commons

Language: Mandarin, Cantonese & English

Quota: 15 participants

Japanese Origami is a traditional Japanese craft that creates various shapes, like animals and flowers, by folding square paper. Using only hands without scissors or glue, it embodies simplicity and creativity.

Ink Dance and Book Fragrance Workshop ︱ 14:00 – 15:00  ︱ FAH Learning Commons

Language: Mandarin & English

Quota: 20

This workshop features calligraphy moon lamps and oil-paper umbrellas as mediums, infusing traditional crafts with new vitality through creative calligraphy. It creates an immersive experience space for participants, fully showcasing the unique atmosphere where classical and modern elements merge. Participants not only have the opportunity to admire these exquisite artworks but also to personally experience the charm of calligraphy, feeling the beauty of the characters and the rhythm of the brush and ink.

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