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Deciphering Ink Scrolls: A Calligraphy Riddle Workshop ︱14:30 – 15:30︱ FAH Learning Commons

Language: Cantonese & Mandarin

Step into a world of ink-laden mysteries, where every stroke holds a secret waiting to be uncovered. This workshop is more than a dance of the brush—it’s an intellectual adventure. You will become a cultural detective, decoding the hidden messages in “flying white” and dry-ink traces, piecing together historical riddles within stele rubbings and personal letters. Every line is a clue; every sheet and inkstone conceals a story. Join us to explore the captivating puzzles woven into the art of Chinese calligraphy.

Threads of Connection: A Friendship Bracelet Workshop ︱14:30 – 15:30︱ FAH Learning Commons

Language: English

A few colorful strings quietly weave words across languages. Here, you’ll craft your own friendship bracelet while chatting in English, knot by knot, story by story. Each loop carries a piece of you, a glimpse of your culture, or something delightful you just heard from the person beside you. No pressure, just the gentle rhythm of your fingers and the easy flow of conversation, turning English from textbook lines into living, warm exchanges. Through weaving and sharing, we tie together friendship and culture, creating a colorful keepsake that’s uniquely yours, and uniquely this moment.

Between the Lines—Movable Type Printing Workshop ︱14:30 – 15:30︱FAH Learning Commons

Language: Mandarin

In an age dominated by digital text, this workshop invites participants to rediscover the tactile beauty of words. Through an introduction to traditional movable type printing, participants will hand-set type, ink, and print their own works. Between the Lines is a space to slow down and experience the transformation of language from thought to form.

Calendar Making Workshop ︱14:30 – 15:30︱ E21A-G037

Language: Mandarin and Portuguese

Imprinting Time, a single stamp etches bilingual moments across the years. In this workshop, you will experience the fusion of Chinese and Portuguese cultures through hands-on creation. Using custom-made Chinese-Portuguese bilingual stamps and various drawing tools, freely design upon blank calendar pages. This activity fosters creative expression and, through hands-on interaction, builds a practical understanding of Chinese and Portuguese languages and cultures.

Chinese Architectural Model Workshop ︱14:30 – 15:30︱E21A-G038

Language: Cantonese & Mandarin

Quota: 20 participants

Discover the wisdom of traditional Chinese architecture, piece by piece, fold by fold. This workshop introduces traditional Chinese architecture through hands-on paper model assembly. By working with models of varying difficulty, you will explore structural systems, spatial order, and joinery principles. You will also reflect on how architecture communicates cultural ideas, gaining an understanding of architecture as a visual and cultural language.

Portuguese Chocolate Salami Workshop ︱14:30 – 15:30︱ E21A-G039

Language: English

Quota: 14 participants

A silky ribbon of chocolate rolls up Portugal’s sweet traditions. Here, you’ll experience crafting this beloved classic Portuguese dessert. Blend rich chocolate with biscuits, roll and shape with care, then chill to reveal slices filled with deep aroma and festive warmth. Let your fingertips stir and form, connecting age-old recipes with modern palates, to create a uniquely personal Portuguese sweet delight.

Suminagashi (Floating Ink) and Turkish Ebru Workshop︱ 14:30 – 15:15  ︱ E21A-G040

Language: Mandarin

Quota: 40 participants

A drop of ink and a basin of water carry the soul of East and West across a millennium. In this workshop, you will experience the profound artistry of Japan’s Suminagashi (floating ink) and Turkey’s Ebru (paper marbling). Watch ink dance freely across the water’s surface, witness colors bloom and transfer gently onto paper; each flow and every pattern holds a dialogue between nature and the spirit, embodying ephemeral beauty. Let your fingertips touch lightly and wait patiently to create a uniquely personal, dreamlike work that floats between sensibilities.

“One Knot, One Culture”—Chinese Knot Making Workshop︱14:30 – 15:30︱ E21A-G049 (SI Lab)

Language: Mandarin

Quota: 15 participants

The Chinese knot weaves millennia of blessings with a single red cord. At this workshop, you will experience the art of crafting traditional Chinese knots. Each symmetrically interwoven knot embodies auspicious meanings and cultural philosophy. Let your fingertips guide the thread, connecting tradition with modernity, and create a uniquely Eastern token of beauty and well-wishes.